Hey, thanks for sharing the great tips. I noticed you are doing this inside. My art teacher suggested doing this outside or in a garage because of the fumes but I would be worried about dust particles. I see you did this inside without a respirator. were the fumes really bad? any suggestions?
@gloshglosh Indeed, you should wear a respirator. It's hard to talk through one, so i opted out for the video. The resin I used is low odour, however the fumes are still quite toxic. I would not recommend doing this outside. Epoxy resin cures best when the temperature is above 21 degrees C. Also, insects love to land in the wet resin. (this has happened to me) If you do this in your garage, make sure there is NO DUST and that the temperature is constantly above 21 degrees.
@kristofirdean Allright, Well thanks for the advice. I guess that brings me to another question. If I do this im my basement with a respirator will the fumes be hazerdous to others in my house. Im guessing if i crack a window and noones directly in the same room than it shouldnt be too bad. Ive never used resin before so i just wanna make sure its somewhat safe. Again thanks a bunch for the help!
@gloshglosh It should be fine. The damage is with long term exposure, and the biggest problem is topical skin irritations from direct contact.
I did this video in my living room and I was fine, so don't worry about other's in your house. Maybe just warn them of what you are doing? I wouldn't recommend opening the window. You want to reduce air flow which can blow dust around. Make sure your basement is warmer than 20 degrees or else your end result may be ripply instead of glassy.
the resin is very toxic, it goes directly through your skin... in the worst case you can even get an allergic reaction by being exposed to so little concentrations of resin steam, that you can't even smell it... and trust me, resin is in too many parts that it would be worth saving a dollar on the gloves
This is an awesome video and a fantastic painting! Thank you for sharing this with us, that is something I have never heard of or didn't know you could do. What a great idea! I'm definitely subscribing...
@justtubingby I don't. I LOVE the drips! You can build a wall on the periphery of the painting using duct tape so that the resin doesn't drip. You will, however, need to sand the edges as they can become sharp with this method.
I tried Envirotex Lite for the first time today on a scrap tester piece of wood. I'm sure it will turn out great. I noticed that there weren't any obnoxious fumes at all...is that your experience too?
Encountered a lot of artists that guard this technique with their life,I'm very thankful you decided to share and are following up on some of the comments. Wondering if you've seen this company- Ecopoxy Systems. Def more expensive, but eco friendly & I think they are claiming VERY UV resistant. I have lighter colored images that i want to try this with, but don't want to sell them & have unhappy customers in a couple years b/c used the wrong product.
Hi, thanks so much for your video it's very helpful! I have a few questions for you. Does the resin yellow your art work after several months of being applied? If I wanted to resin the sides of 2 inch wide Masonite mounted on a wood frame could I do it the same time I am putting resin on top or would I have to do one side at a time for the resin to be evenly smooth? Thanks in advance!
@robbrown399 Resin when over white, or lighter coloured paintings will turn a soft yellow over time. Darker paintings do not have this problem because you can not see the yellowing. I do not resin my frames, but i know people who use a foam brush and smear the drips as it pours off of the side. If doing this technique you will still get the drips as the resin continues to level on the surface of the painting, but the sides will be shiny. I personally love drips as they reveal the process.
I use "Envirotex Lite" epoxy resin. It is totally possible to apply more than one coat! I sometimes apply 2 for a thicker look. I've never done more than two, but I'm sure it is possible. I have seen one very thick layer of polyester resin over a painting and it looked amazing. The only thing is, with polyester resin you need sand it and polish it till your arm falls off. And it smells!
What do you think of Envirotex lite? I saw a demo where they used a hair dryer to get rid of the bubbles. What was that heating device thing you used called? Thank you!!
AH wow, thanks for the quick response. I have hdr photography on canvas and thought it would be such a cool combo. If it causes sagging etc what do you think about printing on paper, adhering it to a wooden frame and then adding resin? I really wanna try it! Do you have a site where you sell your beautiful work?
This is really cool. Thanks for the tips. Love your art and technique. I'm curious why you don't where a mask? I hear it's very toxic. Also, what about the sides? How do you deal with dripping? Thanks so much! I really want to try this. You mentioned it's not so great on canvas. How come??
