Resin Thread!

>>8939241

A bunch of resin instagrams I follow. List is not particularly discerning or in order.

https://www.instagram.com/kawaiipowerup/
https://www.instagram.com/missspookality/
https://www.instagram.com/hica_rico/
https://www.instagram.com/juncake221/
https://www.instagram.com/_piscispiscis_/
https://www.instagram.com/melmagic.shop/
https://www.instagram.com/elestyle_j/
https://www.instagram.com/pasteldreamzshop/
https://www.instagram.com/atelierlorien/
https://www.instagram.com/happy.art.happy.heart/
https://www.instagram.com/georgiapeachdesign/
https://www.instagram.com/mistypixel/
https://www.instagram.com/jelly_ultra/
https://www.instagram.com/milkybon/
https://www.instagram.com/molly_8539/
https://www.instagram.com/key0325/
https://www.instagram.com/whiskeybirdjewelry/
https://www.instagram.com/orionnomitsuboshi/
https://www.instagram.com/kawa_atelierk/
https://www.instagram.com/lia_harutori/
https://www.instagram.com/mini.33/
https://www.instagram.com/silver30078/

>>8939241
Why can't a westerner make resin accessories as cute as the ones in the OP post? I would buy the shit out of them.

woah, source on the OP pic?

>>8939295
You are only limited by yourself, anon. Follow your dreams, I believe in you.

>>8939241
Do you know where you can buy these? They are so god damn adorable.

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I got to use some new molds last week! I've never worked with glitter before, so that was a bit of a learning process. I think the big diamond one turned out best- I figured out that I had to do any colored pieces in two layers to keep the glitter or powder from sinking to the bottom. The left rectangular frame was cast in two layers- I used copper metallic powder for it, but it turned out kinda brownish. The right one was my first attempt, and it's sort of cloudy from being cast in one layer. The heart frame on the right is a bit less pearlescent from being cast in two layers, but it's brighter and more sparkly. Any tips are appreciated; this was a fun experiment!

>>8939295
They usually require the use of UV resins, which are much more expensive for us due to the small volume and the cost of shipping them.

>>8939305
>>8939471
http://creamyribbon.theshop.jp/

Her stuff is only sold in Japan right now and almost impossible to get a hold of online. They sell out super duper fast online, it's easier to get if you go to craft fairs/events she sells at.

>>8939488
Those look really cute! I haven't received any of my frames yet, but I plan on experimenting with eyeshadow. If I have any failures, I'll just paint over them with some gold acrylic stuff. For now, I'm just arranging little forest scenes inside some thick cabochons with stickers so they'll look sort of like a pop-up book. It's mostly just mushrooms and little anthropomorphic fungus and forest animals so far.

For coloring, what's given you the brightest most saturated colors?

>>8939576
No wonder it's impossible. Thank you.

Anyone have any ideas on where you can buy little metal pieces like what this girl puts on her resin rings? And metal keys where she puts the resin in the middle? I'd love to try and mimic making keys similar to this if I could find the materials.

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>>8939600
They're all over the place on eBay. What I do is search for something like Sailor Moon or Cardcaptor Sakura, set it to free shipping and under $2, and you'll just get pages of things like OP's pic and pic related.

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>>8939607
I was looking for more like pic related but now that I look closer the gold color on the key and heart above the key are different. So your recommendation helps a lot, thank you.

I'm a bit lost where to get something like the golden circle and the kind of curly golden bit under the heart. Those aren't really anime related and not sure where to find something like that at a michaels or online.

Just wondering if anyone has used fly-fishing UV resin for jewelry? I can't imagine it's super different, but maybe it melts things?

If not, recommendations for UV resins? (since there are none in the doc)

>>8939618
I have a feeling the gold background may be a sticker anon

>>8939618
Those are made with various metal findings which are stacked/glued on to each other. Maybe Aliexpress, ebay, or taobao can be your best platforms to find something like these.

>>8939623
Behind the circle? I see clear resin and some metal pieces stuck in the resin though.

>>8939625
I thought so but not sure what specific searches would be good, I always have to be so specific on aliexpress. Maybe stuff like little metal heart or something would work. Thank you though.

>>8939619
Not sure about melting but according to this site, http://globalflyfisher.com/tie-better/light-curing-resins there's no heat with it.

>>8939642
Transparent stickers aren't really new, that's why I was thinking they were those. If they're from the same person as >8933018 in the last thread it seems like she uses transparent stickers or cut outs. (either way it's a similar end look)

>>8939657
Thanks for your google-fu! I was just thinking that there are a LOT of fishing stores here, but not a lot of big craft stores. I was thinking of wandering around and pricing UV resins that I can access locally by their size and type, and didn't realise that they use them in fly fishing. I was also looking at more industrial resins to buy in large quantities. I'm cheap, but if there's an inexpensive and local option I'd rather take it -- shipping is generally a bitch to where I live.

Also that cute soft resin could make for some interesting little charms. Wasn't there an anon looking for a resin to use for gummy bears a few threads back?

>>8939577
anthopormorphic fungus? count me in!!
please post your results when you are finished here

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>>8939729
Not everything is staying exactly where planned, but I still think it will turn out adorable. I'll compensate with more stickers in the background.

>>8939854
Mold is just cloudy.

>>8939851
Your lighting is fine, other anon just has too much salt in their diet. These look lovely, and I can't wait to see the finished results.

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>>8939860
>>8939854

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>>8939860
>implying I'm going to move my entire workstation for WIP photos
The only room in my house with good ventilation suffers from shit lighting.

>>8939870
So anon, when resin is first setting, it's kinda cloudy, especially if it has something mixed into it. It's okay if you get confused, resin is pretty complicated.

>>8939854
>>8939860
Why is there always one faggot in any given thread who feels like they need to be this edgy? It's obviously counter to /cgl/s general board 'culture', so I really don't understand.

Do you think that they act this way in real-life social situations?

>>8939881
It's actually half-cured and fairly clear. The mold itself is just semi-opaque.
Bought it from here, if anyone was curious.
https://www.etsy.com/ca/shop/MermaidsImpression

>>8939884
I'm from /v/ and /tg/, so these kind of posts are par for the course. If it keeps an otherwise dead thread I like active, then it's cool.

>>8939893
They're my home boards too, haha. This feels more like some kid who has realized that this shit won't get a reaction from /v/ and is trying their luck here instead.

>>8939896
>doesn't know about our notorious resident shitposter HWC

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I know how to make the silicone ones, but how would I go about making those clear plastic molds?

>>8939488
You're right to work in layers. You could use a nail art brush or cocktail stick to very carefully paint the lines on the diamond and rose ones, with nail polish, to make them stand out more. Do a couple of thin layers, wait until it's bone dry, and pour the resin in. When you pop it out it should come out in one piece with no flaking or anything.

>>8939969
I'm guessing they are vacuum formed plastic

>>8939258
Thanks anon! You have good taste.

Yikes, this thread.

So has anyone worked with the 'soft' fishing resin mentioned in >>8939657 ? I'm wondering how soft it is and what they mean by 'blue' light (LED/UV? It can't be anything else, right?)

>>8940411
The blue light seems to be one of two different types- they mentioned that the resins cure under UV or blue light. I'm going to order some bug bond or something soon though, it sounds interesting.

>>8939851
This is super cute but the plastic is so visible on the finished piece.

>>8940804
That's not finished, it was my planning piece for arranging the stuff. I'll post the finished tonight.

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I had a bit of trouble getting them out of the mold, but for test pieces, I really like how they turned out. Front and side view. I definitely managed to get the 3D effect I wanted.

