Today I''m doing a quick tutorial on making cell phone cases with resin. Some quick tips to remember-
1. Allow your resin to set up a bit, honey thick consistency works best because it helps to keep the resin from leaking into the camera holes and sides.
2. Try to avoid using excessive heat to get rid of bubbles as it will warp the plastic.
3. Give yourself plenty of time to babysit! It's almost impossible to clean up a cured cell phone case mess, believe me I have messed up enough of them to know!
I am so excited to share this tutorial today! I am the biggest sucker
for dual-purpose, thrifty and of course anything with resin in, on. or
around it lol! Quick breakdown!
1. Gyroscope necklaces (dual purpose! 1$-2$)
2. Paint Palette (around 1.49 and cheaper with a Joanne's coupon, also dual purpose for this project!)
3. Whatever awesome things you find to put in it and some resin ( I reccomend using Art Resin-see my review here-http://tinyurl.com/ooxfaea) You can purchase here https://artresin.refersion.com/c/dcd5
These little guys I found online several months ago, I was more
interested in the hourglasses than the necklace as a whole; that is,
until I realized that I could also make use of the actual gyroscope part
of the necklace too with paint palettes! Aren't they cool?!
So you have a dual purpose necklace in which you can use the hourglass
in other things like this pocketwatch-be sure to shoot me a message if
you'd like to see a tutorial for resin pocketwatches!
I'm really super excited to share and I hope that I get to see your
creations as well! Stay tuned for a chance to have you and your work
featured on my website that's under construction:)
Supplies needed for this project-
1. Some of these absolutely sweet gyroscope necklaces:) you can get some here:) http://tinyurl.com/ped6fx5 (opens in new window to an ebay seller) (see 1A)
2. Paint Pallette from Joanne's Fabric and Crafts (see 2A)
2. Adhesive of choice to secure cabochons to the necklace.(I used resin, because obsessed)
1A Firstly, I'll cover some key points to note about the gyroscope
necklaces. I have ordered several shipments from several different
sellers and I definetly noticed a difference in quality as well as a
difference in the adhesives used to secure the hourglass into place.
There are some that have used hot glue to secure it and some that just
used super glue, making it easier to pop out than with hot glue. The
method that I've found that works best is to bend the center piece a bit
and the hourglass will usually pop out intact. I've broken several by
pushing on the hourglass itself, although if it's secured with super
glue, popping it out is a bit easier.
2A
The reason that I list specifically the painters palettes from
Joanne's Fabric is because in my experience, having tried many different
brands from many place I've found that the palettes from Joanne are the
best quality. It seems to be the perfect combination of strong
and flexible. The reason this is important is because pouring resin in
the wrong type will leave you will cabochons that are stuck there
forever. Conventional wisdom says you can't use resin in these types of
molds but you certainly can and I'm going to show you how easy it is:) http://tinyurl.com/mojvb3w (opens to my blog posting)
So, getting started What you are going to do first is design and fill
the molds. I use several at a time and fill the molds in very thin
layers so that I'm good and tortured waiting the full cure and hardening
time to see how they turned out, lol.
Once you've cured and released the cabochons from the mold you are ready to discover the next dual-purpose for the palette:)
Using reserves from the next batch of cabochons I was pouring and
curing, I waited until the resin was pretty tacky and put the resin on
the BACK of the cabochon that was facing flat-side up as pictured in the
center of the palette. After placing the cabochon back into a cavity I
placed the gyroscope onto the top (as shown on the left) and allowed it
to fully cure and harden.(When I have a piece that it matters the
direction it is facing, I usually use that one in step two)
Once the first half is cured, repeat the same process of applying
the resin or adhesive of choice and do the same thing with placing the
gyroscope over the cabochon and allowing it to fully cure!
There are so many things you can do with the leftover hourglass, but here are a few things I've learned the hard way
1. Be sure to leave each layer alone for the entire curing process
including the hardening phase, because the resin heats up it can melt
the layer underneath which can cause your hourglass to shift postiions.
2. If you are using the pallette molds in this blog, its a good idea to
paint the bottom half of the hourglass because of the way resin bends
light it distorts parts of it (especially the middle)
I'm so glad that I was able to share this with you today! I love a
great project at a great price! Comment with a link back to pics if
you've tried this yourself! I do want to caution, these gyroscope
necklace are actually replicas of the "Harry Potter" time-turner
neckaces and as such are not as great of quality as the genuine ones.
Therefore, I would recommend using them as gifts or for yourself instead
of selling unless you've found a way to secure it properly which will
mean that the necklace will most likely no longer spin but will be
double sided which is great as well!