@emilysgood Thanks Emily! You should always wear a vapour mask! I wasn't wearing one because It is difficult to make sense of conversation through the filter. I let my resin drip off of the sides. I Love drips: it reveals the process! However, some people request that I paint them out. You can also sand them off if you have time and a dust mask, or create a duct tape wall around the outside and avoid drips all together.
@emilysgood Resin collects in the middle of a canvas creating a thick pool in the middle and less coverage on the periphery. The weight of the resin also makes the canvas sag. The resin can seep through the canvas if it is not sealed properly (with gesso or gel medium) and discolour the painting.
@dancinmandi9265 I order it from a supplier in Toronto. You can find it at most art supplies stores. Make sure to buy epoxy and not polyester resin if you want to try this technique.
Hey, thanks for sharing the great tips. I noticed you are doing this inside. My art teacher suggested doing this outside or in a garage because of the fumes but I would be worried about dust particles. I see you did this inside without a respirator. were the fumes really bad? any suggestions?
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@gloshglosh Indeed, you should wear a respirator. It's hard to talk through one, so i opted out for the video. The resin I used is low odour, however the fumes are still quite toxic. I would not recommend doing this outside. Epoxy resin cures best when the temperature is above 21 degrees C. Also, insects love to land in the wet resin. (this has happened to me) If you do this in your garage, make sure there is NO DUST and that the temperature is constantly above 21 degrees.
kristofirdean 1 month ago
@kristofirdean Allright, Well thanks for the advice. I guess that brings me to another question. If I do this im my basement with a respirator will the fumes be hazerdous to others in my house. Im guessing if i crack a window and noones directly in the same room than it shouldnt be too bad. Ive never used resin before so i just wanna make sure its somewhat safe. Again thanks a bunch for the help!
gloshglosh 1 month ago
@gloshglosh It should be fine. The damage is with long term exposure, and the biggest problem is topical skin irritations from direct contact.
I did this video in my living room and I was fine, so don't worry about other's in your house. Maybe just warn them of what you are doing? I wouldn't recommend opening the window. You want to reduce air flow which can blow dust around. Make sure your basement is warmer than 20 degrees or else your end result may be ripply instead of glassy.
kristofirdean 1 month ago
amazing and beyond hot guy
cellphone2010 1 month ago
wear gloves... but butyl-gloves, not latex...
the resin is very toxic, it goes directly through your skin... in the worst case you can even get an allergic reaction by being exposed to so little concentrations of resin steam, that you can't even smell it... and trust me, resin is in too many parts that it would be worth saving a dollar on the gloves
twoaxis 1 month ago
thanks for sharing. After resining the painting u leave it two days and then go see how it looks?
cuervotaylor 1 month ago
@cuervotaylor You don't have to wait that long, you can check it whenever you want. The resin takes two days to fully cure.
kristofirdean 1 month ago
This is an awesome video and a fantastic painting! Thank you for sharing this with us, that is something I have never heard of or didn't know you could do. What a great idea! I'm definitely subscribing...
THSurvivalGear 1 month ago
I like the bg music!
AnaestheticGas 1 month ago
OMG THAT MIRROR FINISH <3
Darknights7 1 month ago
How do you prevent the resin from dripping down the sides of the painting ? Thanx
justtubingby 2 months ago
@justtubingby I don't. I LOVE the drips! You can build a wall on the periphery of the painting using duct tape so that the resin doesn't drip. You will, however, need to sand the edges as they can become sharp with this method.
kristofirdean 2 months ago
a small propane tank with an attachable starter, is great for popping the bubbles.
videogrfx 4 months ago
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videogrfx 4 months ago
I tried Envirotex Lite for the first time today on a scrap tester piece of wood. I'm sure it will turn out great. I noticed that there weren't any obnoxious fumes at all...is that your experience too?
meowmeowskitty 4 months ago
@meowmeowskitty The smell is tolerable, but it still is best not to expose yourself to the fumes as much as you can, as they are toxic.
kristofirdean 4 months ago
Great tutorial, thank you! What is the light for?
meowmeowskitty 4 months ago
@meowmeowskitty Thanks! The light helps you see any dust that may fall onto the surface.
kristofirdean 4 months ago
Encountered a lot of artists that guard this technique with their life,I'm very thankful you decided to share and are following up on some of the comments. Wondering if you've seen this company- Ecopoxy Systems. Def more expensive, but eco friendly & I think they are claiming VERY UV resistant. I have lighter colored images that i want to try this with, but don't want to sell them & have unhappy customers in a couple years b/c used the wrong product.
