The Secrets That No One Told You About When Using Resin

[@amydavis4945]

Fun Tip: If you use a big silicon mat like the one Steve showed, you can make "resin sprinkles" with leftover resin from your pours. Just scrape out your pot of tinted resin (or put a little pinch of mica to color clear resin). Then make tiny drops of resin or even lines of resin directly on your resin mat. Let it cure then pop it off with tweezers or just a fingernail. Store your "sprinkles" in a little pot to use in future resin projects. If you have enough leftover resin, you can even use a pipette to write letters, symbols, or just doodles on the silicon mat... let it cure and pick it off when it's hard enough.

[@Yaboringme]

Very cool

[@karenmcclumpha7329]

Wow that’s a great idea, I never would have thought of doing the letters with a pipette thanks for that tip Amy 👍🏼

[@angielu3187]

I have a mold of tiny letters that I got from the craft store that I always keep next to me when resining. I pipe left over resin into it and store all the letters in a cup . They’re great for personalizing resin gifts. I just glue them down with e6000 or epoxy cement glue.

[@xchrysantha]

I love this idea so much, thank you for sharing!!!!!!

[@valeriefuqua4641]

Yeah, I've been thinking about doing this myself. Why waste it? Might as well create extra stuff to toss into the next project.

[@kallista5194]

I appreciate you & your channel, thank you! Some tips from my current 2023 set-up: 1. I use a lint roller to clean my silicone mat work area, it rolls quickly. Glitter cannot escape its sticky awesomeness.

[@angelaallen3914]

I am new and this post was everything. I am going to look for you on KZbin!❤

[@michaelg7089]

One tip I found important is to invest in some bullseye levels to check that your work surface is level before you start.

[@cheekysaver]

I keep making lists of things to be able to pour. Today, release spray, big ziploc bags, baby wipes and dollar store long lighters got added to the list. I am low income so I am starting in July. It will be 3 months worth of purchasing. First, I got some molds and foils ect, then a gallon of resin, ventilator mask and more molds and a silicone sheet and a bunch of tools. Now I am getting to the final stages.

[@jaquelinepaul7384]

My experiences, you will never get to the final stages lol in any kind of plastic bags will do and you don’t need mould release it’s cash grab. There will always be something to add to the list especially since most of the stuff you bought already you’re gonna try it once and never look at it again…😊

[@victoriabutterfly6521]

Hi, I have a few more suggestions: When it’s rather cold I warm up the 2 bottles first, either in warm water or on the radiator. This helps to minimize the micro bubbles. If you do it in water make sure to dry the bottles very well so you don’t end up getting water into your resin. After mixing I leave the resin stand for about 5min to allow the bubbles to rise to try to get rid of the majority before I start pouring. Personally I prefer my heat gun to pop the micro bubbles & I even use the heat gun while mixing depending on how cold it is, by having it blow on my mixing cup. Just make sure to use tge low setting & to not letting it get too hot or it will cure too quickly. I also try to pour slowly to minimize the risk of micro bubbles. Also if you are like me you end up with sticky fingers no matter what. Fair enough the gloves will protect my hands. But what about the phone since I use it to time when I mix the resin as well as waiting for the bubbles to rise. Plus I use it also for music while I work on my projects. To make sure my phone doesn’t end up as sticky as my fingers [& god knows it happened more often then I’d like to admit] every time before I start a project I use cling film to cover the phone very well. Make sure it’s tight and smooth on the screen then you have no problems using the phone while working with the resin. And if you want to listen to music or need to charge ensure that you leave those openings uncovered. You also should always use Purple as there is no colour more awesome … EVER 💜 And Glitter … lots and lots of Glitter ... Because everything is better with Glitter❣️

[@breannspencer8007]

I learned very quickly that Alexa can be your best friend when it comes to anything craft related 🤣 I have an Echo Spot in the room that I work in (I like having a screen so I can see the timer/videos, ect. and the Spot takes much less space than some of the other screened devices), so I can have my music playing, set timers, handle any calls or texts I may get, and watch youtube, all without the worry of my phone getting destroyed (again) 🤣

[@toniahuffman7022]

Umm 🙋‍♀️🙋‍♀️ sticky fingers all day also I have gloves and God know why I end up either starting without or w.e happens when i do wear em boom there off n ever u thing is sticky but this phone trick girrrrrllll yesss lol thank u

[@victoriabutterfly6521]

@@toniahuffman7022 💕

[@tsgodf]

Purple is absolutely best! And thanks for the phone tip!

