The Epoxy Resin SCAM, how beginners get ripped off. I HAD ENOUGH! RANT!
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- čas přidán 5. 05. 2024
- I just had enough of the elitist slimy business practices where the big guys try to mislead and rip of starting out beginner epoxy resin woodworkers and hobby craft newbies. Its time to stand up and find new ways.
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Make your own alcohol inks with 99% isopropyl alcohol and permanent markers. Remove the cores and tips from the markers and drop them in a bottles of alcohol. I like to close the bottles up and leave them for a day or two and then put my colours into needle tip bottles for use. If you have some left , keep it for your next batch. It works wonderfully.
I will definitely experiment with this! thank you for your advice!!!
That sounds like an AWESOME idea. How much alcohol, please? I want to make coloured wooden pendants.
@@susanp.collins7834 I used 2 ounce bottles. Fill halfway before putting the marker cores in and then top off
I use about a cup to a marker... You have to use permanent markers and 97% or 99% alcohol. It's really flexible, if you use too much alcohol and the colour isn't as intense as you want, add another marker center or open the jar and let some of the alcohol evaporate!
I will definitely be trying this! 😮😉👍
Also if you’re into making your own molds, when your old silicone molds aren’t any good anymore, cut them up and use them as filler in your new molds so you don’t need to use as much new silicone.
Oh yeah, at the cost of silicone it's the only way to go.
Thank you, I really enjoyed this and learned something!
You can also use old mince meat handle operated machines made out of stainless steel to grind old silicone chunks into small sausage lengths of silicone. It mixes easily with the silicone, but unless you paint a silicone layer onto your mould master first, the mould surface will be pock-marked because of trapped air and create bubbles, all of which have to be either filled or removed and this takes a lot of time.
I prefer to use larger pieces as filler. There's so much less air bubble issues. Even if you do the slush coat you have the whole mass of possible air filled mold. It's so important that the molds are firm, and if you pour a material that creates heat you can have divots in the final product. Really best to be safe, especially at the cost of silicones.
The mold release residue doesn't hinder that?
Truth is really hard to find and it is priceless. Thank you!
Thanks for the rant man. Just started my epoxy journey and have bought those expensive things and now I feel silly. Keep up the good work
Yo bro, we live and learn. At least you have stared DOING something! Big ups! Keep going, keep failing, and you will succeed! You can see in all my vids, I keep messing stuff up and learning that way. So dont feel silly. This s.it should be fun!
Some of those “things” don’t have a good substitute (like mica powder) that provides the same depth of field, but maybe you can find one somewhere. I like making tumblers with mica swirl finishes because they have a depth that nothing else provides. Just experiment with different ideas and see what works; my wife and I found out a lot buy just experimenting on steel tumblers because I could strip them off with a heat gun if everything was a flop. Surprisingly(to us then), we discovered that background color of an object was frequently more important than whatever color you were trying to make the resin(which makes sense)
SAME! Started this hobby about a month ago and already spent wayyy too much - wasted way too much - money on sh*t I didn’t need that doesn’t even work. Was so glad to see this video. Happy creating, friend!
SIlly things are like school fees. Irritating but nessesary. Shit thing is, it can be expensive.
I have Dollar Store eye makeup that also works as color/shimmer in resin.
I will definitely look into that!!
My mom and sister and big into makeup, I never have been. So I was teasing them that in the past year, for the first time in my life, I have bought eyeshadow, makeup brushes, and nail polish... to use for resin. I got eyerolls, of course, but they wear the jewelry I make for them!
Haha! You show 'em girl! Proud of you!
@@AeginaCraftit is true. Made of mica, a mineral, that produces the shimmer, metallic. I have some I bought for several years at Halloween. The colors are intense! Just put in small glass cup, use kitchen pestal ( mortar and pestal )to grind fine. Arts and crafts stores here in US like Hobby Lobby have very small containers with caps sold in pouches. 10-15 small pots per pouch. New subscriber. Your English is terrific!
I've used acrylic paint to colour the resin. Works beautifully, as long as I don't use too much paint in the resin
Agree!!! Yes on the baking molds, I use them for soap, resin and candles! Cheaper and great selection! Hobby Lobby, every other week, has 40% of Baking supplies!
Thank you so much for this video! I am a pricing Diva! Everything I purchase, I get at the best possible price! However, when it came to the resin hobby, I'm 2 years in, I fell for every product out there! I only recently started realizing that I could use plastic bins etc. I also realized that I could use acrylic paint and even food coloring but I haven't actually tried it yet. 🤷♀️ There is no excuse for this! I inherited money from my father 2 years ago and I spent a large portion of it on all the things that have to do with resin! 😔 It's shameful! I'm grateful for this video! I am going to share it on the Resin and Craft Facebook pages. This is IMPORTANT!!! You are right!! It shouldn't be an elitist hobby! I'm embarrassed that I fell for the hype! 🤦♀️ In every other area of my life I am a bargain hunter. Please, don't do what I did! Learn from this video and subscribe to learn more about saving your hard-earned money! 💰 I pray that God blesses your important CZcams work. Thanks, again! ❤ Keep up the good work! 👍
There are also dry paint pigments DYI resin pigments/ pastes and resin dyes and inks. You mentioned about using food dye and they'll work at 1st but they really do fade out very quickly in months. Steve Mcdonald (YT'er) covers this in his vids.
I came across this video today, first time I have ever seen this Human.
It is easy to say I like him and will subscribe to him. In the 17 minutes he showed sincerity and honesty during his rant. I appreciated what he thought and all the ideas he had offered. Looking forward to watching more of what he has.
