Resin Druzy moulds and back filling them - what works best?

[@UnrulyHousewife]

Love how experimental you are. Have you tried gold leaf, or flakes? I made a little 1:12 scale picture frame, using a silicon mould and UV resin. I dusted the mould with mica powder and I mixed a little in too (not too much, the light has to get in lol). When I took it out it was pretty transparent still (held up to the light) and a bit sticky - so I dusted some more mica on the front and UV lit it from the back. After all that I still didn't think it looked solid enough, so I glued flakes of gold leaf all over the back. Whew! Mental but at least it was only tiny. xx

[@Toonpish]

I have put flakes in things, but haven't used them much Tbh. I haven't had the pull to them yet 😂. They haven't grabbed me and said use me in every 🤣🤣 you know what I mean 🤣. That must have been fun to do though. Thanks Val 😀👍

[@ClairesCraftyCorner]

I love the Mica Powder .. definitely my fav x the tattoos are great too :) cannot wait to try a Druzy ! xx

[@Toonpish]

@Art4start is now selling to the UK again 👍 I highly recommend her moulds. Thanks Hun 👍. The one you like is the easiest one too 😹

[@margueritejewett7355]

STUNNING WOWWWWW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! THESE ARE AMAZING , I MUST SHARE THESE AGAIN . WENDY GREAT VIDEO AND A INCREDIBLE JOB WITH ALL THE DIFFERENT THINGS YOU TRIED HERE . I LOVE THEM ALL . WOOOOHOOOO !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! HAPPY RESINING TO YOU WENDY !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@Toonpish]

Thank you Marguerite 😀😀😀 I do love druzzies 😀😀❤️👍

[@ownsacat]

I like them all. I would have a hard time choosing a favorite.

[@Toonpish]

Thank you so much June 😀😀😀 I really appreciate that 😀😀👍❤️

[@ZippedUpKitz]

The last one with the purple roses and the mica powder is my fav!

[@Toonpish]

Thank you so much Zippy 😀😀👍💜

[@Karen-lf9do]

I am always learning something from you, thank you.💜👵🏼

[@Toonpish]

I’m so glad you find my videos useful 😀😀❤️👍

[@Jeepsy_Soul95]

Those turned out beautiful, very stunning ✌🏼🤍😊

[@Toonpish]

Thank you very much 👍😊

[@mizzuzie3338]

I liked all of them, even the glitter one.

[@Toonpish]

😀😀😀 that’s great 😃 I do love trying new ideas out and sharing them 😀😀👍❤️

[@sheenadavis5422]

Teally like them all. Actually love them all.

[@Toonpish]

Thank you so much Sheena 😀👍❤️

[@TheKlondikeCraftsman]

Those are really nice Wendy. Great video!

[@Toonpish]

Thanks very much Hun ❤️. Very kind of you 😁

[@chriscouri4149]

Oh I love that purple shift of the back coat

[@Toonpish]

It’s cool int it 😀😀💜

[@judethfenton5978]

Thank you. I've seen the druzy inlays and couldn't get my head around what they were. (I thought you left them in the mould. Doh!) A brilliant tutorial and I love the texture technique on the back. It was really effective.

[@Toonpish]

I am glad you found it helpful 😀😀😀 I do love druzzies 😂😂😂 There are so many types now too from crystal to bubbles and dragon skin 😀😀😀 Thanks for your comment 😀👍💖

[@carolynfrancis-mclucas6185]

I love purple! 💜 💜 💜 You might be my spirit animal! 😃

[@Toonpish]

Well I am a Leo 😀😀💜👍

[@genevafraser5859]

They all look beautiful in my opinion great job

[@Toonpish]

Thanks so much Geneva 😀❤️👍

[@samanthastacey3136]

You are truly amazing😁 The Queen of Druzys 👑

[@Toonpish]

😂😂😂 thank you so much, you are too kind ❤️👍

[@TrackerLorna]

They are all beautiful 🥰

[@Toonpish]

Thank you Lorna 🤗😊👍

[@belindagalle97]

Those are beautiful. Thank you 😊

[@Toonpish]

Thank you 💜

[@TheMessyStudio]

Those are cool, Wendy!

