'THE ICE RING' - FROZEN In RESIN ART! An Experiment by Daniel Cooper

'THE ICE RING' - FROZEN In RESIN ART! An Experiment by Daniel Cooper
Here is a Resin Art video of me experimenting with Vallejo Ice Effect paint inside a ring! I know this was a long winded video, but as mentioned, I have never tried this until now, I now know the best methods to use to get the best results, but still some ideas that need testing! This turned out to be an incredible piece of Resin Art. Now to master the perfect snow flakes inside like how they grew on the outside of the ring! Also, this can be done with Epoxy!
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[@daniel..cooper]

Sorry the vid was a bit all over the place 😂 I wanted to show the full vid 😊

[@debbrady497]

No need for an apology. You are showing the process. 😊

[@daniel..cooper]

@debbrady497 Thanks Deb 🥰🥰🥰

[@Mrs.Kay22]

Thank you for showing the process, I found it to be very helpful not long

[@Jellybean_Craftz]

Wasn’t long… we can watch you for hours

[@daniel..cooper]

@@Jellybean_Craftz thanks so much 😊

[@stephaniesanderson9638]

Nice one Daniel, also I don’t think people mind longer videos ❤

[@daniel..cooper]

Thanks 😊 It wasn't the length I was worried about, it was the changing my mind so many times 😊🥶😂

[@fairyspunfibers9098]

Sorry for being absent for a few days! Daniel, I prefer your longer videos. 😊 I have never, ever felt my time was wasted by watching anything you cared to show us...seriously. You are NOT wasting our time - nor your own! - by experimenting and showing us how you arrived at a final result. Thank you for YOUR time, patience, *and generosity,* in teaching us so much, Daniel! It is a pleasure being your student. 👍😊

[@daniel..cooper]

Thanks so much 😊 Never apologise 😊😊 Life happens 😊😊😊 The content is always here 🥰

[@fairyspunfibers9098]

@daniel..cooper Oh, I feel bad when I have to miss one of you videos, though. But, you're right: thank goodness they're right here when I *can* watch!

[@dandaresin]

Love this idea, definitely unique. I don't mind longer videos. In fact i prefer them longer, they are relaxing and also educational. As always keep up the amazing work Daniel 😊

[@daniel..cooper]

Thanks so much 😊 🙏

[@funo6581]

I like longer videos. I tend to retain information better with a visual reference. So, the longer.. the better. Nice work Daniel 😊

[@daniel..cooper]

Thank you as always Funo 😊

[@cynthiaswain4070]

The 3rd one was the best. The length of the video is most likely just fine with most viewers. The science aspect keeps you wanting more. Thank you

[@daniel..cooper]

Thanks Cynthia 😊

[@dawnpearson4907]

❤❤❤ i love the second one best. Ad so are you.

[@cindycargill5288]

Don't stress about it being long. Experiment take time. Other people can fast forward. But we want to learn from. You. Thanks for taking the time to show us all of the amazing things you do.

[@daniel..cooper]

Thank you Cindy 😊

[@mylaschorsch7516]

with me you are never rambeling. i just love your experiments!

[@daniel..cooper]

Thanks Myla 😊 🫂

[@TR-rz1xt]

I love all your videos no matter the length I always learn something new. XXX

[@flowers-n-Stuff]

Daniel thats why I watch you because you show mistakes and you are willing to show ideas. Thank you

[@daniel..cooper]

Thanks so much 😊

[@lucindagardener6100]

Wow snowgl9be earrings now ice rings dude your imagination has no bounds ❤

[@Pipsterpuss]

The coloured metal one looks like a mood ring. Really awesome effects!

[@daniel..cooper]

Thanks Julie 😊

[@bluefish4064]

lovely items , especially the one you showed last . 🎉

[@melaniehenshaw8696]

Hindsight is a wonderful thing. But I like the excitement that experiments offer. The result justifies the journey🎉

[@daniel..cooper]

Thanks so much Melanie 😊

[@bluefish4064]

As a crafter for many years I have learned that there is a speed of things and we must adjust and that’s when you get in the zone . There is the speed of resin and lino etc. It’s all through life my favourite is the speed of cheese 🧀 😊

[@laineykearns4506]

I love all these rings, they're beautiful winter rings. 2nd one is my fave.