[@hyroprincess]

I always put my phone in a zip lock bag to protect it if I'm concerned about getting it dirty. The touch screen still works just fine too. I like this method because I can re-use the same zip lock bag over & over again so there's less plastic waste. There is so much waste from doing arts & crafts so I'll do anything I can to reduce it. Every little bit helps!

[@AlexandriaNFall]

One thing that really helps me get rid of bubbles before I even start to pour is sitting the resin tub in hot water for 5 or ten minutes!

[@arianapollard8091]

Never hot water but warm!

[@emmalunn4162]

I just surprised my fiancé by sitting through an entire instructional video for the first time ever. Thank you for the great advice, now I need to watch your other videos

[@chriscrosscrafter]

With the silicone cups I didn’t like marking them on the side because sometimes I would do three or four pours one after the other rather than pouring a lot at a time because then that would give me more work time with each individual pour. What I would do is I would set a flashlight (a little mini flashlight) next to the silicone cup and then pour the resin into the cup. If you aim the light slightly behind the raised labeling on the cup, the light will highlight it very well to make it easier to read and see. What I discovered about mica powders is that there are two kinds. There’s the one that we use for resin but apparently there’s another one that they use for soaps and it is made with oil which, if you mix it with a resin, will never ever ever ever ever let your resin cure. It makes quite a mess when you try and clean it up. Great tips thanks so much. Take care and stay safe!

[@stephi586]

What type mica powder did you use that wouldn’t let it cure? Because I’ve bought so many different powders including stuff used for soap/candles and they work just as well as other’s. I also stopped mixing the color into the resin instead I paint the silicone molds with mica powder how I want it then pour resin and bam it’s colored. But all mica I’ve used have always cured no matter which on i use

[@chriscrosscrafter]

@@stephi586 It said it was oil based. That’s all I know.

[@allisonwaller7556]

Was lead to believe some mica powdered leave a residue but I’m just learning an never had that problem ( yet ) but I do stir for longer as waching hundreds KZbin vids say if they dint cure it’s because u have done something wrong like not mixed enough or using a dirty stirrer. Bowl or sticks etc

[@kelleyspartiatis5323]

@@chriscrosscrafter I don't know what you used but I make soap, makeup etc and mica is never oil based . It is always just a powder.

[@AriamaAhram]

@@kelleyspartiatis5323 haha right? Mica is made of muscovite, a naturally-occurring mineral. If a mica product indicates that it has oil(s) in it, it’s not simply mica. It’s some kind of mixture product and should not be used interchangeably for “normal”powdered mica.

[@pinkyflee6382]

I saw 19 minutes 35 seconds and almost didn't watch this. I AM SO GLAD I DID! You sir, are a delight to watch! You got stuck into the info straight away, always to the point & there is sooooo much here to take away. Thank you for your time & for sharing 🥰🥰

[@vincentferrari]

Another tip for resinwork: Get an adjustable heat gun: one that you can turn the fan speed up and down and the temperature up and down. It's a lifesaver for getting bubbles out. Also if bubbles are a major concern, the slower the cure the less likely you are to have bubbles (generally). This is a great video and should be required viewing before getting into resin work!

[@catkudaterbang7277]

or a buckets of a warm water, its cheaper 😁

[@stephi586]

Or just a regular lighter will work wonders for bubbles just don’t burn the silicone molds lol!

[@SharoninKentucky]

Alcohol sprayed on the bubbles works great to get rid of them

[@DariceDavisjprocks94]

@@SharoninKentucky 91% isopropyl alcohol? Or technical grade, 99%?

[@iLitAfuseiCantStop]

Do you have one you can recommend?

