What Happens When You Color Resin With Eyeshadow?

What Happens When You Color Resin With Eyeshadow? This is what we will find out in this video. I have had a lot of my subscribers ask me this question so I thought I would try it out. I was surprised at how it reacted with the resin and you are not going to want to miss this video.
Great news. Channel membership is now available to everyone. Membership comes with a lot of additional perks and support for anyone at any level of their resin journey to benefit from. Please JOIN this channel by clicking the JOIN button next to the subscribe button to get access to these perks: / @stevemcdonaldartsandc...
OR
If you would like to buy me a coffee, or make a much-welcomed donation towards the cost of materials you can through this link 😍 www.paypal.com/paypalme/SMcDo...
Steve 😍
LINKS FOR MATERIALS USED FOR BOTH THE (USA👍) AND (UK✊) ARE BELOW:
⬇⬇⬇⬇⬇⬇⬇⬇⬇⬇⬇⬇⬇⬇⬇⬇⬇⬇⬇⬇⬇⬇⬇⬇⬇⬇⬇⬇
LINKS FOR USA (USA👍Only)
(USA👍) Eyeshadow: amzn.to/3m8HwfQ
(USA👍)Resin: jdiction.online/?ref=w6l74mbw04
(USA👍)Silicone Molds: amzn.to/2Zo9tXp
(USA👍)Mica Powders: amzn.to/3hj9EJz
(USA👍)Silicone Mat: amzn.to/3m5yosB
(USA👍)Silicone Mixing Stick: amzn.to/32aVJB4
(USA👍)Silicone Jugs: amzn.to/3bNRajp
LINKS FOR UK (UK✊ Only)
(UK✊) Eyeshadow: amzn.to/3jTHF58
(UK✊) Resin: amzn.to/35mvGZM
(UK✊) Silicone Molds: amzn.to/32byzdO
(UK✊) Mica Powders: amzn.to/3ke7yNl
(UK✊) Silicone Mat: amzn.to/32dhH6z
(UK✊) Silicone Mixing Stick: amzn.to/3iqOSsQ
(UK✊) Silicone Jugs: amzn.to/33h79Ta
Chapters
0:00 Introduction and materials used
1:11 the experiments take place
7:12 Did it work let's look at the outcome
Important notice:
Although I often talk about health and safety in my videos, please make sure you do your own research and take the relevant precautions to ensure that you are protecting your health. I am not responsible for anyone using resin and not taking the correct safety precautions. Resin is a chemical and as such should be treated with respect and at all times the manufacturers safety advice taken.
As an amazon associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.

[@PatriciaPageMosaicArtsCrafts]

I have so many eyeshadows that I will never use this video as bought new life to my stash thank you so much

[@dalesboobie]

I have a ton of expired palettes. Now I know what to do with them! 😍😍

[@customMadebyACLD]

I can relate. As a crafter I Haye throwing away things and love to recycle. Have watched lots of video using eyeshadow. Steve makes it so easy. Thank you so much for doing this

[@Letisia-qb8cf]

@@customMadebyACLD I agree I like to recycle to especially old eyeshadows

[@kiarastar1539]

We must protect this man at all costs. He is just precious

[@Em_McCarron]

Ah this video is a lifesaver! I can’t afford to buy a load of mica powder but I’ve got soooo many eyeshadows that I don’t use!!

[@davinarasmussen]

Dollar tree in the US has tons of different loose pigment eyeshadows that are literally exactly the same as mica (it is mica and some other things,) and you get a LOT more than you do when you buy "normal" mica. It's been so fun to experiment cheaply lol! FYI: crushing it up finely is super important if you use the potted stuff.

[@lovitty]

Idk if anyone noticed but eyeshadow looks like it gives better all around even color it's an amazing effect!

[@dianeburnettpookie1237]

I have also used eyeshadow to “paint” my molds before adding resin. I like them both for different effects. By the way your makeup was great!!!

[@Mark_Agamotto1313_Smith]

@@SteveMcDonaldArtsandCrafts You look absolutely FABULOUS!

[@AdrianMcD1969]

Great idea for keep the cost down when experimenting

[@shirleylouisemahoney3498]

Love the round one with eyeshadow. It's like marble with crackle effect

[@markduggan3451]

Really like the fact that you're not afraid to experiment. Good results too.