[@daniel..cooper]

Thank you! 😊

[@ginanichols8938]

These are COOL!!! I'm with you on the 2nd 1, the ring color made a big difference...Thanks for the lesson!❤

[@pamelataylor3537]

I just love all your videos, long or short, I’m learning so much watching your videos and these rings all look great, thanks for showing us the whole thing not just when you’ve worked it out to be perfect, thats why I love your videos. You teach us while you are learning.

[@daniel..cooper]

Thanks Pamela 😁 😊 🫂

[@disneygal200016]

Love the last one. Thank you for showing the whole process. I learn by watching, so this was great! 😊

[@daniel..cooper]

You are so welcome! Thank you 😊

[@claudineriduet3805]

Hello Dan , tu es vraiment extraordinaire !! C'est magnifique, cette bague est sublime , Bravo et merci pour le partage ! c'est toujours un tel plaisir que de regarder tes inventions 🥰❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@daniel..cooper]

Thanks Claudine 😊😊😊

[@teresaburkart8640]

Super cool effects. I like the longer videos also. Thanks for all the experimenting you do to help us learn. You are amazing.

[@daniel..cooper]

Thanks Teresa 😊

[@rbfour5]

I like the longer videos- this is a very cool technique! Beautiful rings!!

[@daniel..cooper]

Glad you like them! Thank you 😊

[@jenniferspengler4688]

Such a cool effect! Gorgeous rings!

[@daniel..cooper]

Thank you Jennifer 😊

[@Orca2019]

wow the ring you are going to wear is beautiful. good choice. I enjoyed every second of your video. You do you so well. so no need to apologise for the length of you video. I love watching you create your artwork. Continue please. 🤗💕💙

[@daniel..cooper]

Thank you 😊 Will do 😊

[@katiestockley5984]

loved the long vid Daniel, its great to see all the ins and outs of what you do

[@mikemccormick865]

I must say it’s very satisfying watching the ring turning. What does that say about my life ?🥹. Lovely effect. Thanks Daniel

[@daniel..cooper]

😂😂😂 naughty Mike 😂😂😂 Thanks as always 😊😊😊

[@dianeh2420]

I prefer when you don't rush through a video. I understand better. ❤

[@daniel..cooper]

Thanks Diane 😊

[@snoopygirl40]

What a genius idea, I hope you get the message that we really love to see the process and a longer video is great!! Thank you for the inspiration you have give to people like myself. ❤🙏❤

[@daniel..cooper]

Thanks so much 😊

[@MarthaJOHNSON-iu4wk]

When I can I'll be making ring thanks you for showing me how 😊

[@jpendowski7503]

Thanks for taking this journey for us.

[@daniel..cooper]

Very welcome 😊 Thank you 😊

[@marieacoady1111]

They Still turned out beautiful ❤️

[@daniel..cooper]

Thank you 😊

[@sarahcomley5987]

Hard and long are my 2 favourite words 😂😂 They look awesome 🎉

[@daniel..cooper]

😂😂😂 thanks Sarah 😊

[@lisaburnham7151]

Great video! Love watching the process. The frost makes a cool 😅 ring. 😍

[@daniel..cooper]

Thanks so much Lisa! 😊

[@kimshoebridge8192]

Really cool effects I love the coloured ring

[@daniel..cooper]

Thanks Kim 😊

[@heidiclarke2209]

I love your videos,long or short. They are all interesting. Love this one. Thanku for posting 😊😊

[@daniel..cooper]

Thanks Heidi 😊

[@patriciaharkin1571]

Beautiful results and sometimes it's good to show the entire process.

[@daniel..cooper]

Thanks Patricia 😊

[@Jellybean_Craftz]

I was glued to my screen; drank 2 teas cause I was in awe… fudging brilliant ❤❤❤❤ you always amaze me

[@daniel..cooper]

Thank you so much 🥰🥰

[@GenNairick1]

wow... it is a gorgeous ring and such a unique idea. Fun to watch. Keep up the great videos.

[@daniel..cooper]

Thank you! Will do! 😊

[@ruthbrown-eubanks9093]

Great job, fun watching it being made.

[@kimberlykirk6282]

Very cool effect! I love how they looked! ❤. Like everyone else I love the long videos. Thank you for sharing.

[@daniel..cooper]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@anitamitchell3452]

It is stunning. For the most part, I think we are here to watch the process. Longer videos are fine with me. ❤❤

[@daniel..cooper]

Thanks Anita 😊

[@rockmediauk]

Love this ice effect. I think using a craft knife rather than a wooden stick might have worked better for moving the ice from the outside edges into the centre. But I just want this product to watch ice grow!!!!

