How I created crushed glass fish and set them in resin

In this week's video,​ I have experimented with crushed glass and resin. The original plan was to create three fish out of the crushed glass and resin, by making a mould out of 5mm thick foam board and then pouring another slab of resin for the fish to sit on.
Once cured, I wasn't happy with the original idea, so moved on to plan B. So now we have two separate resin pieces.
The video also goes into detail on how the resin pieces are mounted into a couple of IKEA frames.
Materials required:
Foam Board (5mm thick)
Plastic bags or Painter's Tape (to line the mould)
Crushed Glass (or equivalent)
Resin
Pigments or paints to colour the resin
Picture Frames
Heat Gun or Blow Torch to zap bubbles
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I hope you enjoy this video.
Sue x

[@snoopylovez]

There are not many artists who share ideas or how to do things. We are lucky to have someone like you who shares techniques and also shows us how mistakes happen and how to rectify them. Thank you for being so kind in a selfish world :)

[@SueFindlay]

You’re very welcome 💕 I enjoy sharing what I do 😁

[@leehuddy6061]

Absolutely LOVED your video. I've been wondering how to set my crushed class. Now I know I can use resin! Thank you for sharing your knowledge and incredible talent!!

[@SueFindlay]

You're very welcome 💕

[@mizera_mykle]

I like this video very much! Followed every bit easily and so enjoy your generously sharing not only artistic ideas but how to turn around an oops😄

[@nailaarts01]

You are such an inspiration!!! Thank you for sharing your talent! Amazing ideas!

[@SueFindlay]

Thank you and you're welcome 💕

[@carriehammond6966]

Love the first one with the blue and the diamonds, stunning

[@SueFindlay]

Thank you 💕 You get two tutorials for the price of one with this one ;-)

[@jeffmackdesigns]

Amazing stuff Sue! Really love the designs you've been making, a great home for the fishes

[@SueFindlay]

Thank you 💕

[@carafreeman4771]

Watched most all of your videos. You are truly talented. I love that you seem to come up with your own ideas and it shows in your work. Super creative ❤️

[@SueFindlay]

Thank you 💕 I always try to bring something new to the table 😁

[@marsharn53]

Thanks for sharing your creative talent! Beautiful colors!

[@SueFindlay]

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[@elena8983]

Wonderful artwork! I like so much! Thanks for sharing!

[@SueFindlay]

Thank you and you’re welcome 💕

[@kimtompkins7969]

Love both pieces!

[@SueFindlay]

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[@sharoncausey8480]

Fun tutorial Sue. Love watching your videos.

[@SueFindlay]

Thank you 💕

[@tforigo74]

That was spectacular ! Thank you so much, what a great tutorial.

[@SueFindlay]

Thank you, glad you like it 😍

[@geriann4755]

Your videos are so inspirational, thank you...

[@SueFindlay]

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[@jackiebrown2949]

Amazing as always.

[@SueFindlay]

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[@kk-hd3ki]

So glad I found you. I have wanted to get my feet wet... but wasn’t sure how to go about using resin . Thx so so much for sharing!

[@SueFindlay]

You’re very welcome 💕 good luck with your first project.

[@your-drunk--go-home1101]

k k Sue is the best and explains everything!

[@HelenfromGeorgia]

Love your videos thank you for sharing.

[@SueFindlay]

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[@corinneraymond4118]

wow beautiful, I really like the fish they are very pretty

[@SueFindlay]

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[@pkotesky]

Soooooo beautiful Sue!!!! ✨👏🤩👏👏👏👏🤩👏👏🖼😍

[@SueFindlay]

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[@pamelapaxtoncreations1206]

Gorgeous!

[@SueFindlay]

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[@marjoriestokes2468]

Love your videos so inspirational Thankyou 😘

[@SueFindlay]

Thank you 💕

[@carafreeman4771]

So creative. You use foam board for mold.... hmmm that is pretty cool

[@SueFindlay]

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[@sherylmcdonald7275]

Really like the look

[@SueFindlay]

Thank you 💕

[@krystynamroz3347]

Hi,i like your idea to make your own art with Ikea’s frames. You inspired me to New ideas. Thanks for sharing. Krystyna from Chicago

[@SueFindlay]

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[@suzanadancks]

Lovely work🤗

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[@elainesnyder8960]

Beautiful

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[@FEARLESSME-JoPaddy-]

Nice! Pretty pretty

[@SueFindlay]

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[@seetalkashyap7433]

Thankyou so much it worked awesome!!