>>8941256
Y-you too.

>>8941255
Anon, these are so charming! I love the 3D effect! Don't mind that jerk, these are wonderful, especially for test pieces.

>>8941256
wow what you sound salty as fuck. hamsters and shrooms aren't my thing but even I think it looks relatively cute. did you like try to do some cute resin pieces and royally fucked up time and time again so you're taking it on everyone else?

>>8941255
I think it's cute, it has a nice bubble look to it. What could you wear it with? It looks like they'll become necklaces.

>>8941255
These are quite cute. Ignore the other anon, they're obviously a troll.

>>8941256
Can you just fuck off? Janitor, can you ban them already?

>>8941268
I don't even into resin

>>8941255
Wow anon! I love these! I agree with >>8941267

This is totally something I would buy. Keep it up!

>>8941271
so you just thought to yourself, hey i'm just gonna post and bother some people minding their own business in some random thread i don't know shit about. this is surely a great way to spend an evening because i have nothing else to do? like just kill yourself already

>>8941255
Hi, I'm in your comm and have been watching your progress on these with great interest. Nice job, the finished product turned out really good!

>>8941278
you're the whiny cunt for going into random threads looking for random ass reasons to bitch at people. you must have an empty shell of a life, at least i'm engaged and have a successful future ahead of me. i'm not spending my spare time telling people their hard work is shit and getting some sick satisfaction out of it. you probably won't reply shit to this post except like fuck you or something because you're retarded on top of being a cunt.

>>8941255
do you use UV resin?

>>8940462
Good luck, anon! I'd love to hear back from you about how it goes. I think I'll probably end up having a look at some fishing UV resin too, since those stores probably order more in bulk and have sales!

>one of the image things was sushi saying 'bampy'???

>>8941255
If you decide to sell I'd totally buy.

>>8941300
Sage for samefagging but I would assume they didn't because they posted in the last resin thread and mentioned the stickers shuffling around. In UV resin there isn't much time for the stickers to move since it cures so quickly.

>>8941284
Anon pay no mind to house wife-chan. I am sure her husband is off on a trip and has no dick or anything better to do.

>>8941255
These look adorable! What kind of resin did you use for the pieces?

>>8941255
They look super cute anon! I can totally imagine these in an otome coord. Have you got any oval frames to put the resin in instead of rectangular?

>>8941310
>I'm throwing a bitch fit here
for no reason except for the sake of bitching

>>8941328
You know, I'm on really heavy pain meds and woke up to the shitstorm in this thread and thought they may have made me psychotic.

Turns out it's just hwc sperging out on whatever thread she sees first.


>Sage

but thanks for bumping the resin thread babe.

>>8941339
>you thinking making resin crafts has anything to do with being a weeb
Oh honey, you really need to check what people are making in these threads before you try to bait with watered down shit like this. Seriously, just get back into lolita general and cast your rod into the sea there. It's easier to troll when you have a vague idea of the subject matter attempting to be discussed.

>>8941349
>daft cunt
Why must you shit up every thread with your shitposting

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>>8941268
If you don't like hamsters and shrooms, I just got pic related and some alice in wonderland stickers in today, and am waiting on a lot more, like little Tottoros, perfume bottles, princesses, cats in halloween costumes, etc. Ordered a /lot/ of stickers. There are a lot of dream pieces of mine that involve mushrooms and woodland creatures, and I'm sure there's a happy little niche of lolitas that like that kind of thing too.

>>8941283
Thanks! I'm going to give a lot of my things away to others in the comm as I make them (or hopefully trade some with each of you that are into accessory making)
I bought a vendor table for a spring market at the end of April, so I'm trying to make as much as I can along the way!

>>8941307
>>8941300
I wish I did, it'd probably work a lot better. I'm actually just starting out with resin crafts (thanks to inspo from all of the awesome crafters in this general and my comm) so I figure I'd begin with the cheap 2-part stuff. (I'm tempted by the Padico UV, but it's super expensive.)

>>8941320
And to answer this, I'm waiting other oval bezels and frames, but they haven't arrived yet.

>>8941364
I'm sure there's a market for all that adorable bakewear, but the girls are creeping me the fuck out

>>8941349
>weeb
Not sure you know what that means.
But, that aside, I know that there are several people here that only come for certain threads, like makeup/hair, LARP and resin. Not to mention the western animation boards.

I mean, I know you're trolling, but I guess I responded to your b8, so like at least a 2/10 for effort.

Oh, and you guys know this isn't the real hwc right? Totally different style of typing.

>>8941364
Oh! I wanted to order some of those doll stickers! They look like the quality is pretty decent.

>>8941378
I suspect the mock Lucky Charms cereal to be a popular little...charm.

>>8941379
Worth it. I thought it was random selection. but it comes with all 6 different sheets per pack.
I ordered about 4 packs. Only gripe is that they're somewhat transparent, so it could use white backing.

>>8941364
Where did you purchase your stickers? I am looking through aliexpress but I think I am not using the right terms to find good stickers like yours.

>>8941431
Searching stationary and stickers, and oftentimes the words "seal flakes" helps a lot. Got those here, and a lot of others from their store. But there are a lot of stores with interesting stickers all over the place. It's pretty fun to wade in the sea of results and find something that you really like.
http://www.aliexpress.com/item/6Pcs-Pack-New-2016-Cute-Creative-Stickers-Paper-Girl-Combination-Paper-Doll-Mate-H0128/32579502974.html

>>8941409
Seriously, are Americans really that obsessed with popular brand cereals/junk food? I'm just Australian, not from some ~exotic~ place, but I think the only things people are 'possessive' in nature over are pringles and timtams.

>adorable cutlery
>cute food
>little bows
>cooking stuff for the fanatic
>"I think lucky charms will be the most popular!"

Not judging you, anon, just murrca.
I just want that frying pan in my life.

Sage for ot

>>8941444
Now I feel dumb. I was searching "cute stickers kawaii" "kawaii 3d stickers" and was getting some okayish ones. Thanks for the tip and link anon!

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>>8941448
I'm actually from Canada. And I think it will be popular (of the baking things) because it's a very colourful sticker, and brand parodies are considered cute over here.

>>8941452
Good luck on your sticker hunt!

>>8941456
well, that makes sense. Sorry for being a retard.

>>8941444
Thank you! This shop has some nice ones I haven't seen around before, I love sticker hunting too

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>>8941364
I can't wait to see what you're gonna do with these! I'm legit excited!!

>>8939589
Bumping this polietly

>>8942026
Resin pigments, for sure. Nothing else really comes as close to as vibrant.

>>8939471
I want to be able to do something like this... but I probably will fail

>>8942078
You'll never know until you try! I just started out, and I'm already making things I'm satisfied with.

I'm an total idiot with easy access to every kind of resin crafting supply, shower me with any tutorials you have please
I promise to make you proud

>>8942100
Check the doc in the OP, silly

>>8941364
How long did it take for your stickers to arrive?

>>8941378
>not the real HWC
>style is different

It's the same overly spaced out bullshit and no punctuation as she always uses.

>>8942100

You've already disappointed me

>>8942168
They didn't get shipped out until Feb 20-something because of chinese new year, and only just arrived the other day. But that's generally how it goes when ordering from Ali. Still waiting on a lot, but I finally got some frame molds in today, and little book lockets that I plan to make lovely covers for.