[@lindalester9151]

Thank you Steve. The advice about putting a fan BEHIND you pointing to a window makes perfect sense🤗 I'm a safety nut, yet, I never thought to do that💖 Truly appreciate the tip!

[@BS90sCovers]

I just want to say thank you for an educational video! As a complete beginner, I found this video the most helpful so far out of all of the videos I've watched here on KZbin with this subject. I even found myself taking notes! Thank you for all the helpful tips! I'm going to go binge watch the rest of your videos now. 😅

[@nickynonque5482]

Me too!! 😂😂😂 Am having trouble which one to watch first - they all look great 👍 Bang goes everything on my list for doing today! 🫣🤭🤭🤭🤭 Thanks a million for such a good video 🫶

[@bernadetteflynn5005]

I used resin for the first time recently and didn’t wear gloves. Needless to say my hands were full of resin. I tried everything to try and get it off to no avail. I finally found out that I should use vinegar. It worked perfectly. Phew.

[@TH75767]

I’ve used Isopropyl alcohol/ rubbing alcohol

[@SuperCoyote7]

I did'nt know that vinegar would work, I did the same as you and used Isopho......rubbing alchol, it works but probably not great for your hands, you have to use quite a bit too. Thanks for the info.

[@thelouiebrand]

Tub o towels work good and won't harm your skin.

[@Jade-902]

I used acetone.

[@tinacluff2793]

I did not know that molds dry out. Thank you.

[@mr.mephitis2492]

I didn't know that either.

[@anastaciaflores8645]

Love your videos, needed the refresher. My tips : -I place wax paper on top of a cling wrapped table to keep the integrity of my table. I learned quickly that resin on table is a no no. -When measuring tap the silicone measuring cup so it is leveled before adding the other mixing part to ensure more accurate mixing. -Use a silicone popsicle stick when mixing the epoxy and hardener to reduce bubbles and it does mix a bit better. They're easy to keep clean! Thank you everyone who contributed, I did edit my comment to reflect the change! I appreciate the tip on silicone mixing sticks!

[@marikiemarie7622]

Never use popsicles sticks. Only silicon. The wood creates air pockets cause it can soak into the wood... and it creates fog because those sticks are treated with chemicals that highly effect the resin.

[@anastaciaflores8645]

@@marikiemarie7622 Really? Thanks for the tip. I have yet to encounter any issues with popsicle sticks for the passed year but I'll try silicone and see what the difference is.

[@kaylincampen3137]

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[@marikiemarie7622]

@@anastaciaflores8645 you may notice a much clearer resin and far less micro bubbles. Some sticks aren't as bad and I'll use the stick if I'm coloring the resin or practicing... but never on a pricey piece or with very clear items.

[@MorkieMayham]

I get too many bubbles with the pop stick. Love the silicone sticks. Just clean with alcohol right after done

[@seanmeadows129]

Excellent introduction for the novice. Thank you Steve.

[@isabellrc]

I completely relate. I feel I become a novice with every new creation… YES, to getting info on resins!

[@marthambryce2242]

Steve, you are utterly charming and personable. This should be required for anyone thinking about or starting to work with resin. If I had found your exceptionally excellent video before I started working with resin, I would have saved time, mondy, and worked far more safely. Instead, it took me a lot of research and a few expensive mistakes to learn. You also taught me several things today that I still did not know, so thank you!

[@BBare.]

Hello Steve, you can resurface your "Flat" molds, nothing with texture. All you have to do is mix a small amount of 2 part silicone, spread it evenly on the bottom of the mold. Make sure the mold is level, the silicone will self level. Let it cure. As we know silicone will stick to silicone so it works very well. Thank you for the tips! 💙🐰💙

[@marthagodsey7061]

I came here to say the same thing. Just a beginner myself but wrote that tip down from Julie Cutts (Pouring Your Heart Out)

[@isabellrc]

I’ve been watching you for almost 2 years 😮, and I do not remember this well needed video. I do believe, so many of us get caught up in how to do all this fabulous projects, yet are not following the very necessary steps to start. 🙌🏻….

