An ALTERNATIVE To RESIN? | FINALLY Trying RESINCRETE.
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- čas přidán 29. 06. 2023
- Is RESINCRETE a good alternative to RESIN?
In today's video I am trying out JDiction RESINCRETE. Resincrete is being sold as a resin alternative and in many cases I do see it as a great alternative. This craft was really fun and I highly recommend it if you're interested in doing something like resin but not resin.
*When working with resins make sure you are working in a well ventilated room and be wearing the right PPE. Resin is a chemical and can make you sick if you don't take the right precautions.*
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Ummmmm just my 3¢.... BUT ... Not the first to mention this , but it definitely looks like is plaster!!.... As it has a large amount of plaster to water ratio and ounce mixed the working time is minimal!!... So if it has a higher upcharge and the product is just being renamed ... Just go get plaster I guarantee its way way cheaper!!
My opinion too
I ordered some of this but haven't used it yet, but I also have plaster, so I might need to try comparing the two sometime
I've seen others use it and carve it and it seems like it behaves just like plaster. It'd be interesting to see thorough comparisons between Resincrete and plaster.
Resin CRETE. means like concrete.
@@bridgwll Well I understand what the name is trying to imply what the product is like!!!! But the issue being if its actually more like or just like plaster of paris ....That will not have anything close to the strength and durability that Concrete has!!??!! ....
And if its just a marked up version of something like plaster of paris, then that is the other issue people need to consider!!!!
I think if there’s any resins in this at all, it’s a negligible amount. This really really seems like plaster under a different and more expensive name.
I believe you're right. It certainly exhibits a lot of properties of a plaster or plaster subset.
Exactly! While watching the video, I was like "wait... isn't this just plaster???" then JB mentions it at the end of the video, which confirms our thoughts since she tested it. What the hell XD
@@magnumchaos. What is “plaster subset?
@@Heartfelt-zv7whthings that fall into the plaster category
Looks more like Jesmonite with a different name
this just looks like someone has rebranded plaster with a clever name so they can sell it at an inflated price, may want to do a comparison between this and plaster to see if there is actually a difference.
I can def say plaster of paris takes a long time to cure and if you mess with it before it cures, it breaks super easily and not so easy to just glue back together. I use it to make small items for fake bakes, like tiny, but easy shape toppings (little candies, etc) and I was thinking maybe this would be a good alt to Plastr od Prs but maybe not if its expensive. Im starting to think the UV resin might be a better alternative and I have a UV light for nails already, lol! And with the UV stuff, it comes mixed. Im just not sure if its molds/demolds bc I havent really looked it up. I have resin that I bought to try, but Ive been so hesitant bc I see so many people talk about how they have problems or dont like using resin =/
@@Em22-wtf Don't be afraid to experiment.
I hope that the instructions include a warning about washing left over portions down the sink, where they will cure and clog your pipes.
@@Em22-wtfDepends on the brand and make. I've had hour cures and day cures.
It feels like a scam. Resin can be finicky but this is just bad.
Looks very much like plaster moreso than clear resin. Even the leaf tips that broke off reminds me of working with plaster. But I imagine it's a lot pricier. How would you compare the feel of it to regular plaster? Thanks for the video!
Look up Steve McDonald Arts and Crafts. He has some good videos on Resincrete and combining it and resin together. He also explains that it takes 24 hours (I think) for the resincrete to fully harden so you have to be careful until then.
It seems like plaster but has been renamed so it appears at first look that its a new product when its not.
This looks very much like Crystalcal R, an extremely hard casting plaster. You can get a 25kg bag for less than £40 in the UK
Omg Thank you! I was looking for hard casting plaster, and Crystalcal R seems amazing.
So, I’ve used this and the dry and wet stick together very well. However, even if you think you’ve got the color exactly the same, you’re still going to see a bit of a line where the two meet. This won’t be replacing my regular resin anytime soon, but it definitely has its place. It’s a great way to quickly see if you’re homemade molds are any good and for making prototypes.
The beauty of resin is the shine and the transparency. Resincrete has none of that and is hence no alternative at all
If this wasn't just straight up plaster, I'd argue that you're wrong on that. I wouldn't buy a shiny or transparent resin bjd, the beauty of resin is the different types and uses
@@slashbat2375 I translucent, shiny bjd would be gorgeous for the right project tho.