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I'm using amazing casting resin, the kind that cures FAST and opaque. I'm pretty new but I love this mold. The roses on the right are my failed attempts at getting both a color I like and getting it out of the mold in time to fit an eye pin in. The left is my rough draft for a necklace I'm making for a coord.
Anyone else using this resin? I like how fast it cures but the opacity makes it hard to get colors I want (unless I shell out for the specific pigments)

>>8942078
The first few times, probably, but after 2 or 3 tries you should be able to know what you did wrong and how to fix it. Resin is pretty intuitive. Just remember to do everything in layers and suddenly it starts making sense.
Be prepared to have it go everywhere and waste some resin at first. Fuckups are par for the course no matter what you make, so don't get discouraged.
Also, post the results if you do it, we can help you with any issues you have.

>>8942100
Go on Google and type 'resin tutorial' and click through them. Then pick the ones that most match your style, look through that person's other tutorials, and make something.

I have some resin that has turned practically orange despite being stored in a box. Is it still fine to use? I was considering using it with black ink to hide the off color.

>>8942156
>>8942186
Told you I was an idiot

>>8942210
Will do my good friend

>>8939854
Fuck off

>>8939892
Jesus, calm down.

>>8942213
It's worth a try but I don't know if it'll cure properly.
>>8942198
What did you use to color these? Was it acrylics, by any chance?

>>8942198

You need a slower casting resin. Fast curing resin leaves behind many bubbles hence why your roses are so bubbly.

>>8942281
Actually most of the problem I had was taking the resin out of the mold too soon to try and get the pin in, so it got deformed before it cured all the way. That's what happened with the pink one at least. But if I keep having problems with it I'll definitely look into slower curing.

>>8942280
I used eyeshadow. I also used some chili powder in the orangey one just as an experiment haha

>>8942198
I'm thinking about getting some fast casting resin for sort of mass producing frames that I plan to paint over.

>>8942285
>chili powder
That was incredibly stupid but it made me laugh so hard.
Also, try mixing the resin into the eyeshadow bit by bit to make sure it's all mixed in properly and not lumpy. Using something thicker than a cocktail stick and a mixing cup strong enough to withstand a lot of scraping would be ideal.
As for the pin, if you want to attach it to the middle of the back, like an earring post, either put it in when the resin's super tacky but not set and babysit it for a couple of hours or use a blob of resin/glue when it's cured. If you want it on the top and don't want to deform your pieces either drill a hole in and use glue or glue it on with resin and dome the back (first option is better).

>>8942350
I was frantically trying anything to get a deep red color haha. I went shopping and got some more eyeshadow colors so hopefully I'll get a little closer than dusty pink or barf orange.

Thanks for the mixing tips!

And I am going to get a drill eventually but don't have money set aside for it and a respirator atm. So the doming option sounds good. Thank you!!!

>>8941456
>brand parodies are considered cute over here
Canadian here, nope.

>>8942182
Who is HWC?

>>8942364
Not that anon but I always get a smile when I see brand and food chain knockoffs in anime. I think they would make cute accessories.

>>8942364
Housewife-chan is a mentally ill too bored for her own good house wife who's traveling husband neglects her so shitposts as hard as she can. If you see someone calling someone retarded and a cunt with really spaced out sentences and no punctuation, it's probably her. She says she isn't from an English speaking country(has claimed to be from Japan) and she may be right because her English is really weird and she seems to be limited in her insults. She also really hates fat people.

>>8941256
>>8941278
>>8941310
>>8941328
>>8941349
>>8941419


These are all probably HWC.

I'm unsure how to phrase this in Google so I'll try asking here. If I wanted to make pins in the style of Pepfox or Mulberry Chronicles where it's an illustration with resin domed on top, I know I have to seal the image in ModPodge or tape, but what on earth do I put on the other side of the image that I'm not doming with resin? Like, to make it completely flat but protected?

>>8942719
Dome it as well but make it flat, a white background would be good since it will make it look nicer.

>>8942726
link to archive of that?

I got a bunch of tiny book lockets and want to put little domed covers on them. Aside from Grimoires, Bibles and Alice in Wonderland, are there any other lolita-ish books that people might want?

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>>8942783

Instead of strictly lolita, you could go straight to the fandom stuff like CCS's book, FMA spellbooks, Harry Potter-themed stuff -- I don't think Ginny's journal will be popular, but maybe the monster book with some polymer clay tentacles sticking out would be fun.

For lolita, instead of doing a book, why not do a meaningful quote? Like the poem about what it means to be a lolita that everyone likes to repost in the old school threads. You could do a Mana quote with a gothic-style background for the gothic lolitas, I think it's translated in one of the earlier English GLBs. Something like that.

>>8942719
Dome it but with less resin. Unless you want it to be kinda see through paint it with white acrylic first.
Painting the back with white acrylic also seems to work pretty well for hiding water damage (obviously doesn't work for embedded pieces).
>>8942783
Agree with other anon that you should do more than just lolita stuff. Maybe cute cookery books, old books like Peter Pan or Girl's Own Annual, and things like flower pressing guides.

>>8942719
I wouldn't recommend tape, anon, just use Mod Podge.

>>8943253
Noted, thank you!

>>8939295

honestly if a westerner made this accessory with the cost of import for materials plus a reasonable fee for how long they would take to make. They would be hella expensive.

>>8943633
...What are you talking about? The UV resin would be expensive but it's not like you need the whole bottle. Everything else is pretty cheap and you can find most if not all the components on eBay.
The accessory wouldn't be super cheap, but it would hardly be expensive.

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Just caught a bit of the resin bug looking at these threads so decided to try my hand at it. These are my practice pieces and would like some feedback or suggestions. They're messy I admit but still practicing. The top ones are my first pieces (accidentally broke one) with the bottom being more recent. The stars are lucky star origami that I coated in resin.

>>8943984

that bottom right pink one with the flowers, ugh i love it

>>8943633
They're already expensive in Japan. 6000-8000 yen for a necklace... yikes. It's not unreasonable considering the material + labour costs, but still.

>>8943984
These look great, especially for a first time! What did you put in the middle bottom one? I like the textured look.

>>8943985
>>8944016
Thanks guys!

The textured look is from using layers of UV resin and mica powders. I'm trying to replicate it with normal resin (since the uv stuff is expensive) but seems I have to wait till it gets a little thicker to achieve the same effect.

>>8943984
>>8943985
Seconding that. It's gorgeous!

>>8944042
I really want to invest in UV resin when I get more learned in general.

>>8943984
These are so nice! I really like the effect of the caviar beads and the glitter, it looks amazing.
If you keep having problems with bubbles with the flowers, you could work backwards. Glue them onto the resin with more resin, carefully pour in thin layers until they're almost covered, pour resin in the middle of the flowers and dome the piece. Unless you're using fresh flowers, in which case the bubbles might be because of that.

>>8944336
Thanks so much!

I'll try to be better with the layers and do what you said, thank you for the advice. The flowers are already dried ones from nail art supplies.

>>8944349
You might want to coat the flowers in resin before using them, that can help reduce bubbles. Using UV resin to glue the coated flowers/beads in place and pouring the 2-part resin in while it's thin will also help a lot, since the bubbles will be a lot easier to remove and the piece won't need babysitting.
These are seriously good first pieces, just so you know.

>>8942902
Is this just a domed printout? The letters look super pixelated.

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>>8944868

I'm not really sure, actually. Just a random pic off google.

>>8944336

different anon but I would advise against fresh flowers. I haven't personally tried it but I was researching into it.

Basically fresh flowers contain moisture, which is a no-no with resin already. Also if there is any oxygen/airbubbles trapped by the flower it can decay it over time.