[@lisacharles6235]

I'm here for the first time! And in less than 2 minutes and have learned I can't buy just resin for my project!! Thank you so much for your intelligence 🎉

[@frontoffice9077]

I saw a tip to revive silicone mold shininess. (for the flat surface on the bottom.) Just put a tiny bit of silicone for mold making in the bottom of your tired mold to cover the entire bottom. The mold will stick to the new silicone and you have a new shiny surface!

[@nrgbunni.]

1) storage 2) which resin 3) mixing resin 4) after mixing 5) storing moulds 6) personal safety 7) using powders 8) pot life 9) silicone mats 10) using a torch 11) pouring in layers 12) fresh flowers 13) gloss finish 14) cover curing resin 15) alcohol on resin

[@DocBree13]

You rock - thanks!

[@Lacroix999]

I’m watching this with headphones in, late at night, by myself, half asleep and I got to the part where you’re flicking the lighter explaining why it’s not ok to use alcohol in the area you’re working in…. To which, it woke me right up and made me jump nearly out of my skin at the explosion sound because I didn’t process fast enough where you were going with that point before your sound effects kicked in! 🤯🤣🤣 I definitely won’t forget that pointer!! Thanks!!

[@angelaallen3914]

😂😂😂

[@kerenhughes409]

Hi Steve, I don’t know if you’ll see this comment, but I wanted to say thank you. I’m an author, and I’m making swag to go with my books. I’m new to resin, and your tips are invaluable. Thank you for going so in-depth with these tips and tricks. I’ve just subscribed to your channel, and will be watching more videos in the future. I’ve watched some other tutorials, but your personality is what makes me enjoy your video. Sometimes, people can go on a little bit, sometimes they aren’t quite as in-depth too. So having a bubbly personality like you makes me sit up and pay attention more. No shade to anyone else, I just learn better when I feel as though the person teaching really cares, and has that personality that makes me want to listen.

[@wendyfoot1110]

Is it weird that I'm jealous of your work studio!? 🤣🤣 Seriously, though, I loved your video...far more informative than most I've listened to, and I look forward to listening to more! Thanks, Steve!

[@Razzieblue]

I am just getting into resin and your channel is such a life and money saver! Thank you for all your tips!!!

[@lynnemorton6055]

Hi Steve, I came across your channel as I am really interested in starting to craft with resin. Your channel is great to watch and educational. I never knew about different kinds of resin for projects. I just thought resin was resin. I am learning so much from your channel. I cant thank you enough. You have a new sub.

[@SSLollipops]

Thank you. I've been itching to buy the materials and tools but your video made me to learn about it more from many people. Thank you really.

[@vonnie4781]

Steve, you are a true treasure to the KZbin crafting community! Today I’m going back and rewatching your videos that I’ve saved for future reference! I’ve saved so many that I’m picking out what I need right now! Stay strong and healthy! You’ve got a friend in me! Thank you sooo much!

[@christinaperson1168]

I never thought about the molds drying out. I will start putting them in bags later this week. Thank you Steve!! Love all of the other information you've given as well!

[@valeriefuqua4641]

I don't actually understand why a dry mold is bad. Dry from what? They all come dry for me when I get them delivered.

[@christinaperson1168]

@Valerie Fuqua dry from the air and sunlight. Yes, they are dry when you get them, but keeping them like Steve says will prolong the life of the mold. Especially if you use it a lot

[@grandmasdrugs]

Yes, I was going to buy bags for storage (my molds are kept in dark, plastic cubbies with doors) and happened to think of my vacuum-seal gadget for food I don't really use like I used to. I have SEVERAL rolls of the material you use to seal it shut. Because of this, I'm going to make bags to fit to each mold plus extra at the end to fold over. I'm also going to invest in resin release prior to putting the molds inside the bags. I loved that tip! I have over 100 molds and don't feel like rebuying them!