@@slashbat2375 It's about the title, "is it a good alternative for resin", so for me definitively not. Nothing to see with resin. Impossible to have a clear transparency for exemple.. Now, if we dont think about the title, it's a fun product for other projects
Try mixing the pigment with the water beforehand that way you don’t have to worry about the mix time, I assumed the wax was for mould release rather than finishing.
To get molds back to shape use warm water. And to stretch working time of mix use ice cold water. Helps slow set off time.
This looks like “faster plaster” a craft I did back in 90’s. Not that it’s a bad thing but certainly not a replacement for resin in any way at all!! Thanks for doing this video so we could see before buying!
It’d be great to cast that hexagon in resin to have one of each, then start drop testing them onto concrete at increasing heights to compare breakability. I’m guessing the Resincrete would break by three feet up and that resin might make it to six.
YES!! I was really hoping she would drop one of those hearts onto the floor, to see if it broke!!
Resin tends to last a lot higher than that for me but ResinCrete totally breaks at three feet.
Can you possibly set the white coaster in sunlight for a week and do a side by side photo and see if it has yellowed at all?
I can do that! Thanks for the suggestion.
I have been working with ResinCrete off and on for about 2 months now. I don’t measure it - just eyeballing the consistency. Depending on how intricate my mold is, the more water I use. The runnier it is the easier it picks up any design in the mold. Also, I wait at least one hour before I demold. This is especially important if you have some delicate molds. Another tip - I never sand these pieces. If necessary, I use my deburring tool and smooth it out with a sponge under running water. It works like a charm.
I’ve used Resincrete quite a bit. It’s very breakable. I only use it when I can top it with resin. I’ve used it to make phone grips, key chains etc. and covered it with uv resin. I don’t have the wax but from my experience, I would wait 24 before waxing it unless the directions say otherwise.
It’s very smooth. I love the finish. I just wish it was stronger. I dropped a trinket that was about 3/4” thick and it broke in two (no air bubbles). And it was dropped on laminant flooring. I can’t imagine how it would do on ceramic lol
Just an fyi, you can paint it after the fact. I haven’t found a pigment that works as I want it to. Jesmonite is much much better in strength than Resincrete but it is a bit harder to work with because it’s thick and cures really fast.
Isn’t it strange how if feels really cold once it’s out of the mold? It goes to room temperature after a day of sitting. I’m thinking it the water that evaporates.
aw that’s a shame it is breakable. I was going to do a drop test with the half strawberry I ended up with the first go haha. 🤔 I LOVE the feel of it. 🤣 So silky smooth.👌🏻
That sounds very much like plaster of paris....
This looks just like plaster...is there something I am missing? It seems like a great addition to resin but as you said there are some applications it just wouldn't work for.
At first I thought it was concrete 😂
@@JBKonsCreations Technically it's supposed to be polymer resin and concrete, but yeh looks like plaster but pricey lol
I have worked with Resin Crete since it came out & it take a few days for it to cure completely & yes it will brake if it falls on the floor because it is like ceramic.
So is it just a hyped up version of plaster of Paris like other commenters have stated?
You mean plaster.
They all came out nice but it looks like cement 😜, hope it won’t break when dropped. I have never use it but I’ve seen a video of a similar thing call Jesmonite. Well done Jessica. Thanks for sharing 👍🏽
Yes I've heard of jesmonite but its SO expensive...at least it used to be. I was thinking of doing another video and maybe doing a drop test. I do have that half strawberry... haha.
Alexandre Chappel has done a few videos on Jesmonite.
Thanks for the share. I haven't used this product, but i make my own simular to it and they look the same. I use fine concrete and plaster of paris, then add epoxy resin into it, making sure the concrete and plaster are completely mixed 1st. Then add Epoxy to it. It has the same effect and I'll bet the same durability. Cure times will very.
Interesting! What ratio of Concrete to Plaster of Paris to Water do you use? Gonna have to give that a try! I've always used PoP the fairly standard way and the only variance is how much water to use depending on the thickness I wanna work with. Thanks for inspiring me to think further outside the box :)
For remolding, get an air compressor and blow some compressed air into the mold. It will help quickly release your items.