You can still try it ofc, but dried flowers will always be less finicky since they contain no moisture and dont run the risk of rotting inside your resin.

>>8945317
I made the mistake of using fresh flowers once. I was freaking out at the bubbles and it was only after four or five failed flower experiments that I realized that maybe it wasn't the best idea.

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Noob question(sorry): if I want to make my toy could I use tutorials from google doc?

>>8945865
Are its head/arms going to be articulated? If so, you're going to have to have separate molds for them. Are you planing on making those tiny flowers on their head resin too? Because I don't think that'll work out very well.

Rwgardless, the tutorials in the op are mainly for small resin stuff with simple shapes that wren't very 3d. Tutorials for making larger items with resin would probably be more of what you're looking for.

>>8946016
that`s not mine figure, just an example.
I just wonder if this straw method will work with something bigger. People in figure tutorials always have something something vacuum and I don`t

>>8945865
This is gonna be a lot more complicated than most of the stuff in this thread.
First off, you're going to have to make the toy, or get a toy that's going to be relatively easy to pull apart and won't stain. Then you need to pull it apart and cast the mold. If you want to make it in a solid colour and paint over it later one mold will do but if not you'll need to make several molds, and you'll need to use liquid silicone, not putty. Then comes the joy of sanding, touching up the toy, and putting it all together.
I don't think you should attempt it if you're a noob simply because you'd waste so much time and resin if you fuck up the ratio or if you get a million bubbles. Play with resin for a bit, get a feel for it, and learn to cast your own molds from liquid silicone before you do this. Resin and silicone last a long time and go a long way, so you won't have to pour a fuckton of cash into it, but it's worth waiting until you know what you're doing before you waste a load of product.
I don't think there are 3D silicone mold tutorials in the doc but I know there are several on Youtube. I know casting resin in a vacuum can apparently reduce the bubbles but it's not really necessary- just pour the resin in slowly while it's super runny and keep coming back to pop the bubbles at the top and you should be fine.

>>8945865

No we haven't really discussed this and there aren't many resources in the doc. I've slightly looked into it myself and I really just recommend youtube/google to find some answers.

I'm not sure -how- useful this tidbit could be but I know there is a BJD thread on /toy/. I lurk to read drama (i dont actually collect) and there is a girl who is molding and casting her own resin doll. It might be worth it google around for information of casting/creating dolls as well. Or you could also ask them over there in the thread if anyone is experienced.

>>8946206
>>8946386
Thank you! It helps a lot

>>8939241
I'm wondering about the star ones. The shaft of those seems to be almost purely resin. Wouldn't that be very very fragile? I'd be terrified they would break in a matter of days.
Did they use some sort of reinforcement or is uv resin just that strong...?

>>8939618
>>8939625
Found that finding on taobao:
https://item.taobao.com/item.htm?id=43431894009
I just spent the last hour browsing taobao and there's a lot of nice resin-related stuff to find there. Might have to place an order soon.

>>8939619
I've used surfboard coating UV resin.

It cures extremely hot when exposed to UV and yellows like nobodies business unfortunately.

It's almost impossible to remove air bubbles from it when using a lighter because the resin itself just catches on fire.

>>8947163
I assume they'd be pretty careful with these pieces because they're kind of expensive as >>8944016 said. That being said, they might have domed the piece a few times for a bit of added strength, because UV resin isn't any stronger than normal resin as far as I can tell.

>>8947384
>Yellows
>Resin literally catches fire
Yikes, I hope you didn't spend too much on it.

>>8947392
I think it was around $22 a pint (minus shipping)
So it's not toooo expensive

>>8947384
Please tell me you didn't get injuries from this.

>>8947689
I didn't.

Also the brand of resin was Solarez by Wahoo. (It's not the super thin kind, but under the crafts and casting category.)

What's weird is that this resin when UV cured, it doesn't cure right. But you do have the option of curing it with a hardener too.

Also the resin itself gives off EXTREMELY strong fumes. I tried this stuff out to find a brand that's domestic (USA based) and a little bit cheaper than buying Padico stuff.

I guess I should just spend a little more for Japanese UV resins since they hold true to curing fine under UV and that they smell substantially less.......

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Not sure if this would be helpful to anyone but I made some test pieces to try a new mold I got and glazed them in different ways. I typically dome with resin (first time using UV resin) but I was curious of other ways I've read.

>>8948032
I'm about to try fly-fishing UV resin hopefully! Just gotta cross reference my last, big crafting store with the big fishing store.

I don't mind spending $20 to see if something's going to work just the same as something that costs $60

>>8948107
This is super helpful, thank you for sharing it. I was going to do a similar experiment but you saved me time and materials.

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>tfw you spent 4 hours just looking at molds

>>8948107
The piece is so cute, for one.
What brand of acrylic spray did you use? I love the way that one turned out.

>>8948148
Yeah I love the acrylic spray one too because it's a bit easier than dealing with doming resin something like this and has a similar effect. The acrylic spray I used is Rust-oleum Painter's Touch 2X Ultra Cover in Gloss Clear.

As for the paws, I'm super happy with this mold, I just need to be a bit more careful with bubbles.. I'm considering doing neko atsume themed ones.

>>8948142
I can't tell you how many molds I have saved on Ali, Taobao, and etsy.

>>8948107
I really appreciate this, anon!

>>8948203
>>8948107
Bless you, anon. The acrylic spray looks lovely! I'll have to buy some. What's the drying time like?

>>8941255
Is your etsy DreamCathedral?
I wish I had seen these first, I would have tacked more onto my order lol.

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>>8948142
I spent even more than that. Managed to find some nice ones, I haven't seen around in the land of lolita accessories though. Now to wait a million years for them to arrive.

>>8948484
Yes it is! Also, have you gotten your order yet? Should probably be arriving soon if it hasn't already.

>>8948492
I did! I got them today actually!
I'm super happy with it too! The colors match the Haenuli stained glass skirt perfectly! I'm definitely going to be a return customer. Also trying to figure out etsy's feedback system, so bear with me.

>>8948107
The acylic looks the best imo. Also by the way never use clear nail polish as it can eat away and degrade your crafts

>>8948444
Super quick. Maybe an hour or two depending.

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>>8948107
Thanks anon! I've not had the best results with spray gloss but I guess I'll keep searching

Any Brits have any good recommendations? I've tried Plasti-kote Premium Spray Paint Gloss but doesn't seem to have much shine

>>8939851
oh my goodness! This is looking so wonderful!! I am very interested in buying them.
I looked up your store and sorry to sound stalkerish but I remember I had you as one of my secret santas last year!

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>>8948684
Everyone wants these, but I feel like they're too flawed to sell! I still have some of the addresses of my santas somewhere to maybe send them some freebies down the line as thanks. Everything I got was so thoughtful. The handmade things I got are partly what inspired me to start making things. Let me know what your initials are!

Also, two new 2spoopy Bloodborne portraits up my shop.

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Does someone know how to get this iridescent effect in resin? Is it the resin itself or something (like a film) that is added later?

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How do you paint on resin? I've heard that just straight acrylic on resin will chip off easily.

>>8949204
It wont chip if you seal it with something.

>>8949204
It wont chip if you seal it with something.

>>8949086
It's iridescent film/cellophane embedded inside of the resin

>>8949086
>>8949432
Been looking into this as well, it's this stuff, right?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/351576162569?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&var=620589445365&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

>>8948764
I'm YY! Those bloodborne portraits look amazing too! and nono I could not ask for a freebie, I'll be happy to purchase them. Do you do requests? I've included my email.

