How To Make Resin Gems (For Jewelry)

[Gershlack]

i found this vid watching resin videos, and im like wtf. resin jewelry? is that fashion that you can smoke? hahaha X)

[yadiralumbreras]

loved it lol.u are the best!!!

[N3RDYG0GGLES]

Is it possible to make a full (and even) rhombus prism sorta shape with this? I know the moulds are for shapes with flat backs, but could they be stuck together? I'm trying to make one of that shape and then possibly drill a little space in the middle before putting the two halves together to put a little light in.

PS: Is it REALLY that dangerous? I'm going to use goggles, gloves, a mask and do it outside and be really careful, but the idea that it can still be harmful kinda scares me.

[theproplady]

@N3RDYG0GGLES You could try sticking them together, but the glue will show if the resin is clear. If you want to stick a light into a resin surface, you can drill a hole, although a better solution would be to take a small cylinder or length of thin PVC pipe, plug it with something, then wrap it with mailing tape. Then suspend it over your mold so that it sticks in the resin, but doesn't touch the front of the gem. Once the resin hardens, you can remove the cylinder and leave a small clea

[theproplady]

@theproplady -clear cavity in the resin. (Sorry-I ran out of space there.)

[N3RDYG0GGLES]

@theproplady Well I plan on making the gem translucent like glass but a blood red colour. gonna have the light stick straight up through the middle to make it glow. Hopefully that can work then :)

[KitsuneNoMaboroshi]

How would you make ball resin jewels? Is it possible to glue two halves together or are there molds for that? Also, if there are, will there be seams? And how do you sand down seams without scratching the gem?

[ThePolypop]

***** Super job on the video *****

[sockgarters]

I know of artists who have lost their lives (COPD) due to working with resin & not protecting their lungs with a NIOSH mask specifically marked for VAPOR protection (not particulates). Please use these items, along with your Gloves & Eye Goggles & protect yourself, even outside. I did a pour two nights ago with Easy Cast (<3) & even though I was wearing these things my eyes were burning and lungs hurt the next day. Just want people to know how important it is. Cast on, fellow resin-lovers!! <3

[LittleMissStamper]

Can you sit them outside even in the winter?

[sunynight3]

what does 5 OZ mean ?

[gokturkseyhan]

The music is Turkish "Nihavend Longa", a great song :)

[KarriKoivusalo]

Great video, but I object one thing; DON'T use plastic cups. Thinner in polyester resin will eat through them, though if you're lucky you're done when it happens. Heavier plastic containers made of polyethylene will not melt, paper cups work too. I always use wooden spatula to stir..

Slightly off the tangent; when using: epoxy, just as much care in ventilation is needed. Epoxy fumes are odorless, but do cause severe consequences in long-term exposure. It's actually worse than polyester.

[APPL3B]

SOOO COOL IM GONA TRY THIS

[jojesaky16]

is it possible to make 3-D gemstones, rather than ones with flat backs? i'm sure that would require a specific type of mold

[myp0orbrain]

Great video! I'm inspired to do this ans can't wait to try!

[iluvpeanutbutter333]

haha Whoops!

[cetchance51]

can you use food coloring or do you need to buy a specific dye?

[theproplady]

You have to buy resin specific dyes, which you can find at some craft stores along with the resins themselves.

[cetchance51]

thanks :)

[GoodHank321]

@cetchance51 Just thought I'd let you know, you aren't just limited to resin specific dyes. You can also use ground up hard chalk pastels and as I've done and will probably switch to acrylic paints which are cheaper and have a waaaay more vast array of colors than just the resin cast dyes. So far I've used two different types of acrylic paints to color my resin and they've all turned out fine, i.e. no discoloration or anything funky. You can also use mica powders as well. Have fun! :)

[2degucitas]

@cetchance51 Yeah, nothing water based. Water makes the resin cloudy.

[Honeybabymarie]

@cetchance51 I have used everything from nailpolish to paint, even some crushed eyeshadow, just dont add to much!! just mix a little drop at a time into the resin, if you mix to much your resin wont dry enough and it will become sticky. It's just trial and error, practice makes purfect.

[savannahmorrison]

catalyst chemical??????

[theproplady]

It's usually sold in small plastic bottles where the tins of resin are sold.

[GoodHank321]

@savannahmorrison Hi, Savanna! Don't know if you know about Castin' Crafts' product wherein you don't need a catalyst. It's two separate bottles and you measure them in a one to one ratio. Hope this helps! :)

[mwinahaha]

i'd advise using an organic mask with this as far as possible, i used it for a school project and it's REALLY REALLY noxious @_@

[trinityisawesome]

I am wanting to cast coins in pendants, how will I prevent the coins from sinking to the bottom when I want them to set in the middle of the pendant? (so front and back are evenly divided width when coin placed in middle) Is there a way to let the top layer dry, then set the coin on and then pour the rest on? If I do that will there be a visible line on the side (would it look mended together) Would polyester or epoxy be better for that? (I am a novice and have no idea what I am doing) Thanks!