[@linwoodnymph6113]

The yellow eyeshadow one looks like a lemon drop! 👍😀

[@ShrimpPerr]

I personally enjoy makeups more than mica. My favorite so far has been chrome nail art powder.

[@reesaserik3759]

Oh, I bet that is beautiful. I never thought of the chrome nail art powder. Gonna have to try that. Thank you.

[@romyjane17]

I use a lot of chrome nail art powder. It comes in bigger quantities than eyeshadow and is so pretty

[@paddysgirl2098]

Cool! I'm new to resin and I'm so glad this video was suggested, so many cool tips in the comments ✌️ ❤️

[@lilyflo4077]

Is the nail art powder only for uv resin or OK for others.

[@romyjane17]

@@lilyflo4077 also for other types

[@Mmaattyy]

This has been my secret for awhile. I use eyeshadow in my slimes and resin. It's already around, I'm not going to miss it and it works wonderfully.

[@alejandrajacoby153]

Thanks soooo much for sharing this video.. I'm just a begginer and any ideas to make it cheaper and easier are soo welcome.. I just dont want to mess it up using expensive products

[@dwayneburbridge3283]

Have to thank my daughter for turning me on to this idea! Thanks to you too!

[@MakeupMobster]

Omg the part with you actually Wearing the eyeshadow. 😂😂😂😂

[@javanesemystic]

You look fabulous in eyeshadow. Thank you 🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@dianamendiola6789]

I just love your humor ❤️💙

[@leightonbuchanan-cates3932]

This answers my questions about using makeup for resin! I have some colors I never use on my eyes but that would look great in resin! Thank you for making this video!

[@yowgyrl]

Could you also do a make-up tutorial? I would love to achieve your look! LOL!!!!

[@roscoefranklin6305]

Watching you just makes my day. Thank you.

[@jadekelly3707]

As a hobbyist cake maker, I have tons of lustre dusts and edible tints which also work perfectly. I've also coloured my moulds before pouring the resin in and the results have been fantastic, no transfer when cured either. They are so so cheap to buy too.

[@angelajee4099]

Steve, I love your sense of humour. You always make me laugh X.

[@ADayinMyLife]

I used a shimmery copper last year and it looked amazing! Maybe try specifically shimmer shadows next time. :)

[@Sachoza]

if the eye shadow contains come sort of cream or something, u can mix it with alchole isopropanol 95% or more, to make it smooth and less lumbsy before adding it to the resin

[@macaddams1030]

The yellow eyeshadow color was brilliant, and I appreciate this video, I have a ton of old powder eyeshadow that I don't wanna get rid of but I don't use anymore, so BAM, new plan!

[@queenfae2182]

I'm a resin newbie, just finished my second session working with it. I'm glad I found your videos along with a few other great channels so I was able to start off with a respirator and lots of other good stuff I need. I just used both mica and eyeshadow in my pour today for a succulent. I also put in foil glitters and tried to keep it somewhat translucent to see the glitters through the resin. Can't wait to unmold tomorrow! The hardest part, waiting!!

[@kizzy5607]

Sometimes you just want a colour thats opaque, instead of buying dedicated opaque pigments these work just as well! Would be interesting to see if some of the shimmer eye make up powders work just like mica powder!

[@crystaltaylor50]

I've been using eye shadow for a few years. Makeup is nothing but powdered pigment aka mica powder, and other ingredients mixed to liquid state or compressed cakes. I use powdered eye shadow for tinting resin, and use the cake pallets to use w. Small brushes for detail coloring. Works like a charm everytime.

[@LoriPeace]

My daughter is a makeup fiend, and she recently gave me a stack of makeup palettes from which she had used up the colors she liked and didn't want the rest. Some of them are actually fairly expensive palettes, known for being highly pigmented, so I'm looking forward to trying them in resin as well as in my regular acrylic pouring medium. Thanks for the heads up about this option! :) Blessings!