>>8949432
Thanks anon, I had thought I had read somewhere it was a type of glaze or something

>>8949493
E-mailed!

>>8949399
Speaking of sealing, will enamel/laquer topcoats harm resin? I've got some already for my gunpla and was wondering about using it.

>>8949204
You have to thin the acrylic first and do several layers, otherwise it goes streaky and looks messy as shit. I just dome the painted pieces to seal it.

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>mfw casting my first resin pieces

gothic skulls and ravens and shit. let's get kowaii, motherfuckers!

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So I been looking up tutorials and I have been failing to see anything related but how do I make a necklace like pic related? All the tutorials I see are about how to make pearl necklaces or beaded necklaces. Do I have to make the beaded necklace by hand or are there suppliers that sell them like that? Any tutorials out there I can watch?

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I just made an order from padico for UV resin. $80 down the drain. Does anyone have any tips for a first time UV resin user?

Also, what kind of UV lamp should I get? How strong does it need to be.

Thanks guls!

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>>8950819
I think it's still called beading. I don't think there's a term for that specific technique in English, annoyingly enough. They're using eye pins and chaining them together. It's a pretty standard technique. It's a little finnicky at first but you get better at it really fast. I find it fun but it's heavy on the hands so I can't make many necklaces in a row.
I wouldn't know if there are sellers that sell that as is. That's a pretty good question!

>>8950971
Let us know how that goes! I wish I had that kind of spare dosh to blow. But I did make one sale today in my shop. And a tentative local one later tonight. I see a lot of UV resin tutorials using nail lamps and small UV light torches when working with little increments layers. I don't imagine it has to be overly powerful. The items looked a bit cheap. Doesn't hurt to try a small torch for $3 off amazon or something before you invest in something else expensive.

This isn't my first time casting but it is the first time I feel I made something worthwhile. I still have a ways to go regarding gradients in resin. The frames are still getting bubbles. But I think I like he finished product enough to use it myself.

Crit is always welcomed.

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>>8951067

On second thought the unshooped picture looks better.

>>8951073

How?

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>>8950819
It's basically as >>8950977 said.
You need some round nose pliers and some eye pins. It's tricky to get right and it can seem tedious at first, but eventually you'll get it down so don't get discouraged. I think I HAVE seen chains being sold on aliexpress but I think it's more rewarding to make it yourself. Plus you learn the skill.

Pic is the first one I attempted.

>>8951071
These are too cute anon!

>>8951071
Good job anon! I like the teapot in the top left. My concrit for you would be to work on blending/the ombré effect a bit more. On the pieces towards the bottom the sections between the colors look too blocky.

>>8951071
They look nice, anon-chan!

>>8951090
That looks really nice anon! How long did it take you to finish?

>>8950977
I see. It looks tedious but I am sure the end results are worth it. But since it's by hand, I wonder how much should I price necklaces with this style of beading.

>>8951240
Maybe a couple of hours? Not super long but I'm a perfectionist so it took a while for me to get the loops right.

>tfw waiting 3 more hours to add the back layer to my resin pieces
>mod podging the fuck out of paper cutouts for a future batch in the meantime

>>8951071
nicely done! looks like the big rose charm has a bubble on top. supposedly if you coat detailed components in resin before putting them into the mold, it reduces the chances of bubbles getting caught.

>>8951240
>But since it's by hand, I wonder how much should I price necklaces with this style of beading.
i struggle with this. this is what i figured out: in time, you will get better AND faster. i realized my newer handbeaded pieces were priced lower than my older, less polished handbeaded pieces, because of the time difference alone.

so when you calculate, keep in mind that the time you take as a beginner is much longer than the time you will take a year or two from now. however you factor this into your pricing is up to you. i am honestly unsure how to account for it. i think i may give myself a "raise" of my per hour rate, like a little promotion since i have become more effecient.

>>8951299
No resin expert, but coating things with detail with definitely reduce the chance of bubbles. The rose piece looks like it has raised edges and a bevelled inside, meaning more surface area, aka. microcorners for the air to stay when the item is submerged and then, while the resin sets, it sort of pushes together all those tiny bubbles and creates a larger one. A thin, doming layer definitely helps even out that bumpy surface.

More surface area = more everything. Bacteria, air, water etc.

Speaking of bacteria, does anyone sterilise items before putting them in resin? I've heard stories (mostly about plants that haven't been dried) going into resin and moulding/cracking the resin with anaerobic bacteria gas and I'm wondering if this has ever happened on any other embedded items that are natural, like rocks, shells, etc. for anyone?

>>8951675
hamburger chan's french fries wemt moldy because she did not seal them fully, i believe. that is all i can think of

>>8941364
I bought these too for a potential project, they're super cute and I'm hoping to turn them into broaches.

>>8951704
I remember reading about that, though I doubt that there was a great deal of care put into a frenchfry madonna crown...

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>tfw demolding my first pieces

they need to be trimmed/sanded/domed but i am happy with this first batch's progress. i have many ideas to improve the overall look.

thanks for these threads of inspiration, information, and critique, gulls.

>>8952611
Remember to sand underwater and wear a respirator while filing -- resin particles will fuck up your lungs.

And dubs checked

>>8952657
Is it ok to put those spongelike sander blocks underwater?

>>8950819

It's called rosary chain I think. You can buy the chain on spools.

>>8943984
if you ever sell necklaces or charms with those little perfume bottles id be all over them
do you have a tumblr or something, I'd love to follow you as you develop your skills!

>>8952680
I've never heard of anything like that. Do you have any pics?

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>>8952849

>>8950971
I just use a normal nail lamp and it works great.
I'd say what you need to look out for are bubbles, accidentally exposing it to UV light before it's ready to cure, and the usual problems with dust and things.
Bubbles are an absolute bitch to get rid of because the resin's so thick, warming it a little and pouring it in really thin layers seems to be the best way to eradicate the damn things.
If you're embedding things, work in super thin layers. Make a thin base layer, cure it, use a dab of resin to stick the stuff down, cure it, and so on. It takes longer but you get way better results.

>>8952680
It should say on the package if they can be used underwater. I just use a nail file and it works fine, so I assume the sanding part would work underwater but the sponge part might get moldy or something.

>>8952657
will do!

>>8952680
it should be if they are wet/dry sanders.

>>8948203
Could I get a link to the taobao shops you've bookmarked?

>>8952856
Man, I'm not sure. If you've got multiples and don't care about them much, I'd say give it a try.

>>8952907
Why did you respond to a week-old shitpost?

>go out to buy glitter from the dollar store because frugal
>spend $30
>Michaels nearby
>check app
>50% off coupon
>40% off coupon
>spend another $30
Crafts. Draining my wallet almost as much as lolita.

>>8950971
As a former nail tech, I have met and worked with people who use $20 ebay UV nail lamps to cure gel and it seems to work fine. I'd get one of those since they have 180 coverage and timers so you don't accidentally leave the lights on.

I'm basically buying UV resin so that I don't put my $250 nail lamp to use. It was part of my kit at school.

>tfw medical condition means no more nails for you

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Would anyone happen to have the resin tutorial that used round painting palettes as the molds?

I'm completely new to resin, but was just wondering, what type of coloring to use to make a resin jewel just one solid color, while trying to maintain some transparency?
Pic related is what I'm going for.

>>8953115
>round painting palettes as the molds
the palettes i know are not resin friendly. what ones are you using?

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>>8953125
Well, I'm not really sure because I don't have the tutorial but it just looked like one of those normal white plastic ones?