Yeah it looks like an alternative plaster of Paris. I wish you would have painted the seeds on the strawberry. I want to know how paint would be absorbed.
I definitely paint some in my next video! Thanks for the suggestion.
I use Rockite, and it looks like it gives similar results. Doesn't take well to pigment though. The strawberry mold it so cute!
I was skeptical and thought resincrete was just an expensive version of plaster of pairs at first. However, I quickly realized how wrong I was. The smoothness it offers and its ability to effortlessly fill in intricate details won me over completely. ResinCrete definitely exceeded my expectations!
Found a shill!
I’ve been using Resincrete for awhile and I really like it. I’ve tried 3 different kinds and I prefer it over the other two eco-pours. I’ve mad all kinds of things. It should not be demolded too quickly for deeper pours and leave the delicate things like the strawberry topper in for a little longer. Also you shouldn’t wax or paint till the next day to give it plenty of time to cure completely. I also use wax on some things but other things that I paint or tattoo no wax of course and also use a spray varnish on a lot of my pieces. Good luck. Ps I use it more than resin because I live in a house without an extra room so the Resin Crete is safer for me and my dog.
hey, what kinds of paint did you use to paint it? i watched another video and someone used craft acrylic paint (Folk Art i think) and it didn't stick to it
Thanks you so much for trying ResinCrete . I was very curious about this mix, how it drying and looking
Hands down one of the best comment sections I've ever seen. Everyone seems so interested in the content it almost feels like a big group project if that makes sense definitely subbing
I really like how these look!! Never heard of this product. Looks like people are commenting that it's just plaster but I never thought to use that in molds.... so I learned a couple things from this video. Thanks!! 😊
Thankyou for doing this I wanted to try this but wasn’t sure. This Video was really helpful 😊
You did it! The strawberry was so elegantly put together. Resin queen! New friend here to stay ❤
I used to buy Diamondcrete. Looks like the same thing.( cement type stuff)
thats to cute am liking the alterative thank you xxx
Aww the strawberry is so cute and the resin crete seems to be good to work,so with love them all xx
agree the first thing i thought was plaster of paris, but did turn out real pretty
Interesting I may Purchase some Lets Resin Resin Crete. Greay video.
Wow had never heard of this but this seems really nice. Do wish they had a way to make it clear but also can't believe how vibrant that white is.
when using a white medium, resincreate, buttercream frosting, soap, etcetera, add a tiny bit of black and then the color, to get a more true color. Test on small batch first.
Used a similar media (mix2mold) with the strawberry mold and i absolutely love it 😭💚 its so cute
I tried this for the first time on the weekend and I really like it. The finish is amazing and so easy to use too 😊
Definitely fun to work with. :)
For you concerned: JDiction ResinCrete are the compounds of a variety of calcium-containing inorganic. Its physical properties are similar to gypsum, but it is better and durable, strong, ideal for handmade creations.
Thank you for your sharing!!
Good job !
I think I would try that it looks better when you waxed it. But I really like the strawberry.
OHhh.... I don't even work with resin, and knew the outcome, as you did too 😂
These are the "Testing Stuff out Tutorial Video's" on here that I Love xxx 😊
I have only just purchased this product today so I'm a little bit nervous about using it I thought there was a spray or something like that that sealed the resin Crete once your mould was complete. I have to say what you made was very brave especially the top for your strawberry nice job 😊
that's really pretty 🤩🤩🤩
Ill have to try it 😊👍
I keep picturing that white tray as a frame. I wonder if you arranged dried flowers or pictures or little trickets and then filled it with clear resin if it would stick.
Very informative 👍
Haven't heard of resincrete before this was fun to see but Im curious how it would do on canvas id love to see a video of that if you are able!!
Resincete works great!! I find plaster of paris to be a more cost-effective alternative. Nonetheless, resincrete delivers better results, wither, smoother, not to mention that it is much more easier to work than plaster.
My guess about the colour being more intense at the top of the mold than the bottom could have been related to the dye that you're using.