[@ixykix]

thanks :) I just wanted to say you never stop learning or picking up good tips from other makers. I've been working with resin for 15 years and I'd never say I know everything, I definitely learn from other makers all the time 👍

[@be7th]

1) Don't use a vacuum chamber with resin already in a silicon mold. Your mold will expand and break down. Instead, vacuum prior, then pour. 2) Don't stand and/or have a crowded table while working on time sensitive casts. You might trip yourself or the buckets much more easily. Instead, sit tight and have all and only what you need in arms reach. 3) Don't wear clothes for which their pristine state matters to you. You might get an unforgiving stain should something slip. Instead, don worn out clothes for that occasion. 4) Don't prepare food at the same time if you do it in an area with two purposes. One may get in the other and both options are big no-nos. Instead, do one, then clean, then the other, then clean. 5) Don't allow yourself to make the same mistakes. Keep lists of where you effed up.

[@marybauers3104]

I'd like to know the different resins for different types of projects. For example...I made trinket boxes that turned out great. Then I used the same resin for a cell phone holder & it warps when in use. What should I have used? I'm a beginner to resin.

[@garydeandeery]

Iv been making carbon fibre stuff and pots of resin will go off over time in your tube I used one then the next month it was not as good Pro cast epoxy resin is the normal one and takes long time to set Iv used the catalyst resin which is more base then few drops of harder polyurethane stuff and you have mins to use it I forgot before and did one layer normal resin then next coat to be quick was the poly one which won’t stick properly and can look cloudy. Clear cast is good for thick levels build up any epoxy resin works best and shine

[@marybauers3104]

@@garydeandeery ? None of this made any sense to me. I'm new to resins!

[@garydeandeery]

@@marybauers3104 try think 2 lots of resin Epoxy resin is used to cover things to give you a nice finish like a floor Polyester resin catalyst is for build things say like jewellery so goes off faster

[@catkudaterbang7277]

i try. maybe youre doing too thin, try others. could be the table top (epoxy) types, or polyurethane resins? read the manual for every types of them, and youll find which the right one for your project.

[@rtd1791]

Steve said he has a video about different types of resin. There’s a link in the description. Start with that and then look up other videos or do a general internet search. I bet you’ll have better luck learning how to use resin this way then trying to decipher YT comments. Also try searching for “resin mistakes” or “troubleshooting resin”. Above all have patience with your projects. Resin does have a learning curve and you will have duds. It’s part of the process.

[@trinasargent300]

Steve, thank you so much for this video. I’ve watched a lot of videos and none of them talked about everything that you spoke about. I was quite ticked when I watched a video last night and a young woman spoke about about what she suffered while she was making epoxy cups. She said that she was a beginner and went to a class in a hotel where there was 40 students and there wasn’t any ventilation. I haven’t started using resin yet because I want to get as much information as I can before starting. As I mentioned before; I have watched many videos and none of them talked about PPE like you have in this video. Thank you Steve for going into depth what should and shouldn’t be done while using resin and how to properly store your resins and how to take care of your silicone molds and mats. ☕️ Here’s a cup of Joe for you Steve and have a lovely day.

[@PopArow4702]

Watching your videos is giving me some courage to try resin crafts for the first time

[@llamasugar5478]

Tip #4 would’ve helped me a lot tonight when I was working with 4-hour de-mold resin for the first time! Better late then never-I’m trying some more tomorrow!

[@robperrim4981]

I am thinking of using resin in jewellery making and have watched quite a few videos before I start. Yours is by far the best I have found. You explain everything very clearly so even someone with no experience using resin like me, can understand. I do have one big disadvantage in that I am connected up to oxygen 24/7 so I cannot work with naked flame. So it was great to see someone in the chat say they use a heat gun to get rid of the bubbles.

[@terrisowards4397]

I used resin for the first time in a community class. They taught us to gently stir to mix not whip it fast. We never got bubbles that way. She also said you can use a hair dryer after you pour to get bubbles out of you do get some. How that's helpful. I'm loving this new medium

[@MiMiLfE]

Been really enjoying your channel as I am a newbie to resin. I didn’t want to go buy a new silicon mat so I used a cat litter mat ( not used ) that has circles all throughout. The cool part , to me , is that any resin you pull off looks like a honey comb and can be used for other projects . 😊 just an accidental thing I found .