[@N0N4M30]

I used to be a make upjunkie myself and now all my different palettes and powders come in really handy

[@maeganblount4209]

Just started doing resin art and instead of using expensive materials to start I use eyeshadows and nail polish working great so far. Made over 50 so tumblers but geodes and bowls are something that is trial and error but I think I’ve got it. You brighten my day. love your demeanor and positive attitude you honestly just cracked me up. You have a wonderful and blessed day and just keep up the good work love your work and love the nail polish on the silicone haven’t tried that so we have to do that this morning have a wonderful week wonderful day wonderful year sweetheart.

[@vincyyy2413]

I’m just a random kid not knowing anything but do u paint the nail polish over the resin?

[@vincyyy2413]

And where do you think is best to find molds

[@Gonzalez22222]

A small mortar and pestle can help crush things like eyeshadow if anyone plans on using it often for craft applications. Porcelain or stainless would be a good choice for ease of cleaning. Also, the vibrancy of color will vary by brand. Some of the cheap eyeshadows don’t have the same quality of pigmentation as better types. (Eyeshadow usually has a base of kaolin clay , talc, or mica. The mica versions are probably best for use with resin since they are less likely to react strangely)

[@sarahelliott5790]

Great video...and you rocked the eyeshadow look!

[@Tomhdg]

I use eyeshadow in both resin and acrylic pours. The key is using a pestle and mortar to grind it up into a fine powder. So, a couple minutes of grinding and it takes care of clumping.

[@Chrissy582]

You are literally answering all the questions I have about pouring resin I love it

[@zyrinaz]

I absolutely love that u wore the eyeshadow! Your videos are quite entertaining... I saw a lot of videos about eyeshadow in resin when I 1st started. My experience w eye shadow is that it isn't nearly as smooth and even as mica powder... sadly I now have a lot of eyeshadow and nothing to do with it (with no where fun to go to wear it)... thankfully it was VERY cheap...

[@zyrinaz]

@@SteveMcDonaldArtsandCrafts yeah I was really impressed w how yours came out better than the mica... Thank you 4 the advice:) i will give it another try w that in mind. Your channel rocks

[@angelajee4099]

Yay, all those eyeshadows i thought I’d have to throw away will now be used in my resin. Thank you so much Steve.

[@sandracampbell9822]

Eye shadow and mica are the same but eye shadow is pressed into those little containers by machine. Sometimes you can find loose eyeshadow on little things like mica. You can also use blush if you find a color you want at the dollar store. Sometimes they have great shades of pink. It also works great.

[@MrsNotOnceNotNeva]

I have sooo much eyeshadow that I never use and now have a use for!! Thank you!

[@SamuelJMoe]

LOL fantabulous. Great video Steve😀💎

[@veronicabodartgonzalez203]

I really love your tutorial thank you so much!!

[@DebR69]

I am so happy that you did this comparison video. I’m a beginner and the tips are very much appreciated.

[@mandicoleman7433]

I have a ton of loose (not compacted) eyeshadow that I use to make my own color acrylics for my nails. This is gonna b fun

[@samanthabond3113]

I'm so excited for this!!

[@samanthabond3113]

I love this!! They turned out better than I thought honestly! I love the pearlized effect of the mica powder, but I do the think eyeshadow worked beautifully!

[@olgacolonforeversky]

They came out so pretty. I also use different ones too

[@artulovehandmade3862]

Hi Steve 👋 I absolutely love watching your videos 👍 they have great hints and tips 👍 Thank you so much for sharing your findings. So glad I subscribed to your channel 🙏

[@gemmalightfoot2669]

Hi, complete resin newbie. Just wanted to say thank you for your wonderful hints and tips 💖 I finished my first more intricate project last night and thanks to you it has been a success 💖

[@missc78]

Thank you for sharing I tried eye shadow and loved the turn out. I just started using resin.

[@monopinion8799]

I love your channel and your wonderful personality. Keep it up !!

[@shellbell1974]

I’m so happy to see this because I have sooo many eyeshadow palettes and it’s nice to know I can make them useful when I no longer wast to put them on my eyes!!! Thank you!!! Brand new to resin and so elated I found your channel!!!XOXOXO

[@vickiglanzer9718]

Same here 😃

[@katherinef7851]

Thanks so much!

[@jpinon2013]

Love ur humor

[@Gstunna-]

I just git resin for Christmas. And I was thinking would eyeshadow work. And yup I was right ✅

[@bevlynde2756]

I have also used artistic chalk sticks. I just use a blade to "shave" the chalk into the resin.