If you're using something alcohol or oil based it's going to have a lower density than the water it's dissolved in and will migrate to the top of the solution over time as the emulsion breaks down.
This reminds me of plaster projects when I was a little girl except we painted our pieces. I don't know this for sure but it's my opinion (which probably isn't worth much - LOL! 😄) that if someone happens to be making something one solid color, I think it would be easier to blend the color pigment into the water before mixing with the powder Resin Crete. Either way, great job on the demo!👍 Thanks! 🙂
According to the Q&A section on their Amazon listing this product is basically like gypsum.
Q: Is this resin or jesmonite?
A: ResinCrete are the compounds of a variety of calcium-containing inorganic,which has been deeply processed and refined the essence.
Its physical properties are similar to gypsum, but it is better and durable, strong, ideal for handmade creations.
JDiction Tech SELLER · 5 months ago
@alidahart143, it's possible that it is especially finely ground gypsum or gypsum-adjacent mineral.
That looks like just Plaster of Paris. I bet the company is just using Plaster of Paris and calling it Resincrete to make more money since Plaster of Paris is cheap.
Haha who knows. Could be a possibility!
It reminds me of the plaster of Paris kits I had as kid
It looks very fine, so it may be an extra finely ground gypsum powder such as used for dental castings.
Probably nothing I will be using. but, none the less, kind of cool. Thanks for sharing.
This reminds me of that product Faster Plaster they used to sell years ago, I don't know if they still sell it or not. It hardened very quickly and looks the same.
I love resincrete as an alternative…Claire’s Crafty Corner, she does a lot of beautiful pieces using Eco pour (resincrete).
Great video, beautiful 💯thanks
Hydrocal.
It's a form of plaster of Paris. Try adding the plaster mix to the water. Never add water to the mix.
Great video!!!
I wonder what the items would be like if coated with epoxy resin? Would they be more durable? Small flat items and topcoating might be the easiest way to test. I would be concerned about the amount of invisible dust particles in the air. 🙊 How are you guys doing with wildfire smoke?
I want to try using it with resin next! So Ill have to see how it goes. The resincrete seems to be very absorbent so Im very curious to see what happens if I pour resin on it.🤔 Where I am is far from the fires but its really bad! The other day you could literally smell burning. Ive never experience anything like it. I heard NY has had it really bad too!😢
@@JBKonsCreations We had a day this week we could smell the smoke here in Iowa. 😱 I feel so bad for those who are in the area. 🥵 I really think it is worth testing it with the resin!! 👍
I would be tempted to put on a coat of UV resin to see if it would make a difference.
I think it’s plaster and Portland cement. With acetone pigments. I’m guessing. Could be done much cheaper, your pieces do look pretty. Good job.
May the resincrete need more time to harden? Looks nice and seams that the texture is good.
I’ve tried something very similar but it was expensive because I was only able to get it from England 🤦🏻♀️. I felt the same as you do. My mix was 2.5/1
I would love the strawberry to be a dark red plus shiny 😂
I wonder if there's any paints that will work well or less well if you were to paint them after....like acrylics, gouache.....
Ive been wanting to try it…how about covering the resin create with resin instead of wax.
Can you use this stuff to make vessels for candle making?
How about using this to make a diffuser. Glaze the bottom and half of the sides to put oil in? Like the strawberry maybe smaller.....
I think this would be fantastic for like decorative plant pots.
yess I think so too.
It looks very chalky and brittle. Is there some way to shore it up?? I think it has applications, just not sure what is made would be durable. Also interested to see how it plays with epoxy resin.
Will any wax work? Or do you recomened a type/brand?
Do you still need the respirators and ventilation that epoxy resin requires? What safety measure are required for this type of resin?
This look so intersting, I kinda want to try.
its definitely different. 😂
I didn’t use wax on mine, but a very thin layer of UV resin or CA glue.
Thank you. I had to quit epoxy resin due to my severe contact allergy. I got rid of most of my molds and i am heartbroken. Maybe this would be an alternative for me as well as uv resin.