[MusicFeedsYourSoul]

I just have one quick question: Is there any chance of the shortening my lifespan? There is an item I want to make, and this seems like the perfect way to do it, but if it means my life will be shortened, it's not worth it. I take it I should wear a mask while doing this, and should I set up some fans (I'll be doing this outside) too? Thanks!

[theproplady]

I thought I put a safety disclaimer on this video. (I really need to remake these since I discovered EasyCast epoxy resin. I hardly ever use polyester resin now.) And yes, you should probably do this outside.

[MusicFeedsYourSoul]

So, it is pretty dangerous?

[TheStellarSarah]

It could be dangerous, if you don't do it right. If you do this outside while wearing a protective mask and gloves, and wash up properly after you're done, you should be okay.

[iliuzija123]

wooow *_*

[yangamee]

my resin is dries but the back is always sticky...how do i rid of that?

[razgriz4977]

Try sealing it with something. Spray-on clearcoat, perhaps.

[tokiha9867]

amazing tutorial..thanks ^^

[timexhydes]

Thanks for the vid~

I've been qurious lately how to work with resin and molds.

Though I do have one question. Do I need to use the mold releasing spray on the molds specifically designed for resin? Cause if I do, that sucks...

[theproplady]

You don't need to . (Although it may make getting the gems out of the molds a little easier.)

[capasantafamily]

do you think it's gonna work even for my full metal alchemist's philosophical stone?

[CrimsonEevee]

If I wanted them more liKe beads to use as a necKlace or something else then are there certain molds that I should use and how do I Know what color I get before trying them all out unless I have to try the colors myself to Know. This was really cool. I thought they were harder to maKe.

[dethtongue]

Seriously be careful working over this stuff. It made me all blurry cause I didn't mind the fumes.

[barbi311]

I like the woot box. THANKS!

[kmfdm34l]

yay thank you!

this helped alot,

i need a scale now...

[onthebeach10]

love it .....love it.......love it.......very helpful for a beginner and loved the commentary!!

[zeforah]

Thank you for this tutorial!! It has been very helpful -yay!

[o0meme0o]

Hey I live in the UK and am finding it hard to find clear polyester resin and idea were I could get some?

Helpful video by the way

xxx

[EdwinJohnson]

Google an online arts and crafts store called Fred Aldous, based in Manchester I think - they do resin, hardener and colours. Hope that helps

[Malithion2001]

Wheres the Ganja?

[woodsysmokeskush]

what the fuck are the use of them little gay pebles

[VideoGame420]

lol...I thought it was how to make ganja jem stones....I guess I was wrong but still cool video man.

[VideoGame420]

lol...I thought it was how to make ganja jem stones....I guess I was wrong but still cool video man.

[Rx7Drifter1320]

i thought it was a good kinda resin vid to hahahahahahaah

[theproplady]

Nope. Sorry. You inhale this stuff and you'll probably die ;D

[deathsfriendd]

so my art teacher says using a silicone mold will work with resin so im wondering what kind of silicone did you use?

[theproplady]

Epoxy resin will work with silicone. Clear polyester resin, however, will not.

I just use regular rtv silicone...

[nicholasy2k]

i thought was about the good kinda resin

[chrisbtoft]

hah yeah me too xD

[uni000ver000sal]

I thought you would be interested, not sure which one you are using:

Diethylaniline-N,N has the following potential health effects:

Rapidly absorbed through the skin and lungs - effects may be delayed. May cause eye, skin, and respiratory tract

irritation; central nervous system depression with nausea, dizziness, and headache; blood effects with blue

fingers, nail beds, lips, nose, and ear lobes progressing to coma and death.

It may also increase your sexual drive.

[theproplady]

Does it give you an increased hunger of milkmaid caramels? 'Cause that's what I've got. (Of course you always want to work with this stuff in a well-ventilated area. Duh.)

[uni000ver000sal]

Don't know about milkmaid caramels?

It would be very interesting if Diethylaniline-N,N had aphrodiasic properties!

Dooh!

[gaycountrytex]

Thanks for this video! You cleared up alot of questions. No pun entended.

[carriecarrie75]

Thank you so much! :-)

[jitterbear]

great video! helps me to read cuz im a deaf person...thank u!

[Artificialraven]

Well, it's a good thing my microphone is crap, prompting me to do things this way--although I'm grateful I don't have to try and explain things verbally-I have such bad stage fright. ^_^

[Oomikins]

Awesome :D

[NekoKuro]

Coolie. ^.^v Very informative.

[CASECLOSED001FAN]

will you sell the stuff you make on ebay?

[CASECLOSED001FAN]

cool I got to try that can you show how we can make the sword from FF your Bro has?