Use Clear Resin in your IOD Moulds with Confidence

[@Camille719]

Melissa, you did a great job on this video. The posters that feel the need to counsel and correct you could also learn a few things.

[@SentimentalSalvage]

Thank you! Everyone has their opinions which is fine - this video is mine from my own experiences. If it helps someone else that's great! ❤

[@susanannette5758]

Thanks for the alcohol tip. Will try that

[@kathybrown7927]

😊❤ love your tutorial. You don't talk too fast you explain everything very clearly. You give great tips and your work is fantastic I'd love to know where you get all your molds. Here's just one of the best tutorials I have seen on resin in quite a while

[@SentimentalSalvage]

Thank you Kathy! You can find all the different moulds here... sentimentalsalvage.ca/collections/iod-decor-moulds I ship throughout North America. For links to the specific moulds I used in this video.... check the description just below the video - I always put links to the products used in there 🥰🥰

[@marijabbia9788]

I am new to this and I am so happy that I watched this video! Thanks for all of your effort and for sharing your tips and outcomes! Bravo!

[@SentimentalSalvage]

Thank you so much. ❤❤

[@sarahk4047]

Wow I just learnt a whole bunch of new things, thank you ❤ I’m a newbie to resin lol 🫶🏻❤️🇦🇺

[@SentimentalSalvage]

Thanks for watching! Just make sure you read and follow the directions on your specific resin brand and you’ll do fine. The most important thing is to have fun! ❤

[@lynnpelletier4321]

New to your channel, and happy I found you......I'm clear casting tomorrow....can't wait.

[@SentimentalSalvage]

Welcome! ❤

[@bbetter746]

Thanks for the alcohol tip. I had a really hard time with the bubbles on my tapers

[@SentimentalSalvage]

Ugh I did too! Specifically the Angelic Tapers 😖 The alcohol was a game changer!!

[@CCpaperandpaintproductions]

Omigosh!!! Thank you so much for this video!! Very informative. New subscriber here. 😊

[@SentimentalSalvage]

Welcome! It's my pleasure. Please make sure you read and follow the directions on the brand of resin you have :)

[@theresaperkins9500]

Great tips on the clear resin. Thanks! I can't wait to see what you do with all of your casts.

[@SentimentalSalvage]

Thank you! ❤

[@lisafriend5535]

Great tips. Thank you.

[@SentimentalSalvage]

Glad it was helpful!

[@berthaglinz216]

Thanks so much . I haven’t did my yet . Will soon.

[@SentimentalSalvage]

You're welcome! Let me know if you have any questions!

[@JrBurriss]

Those are amazing. Thanks for sharing your tips and tricks. Just my 1 cent

[@SentimentalSalvage]

Thank you!

[@debhrstich1509]

Excellent video. Thankyou 🌻

[@SentimentalSalvage]

You’re welcome 😊

[@paulacrill6420]

Thank you!!

[@SentimentalSalvage]

My pleasure! 🥰

[@teresaroberg5809]

Thank you for the tip about spritzing alcohol in the mould-I can’t wait to try it! Also, Amazon does carry the clear art and craft resin in your brand and it’s a comparable price to other brands. Again, great, comprehensive tutorial. Happy Holidays!

[@SentimentalSalvage]

You're welcome! It worked perfectly! I wasn't sure if this resin was available in the US - you always have so many options!

[@MsSundanz]

Only use 91% alcohol, not 70! Has too much water in it. Water and resin don't mix. Use 91%!

[@lzrd8460]

Excellent tutorial, much thanks. 👏👏👏👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[@SentimentalSalvage]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@SusanFrame]

Thanks. That was very helpful

[@SentimentalSalvage]

You're welcome!!

[@heidihein8662]

Melissa!! This was SO very helpful, thank you so much. I've got the molds and the product but have been hesitant to even open the box. I didn't know any of this and it's unlikely I would have read the instructions in any detail. Keeping a room at 24C for 24-hrs. might be the biggest challenge, though.

[@SentimentalSalvage]

You're so welcome! I agree thoroughly with the 24º thing... this is not comfortable for someone of my age 🤣

[@heidihein8662]

@@SentimentalSalvage 🔥Whew … I know. You start to believe in spontaneous human combustion .

[@SentimentalSalvage]

@@heidihein8662 🤣🤣

[@johnenepapenfus2288]

Please do not use 70% alcohol. 91% is the minimum as 70% has too much water and can affect the resin. Also, MIST alcohol, not spritz. Finally, using a torch instead of long neck lighter can irreparably damage the mold (the IOD sisters specifically called that out as one of the issues for mold damage). Keep in mind, the resin companies are giving instructions for silicone molds made for epoxy resin. The molds made by IOD are different. Best bet is to use a light coat of mold release, first. Finally! WEAR A RESPIRATOR!! "Non toxic" does not mean that when mixed, it cannot cause respiratory issues (breathe much?). Please go to Steve McDonald arts and crafts channel for good instructions for resin

[@SentimentalSalvage]