[@Toonpish]

Thanks so much Billy. I just received your sticker so I will put it in my next video. Thanks so much 👍😁

[@angelahemingway5979]

Gorgeous I love all three 😀

[@Toonpish]

Woohoo a full house. Thank you very much 😄😄😄👍

[@gourdhead22]

Love this idea. Instead of putting mica on druzy you could brush the resin druzy then pour topcoat. Keep mica from being on druzy silicone. Way to go I just ordered large druzy inserts to cut up like that. I also filled silicone into a resin piece let it set up and made Extra inserts. It worked. Thanks Wendy for such informative and inspirational videos. Hugs Sheryl 💙🎨💙

[@Toonpish]

I’ve used druzy moulds as masters too. They are handy. Thank you so much Sheryl. 😀👍

[@tracym6297]

Oooh, I think my favourite is the mica powder, followed very closely by the holographic paper. These are very pretty! 🤩🤩🤩

[@Toonpish]

Thanks so much Hun, for me it's close but I think the holographic wins if I hadn't messed it up 🤣🤣🤣

[@lynbyard5499]

Fab Video, love your commentary, you tell us all the little pitfalls and how if we want to avoid them. You make crafting creative. Thank you 👋

[@Toonpish]

Aww thanks very much 🥰. That has made my day 😘.

[@HeckingtonArts]

Well done Wendy another good video great

[@Toonpish]

Thanks very much Terry 💗. You are very kind indeed 👍😁

[@rebeccamoerno8356]

They are beautiful.

[@Toonpish]

Thank you so much Rebecca. 💖 Very kind of you to say 😊😀👍

[@LiveSleepResin]

I honestly can't choose. They're all so faab. Thanks for sharing x

[@Toonpish]

Hehe thanks very much honey 👍👍👍👍

[@Stable_Studio]

very nice Wendy

[@Toonpish]

Thanks 👍 you are a nice guy Brian 😊

[@Hellnogizmo]

While you were making them I didn't think I would like the one with the rainbow (plastic/paper?) and it ended up being my favorite one! I think druzy spaces would look great with a mica mixed into resin and poured in too. I didn't know this druzy mold pieces existed till this video. Love your content. Thank you!

[@Toonpish]

I am glad you liked the video 😀😀😀 The mica powders idea I considered but thought A solid colour would take the Crystal effect away and would just look like stone. However a translucent colour could work well 😀😀😀 Thanks for your comment 😀 Happy crafting 👍

[@bobiijae790]

My favorite was the second and third one that you did I really think the color came through a lot better and accented the druzes better whereas the holographic paper you put down I mean you can see the holographic but it doesn't really accent all the edges and bumps of the druzy part but that's just my opinion you know I have real crystal Drew's he's here at home and when the light hits them it's like a dance of rainbows you know and if you want to do that in resin then you want that same effect you want that Shimmer shine glistening glittery iridescent glitter might have made it a little bit harder for you to see it but but I think the second two were very wonderful if you would have pushed that paper down in or maybe even used more of a holographic foil instead of the paper or card stock, but they all were amazing but my 2 fav were the 2nd and 3rd one!

[@Toonpish]

Thanks very much Bobbie. I totally get what you mean about the light dancing 🕺, I think the third one wins in the opinion section 😂. I'm not keen on the second one myself, but I do like the third one too. 👍😃

[@astridsunderland555]

I prefer the one with the mica powder!

[@Toonpish]

Good call and it's easier too 😜👍😁

[@lilaflohr602]

I had an idea to put the mica powder on the space where you took the druzy out. I never thought to put it directly on the insert. I love that look. I never ordered any druzy, even though I love the look but not when it is left open. Now I can go get me some druzy's. Yay! Thank you for doing this experiment.

[@Toonpish]

Aww that is so cool. You are very welcome indeed and I hope you enjoy using them as much as I do. Have fun and I'd love to see the results. ,👍😁😁😁

[@gigglingsociopathh2911]

They all look good. Thank you for sharing your experience with this. Have you thought of either using a foil in the durzi (not sure on correct spelling area.. or try use that area as a shaker.. granted if you do try the shaker idea, might be better on something much smaller. 6:58 You would be wanting to use the clear flim and uv resin together, just a tip for it, want the uv not to come to the edge of the piece, just used a a seal like in durzi, then dome. Other wise if dropped it will pop off. liquid to use for a shaker is baby oil, or distilled water, you can either color the liquids with food coloring, or ink that is friendly to the liquids, or glitter or powder, even small charms. I have found adding the sparkly bits or charms and mix them together before pouring into hollow space keeps them from forming into permanent clump. hope my explanation is not to confusing, want to keep you from frustrations. Saying with much love, Don't forget gloves. I really do not want you getting ill. You are a very vibrant person. And with all powders are you wearing a mask? Think you would have fun with this experiment.

[@Toonpish]

Thank you for this 😀😀 Yes I ware ppe all the time 😀 Appreciate you commenting 👍💜

[@gigglingsociopathh2911]

@@Toonpish I'm glad, so many creators use ppe only when working with resin, and don't when playing with powder.