[@JAximcelt]

Love your videos. I particularly like that you constantly, in many videos, drive home the importance of PPE.

[@HollyMartin]

And I thought I was such an original genius for thinking of the food tents !!!!!

[@shazambrose3091]

I stumbled on your channel by accident and boy am I so happy that I did as I'm about to start delving into using epoxy resin. You have supplied me with sooooooooo much fantastic information and great tips. I'm so very grateful to you and your experiments are so worthwhile. PLUS!...I discovered your other channel too which is also awesome and valuable to me. You're amazing!! Thank you, thank you, thank you! X

[@catbwead]

-very new resin worker, didn't know molds dry out- you are probably saving me a lot of money, thank you

[@AzDesertSkyApparel]

I just started using resin a couple days ago. So much info in this video, thank you so much!

[@SteveMcDonaldArtsandCrafts]

Glad to be of help

[@daryljeter1100]

Making picture tile coasters for Christmas gifts. Your videos are so helpful. Thanks

[@katherinehite7309]

Thank you for your help and kindness with those of us who are in the middle of using resin.

[@Rammy72Moni]

This really is a great video on using resin - thanks! I love that you go on about personal safety; most of my acquaintances that do epoxy laugh at me for using nitril gloves, a respirator and goggles. But it is so, so important! Two little tips: 1. If you don´t have baby wipes, pour some nail oil on toilet paper or this little wipes from doing gel nails. 2. If you don´t want to use a burner or lighter to get out bubbles, then spray the surface lightly with alcohol or hand disinfectant. Same effect.

[@sinerawlings]

I'm new to resin and you have been the most helpful and most interesting crafter I've found on KZbin! Thanks for these tips and tricks I would have never thought of!!!

[@priyak5696]

Very Informative . Thank you

[@beverlyangry4767]

Thankx for all of the tips. I have asthma, so your safety tips are really helpful, for I really want to work with resin.

[@mookzmom]

I have seen someone salvage a damaged, dull mold by pouring just a light coating of mold making silicone into the bottom f the damaged mold. I does reduce t he mold capacity a bit, but the finish would be shiny again. Silicone sticks to silicone, so it's a good fix till you can replace the damaged one.

[@jcouch1993]

New silicone put on old silicone does not usually bond well or strongly. It may stick for a bit but would most likely fail in the future.

[@mumfymam]

Thank you so much for tbe time you spend educating us all out here. Brill info 👍 i like some other viewers never thought about molds going dull and stoeing them in bags, i do that but they are not airtight. I will rectify that! I dont know if anybody suggested it already, i think its obvious but then i guess so was storing molds 😂...so when you're done and have resin all over your pots leave em to set and its dead easy to get out then....also great for those of us who love to pick things 😉. When you mark the jug Steve i think it's a good thing to do. I saw a comment that someone left; they didnt want to mark their jug because they use different measurments i would suggest maybe mark the edge of some kind of tape or something a different colour to the jug and just place a little bit of tape where you want each mark, easily removed and if tbere is residue a quick soapy wash will sort that. Hope it helps 😊 Enjoy your weekend comjn up peeps ❤❤

[@Grannyoftwo]

Thank you so much for the video. Very helpful and your wonderful sense of humor makes it even more interesting.

[@debiheney4666]

Hi Steve, I've been subscribed and watching your videos for years. I've only gotten into the resin part about a year ago but have been doing power carving for years. I think combining the two will be great. I started out with my daughters (yes we do have masks and gloves ) working with UV resin. It didn't take us long to realize that hanging them in the window made beautiful designs on the wall, but also sucked all the color out of the jewels. My problem is with all the people I watch that sell items made of UV resin and they are selling a product that , now is beautiful, yet in time the customer will be rooked because all those beautiful colors they bought in good faith will soon be gone. Some sell for a lot of money. I ask this of you because I believe you are of an honest nature and will give me a square answer. I love your videos and will continue to watch them.

[@angierox6964]

Thank you so much! Are saving me a lot of time and money, and failed projects! And when you did the flame, I totally jumped! I will definitely be remembering that tip lol!