[@melissaphillis7247]

Absolutely beautiful work

[@daniel..cooper]

Thank you very much! 😊

[@shirleyn546]

Longer vids👍🏻. This was so cool, loved it

[@daniel..cooper]

Thanks 😊 Another on its way shortly 😀

[@MsTJPink]

Hi Daniel! I love the fx paint and use it quite a lot, for that style ring, creating an inlay using soft uv resin, which remains flexible, then hitting it with the paint gives a much cleaner finish, also, I have zero patience, I'm not sitting about watching it develop lol I use an embossing heat gun, just wafted over it. I create the inlay on a silcon mat, cut two pieces to lay adjacent to eachother at the width you need, and close of the ends with more matting. Then just pour and cure, you can add the paint whilst it's still sitting in the the void you created with the mats, I hope that makes sense! x

[@daniel..cooper]

Awesome, I will get some soft resin, thanks for the tip 😊 😀

[@SkitchBean_aka_Christine_E]

Thanks again Daniel. This is an excellent video. I like following along as you try different things to make what you envisioned. ❤❤❤

[@daniel..cooper]

Thanks Christine 😊

[@GreyJedi11]

Very unique idea! Looks like it's time for me to get the ring setup! Thanks for the inspiration!❤

[@daniel..cooper]

Thank you 😊 Yes, it's a good kit and not limited to just rings 😊

[@glenda9651]

Love these, what a great learning video ❤ I don’t mind longer videos I love watching with anticipation for how things turn out, great result great video 😊

[@daniel..cooper]

Thanks Glenda 😊

[@barbaracabrera207]

So cool!!!! TFS! Austin TX USA

[@daniel..cooper]

Thanks Barbara 😊

[@maddieadams75]

I thought the video was organized, (but my thoughts can be scrambled at times 😂) honestly I really enjoy your videos, I love experimenting and seeing the gratification when they work. These frosted inlay are pretty nice. Thanks for sharing Daniel always a pleasure ❤❤❤❤

[@daniel..cooper]

Thanks so much Maddie 😊 I think we need the fire version next 🔥 😊😊😊

[@maddieadams75]

@@daniel..cooper let’s do it

[@leemccluskey8522]

Hi Dan...I prefer the one that you may end up wearing too! You always have a vision...ty for inspiring us. :) Till the next video....

[@daniel..cooper]

Thanks Lee 😊 Yep, that one is so stunning 😍

[@ehirasuna2770]

Love your ideas, thanks for posting 😊

[@daniel..cooper]

You are so welcome! Thank you 😊

[@VickyShawcooksalot]

It's not a long video at all. And we learn along with you. It's nice to know what can happen good or "bad". Love the video.

[@daniel..cooper]

Thanks as always Vicky 😊

[@Julsfr]

Amazing results, very cool ❤

[@daniel..cooper]

Thanks so much 😊

[@TerryParker-uu3ci]

Don't apologize, I love your videos. I'm going to be doing some rings today and will have to try this one. Thank you!

[@daniel..cooper]

Thanks Terry 😊 Have fun creating 😊😊

[@angelsandfaes]

Awesome job. Those turned out great. I placed my order for some frost. Looks like great fun. Thank you for sharing

[@daniel..cooper]

Have fun! Thank you 😊

[@debbrady497]

Love this. I will have to have a play around with my Frost effect liquid again.

[@daniel..cooper]

Thanks Deb, yes, you definitely must, it's great for this time of year 😊🥶😂

[@cherylburkitt9722]

Very nice outcome..I enjoyed the longer video.. I have the frost and it's a bit tricky to use but you mastered it in your rings.. well done! Great idea ❤😊

[@daniel..cooper]

Thank you 😊 Yes, it can be very tricky depending 😂

[@BassResinator]

Stunning.

[@daniel..cooper]

Thank you 😊

[@karencamille7910]

Beautiful❤ Are you a scientist turned artist? You always amaze me.

[@daniel..cooper]

Thanks so much Karen 🙏

[@Ali-H3444]

Very nice. I like longer videos. Maybe it's just me 😊

[@daniel..cooper]

Thanks Ali 😊 🥰

[@jojocool555]

Great video. I love the long video.