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>prepare 1.75oz batch of resin to get a lot done at once
>it starts to get tacky halfway through planned projects
>have to rush
>resin is completely stringy and will not behave
>not sitting right in molds
>strings travelling between molds
>bubbles everywhere
>lighter does little
>fuck
>resign myself for a partially failed batch
>LEAN OVER TO CHECK BUBBLES ON THE UNRUINED (FOR NOW) PIECES, LIKE A FUCKING MORON, AND GET RESIN IN MY FRINGE
>panic, grab scissors, slice the affected chunk off over wastebin, angling scissors upwards because lol wig trimming experience
>scissors are hard to put down
>scissor handles are sticky with resin
>because my gloves had resin on them
>smack scissors on wax papered work surface, remove gloves, bin them
>try not to panic, must save what i can
>grab lighter for one last attempt at de-bubbling
>HAND IS NOW TACKY WITH RESIN
>everything those gloves touched is resin
>scissors are resin
>lighter is resin
>my soul is resin
>run to sink
>cover hand with dish soap
>wash
>repeat
>look up procedures for skin contact
>"wash immediately with soap and water"
>wash again
>try not to cry
>post about it on /cgl/

gif related, how the last 45 minutes have gone

>>8953296
Yeah, I've been there my first batch. Gotta make it in bits.

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I finished some winged hairclips! I finally got my first mold so I've been only making these for the past few days. I'd love some concrit!

>>8953320
Those bottom left ones are stunning

>>8953320
I love these! I wonder what it'd look like if you made each 'tier' of feathers a slightly different colour. Like, a more organized ombre.

>>8948764
Hey, I've got a question... if you don't mind? Did you just place the image in center and then pour the resin all over the frame mold, or did you make the parts separately and then stick it together somehow? Wonder how do people manage to make such portraits if they aren't made one-piece.

>>8950971
Could you please be more specific about the tips you need? It's almost impossible to tell what had gone wrong in your case from the picture (if it even yours).

>>8953320
Like the other anon said the bottom left are great. I made an "oooh" noise. It would be nice to see that technique in more molds when you get them. I like those and the white personally but others would probably be interested in purchasing the different colours.
Also I think the organised ombre suggestion would make the bottom right nicer to look at. The blue is a bit too heavy on the upper feathers if that makes sense. Either try the tier effect or try to make the gradient even more gradual.

>>8953326
Thank you!
>>8953400
I could try that but I have trouble getting the resin to not run everywhere with two colors already, should I be waiting for the resin to become thicker before pouring them?
>>8953429
Thanks for the suggestions! What colours would you like to see? I'll try out the tier thing you guys mentioned.

>>8953434
Some darker colours might be nice if possible. Black or dark blue/purple. Or maybe even gold and silver.

>>8953434
mint

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>>8951240
A bracelet like >>8951090 shouldn't take you more than an hour once you've got the technique down. Probably more like half an hour. The necklace in >>8950819 will take much longer because there's around four times as many beads. If you need the necklace to be beaded all around, I'd say it's wise to look into buying it ready-made. When I make necklaces I only bead close to the pendant, like pic related. That's not even half as many beads per necklace. Works well for necklaces with one pendant, not so much for multiple smaller charms like the moonbunny one.

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>>8953721
Whoops wrong picture. That one doesn't even use eye pins.

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>>8953115
Was it this one?

>>8953115
You use alcohol based inks or resin pigments to colour the resin and leave it translucent, powders or resin pigments if you want a solid colour. You can also do a layer of clear resin and a much smaller layer of coloured resin.
As for the molds PLEASE CHECK THE PLASTIC. Resin can melt that shit. Also, use mold release. If you don't, you will not be getting the resin out. There are very similar resin-specific molds for cheap online that I'd recommend using, because palettes are super flimsy.

>>8953434
Mix the colours and wait for the resin to become slightly thicker before pouring if you want to do an ombre effect. Don't wait too long or it'll be thick enough to trap all the bubbles.
These look really great, by the way.

I've just seen some reviews for this new clear cast resin. Apparently it's very fast to set (but slightly slower to cure) and the shine/ clarity is superb. http://www.elichem.co.uk/p-24-totalcast-clear-artwork-resin.aspx

>>8953320
link to the molds if that's okay?

>>8949639
Politely bumping this.
(Man this is the third time I've had to do this)

>>8954080
Thanks for the tip, I'll try that out!
>>8954381
http://www.aliexpress.com/item/Angel-wings-cooking-chocolate-ice-mold-wedding-decoration-silicone-mold-baking-fondant-sugar-process-DIY-cake/32316600243.html

>>8943984
How did you get the colour effects
Did you use a certain tutorial or just wing it?

They are lovley BTW

>>8954639
Thanks very much!

The colours I just winged it using mica powders and UV Resin. Mica powders (at least the ones I got) have a shimmer to them so when you stir it you can create wispy effects and mix separate colours then I mixed them loosely together. It is easier with UV resin since it is thicker and you can set it really fast using UV lights. I am struggling a bit with 2 part resin a bit but practice makes perfect I guess.

How would you go about replicating the iridescent effect in the OP? >>8939241

I'm thinking a thin layer of resin, then some iridescent nail wrap foil - I was considering cellophane as I suspect it will "thin" in contact with resin, but I can't be sure.

The other option is to rub it onto the finished piece and then varnish/dome to protect it.
I've googled it but haven't found many results.

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Just made these. Apologies for the shitty photo, I took the picture with a tablet and I can't seem to edit the thing.
These are practice pieces for some stuff I want to try out with the molds I have on the way. Concrit would be welcome.

>>8955177
See: >>8949086

>>8956248
Really liking that green piece. The blue looks a little stark in the other pieces. More of a fading, volumnous cloud of it would be cuter, IMO.

>>8956429
Thanks!
The blue is actually a lot more blended in the left piece, but it's even starker in the right one for some weird reason. I'll try blending it more.

Newbie question but how do you get the ombre coloring IN the resin?

>>8956614
You need to divide the resin into parts, mix the resin with something to color it, then very carefully pour it into the mold. You can also add the coloring into the resin after pouring but I don't recommend it, it's too likely to be lumpy (if you're using powders) or run into the non-colored part (if it's liquid or you're too enthusiastic). It takes a bit of time to get right but it's easy once you learn when to pour and how much resin/pigment to add.

>>8956681

Do you have any powders you would recommend?

>>8956708
I use glow in the dark powders, eyeshadow and pastels. You need to really mix them in super well because that shit gets super lumpy. I take a couple of new cups and put the powder in, then mix it with enough resin to make a paste and slowly add more in, let it sit for a bit to let the bubbles rise and mix it every so often if it's a heavy powder that tends to sink (like glow in the dark powder).

>>8956750
I like to mix the powders separately before I add them to the resin, so that they become super fine and lumps don't occur.

>>8953320
I have this same mold, and whenever I use it the feathers come out with little craters in them, what am I doing wrong?

>>8943984
Anon if you are still here, can you tell me on how you coated the paper stars? It is a really cute idea!

>>8956900
small details allow for tiny bubbles to form, these sorta pull together to make larger holes
paint the details with a thin level of resin first, then fill the mould

tip: when doing two-layer charms, don't demold until you have completed the second layer. i demolded mine after the first layer had cured because of anxious curiosity to see if they had turned out all right. i replaced them into the molds and did the second layer, which leaked below the first, cured layer.

i am going to try to scrape the leakage off and dome the fronts which will hopefully fix the issue. bummed that i did not realize the molds would not remain airtight once the seal was broken.