Thank you for your important message and honoring your fathers heritage. Westernkind is amazing and creative!
One great source I've found for making my own molds is buying HDPE cutting boards from thrift shops. Also, just buying sheets of HDPE works out pretty reasonable as well if you shop around. I'm with you that some of this stuff places are selling is just at ridiculously inflated prices. I get that some people won't want to, or won't be able to make all their own molds, but it's worth looking at, and most basic molds are incredibly easy to make. I like the message here, there are generally affordable options to a lot of stuff people are marketing. Experiment and go small trying new things, worst case scenario something doesn't work, best case scenario you find a good alternative to some overpriced item.
Great idea on the hdpe molds! Thanks for your comment ! :)
As a crafter from Ireland it is so great to see ideas I have used AND new ideas. Food die.. of course, plastic garden trays.. of course and the cock pit shine... TOTALLY INSPIRED!! Also as a tip, silicone stirers are just baby spoons...
I too hate the elitism, everything is so ridiculously expensive, but once you hack the silicone molds and the others you have said, it becomes more doable.
New subscriber coming at you..
Thanks Samantha! You are so sweet! Xx
Lol, I simply use old chopsticks for small volumes 😂
@@ChrisH43 brilliant!
@@ChrisH43 same :D Not even old, as i have LOADS of chopsticks from takeaways and when they are joined 'spatula' is bigger :) When you done mixing you just wipe it and could use another time.
Can’t stand the elites either. I ain’t gotta dollar and I don’t need a dime…(Oliver Anthony’s music)
It’s a damn shame!
Ok, so a huge problem that I have had with any of these videos is the apparent complete lack of people designing, sculpting, in any way creating their own molds. I mean, WHY do they keep getting told "oh, you're so talented!" NO, they're pouring stuff in molds that are mass produced and not in the least original!!!!! Yuck!!!
And before you guys slam me, yes I am a sculptor. Yes I have multiple awards, regionally and internationally.
MAKE YOUR OWN ARTWORK!!!
Tbf, I think the exact same way. I make all my moulds, sculptures, everything from monster clay, and then make moulds and cast (resin/polyurethane) from them. How can you stand out from the crowd if what you're doing is the same as everyone else? 🤷♀️
Loved your video.
I started a CZcams channel in January because I get my sister's castoff once she harvests the good jewelry from lot sales. I show people how to give new life to what other's would trash. I use a lot of resin in the fixes.
I made my own alcohol ink for free using dead permanent markers (sharpies) the kids' leader at church was going to throw away, and alcohol that I had in the cupboard. It was much better than the stuff I purchased. I got my stir sticks from pancake sausage dogs that my husband eats for breakfast. They clean up easily with water. Again free.
Since I do jewelry, my resin mixes are very small. I mix colors into it the resin on butter wrappers that have been wiped with a paper towel or a cap to a Powerade drink. My sister commented on the fact that she looks at her trash before she tosses it and asks, 'What would Bethany do with this?' lol.
Thanks for the video. The spray release thing was very informative. I was thinking of purchasing some. Now I am going to the auto motive sections.
What great solutions! Wow! Hats off to you! Keep on creating!
Excellent rant! The “experts shills” are in every CZcams category (especially woodworking) they rebrand the previously free advice and add a payment option- basically separating new artists and crafters from their money
Yea, so fake and so cringe.
Yep. And when they start selling their "How to Make Money from Your Hobby" classes, I'm out. That has happened several times to channels I used to like watching. CZcams has become one giant infomercial.
I have no problem with sharing business advice and ideas, I done a vieo like that too. BUT Once you have to subsidize your income with GAME CHANGING BUSINESS CORUSE TO MAKE MONEY because you cant make a living doing your art anymore I find that slimy. That is greed manifest. I just got attacked by another guy like this in a comment. Funny how they twist my words to get justfied. Thank god I have more sane people here than them.
@AeginaCraft sharing is one thing. Charging for common sense is another. This one guy I used to watch had a "Links to all pdf documents are available to paid members," of his "program." Documents like how to set up an LLC, or to get a business tax account number, blank business plans, etc. Dude, they're all FREE if you just search for them.
I used to watch a painter and decorator business channel like 10 years ago. Dude done the same. Charge for free available shit. These people got flogged 200 years ago tbh...
I don't do epoxy, but I do work with air dry clay. For micah powder, you can buy extra fine glitter or glittery eye shadow. I get mine in a dollar store here in the states for $1.25 a bottle, which lasts me a long time, because you only have to use a little to give the clay a little sparkle. Also, for food coloring, check out the baking section of a craft store and see if you can find the small bottles of dye there. They aren't cheap, but you only have to dip the end of a toothpick in to get your color. They last forever. The gel food colors give you a more vibrant color than the regular ones. Not sure if you can mix it with epoxy, or if you even have it where you live, but I've used the glittery auto body touch-up paint.
That pink mold you could make doughnut magnets :)
candle holders.... the tall thin type xx
Good idea!! Thank you!
I salute you sir. Keep it up 👍
If you like glitter in your resin, i can recommend a few drops of extra fine glitter acrylic paint. Perhaps it depends on the brand, but for me it seems to stay evenly dispersed in the resin. The one I use dries clear so the resin is very glittery. Other fun things with acrylic paint is that you can use the ones that glow in the dark, or the ones that glow under UV light. If you'd like a white marble/stone kind of a look in your resin you can use small amounts dry plaster of Paris powder. I bought a giant tub of black graphite powder that I've been using for over a year now to add a Micah powder like affect to my resin that's black.