[@Sz3roRevan117]

Every time I look up resin tips I come across your videos. I have finally subscribed since you seem to be the go to person for resin stuff. Thank you!!!

[@renmner]

I love that you are so real and straight forward. You are unquenchable exuberance ! Thank-you for all the information for a newby like me!

[@tanyamccord7422]

Julie Cutts from Australia has a video on how to make molds shiny again.

[@CreatingwithWinglessAngel]

I enjoy your videos on resin, saves me a lot of money, making sure I get the right resin for the project I am working on.

[@roxoriginal732]

Good vid mate. 2 tips : baking paper is just like silicon .the resin just peels away from it ,second tip : try lubricating your moulds with olive oil or lubrication oil ,they work brilliant for me epically the baking paper one that’s got so many applications you can use it for from river tables to even just cover your work bench with it will help …saves your benches .take it easy ,first Time seeing you 👌

[@4veijzer]

Be careful with oil on your molds, it might weaken the silicone

[@McPoink]

Thanks for sharing your secrets Steve!

[@melissa222v]

I had to come to one of your videos and tell you about how I mixed two glow in the dark things I use in a mold I use on a regular well it turned to foam and spilled over .. invisible glow acrylic paint n glow powder.

[@lynngoett488]

Thank you so much for the information video. I am so happy to see someone giving us a heads up on what is needed to use resin safely and effectively, I feel that this is soooo important, especially for those who are considering getting into resin crafts such as myself again I want to thank you for the information. I have shared for others information.

[@Becka.M-D]

I save any packets of silica gel crystal packets that come in parcels, shoe boxes & Covid Rapid Flow kits. I use these in zip lock bags when I store my silicone moulds in them.

[@jenniferanderson7080]

Wait, I thought you don’t want them to dry out. ?

[@catherinedavis1690]

Very informative video! Clear and detailed with very good reasons why you do your list of things. I do not work with resin, I just love to watch and learn. Resin art can be very very beautiful. Thank you!

[@almacasiano]

Hello Steve McDonald, I'm new to your channel and am now a new subbie, + hit the bell so not to miss anything you'll be sharing, I'm fairly new to this once (in the late 70's) favorite craft, I didn't know much about it then and really had some just okay projects lol, I'm still loving this craft after many years I'm just about to turn 71, later this month; so I wanted to re-enter this craft stage again, but learn much more about the do's and NOT to do's this time round, so I'll be watching listening and best of all learning along the way, THANK YOU for sharing all you do!

[@jamesmartin5306]

Thank you for the information I have been making pop cap key chains for about 5 years and now I just watched a few of your videos and learned a lot more thank you for your information you share

[@paulinenicoll6917]

I'm planning to get into resin and your video's are very helpful thank you. I didn't realize moulds dry out, so thank you for that, all your tips and video's are so helpful.

[@lisavineyard348]

I am a beginner and this video has been very helpful for me , thank you so much 😊

[@faintlymacabred]

Steve, I've got what I think is a good UV hack. Mind you, I am making my very first resin craft today. Yeah, yeah.. I am not using the "proper" mold. I found a dino shaped silicone fidget popper at a discount store that I liked the shape of and I modified it to suit my purposed. That, however is not the hack. My hack is using aluminum foil to get the light in more areas as it cures. I pulled this idea off watching lots of restoration videos where they use UV light to whiten old toy car parts. I think it is really aiding the curing process. Dollar stores are dangerous to the wallet. I do not see what they are selling. I see the potential in those items. Left with lots of "maybe someday" on many items. Quick question. Anyone ever use a heating pad to speed up the curing time on two part epoxy resin?? Thx.. Love your channel!! Happy crafting!

[@generalnewsense5264]

Thanks! 🙂 I appreciate the ideas and education 🙂I'm just getting started with this stuff and it's a bit overwhelming and too expensive to be making easily fixable mistakes. I''m sure I will be binge watching your videos in order to learn more

[@anitapotter2586]

Very informative. Thank you so much. So many tips that I didn't know but that are so helpful

[@r0nea]

@18:19. OMG I so wasn’t expecting THAT… I jumped out of my skin!!!!

