Watch Me Make a Decoden Phone Case For a Customer

[@AlexaJuncajArt]

Hey fam!! My name/links might be different than what I said in the video and that's because after four amazing years of decoden cases & three years on KZbin, I've decided to pursue art in new ways 🥰 The description is updated to reflect the accurate accounts and links. Thanks for your support!

[@brittanymay9306]

I’m so excited that you’re gonna do my phone case and hopefully film it. It’ll be so fun seeing the process. 🥰🥰 And I love your personality. You’re the cutest ☺️☺️

[@AlexaJuncajArt]

Brittany May Aww thank you SO MUCH 😭 I'm down to do it hahaha

[@kaytlinpearl9387]

I felt so calm watching this

[@AlexaJuncajArt]

Kaytlin Pearl awwww 🥰

[@amandajuncaj1345]

That’s my muffin head 😍 Mama loves you kid !

[@AlexaJuncajArt]

Amanda Juncaj Love you too!

[@msms4014]

This was super informative and also really weirdly relaxing lol. Great first video!

[@AlexaJuncajArt]

mᎥsᏆᎽ mᎾᏒᏁᎥᏁᎶs awww wow thank you so much!!

[@paxton4601]

do you think that icing a cake would provide good experience for getting into decoden? it seems really cool but i don’t know if i would be good at it or if it’s different

[@AlexaJuncajArt]

Yeah for sure! I tried to practice with play-doh but it was too thick 😂 Frosting is a little easier than silicone but it's still better than nothing! Plus you can scrape it up and reuse it to practice over and over without wasting it much 👍🏼

[@paxton4601]

@@AlexaJuncajArt Ok thanks! baking is a hobby and i was just wondering if it was similar 😊

[@AlexaJuncajArt]

@@paxton4601 Yeah for sure! I just made a cake for a video it was pretty similar haha

[@sophiedunmore9714]

Hey! Are you able to link to the plastic case you use please and also, the little mat that you use to work on? I'd really appreciate it 💕

[@tamtamzhra8463]

How to make silicon not dry fast ... after coloring

[@tamtamzhra8463]

Mine was dry just almost 5mnt after coloring.. had hurry with piping and didn't lookgrear

[@AlexaJuncajArt]

I used to think more paint made it runnier and less paint made it thicker but I've learned it has more to do with the temperature and humidity of the area you're in. Recently, the silicone hardened up on me while still in the bag while I was mid-custom laptop case. I turned the temperature down to around 68 and that seemed to help. Also less humidity is better.

[@tamtamzhra8463]

@@AlexaJuncajArt thank u so mush for reply ❤️

[@lilnabii]

Why not use a nail file to buff the case?

[@SpazzAsmr]

Do you have to glaze all the charms that you make before putting them on the case?

[@Kaiddrrr]

Hi. I don’t know if you still reply to comments but i really need help, how do you clean out your piping bags and piping tips after use? i had a really hard time cleaning them out because of the silicone. I had to throw them out later because I couldn’t get it out

[@AlexaJuncajArt]

Hi! I only clean the tips and I throw the bags away. I just cut the tip out, then wipe it over and over with paper towel until there's no silicone left🤷🏻‍♀️ It's definitely the worst part of making cases😂

[@draculena]

i liked the vid but the quality was kind of blurry and it made it hard to see what u were doing :(

[@AlexaJuncajArt]

Thanks for the feedback! In my early videos, I was uploading in like 480 p or 720 or something and didn't realize! They're in 4k now I think ❤️

[@Sweetstrawbrii]

I want to get back into making decoder.. but I have no idea which sites are the best for buying decoder pieces in bulk?!? And especially little figurines too! If anyone has any suggestions please let me know!

[@juliadelaire290]

Etsy is awesome! MarycraftCreations is a good one. You can also make some things using resin :)

[@AlexaJuncajArt]

Omg I just saw this! Definitely Etsy or Amazon! Search "resin cabochons" or like "kawaii slime charms". They make big grab bags of "slime charms" on Amazon like 100 piece bags for $12 ish!

[@claudiapinchera]

Where do you purchase the cases from in bulk and cheap because everywhere I’m looking is like £20 for 1 note 20 ultra case

[@AlexaJuncajArt]

claudia pinchera aww I actually haven't found good ones in bulk yet! I was looking and ordered some samples but they weren't good quality so I never went through with it 🤷🏻‍♀️😬

[@oliviadomik-soukaris3384]

have you tried using sand paper instead of scissors to prep the surface of the phone case?

[@AlexaJuncajArt]

Olivia Domik-Soukaris A couple times when I first first started! Does it work better than the deep scratches you get with scissors?

[@oliviadomik-soukaris3384]

@@AlexaJuncajArt I haven't personally done decoden before but I usually use a rough sand paper when prepping things like metal to paint on

[@AlexaJuncajArt]

Olivia Domik-Soukaris I'll try it again sometime now that I've been doing it a while. Thanks for the input ❤️

[@ritagomez131]

Hope you still answer from this video uu. I just have one question, what kind of paint are you using please , is acrylic?