I appreciate your concerns - as with all my videos, this one explains my experiences only. Your technique (and products) may be different giving you different results. Using the torch I used worked perfectly when used correctly, if not used correctly it causes problems - something I learned by doing it incorrectly once (which I explained in the video). I haven't found a mould release to be necessary when all the other things are done correctly - I did multiple castings using different moulds. Maybe after dozens or even hundreds of castings, the silicone will start to develop micro - tears making a release agent necessary but it hasn't been a problem so far. The 70% alcohol worked wonderfully with the resin I am using - it may not with another brand, it may not even be ideal for this brand - but it worked. The castings are perfectly cured. Spritz and mist are words I used interchangeably so I apologize if it caused confusion (I also used the word 'displacement' numerous times when I meant 'surface tension' so again, my apologies). My dollar store "squirt bottle" kind of does both but it did what I wanted it to do so I'm not concerned. I am wearing gloves and am well ventilated - you just can't see my face in this video. I love IOD moulds and I will always test them to their limits. That's the best way I know how to be able to help my customers and followers with any problems they are experiencing - but again, these are my experiences. All I can do is record and share those experiences in order to help someone out with theirs. 🥰

[@Jade-902]

@johnenepapenfus I agree with your warning. I’d much rather get info from the IOD group itself. (Sorry, Melissa)

[@SentimentalSalvage]

@@Jade-902everyone is free to do whatever they want. This works for me. Happy crafting!

[@lechatbotte.]

Everyone has their tips and tricks. No set standard. I follow several resin artists and mod for them as well. 91 is available on the shelf with the 70% but make sure you’re wearing gloves as the percentage goes up so does the toxicity. Most of these methods work fine. IOD moulds are very thick and less affected by the heat. But you can use a lighter or alcohol. Find a method that works for you

[@WillShepherd-b4f]

@@SentimentalSalvageI could only get the 64-70% alcohol & my results are nice.

[@Myrthif]

Bonjour, merci pour votre partage. Pouvez-vous me dire quel vernis vous utilisez pour que les cloches et boules soit transparentes ? Merci d’avance

[@SentimentalSalvage]

This is what I use… Rustoleum Clear Gloss amzn.to/3YFlqXW

[@Spoillygirl]

This resin is available in the US. I’ve purchased it and love it.💜💜💜

[@SentimentalSalvage]

That’s awesome!

[@Mcdaffodilhill]

This resin seems to be more of a problem than a help. First time using resin with new IOD mold, surprised the problems she had, it did not occur with the product I used. Delighted with how mine turned out, especially for a novice!

[@SentimentalSalvage]

Yes, this resin is very high viscosity so definitely needs a bit more attention.

[@carriecervantes7928]

Thank you for this video; that was very helpful. Do you think eventually at the under cured mold with the ripples, will eventually harden? I like the look of that one as well!

[@SentimentalSalvage]

You're very welcome! I'm not sure - I don't think so because it's been a couple weeks already since I poured that one. I do know that if it's just a matter of your room being to cold for the resin to set in it's normal time-frame, it will eventually harden up from being a little flexible. But, if not mixed thoroughly enough, I don't think it ever will.

[@leetteduran4580]

Love this info! When you use the casting resin that turns white does it have less bubbles? Seems like the ones I see when using casting resin work great and no bubbles.

[@SentimentalSalvage]

Thank you! Yes, the white resin doesn't have the bubble issue. The high viscosity clear resins do. They work great but they're definitely a different animal than the quick-set white. 😊

[@georgiegirl1036]

What is the clear coat you speak of? Thanks so much Melissa, this has been a huge help to me. Thanks so much

[@SentimentalSalvage]

You’re so welcome ❤. I’ve used a brush on gloss coat (Polycrylic) and a spray on (Rustoleum clear gloss). Any water-based brand will work. 😊

[@WillShepherd-b4f]

Really nice 👍. I have an angel.flat mould I am making ornaments as 6 or 12 pieces. Not sure about price yet…😊

[@SentimentalSalvage]

Thank you! Have fun creating!

[@leannebritton3888]

thanks for the awesome tips when you say clear coat are your talking gloss or something else?

[@SentimentalSalvage]

Yes a clear gloss. I’ve used a brush on gloss coat (Polycrylic) and a spray on (Rustoleum clear gloss). Any water-based brand will work. 😊

[@leannebritton3888]

@@SentimentalSalvage thank you much appreciated have an awesome day

[@Camille719]

How do you clean your spatula and cup after you are done?

[@SentimentalSalvage]

I let the resin set up with the spatula (or without) then I just pull it all out, usually in one go. Sometimes I flip it inside out to get all the little bits.

[@suzieyerrick1259]

What is used to apply the clear coat to the casted shapes please.

[@SentimentalSalvage]

I’ve used both a brush on gloss coat (Polycrylic) and a spray on (Rustoleum clear gloss). Any water-based brand will work. 😊

[@suzieyerrick1259]

@@SentimentalSalvage thank-you.

[@yolandamunoz7734]

How do you make them clear

[@SentimentalSalvage]

The resin I used is a clear formula - if you don't like the frosted look once cured, you can spray or brush on a clear gloss coat :)

[@kathybrown7927]

Where did you get your you are molds?

[@SentimentalSalvage]

Check your other comment - if you have any questions... let me know 🥰

[@ellenfrazer7581]

🌞🌞🌞

[@MsSundanz]

Never use 70% alcohol with resin, it has to be 91%! The resin she uses I wouldn't use. Seems to be too much trouble. I never have trouble with resin.

[@SentimentalSalvage]

Obviously it doesn't 'have' to be 91% because it worked perfectly. You also don't HAVE to use this specific resin... that's the great part of having so many available options... you can do and use whatever you want. Happy crafting!