>>8956708
use the soft pastels from daiso! they work really great and come in a lot of colors.

>>8957172
Do I crush them up or? Sorry, first time doing resin coloring outside of pen ink lol

>>8957186
I scrape it with an x-acto knife onto a piece of paper then pour it into the resin!
>>8953320 here, I did these with soft pastels

I've read everyone's tips on creating ombre pieces, but I still can't get the colors to blend softly, or they make weird shapes from me trying to mix them together. I've been using a toothpick and tried making back and forth motions and circles to blend. Any advice?

>>8956248
I know you did these without 'official' moulds, so I'll just crit the colouring. LOVE the middle one, and the right one is nice too. Far left feels very generic, right is probably your most unique (colour wise) but the middle is probably the most saleable. I think you could sell if you applied middle's colour to far right's gem shape.


>>8957186
>>8957192
Get a tobacco grinder for super-fine stuff. I know the knife works, but if you want zero lumps, a grinder is a dream.

For those of you who put pictures in frames, how do you seal the paper? I've used modpodge, and found it to be annoying.

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>>8957288
I did some experimenting when I first got my glossy photo paper (Epson) and attempted doming. I use mod podge as well. When both of my examples dried, I was shocked to find that mod podge had caused more bubbles, and a somewhat noticeably streaky film from the brush strokes. I was also suprised to find that the unsealed paper had no discolouration or distortion from direct contact with the resin. It's still necessary to hold in the resin, though. This is how I go about it.

I apply mod podge around the edges of the back of the frame. (But not the inner edges)
Then I press the image against the back, and adjust as necessary until it's right where I want it lined up.
It might smear a bit around the inner edges of the images, but since it dries clear, it's not that big of a deal.
After that, I glob on mod podge over the back. Making sure everything is sealed, especially around the corners. Bigger globes can help with uneven edges, but will take longer to dry.
Wait for all of it, front -and- back to be perfectly dry and clear. I leave them face down at this point.
Flip 'em over and pour the resin into the inner frame, and all of the mod podge edges are invisible. Even if they aren't, you'll only have an issue on a small edge that no one is going to notice, as opposed to a big streaky mess all over.

>>8956915
I skewered them with wire them applied pva glue all over them. It was a fiddly job especially trying to keep any rogue flaps down but it is worth it.

>>8957431
How do you make your resin gold? So you just spray paint it?

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>tfw you decide to do a pour at 3am and forget to let the resin thicken before adding the glitter.

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>>8957848
I couldn't get the gold results I wanted with colourants, so I paint them most of the time. Just for the gold, though.

>>8957849
Doesn't look bad to me. Just dome?

Can I ask how you put those white lines on your pieces in the back?

>>8957897
I just paint them on and then seal with a glossy acrylic spray (like was discussed above!) If you want to add details on the front of pieces once they've cured, definitely look at sprays. Re-doming over already slick resin is such a pain in the ass.

I definitely don't think that these look.. Bad. But I seriously wasn't expecting to de-mold such glitter monsters when I woke up, haha!

>>8957431
Thanks anon!
>>8957848
I use mica. It's a bit streaky in the back but otherwise it works great.

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I did some pieces to use up and test some shit with some old resin I had and thought, "why not paint on it?" just to do something extra with them. Super happy with how they look, thought I'm definitely going to try some other things with the next one I'm doing for Chibi Usa.

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I just took my first batch of charms out of the mold, I mixed too much resin at once and it started hardening before I finished putting in the second layer of resin and I ended up with pretty bad bubbles in some of my pieces (especially the light blue ones in the first pic). Is there any way to fix the holes the bubbles left? Overall, I'm pretty happy with how these turned out, most of them came out better than I expected!

>>8958824
you could do a thin layer of resin over the top, but it'll create a domed shape which isn't necessarily bad but it might not be the look you're going for

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>>8957849
resin newbie here, why do you have to let it thicken first?

>>8958901
The glitter will all settle in one flat layer if the resin is thin. When it thickens the glitter can be mixed in and remain distributed all through the piece. At least this is what I've noted?

>>8958822
These look really cool! How many layers did it take to paint the silhouettes?
>>8958824
Dome them. They're super cute by the way.
>>8958901
Everything sinks to the bottom otherwise. It's also not good to leave it to get too thick because then the glitter doesn't sink in or spread and it's a pain to fix; wait until it's viscous and tacky but not until it's stringy.

>>8958987
The resin is one whole piece (with glitter mixed in and some on the bottom) with the silhouettes painted on top and then domed, but I'm hoping to try more layers in the future! I still have to dome the backs of them. I'm thinking like...going split gradient using the characters typical color scheme for it..

>>8958897
>>8958987
The problem is that the bubbles are in the corners and the sides of the star so I don't think I can just dome them? Maybe I'll fill them in with something.

http://www.aliexpress.com/item/Wholesale-retail-free-shipping-footprints-bone-shape-silicone-chocolate-mould-polymer-clay-moud/32353254846.html?spm=2114.01010208.3.357.B8mYa9&ws_ab_test=searchweb201556_6,searchweb201602_4_10017_10005_10006_10034_10021_507_10022_508_10020_10018_10019,searchweb201603_7&btsid=01ac3f91-ddff-45ae-b356-d534f28f2c10 here's a bone mold! i figured some of you might like it

>>8959202
Toe beans

>>8956940
Should I wait for the thin painted layer to harden first or should I just let it thicken?

I figure it out I should ask here, since most anons use Padico products. Is La Doll clay good for sculpting figures? I don't like Sculpey because I have to bake it.

>>8957902
Will enamel/laquer sprays harm resin?

>>8959118
In that case, put them back in the mold and add a thin layer of resin.
>>8960206
It's best to let it harden, because it'll ooze everywhere otherwise.

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>>8958929
Goddamn glitter and gravity.

Anyone know a good search term to find findings like in OP on Aliexpress? Also, will the spread sheet be updated because one of the storenvy shops doesn't seem to be shipping people's orders out anymore.

>>8960407
I'm the anon who made the spreadsheet, let me know which one isn't shipping and I will remove it!
I'll also add some stuff if you guys have any requests for what I should research to add.

>>8960423

Rockstarhottie, I went on her fb and it seems she hasn't updated since 2015 and most of her page comments are people saying she hasn't shipped their orders.

>>8960426

Isn't she the one that MistyPixel totally trashed in her honest review? Not that I'm not thankful because molds are hella expensive and customs are a bitch.

>>8960488

I have no idea, but I wanted that game controller mold lol!

>>8960488
I think you meant Molded From Love. I got some molds from them years ago and indeed they are full of watermarks.

>>8960515
Well damn, I had my eyes on a good handful of their stuff. How long ago was it? DO think think it might've improved in that time?

>>8960553

Have you tried Kap Creations on Etsy? I just watched her review on them and I'm loading up lol

>>8960561
There's incredibly little that I like there.

>>8960553
I got this
http://www.moldedfromlove.com/9_30mm_Oval_dome_Blanks_Handmade_Plastic_Mold/p2373516_11627383.aspx

and a palette of those scalloped edge frame that everyone have.
(I think they don't sell it anymore?)

For the frames, it looks like they tried to dome the positives, failed, and use those pieces for making their molds. And for the oval domes, they don't come with an even surface, they have some minor watermarks too.

By the way, I have this Taobao shop with a bunch of cute molds:
https://shop112928141.taobao.com
There you can find a variety of shaped gold and silver frames too.