Keep editing cuz I keep remembering things. if you need to protect the surfaces you work on, instead of buying silicone mats that are expensive. You can buy rolls, rolls of silicone sheets designed for baking on that are dirt cheap when compared to a silicone sheet you buy for a resin art, and you can cut it to the size you want..
Thanks for the tips mate!
You have a new subscriber in Texas from this video! I have stopped watching most of my favorite resin artists because their videos have started being not much more than advertisements for expensive products. Some of the resins I’ve bought were very expensive, and within a year, projects I made had turned yellow while simply sitting in a dark storage tub not exposed to sunlight at all! Thank you for speaking out about this. It is much needed content! ❤
I have used coconut oil spray for mold release. Works like a charm
great tip! thank you!
Also baby wipes work great to clean your silicon molds. I always have baby wipes around, so is not an extra expense. Hand sanitizer is another quick way to clean your hands, if you accidentally came in contact with resin after you remove your gloves. You can also clean your silicon sticks with it.
I have a surplus of hand sanitizer bottles someone gave me (left overs from the pandemic rush)
Thank you so much for Bahia video.
Thank you to everyone else sharing their tips on alcohol ink and more
Keep on pouring!!
Yo! Thanks for the encouragement! I will defo keep the baby wipes at hand! So cool advice! Xx
Isopropyl alcohol here in Australia is really really expensive. I use alcohol wipes to clean up , also extremely good for wiping molds. I also have alcohol hand sanitizer for clean up. Both work very well.
Dish detergent not watered down can also remove resin from silicone if it's being stubborn.
Oh alcohol is like 2bucks a liter, i get the cleaning alcohol 95%. But great advice on alternatives! I should use dishsoap to clean my hands instead then.
@@AeginaCraft dish soap can help getting off resin from hands but the alcohol wipes are better.
The alcohol here called isopropyl alcohol is $22 for 250 ml.
I've used vinegar which isn't too bad.
@@jennijennifer5129 holy mother of batman... thats a LOOOOT
THANK YOU! I love your honesty. You have rekindled my desire to use all the stuff I’ve collected and not used because I can’t find a mould I like.
I have been mould making and casting for over 40 years. It is a minefield out there nowadays for the new comers, but one thing I have learnt is not to go too cheap but try to stick with one company for all your needs as compatability is key. I have always used a company that supplies the film industry as they are always improving the products and I found they had options if you just wanted fast and dirty right up to really long life moulding materials, these usually have more silicone in and less fillers but naturally are more expensive. Make copious notes and keep them safe, especially with the resins. If I clear cast I have to wear extensive protection as I am allergic to it since the introduction of accelerents and uv blockers the combination is not good for me!! But having said all that it still a great joy to produce a unique and lovely item. Carry on creating to all you makers out there!
I hear you! you can just add a little dish soap with water in a spray bottle for mould release! Cheap as chips
I also use metal baking trays for resin sometimes, but you have to put it in the freezer for a few hours after curing to be able to de-mould.
I fully get your point! I have not tried with epoxy resin but I have used paint tint to colour a PU bonding agent so it looked like paint and there was no signifucant impact on the bond strength.
I am suggesting to try using paint tint to add colour to resin instead of acrylic paint, as you will only need to add a fraction of the amount to achieve the same colour intensity. Tints can be blended as done in paint shops to achieve whatever colour you want.
If you want a marbled / streaky effect you could add the tints without pre-mixing them.
Wooow such a great advice! I dont know how I never thought of that! Thanks for sharing! Keep creating and being awesome!
I really enjoyed watching your video and I wanted to let you know how inspiring it was! I have been buying supplies for my crafting business too, and like you, I am on a budget but want to create quality products without breaking the bank. I've been watching videos about resin crafting and silicone mold making for over 4 years now. I have a collection of supplies that I've gathered over time, including all the essentials like resin, molds, silicone, pigments, and more.
I have noticed that many creators on CZcams are constantly promoting new products and it can be overwhelming at times. While I appreciate their advice and creative ideas, I sometimes feel pressured to buy things I may not necessarily need. It's great to see creators growing their businesses and getting sponsorships, but I don't agree with bad-mouthing products just because they're not from a certain brand or company.
I recently discovered Temu and found their molds to be just as good as others I've tried. I don't understand the negativity towards their products, especially when they work just as well. I also don't think it's fair to criticize products just because they are made in China - quality can come from anywhere.
I understand the importance of supporting local businesses and economy, but I also believe in being honest about product quality. As someone with a limited budget, I appreciate when I can find affordable options that don't compromise on quality. It's frustrating to see creators pushing expensive products without considering the impact on their audience.
The resin mold controversy is something that bothers me too. The huge price difference between products from different companies is concerning, and I wish creators would focus more on creating content rather than promoting their own products excessively. I believe in creators growing their businesses, but not at the expense of honesty and integrity.
I have accumulated a lot of molds and supplies over the years, and I sometimes feel overwhelmed by the amount of stuff I have. It's easy to fall for the hype and end up with more than you need. It's reassuring to know that I'm not alone in feeling this way, and I appreciate creators like you who are honest and genuine in their content. Thank you for speaking up about these issues - it's important to have open and honest discussions in the crafting community.