[@daniel..cooper]

Thanks so much 😊

[@rhondamcginn35]

Love this effect

[@daniel..cooper]

Thank you 😊

[@LauraSmith-jp6oi]

Really interesting thanks Daniel 😊

[@daniel..cooper]

Thanks Laura 😊 🫂

[@MarthaJOHNSON-iu4wk]

Beautiful

[@daniel..cooper]

Thank you 🥰

[@sherylsilkie9954]

Great video-I have never even seem this product before and I love the way it turned out- Thankyou. 🤩

[@daniel..cooper]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@PLHcrafts]

I miss your longer videos. ✌️❤️🤣

[@daniel..cooper]

Thank you 😊 Will try and keep some longer 😊

[@Msstudiocreations]

I really like these longer videos where you show your whole process of learning

[@daniel..cooper]

Thank you 😊

[@christinemedina1640]

I thought they came out great 👏❄️☃️🌨️

[@daniel..cooper]

Thank you 😊

[@lamiucreations9486]

Coopy I am still here supervising you and making sure you behave. I am silent because... Mental health... Not creating either but I am #longervideos. Shorties are for those who have nothing to say. Think Lords of the rings extended edition type, pleaseeee... Much Hugs.

[@daniel..cooper]

Thank you, I understand this 100%. Hope you fight it fast! 😔x

[@fairyspunfibers9098]

Realized I totally forgot to comment on the rings, themselves! 😅🙄 These are some cool rings, Daniel! That's crazy how the ice FX just crawled right up the sides. BTW...I was FINALLY able to get some here in the States, thanks to your link! 😊👍💕

[@daniel..cooper]

Thank you, yes, this stuff is crazy and very unpredictable 😂 So glad you got some, have fun creating 😊😊

[@virginiarichards6872]

To apply the “frost juice” maybe soak a black cotton thread in it and lay one piece in the trough. It may grow crystals like salt does.

[@daniel..cooper]

Thanks, have done this before, it works great 😊

[@pamelagunn1045]

Very beautiful 😍

[@daniel..cooper]

Thanks so much Pamela 😊 🙏

[@2degucitas]

Daniel, what about painting a thin line of frost on a separate piece of film or paper? Paint a line of resin to desired width on film and cure. The place the frost paint on top of that. Embed this strip into the ring gap and cover with clear resin. I did some web searching and the Vallejo site says its a "saline" solution that forms crystals. I suspect they use epsom salts. You could try making your own paint trying different binders such as mod podge or thinned pva glue. It's a very thick mixture, lots of salts to liquid. They also said the frost can be hardened with cyanoacrylate glue using the capillary effect.

[@daniel..cooper]

It could work, I will try soon 😊😊

[@Shericonyers]

Looks great… thank you for sharing

[@daniel..cooper]

You are so welcome 😊 Thank you 😊

[@dshe8637]

Yes, definitely the second one is best. Thank you for showing the creative process and the options as you go. That is a lovely effect.

[@daniel..cooper]

Thanks so much 😊 The color of the ring really helped too. Less is 100% best with this stuff! 😂

[@LisaVornhagen]

Don't worry about the length of your video. It was under 17 minutes. Most are a lot longer than that. I think the rings aare really cool! I really love that frost liquid! It can be a little tricky, but the results are awesome!

[@daniel..cooper]

Thanks so much 😊 🙏

[@gerripeter484]

This is a cool idea I have not tried making rings yet maybe soon

[@daniel..cooper]

Thank you 😊

[@tammytoth5874]

So cool 😮😮😮😮😮

[@daniel..cooper]

Thanks as always Tammy 😊

[@suewarnes9469]

Wow! This sounds interesting!☺️ They are amazing! Really pretty!❤

[@daniel..cooper]

Thanks Sue 😊😊😊

[@susanm3503]

Really interesting 😊

[@daniel..cooper]

Thank you 😊

[@ChibiChula]

These are really gorgeous! 😍 Another awesome experiment! 😁👍 You're the mad scientist of the resin world and we love it. 😂 I'm curious though. 👀 What if you cut strips of plastic or get shrink wrap that would fit the ring, cut it to fit the inside chanel of the ring and did the frost effect on that before putting it on the ring? You'd have to be really careful applying it to the ring because they seem delicate but that might work, especially if you could find black plastic/shrink wrap. Hmm... or maybe colorful, irridecent cellophane? That might give a lovely sparkle and flash of colors behind the frost. 🤔

[@daniel..cooper]

Thanks, yes, me and a viewer were discussing this further down in the comments 😊 May try soon 😊

[@jaxk4912]

Ever tied growing your own crystals on the end of a piece of cotton? Try lightly covering a piece of black cotton with the paint and place it in the centre of the ring; after doing the black resin.