[@SueFindlay]

My pleasure, thank you for watching 💕

[@seetalkashyap7433]

@@SueFindlay I love your videos thankyou!!

[@tammyandersonart]

Magnificent Sue❤🤗😘

[@SueFindlay]

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[@noureenashraf499]

Fantastic

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[@traceyhilder3426]

Your truly amaZing I’m new to your channel so looking forward to learn more x

[@SueFindlay]

Thank you for your kind comments 💕

[@traceyhilder3426]

Sue Findlay I love your website training videos too , you mentioned about joining a group which I could you subscribe, Carnt stop watching your videos x

[@lindafrier1615]

I need to make a trip to ikea! Hope our Orlando store has the glass, I know they have the frames. Thanks again for all the tips. I did do a drip vase and everyone likes it.

[@SueFindlay]

Good luck with your search for crushed glass?

[@yordia66]

Linda: NOT in Ikea Amsterdam ! 😡👿grrrrrr£{¥>~]_>…{~!£}|!£!}£!§[¥ }£!§{_

[@duniamohamad7535]

Wonderful wonderful 💐

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[@mariagata5632]

Beautiful like usual tks

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[@HeiderosesPhotograph]

AMAZING BEAUTIFULLY....AND SUBSCRIBED.....THANKS 4 SHARING....:)

[@SueFindlay]

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[@shakibashayegan]

Amazing 😍

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[@geraldinengia4247]

Thanks so much

[@SueFindlay]

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[@abeeralsayed4654]

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[@SueFindlay]

Thank you 💕

[@Oonagh72]

One would think those fish would be gaudy, yet they are quite restrained. They look like swimming fish. The water piece is just beautiful! I am glad you explained you had to add more resin due to the dents, because I thought it looked confined. Your work has a very light organic feel and I thought the way it was framed looked heavy. Don’t get me wrong I am still in love with it. It was just different.

[@SueFindlay]

Thank you for your feedback. I try to bring you different ideas to spark your creativity, although, not everything comes to plan. This was not one of my favourite pieces, however, it sold really quickly. You never can tell 😉

[@anitabruzelius3905]

Love the ides about Ikeaframes. Now i just need to see about getting some boards to put in them and pour on.... And the darker piece is lovely!!! the fisk is nice to but not my style :-)

[@SueFindlay]

The fish is not to everyone’s taste, however, it can give you ideas for other shapes or items to set in resin.

[@anitabruzelius3905]

@@SueFindlay Absolutely i do love the idea!!!

[@gilliankennedy3836]

You're so clever 😄 from your new Brummy sister in Townsville 😁

[@SueFindlay]

Thank you 💕

[@sabrinacrozier2800]

Have to have a try at these amazing resin art pictures. Can you tell me where you get the stones from they are a must. Thanks for sharing. Have subscribed as well.

[@SueFindlay]

I buy the crushed glass from Ikea, although, I believe you can buy it from the garden section of your local hardware store.

[@elizabetheddy1073]

This is absolutely amazing! You are so talented, thank you so much for inspiring me! I have told many of my friends about you, we are all curious about the diamond shaped gems that you use? Can you suggest where we can find them? Thank you so much! Liz😊❤️👍🏼

[@SueFindlay]

Thank you for sharing my videos with your friends. I buy the gems locally at either Red Dot or Pricesavers in Australia. You can get similar items on Amazon or try your local discount store in the candle section. They are known as decoration fillers or confetti gems.

[@julierathe6661]

What is it called, crushed glass?

[@ANGELAALECARTS]

Thank you Sue. Very beautiful. What kind of resin do you use, and where I can buy it for a reasonable price. Thanks again.

[@SueFindlay]

I use U Resin and I buy it directly from them in Western Australia.

[@ANGELAALECARTS]

Oh. Thank you @@SueFindlay I am in US, and its too far away :) If you can send me a name of this resin that I can search here, I would very appreciate it. Have a great day.

[@jackiebrown2949]

How do you pack your pieces for shipping in order to protect the resin.