How about researching facts about how Chia’s communist country treat their citizens, imprisoning anyone wanting a democracy with the basic of rights. Such can get one killed or their family killed, if not both or imprisoned for life and used for slave labor. Children purposely kidnapped for the sex slave trade. Purposely developing germ warfare for population control and/or war. The government makes money off of any business there, including the sex industry. They steal all designs of items made there, regardless of who invented them from any country and ignore copyrights and patents, from technology to medicine, medical devices down to can openers. They control how many children a family can have, have killed newborns and required abortions in the past. They control what jobs one can work or study for and regardless how much money one makes, they’re not allowed to own the land their home or business sits on. Their dam can break, due to a bad design, which killed hundreds or more, and decided to not pay the for loss of family members by declaring a flood an act of nature instead. They developed SARS Covid and intentionally Contaminated a low income open air market to dispose of the poor in the area, didn’t report it to the World Health organization to prevent travel, during an annual holiday celebration, which brings in mega tourists dollars and taxes, allowing Covid to be spred to other countries. They told Trump there wasn’t a problem and had only 300 infected, when it was 30k and by the next week 60k infected and the first 30k were dead. Such left our Pres telling everyone, not to worry, it’s under control. If we try to stop China from attacking and taking over (like Putin/Ukraine)Taiwan, who is one of our suppliers of goods, all China has to do is contaminate our foods and stop supplying us with everything we get from there, which is just about everything. They’ve bought thousand of acres of cattle and farm land in the US and bought the leading Fertilizer Plant, so they can take over our own food sources, due to the idiot in the White House. We’ve made a China wealthy by sending all of our manufacturing to them, so we could buy things cheaper from the backs of the poor, slave labor and children. Now, China is buddies with Putin, who despises us and both have nuclear weapons aimed for us, along with nuclear middles on submarines that come within 200 miles of our coast lines regularly, therefore they can kill us without shooting a bomb by air. The list is forever long. These are reasons not to buy items from China, as it supports the communist government more than its people trying to earn a living. Oh, they gather your personal data through TEMU and TikTok, incase you don’t know that either. Identity theft has been linked to both. I hate politics because it’s sooo corrupt but you’ve got to stay informed at least of the national and world news. They smuggle in Fentanyl through a Mexico and coastal drop off points that’s killing kids and adults daily in the US, as well. China is killing our people, planning to kill more and take over our country, if they don’t get their way. Maybe try products from Taiwan, Vietnam, the Philippines and India for a while; like you said, you can get good and bad from anywhere. They have child/cheap labor there too but they’re not a major threat to our country and it’s innocent citizens. Just FYI from the heart. I’m an Air Force, Vietnam aveteran, retired widow. You’d be surprised at the evil going on in this world and how sheltered and left in the dark we are by what our government allows the media to report. Just be informed, be safe, blessed and enjoy your artwork! It can give you peace, joy and an income. Best of wishes always!
Strongly agree with you about being tired of all the sales pitches.
Its so tiresome to comb through all the ads to get to the info I know. I'll promise i will keep it real forever!
Wonderful video. Yes lots of us fall into the trap of buying the new things for are hobbies. I like your rant. It’s honest and wholesome. New subscriber from Ontario Canada
you can make a negative of the bottom of your hdpe containers with plaster. it shouldn't stick to the hdpe container and those containers were made in a mold so they should be shaped to release from the negative. you can put your container in the negative while you pour to support the container, then lift it out and pop the cured resin like normal. you can use a negative of thin silicone molds the same way to support them and slow down the stretch and compression a bit. plaster of paris is dirt cheap and you don't need the negative to be perfect, just good enough to support the mold itself.
this is so smart!! thanks for sharing!!
I just started my scroll saw journey about 6 mths ago and now my creative desires want to incorporate epoxy into my creations. I'm not there yet BUT this financially is a game changer to get started sooner than later. Thank you!
I love the way you say, “the other thing that pissed me off really hard...” 😆
I am englishing to the mega 😅
Do you have a solution by chance to the crazy cost of resin, period? There's casting resin, deep pour, fast cure, polyurethane, black, etc. And what is the truth about supposed "non toxic", food safe resin?
Would be kinda long to write it here but i will make a video about this for you as soon as i can!
I am a beginner, so new that I haven’t started yet, but I want to. Thank you for your help because I don’t want to get ripped off, I have limited money. Your shirt and anything else didn’t take away from the message, I just was happy to hear your opinion and your alternatives to what the shopkeepers say.
Happy to help
I've been doing this for 5 years now, of and on, and i had the same journey as you. Then i started designing my own moulds in CAD software and 3D printing them. I then either dip the 3d-printed mould in resin, brush resin on to it or use just a little resin and roll it around the mould until it's all covered. Covering the part in resin makes it smooth and shiny and i then make the final mould from silicone rubber which i buy for £34 for 2.1KG. End result is nice, strong, shiny moulds that last for ages. And i stopped using any release agent at all, i just wipe the mould with alcohol wipes after de-moulding. Liked and subbed :)
wow what an adventure you have!
I just stumbled across your video, and guess what? You have another new subscriber. I love how honest you are and how you've been experimenting with so many different things. I have wanted to start doing resin arts for a while, but when I was looking into it I was shocked at how much I was 'supposed' to spend, according to the 'experts' from the various companies I contacted. Now I know that I don't have to spend a fortune just to get started. Thank you! Good luck with your channel, and I hope your subs numbers keep rising.
Yo! Thank you for your support!
Nice video that fits for so many hobbies. Also I find that cheap stuff can be better to a point. No 'custom' additives just pure chemical + shopping around places that work in bulk. My first experience was needing about 450mm of 120dia carbon tube. Expensive from a hobby shop, cheap as a box of beers from the yacht spar bin :)
Yupp hardware store for the win!
This might be one of the fastest 100 to 1000 subscribers transitions! Great video and helpful. Working with epoxy and wood myself, I know where you're coming from. Thanks for highlighting the problem.
Hope you hit the 1k soon.
Subbed.
I am lierally just watching the number spin. Its unreal to me that so many people think I actually worth listening to. Im so humbled I dont even know what to say. Thank you. Xx
I am glad you found less expensive options.