[@ThisisFit]

Congrats on your first video! I loved the randomness of the tools used for clay shaping-I really want to try clay and resin so I’m curious about methods~

[@AlexaJuncajArt]

Thanks so much🥰😭

[@cxdubose5]

Does the phone case have to be a particular material? Can I use the hard acrylic cases?

[@AlexaJuncajArt]

Yeah imo hard plastic cases work best!! not sure about the actual material, I think acrylic is pretty hard plastic?

[@cxdubose5]

@@AlexaJuncajArt Thank you! I know silicone sticks to silicone. I wasn't sure if it would adhere to the acrylic cases. Good to know because I have alot of cases.

[@AlexaJuncajArt]

cxdubose5 Yeah np! It's worth a try! Mine stick really well and it's almost impossible to rip off once it's dry 😂

[@DCruins23]

Do you not need a mask for working with the silicone?

[@AlexaJuncajArt]

I would wear one if I were working with silicone sealing a bathroom (or doing a large project) in a small space. But, I always work in a well ventilated area and put the silicone away the minute I'm done using it. I only use a few pumps for phone cases. If it gets on your skin though, definitely wipe it up and wash your hands right after because it can be a skin irritant. Also from what I've read, if you are using 100% silicone like the ones I use, it's not likely to contain harmful chemicals. It just smells kind of bad lol.

[@DCruins23]

@@AlexaJuncajArt thank you for responding!

[@AlexaJuncajArt]

@@DCruins23 omg anytime!!!!!

[@desireemarie5135]

Please share where you get the gem thingys i feel like they’re impossible to find if you don’t know the proper terms 🥺👉🏼👈🏼

[@AlexaJuncajArt]

Desiree Marie Hi! They're called "cabochons" so I usually google like "kawaii cabochons" or something and buy them from different places every time. Some Etsy shops sell them so that's cool if you want to support other small businesses ❤️

[@Sunshine-vu6ie]

Search flatback charms

[@kimmiKohey]

how do you clean your utensils that get silicone on them??

[@AlexaJuncajArt]

Annapolis Herschel I just wipe it off with paper towel! It's hard sometimes but it works!

[@040-bestybarsaliputri6]

Do you use silicone sealant like what they use for glass joints?

[@AlexaJuncajArt]

040-Besty Barsaliputri Yup! Same stuff!

[@yhenkagami]

How to. Order I'm from. Philippines

[@AlexaJuncajArt]

Hi! There are listings on my Etsy! The link is in the description of this video. I just opened up international shipping this year ❤

[@yhenkagami]

@@AlexaJuncajArt thank you so much.. 😘😘😘

[@goodra999]

i really wanna make one for a iphone 13

[@AlexaJuncajArt]

There's already an iPhone 13?! 😱

[@nmjanzen77]

Could u please make me a phone case

[@AlexaJuncajArt]

For sure! My shop link is in the description and I'm doing 30% off everything thru the rest of the year🎉

[@RichARichTV]

Hi! Is scratching the phone case before the process necessary?

[@AlexaJuncajArt]

Hey! Yes because it helps it stick way better!

[@RichARichTV]

@@AlexaJuncajArt Thank You❤

[@okoyemercy8012]

Hi I really love the video Is it possible to get the list of the things you use Please

[@AlexaJuncajArt]

Thanks! I just uploaded a how-to video last week and most of the things I use are linked in the description but I will add them to the description of this video too rn! Give me a couple min lol

[@AlexaJuncajArt]

DONE! Should have some links in the description now 👍🏻

[@TehMakeUpMage]

I tried making a decoden phone case once and the silicone took forever to dry. I mean forever, wasn't completely dry after a month. You got any suggestions?

[@AlexaJuncajArt]

Chantelle Marie It could be the brand you used or the way you colored it?

[@TehMakeUpMage]

@@AlexaJuncajArt the only thing I used to color it was glitter, maybe it was the brand. What brand do you use? Thank you for the reply

[@AlexaJuncajArt]

Chantelle Marie np! was it dry glitter? and I use GE clear silicone

[@TehMakeUpMage]

Yeahjt was just dry recollections glitter :/ ill try the brand you use

[@mintymish3666]

Where do you get your charms from?

[@AlexaJuncajArt]

minty mish Hi! craft stores, Amazon, and my friends that make resin pieces on Instagram!

[@W412gu]

This is so cute!! when the silicone dries does it harden?

[@AlexaJuncajArt]

Candy Wu Thank you! No, it's squishy like those squishy spikey earrings from the 2000s haha

[@jhoyjoy3291]

how long to dry or how to dry

[@AlexaJuncajArt]

About a day! 2 days at the most if it was thick or a dark color or something

[@swaggagalN]

Your so cute. Loved the video

[@AlexaJuncajArt]

Yoo Love awww thank you thank you thank you!!!!

[@AlluringAli]

Love your work ❤

[@AlexaJuncajArt]

thank you!!

[@unaconchadulce5391]

Its so cute!

[@AlexaJuncajArt]

THANKS!!

[@goreweeb4566]

This is awesome! :3 Also do you bake?

[@AlexaJuncajArt]

Gore Weeb Aw thank you so much!!!! No, but I want to try cake decorating now that I've been doing decoden for a while 😂