[@SueFindlay]

I wrap them in foam, then add a layer of bubble wrap. Note, never place bubble wrap directly to resin, it reacts and leaves marks on the resin. I then place them in a box.

[@robynatsidaftis1488]

GREAT WORK SUE... Are you in Oz... just that you mentioned Bunnings thanks for sharing

[@SueFindlay]

I am; I have been living in WA for the past 15 years.

[@your-drunk--go-home1101]

I made something so similar as the blue one and have been trying to figure out how to put fish on so thank you!! I am going to make smaller fish I will snap a picture and put it on the fb page once I get it all done! What brand of resin do you use?

[@SueFindlay]

I use liquid glass from U Resin, they are based here in Australia 💕

[@rubym1154]

For plan B why didn't you tape around the frame before pouring the resin like you did the first one?

[@SueFindlay]

I did, I just didn’t show it in the video. I didn’t think I needed to show it again. 😉

[@sylviarowlands1883]

I have bought the two bottles resin from Amazon but not tried yet as I'm unsure how to use, i believe one is a hardner! In your demonstrations you just pour and stir resin? I have bought your book but waiting for it to arrive. Please will you explain a little more about resin.

[@SueFindlay]

There are lots and lots of videos on how to use resin, how to mix it etc. Watching these videos is how I got started.

[@AnDMooreArt]

Awesome idea! Did you have any issue with the words on your tape bleeding to the back of the fish?

[@SueFindlay]

No, I didn’t have any issues with tape. 💕

[@AnDMooreArt]

@@SueFindlay Thanks for the quick reply!

[@sabrinacrozier2800]

I meant the acrylic glass like stones x

[@tonyschultz6570]

Hi, how did you make the mould for the fish. What material did you use. Thanks Tony

[@SueFindlay]

I used Foam Board to create the mould. It is easy to cut 😀

[@tonyschultz6570]

@@SueFindlay Thanks Sue I went back and rewatched your video again and saw how you did it. Keep up the video's because you are Australian and I can relate to the products you use. I'm just learning to see what style I am happy doing but I have got one big problem that I must be perfect in my work . Regards Tony

[@tinamariemalinowski2745]

Hello Sue I love your work. I am working on a project and need some add vice I want to put resin on a canvas then put aluminum foil on it then put my pigment colors then take my resin mold of a bulls head with horns on to it. What do you think?? ty

[@SueFindlay]

Firstly, I don't apply resin to canvas, as it tends to sag in the centre, I always use boards for my projects. Secondly, I would wait a good half an hour before attaching the bulls head to the resin, this will stop it from sliding around.

[@tinamariemalinowski2745]

@@SueFindlay Thank you for your add vice. I can put the aluminum foil on a board resin first then my pigments then half an hour the bulls head.

[@aishwarya8103]

That crushed glass that you used is also called fire pit glass, is it?? 🤔

[@SueFindlay]

Yes, you can also find it in the garden section of your local hardware store or garden centre.

[@amethyst1826]

Possible silly question coming up 🙂🙂 Could you not have held the fish in place by putting pins in at each side, and top & bottom, just to stop them slipping? Like the kind you'd get in a sewing kit.

[@SueFindlay]

The pins would be resined into the picture, removing them would be difficult and then you would be left with holes in the resin board, which would require more resin to fill. What I should have done, was left the resin to cure for about an hour before adding the fish. :-)

[@amethyst1826]

I did wonder about holes, but thought if you took them out in time, the resin might just slip into the holes. I saw a video of someone using pins to hold thread to make some jewellery. That's what gave me the idea. I do love your videos. They're very good.

[@carafreeman4771]

So resin doesn’t stick to painters tape?

[@SueFindlay]

Mine doesn't. You need to test yours to make sure it doesn't stick. 💕

[@kriscooper8200]

Where is the heat gun listed?

[@SueFindlay]

I use a standard heat gun.

[@evaanderson9836]

so where's the tutorial with the bunny picture in the background

[@SueFindlay]

There is no tutorial on the bunny, sorry!

[@ahmadelsaid4948]

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[@bernadettestrubing4491]

It actually looked like beach waves after the pour and tilt......but nice vid though

[@SueFindlay]

Thank you 💕