[@yenimartinez5031]

Hello ! I just bought a few materials as starter and watch your video, i am taking notes !! Thank you. Looking fforward to learn more.

[@andybuttz]

I find if I press the burner and dab it on and off the resin in a tapping motion while giving it time to cool down, you don't get any issues and it really helps get rid of bubbles. Patience is the key with it and not over heating the resin as I see a lot of people do.

[@garydeandeery]

Spray acetone over the wet resin works best

[@adelinaventura1847]

I just starting resin, I rely on your videos to learn. Thank you for sharing your knowledge

[@MommaBearsCorner]

all great advice. release spray so important. I have a jewelry piece mold that just refused to come out. learned the hard way. one of MY tips no one ever mentions is to store resin in a seal bad! i never put it aside paint loose in bottle. Never know when accidents happen, so no matter what, each resin I have goes in a gallon or large or smaller zip bag and another one over it. paint opps can leave a big mess if spilled, however, spill resin and it could be a total nightmare.

[@melissamaxwell8381]

THANK YOU SO MUCH You are so thorough and that has helped me more than anything I've seen

[@mauritsvw]

About not mixing the bottle tops, of course you can mark the bottles and corresponding tops with a permanent marker to prevent any mixup. (And I think you owe us a video of you working in your full safety regalia.😄)

[@LisaVesander.Creative]

Thanks for the tips and I am really enjoying the education Steve.😊

[@clevernickname2906]

I fell in love in with the first 3 seconds of your intro!

[@sylviapoulsen3361]

Steve McDonald, you are amazing

[@SuperCoyote7]

I love your video, one thing I would love to know is how do you clean your molds, without using rubbing alcohol?

[@dndhart]

I have sooooo much to learn.

[@joannmcneil3107]

Thank you for taking the time to explain all details on the do's and don'ts

[@KarenTaylor-yd6gj]

Love you Steve thanks for the help and tips ❤❤❤❤

[@lakeyshat1065]

Thanks!

[@sheilaread7724]

Thanks you so much. I had a play with resin and really didn't get on with it. After watching a few of your videos I feel confident enough to try again.

[@sallycasewell8608]

I almost just hit the roof when you clicked the flame!

[@collageartist-jacquied3180]

@@sallycasewell8608 me too! I literally JUMPED! 🤣😂

[@cherylfelton4030]

I have been doing resin for years.. I found your tips really helpful!

[@bellnorton1691]

I learn so much from your videos. Thank you.

[@SissiCat77]

I love all your videos, thanks for your work Another tip... to clean my instruments, table, mat and all resin related not cured stuff i use White vinegare (the cheapest one) less danerous than alcool and more effective

[@noneurbusiness1680]

Thank u for ur video! I just started resin about 4 months ago & have watched SO many videos! Urs was BY FAR the best & most informative!! Thank YOU

[@nancy-ann-ciancee5127]

2:39 I got silicone jugs as well 😁👍 5:27 and this is what my silicone looks like as well. 😮😊

[@pearlenesmith6492]

I was very impressed with your knowledge of resins and molds. I learn a lot from this video.

[@horrorfan7148]

You have been such an inspiration to me. This is another great video. Thank you for sharing so much with us ❤

[@LittleLightCZ]

Regarding wet flowers and bacteria/rotting. What if you put a wet flower into a silicon form, pour the resin into it, let it cure completely until it's hard. And then you put the product into an oven and keep it there for some time at some reasonably high temperature hoping it will kill all bacteria inside it. Do you think this could work?

[@DispatchingAngels]

the USA link for the resin tool kit is not available right now, amazon says it does not know if/when it will become available in the future. Anyone know when the jillsky kit will be available again in the USA? thanks

[@goodies707]

Im new to resin art and this was so very helpful to me. Thank you

[@bobbibob3608]

love this hobby myself 😃😃

[@starloegalletta]

I truly love your channel and the way you narrate as you film. You are so creative and talented.