It's durable once it cures all the way, it's super fragile when it comes out of mold until it fully cures. And definitely wait till it's full cure to wax or seal
yeah, this looks more like a maybe stronger plaster, rather than a resin alternative, which while im not surprised, but still kinda disapointed. been wanting to start experimenting with resin crafts, but it's quite expensive, which has been making me hesitant to start
Could you coat it with a shiny spray ?
Thanks for sharing your experiences! I have had an unopened bag of Resincrete for a few months now, just waiting for inspiration on just what project I wanna use it on. I guess my biggest concern with the product is that there isn't really all that much in a bag and the water really dissolves it from what I can tell.
That brings me to a question. Having dissolved 108g of water into 360g powder about how much volume of resincrete mixture did this produce, could you guess?? I am kinda guessing not much more than 200ml?? Its a lot of product dissolved into a little bit of water. Maybe I shouldn't be internally comparing it to Plaster Of Paris where I have a great big ole bag/sack of that stuff to work with :p
If you've read this far thanks for taking the time! I've really been enjoying your channel! Not many straight white males my age into this kinda stuff so I don't have many people to learn from or talk to on the issue but this resin hobby could be appealing to many personality types it all depends on what you wanna create!! :D
I recently bought white concrete and mixed it with resin and it did leave a few air bubbles. I made a medium size planter container with a coaster for it to sit on. I colored it with some mica powder and the planter turned out beautiful with a velvety finish. I used the exact same mixture for the coaster but this time it left a very shiny finish. Both came out beautiful.
Good luck on getting a darker color they stay pastel because of the white color! The pieces you did are so cute!! 🥰 if you do find a way to dye it darker please share a video!! ❤
I definitely will!
@@JBKonsCreations I’m thinking about trying milk paint powder! It’s saturated and all you add to the powder is water to make the paint so it isn’t gonn hurt anything!
This looks like white dental stone aka Orthostone (what is used to make moulds for orthodontic prostheses etc.), and the mixing ratio is about right...
You can paint resin Crete too!
Nice 👍🙏
I wonder if it will be harder once it sits and cures for a while.
You could try to make dry shakers possibly
challenge accepted?😂👌🏻
Have you ever used Jesmonite? It's a really great resin plaster from the UK, with the final casting feeling more like stone than chalky/porous plaster. I'd be curious to know how the Resincrete compares to it.
I’ve never tried Jesmonite. Its quite pricy here in Canada. But I hope to one day!😁
Did you let it dry long enough?
This looks like it could also make some pretty cool plant pots, just by the way it kind of breaks, takes wax, and stuff? Although, I'm not entirely sure 😂
Try Perfect Cast 5x harder than plaster. I think it's a lot lot lot like resincrete.
Could you do a comparison of the two. The Perfect Cast is a lot cheaper and comes in a bigger bag also. I pay $9.99 for a 4lb bag.
It seems pretty cool, Im wondering how heavy it is once cured compared to resin though!
Ooo I should weigh it!
Steve McDonald did a video of mixing resin and resincrete!!! It makes it a lot sturdier! I don’t think it would be good for coasters either with drinks sweating! I would say earrings, little figurines and trinket trays! Maybe brush or make up holders!
I recently made tea light holders and they came out so cute! But yes resincrete isnt for everything.
I agree that this looks like plaster of Paris, specifically, I think it is ultra cal.
I would use a wax brush to apply the wax.
yeh. I feel this resincrete is rebranded plaster of paris. but maybe finer
*{Slightly off topic question;}* I’m new to the world of resin, so this might be a really common thing to do… but has anyone mixed some plaster of Paris powder into their resin?
This video made me curious if it would give you the strength of regular resin, but would have a “softer” feel/texture to it…? 🤔
I was wondering that, too...sort of, anyway. I was wondering if anyone's mixed cement and resin together. I thought that's what "ResinCrete" was implying: that it's a mix of resin and concrete. But judging from the other comments, it seems like ResinCrete is just hyped up plaster of Paris.
I forgot to ask how tough it is or does it break as easily as plaster does? Thanks
Yah would love to see a strength test. Even a simple side by side comparison with resin, Plaster of Paris etc drop test :) Given how porous I've heard this to be I'm so curious if a person could soak resin into this and make it super tough. Vacuum chamber infused perhaps?
No shine, even after waxing! How pliable is it?