I hope to soon make #RTOTD (RESIN Tip of the Day) a regular part of my blog and twitter account (@endosurvivor)!!!!! I'll be posting several in the coming weeks. I want the first to highlight safety as well as throw in a good tip:)
Please, please, please wear proper protection when working with resin. Gloves, respirator, etc. Of course I know that it isnt always practical to use gloves, nonetheless-if you spill or get any on your skin Neutrogena T-Sal shampoo works great to get it off. The active ingredient is coal tar and I think that really helps to break down the oils and wash them away. I buy the Dollar Store brand since the active ingredient coal tar is the key! Baby wipes are great as well but they get expensive (TIP through 7/19/15 at Sam's club, member can get 10 100 ct packs for it for $14.36!) and you don't want to use harsher chemicals to remove it either.
When you mix Createx Airbrush Colors with Alumilite 5 minute casting resin! I mixed the two to use for a project and the results were hilarious! I think the paint is a form of latex and heats up faster when the resin started to cure causing bubbles but it's always interesting to see what kind of surprises resin has for me!
Hello!!! RESINation here with a quick money-saving tip! Today while at my local Sam's Club I found that the Members Mark Brand of baby wipes is on sale! It's a great deal to begin with, and it's now an even better one with the price of $14.36 per 1000 count now through July 17!!!!! This is such a great deal I had to share!
I'm so excited to share this blog with you today! Recently, I was given a 4 oz sample of the two-part ArtResin to review. I anxiously waited (stalked the USPS man!) for my kit to arrive and when It did I was absolutely struck by the clarity of it! When side-by-side you can really see the difference between Art Resin hardener and the Alumilite hardener!
I did some research on the company, the resin, and some of it's stellar features and then got to work! Like many epoxy resins it is a 1:1 ratio for mixing. I will be uploading a VLOG journal of a future piece I make using Art Resin so you can see it in action!
Art Resin has many extraordinary qualities and features, one of which I consider to be the most important:
Art Resin is SAFE!
"As per FDA 21CFR177.2280 safe for incidental food contact." (You can find the link to the Art Resin SDS under the Quick Links on their website!) That's pretty impressive, especially with the same beautiful properties as Art Resin!
In addition,
(From artresin.com)
"ArtResin epoxy resin is what chemists call a 'clean system'. Because "every ingredient that we put into ArtResin reacts (nothing floating up to be breathed in)." Consumers are becoming increasingly more aware of safety concerns of all things, not only resin so it's great to see a company that worked so hard to make that happen!
"For starters, new Art Resin contains new German-engineered (US sourced) technology—an additive called HALS (hindered-amine light stabilization) which is an extremely efficient light stabilizing agent for excellent yellowing protection. "
I really enjoyed working with Art Resin and looking forward to using it in future projects! Here are some of the things I've made:
One of the things I noticed with Art Resin is that it tends to get more of the "micro bubbles" in it so be sure to work under good lighting. Because I do my work in smaller layers The bubbles are an easy fix with a hair dryer. There are other options such as a blowtorch
"Heat guns and hair dryers are not as effective, as they do not produce carbon dioxide needed to eliminate the bubbles.
One other minor complaint that I have is the price although it's not much of a complaint because it's worth it's weight in gold! In the grand scheme of things I can't complain with a product that produces such amazing results. Bubbles or not!
Aside from that, I have to give Art Resin proper commendation because I think they are a company that is doing it right! They know they have a great product and they aren't afraid to reach out and engage their customers. You can use #ArtResin to have your work featured on their website and they are very nice and easy to work with!
Aside from the clarity, I am most impressed by the fact that it is FOOD SAFE! Because many resins release toxic chemicals when heated it's usually not suggested to use in houseware applications. This opens yet another door for crafters. Resin has become metaphor for infinite possibilities to me over time. I realize its potential and I love being able to give credit to companies that are bringing these things to our homes and into our work! Big thank you to Art Resin and thank you so much for reading! Be sure to check back for my YouTube review and demonstrations to come!
Thank you for Reading! Be sure to check out Art Resins blogs, tutorials, FAQ's, and to purchase here https://artresin.refersion.com/c/dcd5
For this project I'm using granite powder mixed with a resin called ArtResin (review to follow be sure to subscribe!) to create this custom MK mirror compact! I have UPCYCLED the authentic emblem to use on my creation! It's very easy to use and looks great-
Tips for using granite powder
-PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE wear a respirator to protect your lungs. You do not want to breath this stuff in!
-I always use granite powder over a white background, I'll go into more detail in the video.
-because it becomes very thick, it's better used on a flat surface or where details being compromised won't matter.
-it does extend the cure time a bit, but it will cure fully.
-have fun with it and be creative!
-just as a side note because there are so many uses for granite, if you decide to do something similar to what I've done with the MK signature it may not be wise to try to sell it. It's a great idea for a handmade gift ot to keep or show potential customers!