BestDPFdotCom 4 months ago
@BestDPFdotCom Thanks! I just looked at Exopoxy's website and it looks amazing! Since they sell small samples, give it a try!
kristofirdean 4 months ago
I would really recommend some nitrile gloves, resin on bare hands is no fun!
risottto 5 months ago
Hi, thanks so much for your video it's very helpful! I have a few questions for you. Does the resin yellow your art work after several months of being applied? If I wanted to resin the sides of 2 inch wide Masonite mounted on a wood frame could I do it the same time I am putting resin on top or would I have to do one side at a time for the resin to be evenly smooth? Thanks in advance!
robbrown399 5 months ago
@robbrown399 Resin when over white, or lighter coloured paintings will turn a soft yellow over time. Darker paintings do not have this problem because you can not see the yellowing. I do not resin my frames, but i know people who use a foam brush and smear the drips as it pours off of the side. If doing this technique you will still get the drips as the resin continues to level on the surface of the painting, but the sides will be shiny. I personally love drips as they reveal the process.
kristofirdean 5 months ago
Thank you so much for the info. I want to build enough coats so that the resin is 1/2 an inch thick, I wonder how many coats that will take?
jeffandtravis 7 months ago
Hello. I was wondering what brand of epoxy resin you use? Also, are you able to apply coat after coat to make it thicker? Thanks!
jeffandtravis 7 months ago
@jeffandtravis
I use "Envirotex Lite" epoxy resin. It is totally possible to apply more than one coat! I sometimes apply 2 for a thicker look. I've never done more than two, but I'm sure it is possible. I have seen one very thick layer of polyester resin over a painting and it looked amazing. The only thing is, with polyester resin you need sand it and polish it till your arm falls off. And it smells!
kristofirdean 7 months ago
What do you think of Envirotex lite? I saw a demo where they used a hair dryer to get rid of the bubbles. What was that heating device thing you used called? Thank you!!
emilysgood 8 months ago
AH wow, thanks for the quick response. I have hdr photography on canvas and thought it would be such a cool combo. If it causes sagging etc what do you think about printing on paper, adhering it to a wooden frame and then adding resin? I really wanna try it! Do you have a site where you sell your beautiful work?
emilysgood 8 months ago
This is really cool. Thanks for the tips. Love your art and technique. I'm curious why you don't where a mask? I hear it's very toxic. Also, what about the sides? How do you deal with dripping? Thanks so much! I really want to try this. You mentioned it's not so great on canvas. How come??
emilysgood 8 months ago
@emilysgood Thanks Emily! You should always wear a vapour mask! I wasn't wearing one because It is difficult to make sense of conversation through the filter. I let my resin drip off of the sides. I Love drips: it reveals the process! However, some people request that I paint them out. You can also sand them off if you have time and a dust mask, or create a duct tape wall around the outside and avoid drips all together.
kristofirdean 8 months ago
@emilysgood Resin collects in the middle of a canvas creating a thick pool in the middle and less coverage on the periphery. The weight of the resin also makes the canvas sag. The resin can seep through the canvas if it is not sealed properly (with gesso or gel medium) and discolour the painting.
kristofirdean 8 months ago
This is so great... I love the little tent tip and that you say resin seems to have a nicer finish on wood... thanks so much sweetie.. x
valkerry24 8 months ago
Wish I could hear exactly what you're saying the sound quality is not the best. But great lesson! Thanks Mary
quinnsarah100 8 months ago
where do you purchase the resin and hardener?
dancinmandi9265 9 months ago
@dancinmandi9265 I order it from a supplier in Toronto. You can find it at most art supplies stores. Make sure to buy epoxy and not polyester resin if you want to try this technique.
kristofirdean 8 months ago
***** Thats Super cool *****
ThePolypop 9 months ago