[@danierobbers9254]

wow you make amazing stuff I would have never know you were color blind!!!

[@cassandrafranco8316]

It works really well

[@carlycharlesworth1497]

Ty for doing this test Steve, very insightful. I love lemon curd but I'm an older subscriber so there you are!

[@LowVisionUKTerrysView]

hahahahaha - I hav Eno words! lol I do actually, thats great Steve, sometimes I want a different effect to mica, and was wondering about opaque pigments - ill give this a go now :-) x

[@lewadgoddess5602]

Just found your channel! I love you! Omg .. great info and personality 🥰

[@jillkent6134]

I love your experiments so we don’t have to waste time and money

[@jannette834]

Thanks steve very interesting,

[@heathervona7883]

Peter Brown has a channel where he does woodturning and he uses a lot of resin in his projects... He has done a whole series of experiments on using various household items as pigments for resin...Some with great sucess and others have been epic failures.... With the eyeshadow, he used a mortar and pestle to crush it to a fine enough powder so that is dispersed properly through the resin with no lumps...

[@capatainnemo]

thanks for this.... im gona hit up the pound shop for the cheapest eyeshadows

[@RaynaBArt]

I have learned so much! Thank you for sharing your beautiful work 🤗

[@kaylaclarkson4086]

Hey Steve 👋, I love watching your experience 😊!! When I am in a better situation myself I will definitely be buying you a coffee ☕!! Now I haven't had time to read your other commentz to know if someone else haz already told you thiz, but if you let the eyeshadow set for a few minutez while you get your other resin stuff ready THEN stir it one more time, you will see it dissolvez && blendz more 😊. I love using eyeshadow in my resin work. Can't wait to see your next experiment!!!!!

[@patriciacunningham5748]

This is soooooo great

[@mirasaleh2005]

Thanks you have just helped me with this comparison شكرا جزيلا

[@susantimmermann3114]

You're so much fun to watch! I wish I could contribute financially, but covid has taken my husband's job. But this year I started watching you and learned to resin from you, and will be opening a shop online. Thank you for everything! Hopefully im successful and can join your channel properly.

[@brandynicholson1499]

Hey Steve, just found your videos yesterday. I could explain a lot to you about eyeshadow that may help in buying for certain effects.

[@louisewoodcock6642]

Good to know , I did buy some metallic eye shadow the other day , and they have turned out fab

[@patriciahogg5763]

Great experiment!!

[@susantimmermann3114]

I love using the color shifting eyeshadows/super metallic shadows to coat my molds before pouring clear in. It leaves a beautiful coat on the outside of the item im casting.

[@tinachappell520]

Love you’re experimenting I now know I can use eye shadow chalk acrylic paints and edible micro powder!

[@christinabutts32]

I figured it would work u make eyeshadow with micas..thanks for the shafe

[@antoinettemitchell3310]

I will be trying eye shadow now as well..

[@gabrielleschmidt1435]

Great video 🎉

[@apfau04bronco]

Lol, you caught me off guard. I laughed so hard!

[@ginawebb8993]

As newly staring our resin journey , wow your amazing, thank you so much , I have so many eyeshadows , did not imagine could use them , perfect 😍, also we got silicone mat and the silicon pots and stirs , so so please followed you advice , x

[@dulceteixeira9097]

As always a wonderful video! You own more eyeshadow than I do 😂😂😂 😘

[@Orca2019]

Thank you for the experiment of Mica versus eye shadow. I want to check out glitter eye shadow. Thank you Steve😊

[@ginawebb8993]

Thanks

[@designsbyrdw907daphnejwalker]

I have used eyeshadow in some of my resin pieces.

[@reesaserik3759]

Mmm, Lemon Curd is soooo good!

[@ladytammy6886]

This is fabulous 🤩 now I know that I can use eyeshadow with resin, I've got plenty of eyeshadow to finally get rid of! I have some that shine and change colour so they'll be interesting pieces. Thank you!

[@janawest7186]

Good to know!

[@chasinglife43]

Looking so very lovely friend! lol I enjoy your videos so very much, you have fun and you explain things very nicely. I appreciate that you include when things don’t necessarily go perfectly the first time and that when you don’t know the answer, you say so and then figure it out! ✨💖✨ Best of all, you make me laugh, you make me smile and you make my day!