Bela- stumbled across your video around 4 am EST. I must say, I absolute love your honesty and appreciate the rant. I have felt the same while watching many of the channels. It is very refreshing to find someone saying what I’ve been thinking!! Great Job! You said if we had an idea for something to try to color the resin to suggest it…have you tried the colored printer inks? I have several cartridges I have wanted to try. I am curious if they work. Happy to have found your channel and I will keep watching!!
Ayo Karen! Thanks for your kind words! I havent go around printer ink yet. But there are several makers here in this comment section who have experimented with it! Have a look around. Im sure you'll find some info here :)
The problem with many of us, that is to say society in general, is that we are just too lazy to work things out for ourselves and content ourselves with whatever we are told by 'big business' (this is also how we react to politicians). However, history shows us that, every so often, someone comes along, kicks us up the arse and shouts in our ear, "WAKE-UP AND SMELL THE COFFEE"!!! This, not always, shakes us out of our state of complacency and opens our eyes to many other situations in everyday life. Of course, we have to be selective - not all 'Rebels' have our best interest in mind, but this chap seems to have done his homework and rather than keep this to himself, decides to share his studious experiences with the rest of us. So, thumbs up to him for taking the time and a subcription in gratitude.
Thank you David. I will try to live up to your praise!
I just found your channel and subscribed. I like your rant because I have noticed the same scams being played on newbies to resin, and believe anyone getting involved in resin, or any other craft/hobby, should not be tricked into buy things they don't need. Other things to help in mold release are spraying cooking spray or using just plain dishsoap and warm water.
Thanks for being here and joining our community of honest artists! Im 100% with you Marcy!
I love how you think out of the box. I have been considering epoxy for my countertops and also for a little customer figurine. I had the same problem with soap molds. They are crazy expensive for what they are. I have been using the silicone baking molds. They are great for small batches, but eventually, I will make my own. Now, I am looking to do some lime plaster, and the mortars (here in Canada) are way overpriced. I have been researching how to make my own. The lime paint basically uses the same kind of dyes you are showing. It is fun to experiment. Thanks!
Never stop creating!
I have used Vaseline as mold release. Put it on and wipe off the excess. For mold I have used cheap plastic bowls. Thanks for the info
Thank you for sharing! ❤
BTW, I've actually seen videos of people making their own pigment pastes from cooking spices or a few cheap chemical pigments, like powdered concrete dye which you can get a ton of for relatively cheap. You just need to have an inexpensive mortar and pedstal to smooth it out. Much cheaper, especially for plain white and black which are the most heavily used colors. 😉👍
Yoo! Amazing tips! Thanks for sharing!
@@AeginaCraft Peter Brown/Shop Time on CZcams has tried all kinds of thing to color epoxy.
@@dutch1800 Yeah, so has Steve McDonald and Sunfire Designs among others.
Titanium Dioxide is fairly common and easy enough to find and makes a perfect white color. Depending on how much you use it, one container could last you years.
Most oxide pigment powders work in resin. They'll give you plain, flat colors mostly but they're still good for at least the basic black and white. However, if you know your color theory and get red, blue and yellow, you can mix almost any color. They won't be fancy and sparkly but you can get some microfine glitter to add to your mixed resin if you want sparkle. 🤷🏻♀️
Yeah, if you want duochrome or chameleon powders/flakes you'll have to pay for the pricey stuff. No need to get scammed on the basics though. 😉👍
I use white or black acrylic paint (or any colour) to colour the resin.
I made a red and black tray for my son using acrylic paint in resin, worked perfectly
@@jennijennifer5129 They do work but you have to be careful with the cheap ones because sometimes they aren't strong enough to get the level of color you want without going over the ratio limit for your resin. Also, some have chemicals that could react badly with the resin. That could cause your resin not to cure properly or have other strange reactions. Always test with small projects first.
Using the oxide powder dyes for at least the basics makes a much more concentrated color and since it's a powder you don't have to worry about it drying out like acrylic paint does. It's a slightly larger upfront cost than cheap acrylic paint (though it's actually fairly comparable in cost to the expensive acrylics) but you get more bang for your buck with the powder dyes. You don't even need to really turn them into a paste to use them. It's just that mixing it with some resin hardener to create a paste makes it easier to add to your mixed resin without clumps.
However, buying color shift, metallic paint and opalescent acrylic paints for resin is definitely convenient if you find it on sale. 😉👍
I am with you. My channel is on all sorts of engineering and I refuse to sell or even have patreon membership. I do this because I have something interesting to show or want people to learn something. And their thanks in the comment section is enough for me. And I also don’t see myself as an expert. And most people selling crap on YT are even less experienced than me. Screw that!
yupp! we have to keep going and stick toghe3ter!
Thank you for this. I’ve been an artist my whole life. Now I’m into resin and I don’t have a lot of money. I already am collecting things to use for tint and wondering what else could I use as mold release. This saved me a LOT of getting it wrong and will let me just get it right. I’ve got so much acrylic paint already from when painting was my passion. It’s just taking up space. That’ll save a ton of money and clear up some space!! This is my first video from you but I’m subscribing rn. Thanks man. Have a great day.
Glad I could be of help Tracy! Keep on experimenting! Keep on creating! Artists make the world a better place!
Nice, concise, no BS rundown. Pure gold for someone just looking to get started. Thank you sir.
i try to be real in this fake world.
Thank you! I started about a year ago also, and I was so disappointed because I couldn't afford all of the expensive products that I was told I needed. I wish that I could have seen this video much sooner!
I am SO with you regarding the rampant consumerism online nowadays.