[@daniel..cooper]

Many, many years ago, I have used cotton before but it can be too visible, someone mentioned scratching the resin then applying the paint, I may try that soon 😊😊

[@ravenna99]

We build and paint miniature models (games workshop etc) Vallejo do some awesome paints and effects. Green stuff world do some great crackle effect paints you could do a lava core effect too :) xxx

[@daniel..cooper]

Awesome, yes, have used the crackle before and my next vid will be using it again too, great minds think alike 🥰

[@guidelineuk4876]

Wow very interesting...im on it :-) GREAT idea

[@daniel..cooper]

Thanks 😊

[@gabrielleschmidt1435]

🎉Very cool 😎 😊

[@daniel..cooper]

Thank you 😊

[@Spiceyspiney]

Wow, this is such an interesting effect. I do macro photography of real snowflakes and have tried (and failed!) to fossilize them on a microscope slide using cold superglue. This frost product is something I've never seen before - sorry if I've missed you using it in other videos. I definitely want to play with it 😁 Thank you as always for the brilliant video

[@daniel..cooper]

Thank you 😊 It's great stuff 😊😊

[@mandicoleman7433]

These look amazing!!! My brain followed along just fine. That's how it is a but all over the place lol

[@daniel..cooper]

Thanks Mandi 😊

[@paulinehiggins8239]

I like long videos. 💗

[@daniel..cooper]

Thanks Pauline 😊

[@Oonagh72]

Very nice.

[@daniel..cooper]

Thank you as always 😊

[@sallymccornack122]

May have been long but…….how amazing were your results??? Thanks for sharing this Daniel xx

[@daniel..cooper]

Thanks Sally 😊

[@ThomasSturm]

Oh they look so neat! I wonder if you could help contain the crystals inside by scoring the resin you put as a base. I have a theory the crystals form on the outside because of the sharp line there: the resin is too smooth for nucleation, perhaps. I really need to get some of the ice crystal stuff to test myself, I think potentially, if what I think is happening is indeed happening, one might be able to score swirls and other patterns and have crystals grow from those.

[@daniel..cooper]

I did think after filming about sanding the surface next time I try it, I think it would work, also could be used in moulds that have the detail grooves that are normally filled with color after the demold. I definitely think it would work in scratches too 😊

[@LorE_aka-midwestmemaw8555]

🫶🏼. I appreciate the length of the video, thank you!! Love the effect!!

[@daniel..cooper]

Thanks so much 😊

[@craftylittlerthings]

I enjoy watching you 'just having a go' because it will maybe give me confidence to try things myself. So I'd say do as many videos like this as you feel like!! I have never seen that frosty stuff before, have I missed a video with you using it on something else? I'll go back and have a look, if not, then what is it what's it normally used for? Hugs x Ann x

[@daniel..cooper]

Thanks Ann 😊

[@teariana1]

I can't believe what pretty frost effects it creates. That must have been painful to remove them. Thankfully some did go inside, though they did lose the snowflake form. I'm looking to see if I can buy this in Mexico. Amazon Mexico does have the Vallejo line of products but so far in the special effects I haven't found the frost or even the snow. Thanks again

[@dshe8637]

Wahayy!

[@daniel..cooper]

😁😁😁😁

[@susannasalonpaa2173]

Wow! 😍 This is so cool 😍 Next time made som aurora Borealis 🤔 And i like long videos 😊

[@daniel..cooper]

Thank you 😊

[@carolwalters6469]

These turned out very cool!! If you don't have a video on how to buff the rings, would it be possible to post one?

[@daniel..cooper]

Thanks Carol 😊 Will try to remember in my next ring vid 😊

[@katrinthorsdottir7514]

I think they turned out stunning. Definitely like the second one a little better though. I’m wondering what that effect would look like with a light smattering of mother-of-pearl mixed in. 😂 You make me wish I had the space to try some of these experiments for myself.

[@daniel..cooper]

Thanks Katrin 😊 That would look stunning! 😍