[@journeytravelers5420]

Thank you Bless you :)

[@marikiemarie7622]

I use car kit paint...the tiny paints thats used to paint those little cars you build from a box. Best ever!

[@youngheejin]

This is amazing! Im looking for a color that doesn't give off the metallic color and I have tons of eyeshadow.

[@ladyalibat6564]

I love this video! I have an eye shadow pallet that has beautiful bright colors but they're not colors I would wear. I'd been wondering if I should try using it to color resin. One jar of mica powder cost more than the whole pallette. Thanks for doing this video, it's given me the confidence to go for it!

[@LaynieFingers]

I've very recently begun working with UV resin, and while I already a bunch of supplies that work with it I've wanted a lot of supplemental supplies for things like coloring resin. I've seen alcohol inks working beautifully, but I'm disabled and don't work, so every penny is important, you know? After thinking for a bit I remembered seeing people make alcohol inks from permanent markers. I have a BUNCH OF of those... I like to buy them when I find them on sale. So, I broke down a few pens and put them into some alcohol I had on hand. Turns out they work beautifully!! I even put them into little nail polish bottles leftover from my nail art blogging days... They're not perfect, but they definitely work! Next I'm going to experiment with making metallic inks and glitter inks... Hopefully it works!

[@LaynieFingers]

@@SteveMcDonaldArtsandCrafts They worked beautifully! I have a huge set of tell pens, so I pulled the writing tip off the ink tube and blew the ink into a small pot. Then I added some alcohol and mixed it well. It's gorgeous and the uv resin still cured beautifully!

[@thecupcakefoxblog]

Nice long cats’ eye technique! Bold! If you do decide to start wearing eye shadow, you’ll do well. 😉 This is helpful as I have some eye shadows that I won’t use otherwise! Thanks for making this video!!

[@KMF3]

I used it with great success

[@specialk8927]

Love your eye shadow! Lol

[@Heartwing37]

The mica powders in makeup is kinda the same as what’s used in makeup. The grade just has to do with how finely the powders are ground. Great video!

[@maritzagaldames9420]

Steve eres muy agradable y simpático. Like like like from CHILE.🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰❤️❤️

[@Sad_Soul101]

I've used eyeshadow for years in resin, just needs more mixing or mortal and pestle(I have a tiny one) 😃 I bought a eyeshadow palette and took out the colors which I don't use on my eyes 😃👍 I have powder eyeshadows too which I use👍

[@candieharris1894]

Way prettier 😍

[@alyssa6876]

I'm sure someone has said it, but you can get some fun, bright or metallic loose eyeshadow at the dollar/pound shops that would work well.

[@alyssa6876]

@@SteveMcDonaldArtsandCrafts thank you for all of your wonderful content. I starred with UV resin not too long ago for some quick fix projects (I'm impatient) and I am just starting with the 2 part resin. Your tips and experiments have really opened my eyes to some possibilities. Thank you.

[@TarotLadyLissa]

Eyeshadow has mica in it, but it also has other fillers. So it's not as concentrated in comparison. Either choice is fine though. Awesome video by the way!

[@john101eng]

Wonderful comparison. I can save money coz I hv unused eyeshadow ;)

[@Becka.M-D]

Hi. As far as I am aware, a lot of eyeshadows are made with mica powders. But what I love about these is what happens as you finish pouring them in, is with the mica powder you get rings at the top of the mould as you finish pouring them in, but with the eyeshadow I couldn’t see any which is perfect when you want a nice smooth colour on a finished piece. I also love how you get so many shades of colours ranging from light, dark, pastels, metallics etc. And the best bit is when you have them in Pound shops, they are great to pick up & save over a few months & gift to your resin crafter at Christmas. Also when you by these multipacks, inevitably there will be colours you don’t like the look of when you wear them, so instead of chucking them out or leaving them to pile up thinking 💭 “So in so where’s some of these, I’ll give them to them when I next see them” & they get shoved to the back of a cupboard etc & you forget to pass them on. So this is a great way to use up the left over colours in your eyeshadow tray. Or a family or friends.