The internet used to be a place where people shared the things they loved. Today it's become one endless marketplace, where everything is either an ad or a scam.
Just saw this & immediately subscribed. I had finally had enough of falling for the hype & found your video. It’s so informative & I agree with you 100%. Thank you so much for addressing the issue & having alternatives. Please never change. ❤from Australia
When I tried blue ink in resin it turned brown, but if I shine a light through it it's blue! It's so weird!
Also tried pastel chalk sticks, shaved with a hobby knife, it tints the resin but at the same time a part of it will sink depending how thick the resin was!
You are right, not even in resin art, different companies buy cheap stuff and rebrands it with 10 times the price!
The only things I got is resin, red, blue and yellow dye that I can dilute in 99% alcohol or pure acetone to make my own inks, found few molds at the thrift store to start doing some things!
There are many alternatives to start off if you know what to look for, but those kits the videos sell are enticing because they present everything you need to start, so of course people will get them for the convenience of getting everything in one online order! And then the stores hits you with "You should also get this and that because it makes things easier to do!
Very good tips! Thanks for sharing it with us!
Candy automotive paint .
So glad i found your channel you got HUGE thumbs up and a new subscriber. Please dont be sorry for the rant it is so helpful especially nowadays when money is really tight. I unfortunately cant use epoxy resin * due to NO SPACE* lol so i thinking of starting the UV resin journey so just smalle peices etc. Question i have is with the things that you listed for colouring the resin do they also work for the UV resin ?? Thanks heaps and much love from Australia
Hi Selene, Thanks for the kind words. yes most of the stuff works in UV resin too, check the other comments here, many great makers share their tips and ideas on tinting and uv resin! i would advise you experiment with a small volume at a time and see where it goes. Keep on creating keep on experimenting. this hobby should be fulfilling and rewarding. don't ever get discouraged!
Invaluable information, thank you for posting this video I appreciate it a lot.
I’m totally with you on the videos that are one big ad on YT these days it’s so prolific (especially the US ones). I don’t mind if they say all products are listed in the description etc but when the products take up more space then the information it’s misleading (the title of the video didn’t mention it was an ad).
Just subscribed. Glad I found your channel, I’ve spent a fair bit already on resin stuff and I don’t have a lot of money so your video was awesome. I’m going shopping with my eyes wide open now. Thank you. Looking forward to more from you. It’s refreshing to have some honesty on CZcams.
Yes, Thankyou! In the states Daniel Cooper on CZcams is always trying stuff. He found that hair spray will stop the colors from spreading, and Elmer’s glue will give you a dipping resin, like the tiniest tiniest amount of clear glue.
What a legend! Im subbing to the guy asap! We have to stick together!
I am wondering if that would work on silk flowers? I'd like the flowers to have a thin coating adding colors to the resin...TY for information. 🎉
Nail beauty supplies are good for powders, mica, shiny gold leaf, etc..
If you shop carefully you can buy color sets. For example an assortment of blues etc. Caution though...be sure and look at how much is being sold in each container. Sometimes it is sold in o bags. They have chameleon colors also.
I loved your content! ❤🎉 So honest! I am like you. There are many ways to achieve a goal. We don't have to buy into manufacturers "gimmicks."
I.have been studying this. I have purchased a few silicone molds for resin. I am thinking along the lines you are. I had also thought about " food dyes." You saved me the trouble😊🎉.
I am from Minnesota, USA. Great job. I learned many things from this video. I am still studying CZcams for everyone's different theories. I like your no nonsense style. 🎉😊
Thanks for sharing these Pam! Im so happy that you found us! Welcome home! We are all like you here!
Thank you. I was planning on starting this hobby soon. You probably saved me $300 initially and more down the road as I added things.
I appreciate your honesty sooo much! I have been getting ready to make me some concrete molds that look like stone and I checked into the molds. I couldn't believe they were selling $0.99 plastic as molds for $50, $ 80, $ 140? I want to make my own molds so I have my own personal stash. All these businesses I have noticed just aren't satisfied. They are doing to us what corporations are doing. Its just really sad. If I do make it a main hobby I will sell my products for what it cost and shipping. Im sick and tired of being taken advantage of.
holy cr*p thats a LOT! everybody these days is selling snake oil one way or another. I swear I will keep it real forever Mary.
Thank you!!! I thought I was being ripped off... The pen ink did exactly what you said, it bled out and separated into different colors. But the food colors I've tried prevent the epoxy from curing, the same with the acrylic paint. You've encouraged me to go back and experiment some more!
now when you use food dye and acrylic paint make sure you only use a little bit. I have a river coaster making video where I use acrylic and I show you how little is needed to tint the epoxy. basically depending on the type of resin and the volume and viscosity of the paint it can differ, for me half a teaspoon of acrylic paint to something like 500-800grams of epoxy was MORE than enough. but yea there are so many factors at play here. start little, gradually increase the amounts from project to project to point of failure and there you have done the experiment! Good luck to you on your journey, and keep creating!
Have you tried Indian ink to dye the epoxy? I'm going to experiment with it
@@jovatohernandez4948 let us know how it goes mate!
@@AeginaCraft I will check it out, thank you, I guess I was using too much to get an opaque color.
It's not just you it's here in the states too. Thank you for speaking out.
The first pink one you showed is a doughnut mold for oven bake doughnuts. Also for bagels. But they work for wheels on toy cars.
Thank you!
@@AeginaCraftalso line the Teflon with plastic wrap or wax paper
Thanks for your tips, but I’d like to mention acrylic inks are used a lot for resin art.
I should look into acryilic ink! Thanks for the tip!