>>8960599
Alright, I'm a newbie to this. I know watermarks are bad, but what do they look like? I want to know so I can possibly spot them in pics. Also thanks for the taobao shop link.

Secondly.
>>8960305
can someone PLEASE answer this?

>>8960610
Enamel is mildly corrosive, yes. It'll eat away at the resin slowly over time.

Related protip: If you don't have nailpolish remover on hand, put another coat of polish on and it'll lift the old one away to wipe off.

>>8960610
You can fix watermarks with doming, though it's a nuisance.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nWwUDZVzZrg

also as far as I know it won't, but that's only from googling and looking through some page about resin and aquariums. If no one really knows, you best bet is just to test it.

>>8960340
still looks adorable! love the little book!

>>8960651
The book opens up to reveal cute pictures inside.

>>8960610

I've sprayed cosplay pieces I made from resin with lacquer, it doesnt do a thing to them but then again I get polyester resin for free so I cant speak for Epoxy

>>8960599
Ok so, I have a question before I load up on stuff from the taobao shop, is it possible to cast in the frame like OP's image or did they/you cast in a similar size and just shoehorn it into the frame?

>>8960515
Thanks for posting this. I was going to order from MWL when I came across some really bad reviews about dusty, linty molds. Plus the seller just seems to 3d print whatever clip art she can find and then cast that. I had hoped shed changed her quality but this pushes me away from using her again.

>>8961921
That's super shitty. Put some effort and pride into your work, ffs. It doesn't take days to sand and glaze a piece so the mold made from it looks nice.

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>>8961921
I'm really happy I found out last night that two of the molds I wanted from her were just recasts from an ice cube tray. Feels good.

Speaking of Ice trays, I found pic related and think the UFOs are pretty cute. However, I'm worried about well well it'd attach to things? Like I could always put a bail on the bottom and have it sideways, but I want it rightside up. The only ways I could tink of for that would be using a bead cap, which would cover more than I'd like unless it was really small, or drilling an eyepin through the top, which would show through if I made it transparent.
Do any of you guys know of a better solution?

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>>8963320

>>8963320
Pins aren't all that visible. If you want to add a bead cap instead you can always trim it down to size.
Also, wow, that is one hell of a level of lazy. Maybe she thought nobody would notice if she didn't literally sell cutout bits of ice cube tray.

anyone doing those cool resin syringes? i figured i'd get more technical information here than in the menhera thread. i know how to plug the end but i'm not sure what type of resin to use

>>8963861
I took a look at the thread, doesn't seem like you'd need a specific type

>>8963861
yeah no specific type, but if you're new to resin I'd use epoxy. I saw those syringes too and was tempted to make some sealed versions with liquid and beads in them with glycerin.

How do you get your resin so clear? It might be because I'm using powder/eyeshadow so they look a little cloudy but is there a way to remedy that?

>>8964228

use a transparent pigment?

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>one of these things is not like the other
>one of these things just doesn't belong

this is what happens when beading at night in artificial light. worse, the bead that is the only one of its shade is the shade i meant to use. it is the other three that are incorrect.

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~ hideout handemade club ~

https://youtu.be/kh9u6_7m7hQ

This voice tho

>>8964501
I still like it a lot, anon.

I'm currently making some molds myself as I've not been able to find something in the exact size/shape I wanted. I was speaking to the owner of my local craft shop who also does resin work, and she says she uses calcium alginate for her molds. Is she pulling my leg? It looks too easy to be true.

I'm trying to make tarte shells but cannon get the right color combo. Any tips? I have brown, red, and yellow dyes for it.

>>8951071
Where did you get the tea pot mold if you don't mind me asking? I've been looking for one that's flat like that for a while.

>>8964554
ah thank you! i fixed the bead issue so now everything's golden

>>8964228
Alcohol inks.

Does anyone know how to get a resin in a finding without a backing like OP? I found these cute flowers I'd like to fill but they do not have backs..

>>8965118
tape

youtube shows how

>>8965118
Tape, make sure it's wide enough.

>>8964518
I had no idea they had tinted resins.

PastelBunBun just posted a review of Art Resin
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F9TseP33Y1s
Super intriguing!

>>8965932
>$50 shipping internationally

wat

>>8965940
What country are you in, anon? There's specific sites for the UK, Canada, and Europe if you live in those places, they might offer better shipping options.
> tfw free shipping to Canada on orders over $60

>>8965948
Australia. $50 even for the smallest bottle. NOPE.

>>8958824
The pixel ones look really cute!

So the best way to make a pendant is the insert a finding as it's curing instead of trying to drill a hole, right?

anyone know anything about casting flexible vinyl? I want to make flexible jewlery, and i was looking at the professionally made blood drip necklaces and they're made with cast vinyl, but i can't seem to find any info on that, i thought you guys might know a bit about it.
or perhaps an alternative?

cgl isn't letting me link it no matter how much i re work the link, but if you google AMAZING Molds to DIE For!! Making Stencils and Molds from a Die Cutter by Tanya Ruffin you get a neat tutorial

thought this might be interesting to those here that like the idea of creating original molds

>>8966560
I know fuck all about vinyl casting but I know that Padico makes a gummy-texture UV resin. You might want to look into that if the vinyl doesn't work out.
>>8966344
That's not how I'd go about it purely because you can distort the piece. If it's soft enough to shove a screw into, it's soft enough to bend. E6000 and a drill will secure it just as well and won't ruin the piece.

>>8966951
Vinyl anon here, that stuff sounds even better, thank you so much!

How do you get resin off yourself? I accidentally stuck my elbow in one of my molds like a fucking dumbass and I've tried scrubbing it off with a sponge and dishsoap and I'm still sticky.

>>8967699
Not sure if it will work for resin but nail polish remover/acetone is usually pretty good of getting rid of glue and stuff so that might be worth a try?

>>8957849
Are these the glitters you got from me? Since they're nail art glitters they are pretty dense too! I'm so happy to see you use them.
>at least I think these are they

Can you increase the pot life of resin by putting it in ice or something? I live in a very warm place and I find that the pot time of my resin (EasyCast Clear Casting Epoxy) is too short for me to work on my pieces, as I take a while to do my them and I can't make more than 2-3 at once.

>>8967853
Make smaller batches, or separate your one batch into smaller beakers immediately after mixing.
There's really no way around it - the chemical reaction causes internal heat, which in turn fuels the curing reaction. More resin = more heat.

On that note, fellow Australian? Nobody else seems to use this brand.

>>8967853
>>8967916
If that doesn't work out try a different resin with a longer pot life, the 2:1 ration ones like Gedeo Crystal Resin seem to have a longer setting time

>>8967916
>>8967939
I'll try that! I wonder if ice would still work since it takes away the heat? I'd buy another brand of resin but I literally just bought a new bottle of it.
Also, sorry, not Australian! Singaporean here.

>>8967699
I once dipped my hair in it. There was no saving. I had to cut.

Anyone know how to get liquid inside a resin piece? Like a snow globe effect almost?

>>8968512
There are plenty of tutorials on youtube.

>>8967699
bit of meths on a paper towel or rag will get it right off

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So...I spilt some glitter and decided to add some to a piece I was doming.(dress part) I was wondering if this was the ideal way to add glitter to pieces, or would it be better to paint some on in a modpodge layer before doming even begins? Wondering if the depth of the glitter or having it all in one plane would make it look better or worse.

>>8969563
Doesn't really matter, you can paint it on if you want it to be neater (if you wanted to put glitter on the edges only, for example) but if you want it to have more depth adding it when you're doming works better.

>>8968512
There was a tutorial in the last thread.