[@WoodWizardrybyColin]

wow there gorgeous

[@Toonpish]

Thank you Colin. Thank you very much 🥰

[@WoodenItBeNice]

Hi Wendy, Great video. My favourite was the second one right up until the stills at the end when the Holographic Paper one just shone and became my favourite. Grat explanation of how you do this as well. Take care Wendy. Cheers, Huw

[@Toonpish]

I see what you mean, like you said though the holographic one is amazing. Thanks for watching huw 😁. I've got ideas for the pen blanks lol you got my mind racing lol 😁

[@WoodenItBeNice]

@@Toonpish 👍

[@valeriescraftyattic3337]

Really pretty Wendy 😍 xxx

[@Toonpish]

Aww thanks so very much Valerie 💖. Very kind indeed 👍😄

[@valeriescraftyattic3337]

@@Toonpish Hey no problem Wendy, I love your videos, I learn something new with everyone I watch xxx 💜💜💜

[@Toonpish]

@@valeriescraftyattic3337 thanks honey 😘

[@odettehillier3387]

You could try sealing the mica powder druzy areas with clear uv resin then put your background colour on.

[@Toonpish]

When you put clear resin of any type on to clear resin the pattern or effect is lost completely 😳 So to keep a clear crystal effect it won’t work. But thank you for commenting and watching 😀 Happy crafting 😀👍❤️

[@odettehillier3387]

@@Toonpish thank you for explaining that to me, I am learning every day 😊

[@anitapotter2586]

I think all of these turned out great. By the way, i received my tiny little inlays today, im afraid to use them for fear i won't be able to find them to remove them😂 you are multi talented thats gor sure. Thanks for sharing your talents with us

[@Toonpish]

Good luck! You can do it 😀😀😀

[@elizabetteberryhill9650]

Stunning as usual! Love the way the mica sparkles in the Druzy 💛

[@Toonpish]

Thanks very much Elizabette imagine what they would look like with peacock colours or metallic flakes. So many things to do and so little time 😜 👍😁

[@mookzmom]

brilliant! I'm happy you included the close-ups at the end, so I could see better. I'd love to see what black does behind the mica powder, but all these are quite lovely!

[@Toonpish]

Black changes everything lol. And white does too. But there are a lot of pigments design to be on those colours and work best for it. Some however just look naff 🤣🤣🤣 thank you 👍😄

[@tinalopez8073]

Love the mica color and thanks for video

[@Toonpish]

So glad you like it 👍❤️😊

[@coraldunckley4038]

Thank you so much for sharing this! I have always wondered if there was a way to backfill the druzy as I was worried it would lose all it's definition. I made some coasters with a round druzy piece in the centre and over the space of 6 months where the centre is so much thinner it has started to sort of bow so there is a bit of a dip which can cause the coaster to sucker on to the bottom of the cup. Bit of a disaster, but now I might just remake them using one of your techniques. Thanks again 😊

[@Toonpish]

You are totally welcome Coral. 👍😀 I know what you mean about over time it moves, resin is an unpredictable thing 😂😂 Good luck with them and have fun 😀

[@lisabee2195]

Hi Wendy you are so talented please tell me how you made your druzy's

[@Toonpish]

If only I was that talented 😂😀 I bought them from art4start 😀😀 She is the talented druzy maker 😀😀👍❤️

[@C_C11]

Wow new subscriber absolutely lovely!!!!

[@Toonpish]

Thank you so much Chayy. Check out my latest video and enter the giveaway 🤭😮🤭🤭 thank you for Subbing 👍🤞😀❤️

[@carolynjordan4633]

their Beautiful but what would i use them for? fantastic job

[@Toonpish]

Placemats? Or druzzies 🤔🧐😀😀 I use the mats underneath plant pots or vases and the druzzies go in so many of my resin pieces 😀😀 I hope that helps 😀👍❤️

[@LunaBleu1304]

I love Binging your videos! This idea was fantastic! Also with the foil from the first one if you did heat behind it wouldn't it shrink to the design of the drusy? And then maybe fill them with clear and then back coat it with color??