Awesome tips man! The cost is one of the things that kept me out of mold making and resins.
Thank you so much for this video! I am planning on some little epoxy project (a little food tray, combining epoxy with some beautiful yew boards I got), but the costs for now are indeed prohibitive, especially when considering all the materials usually suggested.
Something else I'm interested in relation to epoxy pouring for future projects: did you find any methods of creating your own custom molds from either original shapes or negatives? I'm asking, since my main hobby is woodcarving, I make both statues and panels using old fashioned chisels and gouges, and with that, I could effectively create my own shapes for epoxy projects as well. Or identical copies of things I already made, like small ornaments. Just.. No idea how to go about it. But, this is just a long term idea on my bucketlist for now, the food tray is planned first, probably this summer during my holidays.
Thank you for the kind words! Check the comments here. Lot of mold making ideas!
This encapsulates all of YT, everyone is attempting to be an "influencer" trying to sell something.
I know, its exhausting, finding information out of all the surronding noise. I will keep it 100% real forever, I can promise that!
Wow,at last ,someone who says the truth about corporate, you had me laughing out loud😂😂 during you most informative video ,and yes I have looked at your alternative items and the price difference is purse changing .❤
I am from suffolk 🇬🇧 UK,I absolutely love my resin projects but as you say ,bloody arse dropping prices limits what you can afford .
Sending you ❤️ ❤❤ from me Anji xx
Thanks Anji! I promise you I will always keep it real!
Thank you! I've been looking into epoxy pours and seen the trays were way over priced as you point out. Thank you very much for a well thought out video!
Happy to help!
Finally, a Real Person. Thank you for you much appreciated PSA.💖🙏💖
Thank you so much for all the useful information. I'm just starting my resin journey and this was some of THE BEST information I've gotten. Thank you this is so appreciated 😊
I just try to help!
Another idea for coloring that work's really well for me: Glass Paints. You have to work a bit to dissolve it properly but the colors are nice, mixable and more light-fast than food colorant.
Hi Aegina Craft, i' just run into your video! An i'm just so happy that a honest artist is speeking about this. I wish i knew all of this when i started out working with epoxy resin in 2018. I made so many mistakes, and bought so much stupid expensive stuff. You are so right, it's crazy how people just follow the leader and don't think for themselfs, don't experiment, just doing excactly what they are doing and using all the stuff they are using because they're telling them "you need it to succeed", but meanwhile just filling their pockets!
I like you a lot, you are sincere and speak the truth, i wish everybody did so. Thank's for sharing!! I liked and subscribed, i don't want to miss out on the new way, the best way, the truth! 😁Wilma, Holland
Dear Wilma, thank you for the kind words. I had the same experience as you did. One thing I can promise I will stay 100% real foever. We have to stand together and stand up against extoriton of the artis world. Art should be an accessable way for expression of ones creativity and if I can even add a little to this so god help me I will! Xx
Cockpit shine is brilliant. I have a pair of (very expensive) leather-lined rubber Wellington boots. Wiping them over with cockpit shine stops the rubber from degrading and cracking. It's a brilliant lubricant for zips on everything from gun slips to rucksacks. It keeps sea shells looking beautiful without damaging them. And, if you're keen to have a pretty-looking dashboard, it will do that too. Now I learn that it works as a release compound too!
Brother - Preach! You need to come to the US, and fix our Health Care system. Talk about getting screwed?! The people in the US are getting ripped off by our corrupt health care system. We need a straight-talk fixer like you!
We all get ripped off all over the world man. We straight thinkers have to stand up together.
Very informative video thank you
I’ve been in the hobby for about four or five years now
I started with just clear resin making keychains but the two part resin is very expensive
I have just started using the uv resin it is also very expensive but one bottle for making a keychain instead of having to mix one to one or two to one plus using a silicone mat underneath your project so if it spills out you can remove it just peel it off the silicone I still have not used any quick release sprays
I make my own mould container using cardboard wrapped in sellotape and stuck to a board with cold glue, or just monster clay that I use for my sculptures. Cheap and cheerful. I also use vegetable oil in a spray bottle as a mould release. Works like a treat. 😊
What is sellotape?
@terribalthazard9743 Sticky tape, or packing tape? Not sure where you're based, but in UK we call it sellotape.
I love this! Thank you for your honesty. I also craft with epoxy and I dislike the price hike on everything. I don’t need name brands but I do want good quality.
As far as recommending food colouring, do you know if the food colouring is colour fast? Certain dyes will fade quickly.
I noticed in some types but i found the watery looking ones are quite good!
I just discovered your channel this morning. I really like you! Had to subscribe, youre honest and funny, look forward to following you. 😀 Thanks you the useful information.
Thank you for your insight. I'm just getting started in making a few products I've designed and saving money starting out is very helpful until I know I can reproduce them efficiently.
Happy to help!
The most important thing I’ve learned so far (from watching many different artists)- the molds have to be high quality and very shiny, otherwise you will get the undesirable matte effect, instead of clear.
I was thinking similar but 1 14in cake tin (can’t find silicone one) with 12in inside. Thank you for responding 😊
Thank you for all this GREAT information, I now feel like such a fool, I’ve bought into so much stuff!! I understand everything you shared except I wasn’t sure what you recommended to use instead of the mold release sprays? Thank you again. Btw, I just found you today. Your great! ❤
thanks for the kind words! instead of mold release you can use: cockpit shine, vaseline, vegetable oil, coconut oil, wax, beeswax etc etc it will not damage the silicone or the mold
Thank you so much I have spent a small fortune on resin stuff, this video was amazing and I will be watching out for more from you, cheers we need more folk like you 🙏.
I had a customer witha shop next to a shop that made metal dies for injection etc... the guy saw me buy a 1x1m tray and came over to look it over... as one does if you see something made in a process you specialise in... he threw it out there, to make the metal mold to make the trays would be about 5000 Euro. I use every day inkstamp ink in my printers.... for years....
This is what Im talkin about! Its so good to hear that Im not alone! Godspeed brother!
Thank you for the info by any chance do know how to get the folds out of silicon mold I have brand new mold and they are folded and I cant use them.
Heya! Try putting them into hot water let them stay there a bit them once its malleable take them out fix the crease, and let it cool down. repeat as much as it needed. :)
Appreciate your sharing ! Learned a lot great information to have for future supplies. Every little bit works as my work hours were cut since last October.
Just want to add, I watch woodworking videos from guys in Asian countries and they use a plastic sheet they lay out their wood and use resin to place their wood patterns down it comes right up.
I have seen CZcamsrs using timber wrapped with clear packing tape, I have so many different mica powders from working with polymer clay including all of my old makeup so I have enough to last me a lifetime but I have been buying my mica powders from AliExpress for years one quarter of the cost for the ones found at the companies selling resin.
I make my own alcohol inks from coloured sharpies, I started doing that again for my polymer clay projects and they work well in other areas. As an artist I have tones of acrylic paint now, I switched to acrylic paint because oil paints were getting way too expensive to use and I found I love the acrylic paints simply because they dry faster than oils. I found with the right mediums I was able to get that same brush strokes effect with the acrylic and it’s oh so much easier to clean up. Plus I love the fact I can add mica powders to acrylic easier than I could to oils.
I use the acetone from the hardware store for cleaning up UV resin and uncured resin spills.
Wooow! Such a great way to make stuff! I should collect all of this advice and share it with everyone! Thanks for being so helpful, and sharing this with us!
The issue with water based colorants is that they can introduce bubbles and sometimes make the curing weird depending on how much you use. Alcohol inks and cheaper forms are the best
Fantastic ideas thank you. I use all kinds of things as moulds etc. I don't throw a lot out
Great video dude - feel your pain about rip offs. Regarding colouring I started using coloured chalk dust small amounts works a treat and very very cheap.
Thank you very much for sharing.
Have you tried nail polish as colour for resin?
I personally didnt but others here did. Check the comments!
Wow!! Thanks! I just bought one of those expensive plastic molds. Good to know!! Thanks!!
I've been working with resin for over 5 years now and I have tons of shortcuts and hacks. I also make my own moulds which isn't as hard as everyone makes out. I must admit I didn't know about the cockpit shine but I'll definitely get some. Great video my friend, very informative.
thanks man! :)
Peter Brown has an entire series about using all kinds of things to color resin.
Great video, I appreciate the work you clearly put in
That man is a treasure! Thank for yor support!
Thanks for the info! I’ve been trying different techniques! Appreciate the tips.
REQUEST: Tips on pouring layers on a deeper pour-say 2 inches-how long should we wait between layers?
ALSO: Best, cheapest, fastest way to remove bubbles! 😂😂
Well my friend you are in luck because in my next video I f*ck up the waiting times between pours. And in my epoxy handling video(which is coming) i will explain how to get rid the bubbz
Hi from Art by me I have been doing resin for 12 months I buy most of my resin molds from Temu love there molds good quality ,but if I want a really good quality,mold I go for Pouring your heart out molds,I get up 30 goes before I have to toss it out .They cost from $50 up but it’s a great mold all hand made .Great rant I still learning what works it’s fun .
Thank you for this video! I am just starting out and I really appreciate the tips!
Excellent info SIr. I've explored epoxies for several years now but haven't actually began as of yet. I want to combine epoxies with woodworking projects. And I'm certain that different epoxies might react differntly with various species of woods since their densities vary. I will keep you informed. Thanks for your presentation.
The epoxies usually react to the resin content of the wood, high resin content wood speeds up the chain reaction then you should use 10% less hardener to keep it from going critical! And yes please please share with others what you find! Keep experimenting!
Thank you so much for sharing. I am just starting out and appreciate it a lot!
Thanks for busting the myth of epoxy. Getting ready for my first bar top pour and worrying about all the hype and cautions they tell you about. Watching this will probably save me a ton of money.
Just think critically and u got this!
I have had a (largely) paper craft channel for years. I sometimes use UV resin for small things, it's handy. Like you, I hate people being ripped off for hobby items. It's one matter if you have a business because you can buy in bulk and write it off as an expense but for hobbyists it is worse. Yes, I might use expensive cutting machines (and I have just bought myself a laser) but when it comes to consumables I will find a way to avoid the craft specific stuff if I can. One thing you might have to consider though if you are selling items, is the longevity of any colouring agent you use. Some will deteriorate quite rapidly, while others are designed to be long life. I hate the way so many craft channels are no more than long product adverts with a list of product links longer than your arm. Not only are they encouraging you to buy stuff you don't need but making money off you when you do.
100% true! And they destroy the world with pusing cunsumerism to its limits! Amazing viewpoint u got there! Hats off
Someone speaks out my thoughts! Thank you for all the info! I used the same leather dye on a bass guitar that i made and it looks AMAZING! One question regarding the food dye - how would you create a dense black if possible at all? Thanks in advance and keep up the good work! You definitely got a new follower!
Yo thanks! If u wanna go like full on black use charcoal powder. Check blacktail studios videos on balck stuff. Dude is an epoxy god.
@@AeginaCraft will do, thanks!
I would your recommendations for buying epoxy resin in larger amounts