[@Toonpish]

Honestly it’s been a while since I watched this video and honestly I can’t remember sadly 😖 but your ideas sound good to me 👍💜

[@missadkins5882]

May I ask, did you put the foils in backwards? Yo me, it looked more colorful on the opposite side. However, all turned out beautifully. You have yourself a new Suby here❤

[@Toonpish]

Hi there miss adkins 👋👋 I think I put them the right way round 😳🤔 but it was quite a while ago and will have another look to see 😀😀 Thank you for joining my little channel 😀❤️👍

[@lindaeastment4542]

HI Wendy, I Have just been watching your tutorial you posted on u tube A little while ago Resin Druzy molds & you used the flower 🌸 Transfers I absolutely loved your end Results & I thought you Explained everything really well So I Have Just Subscribed To Your Resin Channel 👍 …………Please can you tell me how often you post a tutorial on u tube & Please cane you tell me did you make the Druzy’s yourself I am going to have a look on u tube at some of your other resin tutorials All The Best Lin 👍❤️

[@Toonpish]

Hi there Linda and thank you so much for Subscribing to my channel. I post a video every Tuesday. They are not all tutorials but I try and add as much helpful info into each one 😀 the druzy moulds came from art4start and her link should be in the description under that video. I hope you enjoy my content from the past and I really hope you will enjoy my future videos too. Thanks again 😀👍

[@lindaeastment4542]

HI Wendy, Thanks for taking the time to read & reply back to me very much appreciated. I will look up the link for the drusy molds I will be Searching out some of your past tutorials looking forward to seeing what you have made & I am sure I will enjoy your Upcoming tutorials & videos Lin 👍❤️✨

[@lindaeastment4542]

HI Wendy, please can you answer a question When you pour clear resin over your tattoo when it is Fully cured Does the tattoo stay the same colour or Change colour thanks Lin 👍❤️

[@Toonpish]

It stays the same Linda. No change at all 😀❤️👍

[@lindaeastment4542]

@@Toonpish HI Wendy, Thank you so much for taking the time to answer my question I really did appreciate it thank you………I have only been using resin for a few months so very new to it all any help & Advice is very welcome once again thank you so much Wendy 👍❤️ Lin

[@jennierenzi8739]

Purple rose are my absolute favorite 💜 and I too am not a fan of green. Btw what does toonpish mean?

[@Toonpish]

Toonpish is named after an old cat we had who loved Tuna Fish 😂😂 we called her Toonypish which was then shortened 😀😀❤️

[@bevdowdy9483]

Hi could you please do a video on how you made the druzys.

[@Toonpish]

I don’t make the druzzies 😳😳 but I will try soon 😀😀💜👍

[@bevdowdy9483]

@@Toonpish ❤️ ok thank you. I know when you practice making the druzys your going to be awesome. You got this ❤️

[@debbietraynor7789]

Their lovely What was the white bits called what you put in the trays with the tatoos please

[@Toonpish]

They are druzy pieces. The link where I bought them is listed in the description and I cut a large one into pieces. Hope that helps 😀👍

[@lynsey1863]

Hi! Ive just discovered your channel and im really loving your videos. I really love the idea of using tattoos, just wondered how long they would last? Do they fade easily?

[@Toonpish]

Well I’ve been using them for a few years now and not noticed any change in them. Resin does yellow over time however so bare that in mind 😀❤️👍 Hope that helps 😀👍

[@lynsey1863]

Thank you for replying to me i appreciate it! Not many people bother which is frustrating because im trying to learn. Thank you

[@Toonpish]

You are very welcome 😀

[@amarokcurrumpaw6290]

for these molds how much resin do you use to fill it?

[@Toonpish]

It's been such a long time since I have used them .... I will find them and get back to you but If you want to find out how much you need to make for a mould then you can fill it with rice and measure the volume of rice. I hope that helps 👍

[@ablakeman3895]

How did you make the druzy pieces you used?

[@Toonpish]

Hi there. I purchased them from art4start online. I believe that the link is in the description box 😄👍

[@judyluckert2713]

What happened to the jersey that you put in upside down? How did you fix that?

[@Toonpish]

Do you mean the one I scratched when I was trying to get it out from the wrong side? I topcoated it and that covered the scratch 😀😀💜👍

[@judyluckert2713]

Was using it for the first time and I actually put it in upside down. Once I took it out, there’s a big hole in the bottom where it was sitting. Some resin went in the sides, which was fine, but I don’t know what to do with the big hole. I hate to waste it.

[@Toonpish]

Try filling it with resin 😀😀 if you need a barrier at the edge use bezel tape. You could always add something like synthetic flowers 🌷 to add interest 👍💜

[@judyluckert2713]

@@Toonpish thank you so much for the idea. And I do have the tape that you’re talking about. Thanks again.

[@dorcasbaker7171]

I think it's pretty cool without those patches on the sides.

[@Toonpish]

Druzzies are very cool 😀👍

[@fabylozano7275]

Can anyone tell me Where I can purchase the druzy inserts crystals ?

[@Toonpish]

www.art4start.com/

[@Toonpish]

Hope that helps 😁

[@lilaflohr602]

❤💛💚💙💜🌈🌠

[@Toonpish]

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