im glad a came across your video..i used modge podge glue on my prisma pencil drawing and now its all faded and discolored in areas..im gonna have to redo it with paint and i will use epoxy to seal it next time..if i can make one suggestion..if you do another tutorial try not to have your background music drown out your voice. other then that this a great tut!
@ginnymangrum EX-74 or envirotex lite from ArtResin. i did a video on getting rid of bubbles. youtube search : ArtResin - Using a Blowtorch this was a big help for the bubble problems i was having too!
Hi, I am wondering if there is a way to thin out the art resin enough to coat small, 3-dimensional pieces of paper sculpture by dipping the piece into the resin. Can you just use water to thin it, or do you use a larger proportion of one of the two materials you mixed? Do you think this dipping technique would work? Thanks!
@snakewomanannie for sure. you may also want to experiment with 1) opaque pigments, or 2) translucent dyes. You can get these in all sort of colours and some great stained glass effects are definitely possible. google 'artresin' and snoop around.
I'm totally unfamiliar with resin, so pardon my ignorance. Can you paint with epoxy resin using a paintbrush in particular areas of an oil painting without the resin "bleeding" into other areas of the painting AND without getting brush strokes in the resin? Specifically, I've painted a portrait and there's a heart in the middle of the face that I want to have a clear, 3-D effect, like a puffy sticker. Can this be done?
@norasee Yes! It is thick like honey, so it will sit in place. you can pour it and push it around with a flat piece of something hard - this may be easier than a brush. - you will get the 'puffy' edge to it like you describe. just move slow. also, resin has a 'pot-life' of about 30 minutes - so after that time it has started to cure and you shouldnt poke it after. id suggest waisting 15-20 minutes after you mix to pour, so that it is thicker and stays in place better. great,
@jlotoo1427 yes absolutely. paint the background/canvas (i'd suggest a wooden canvas) WHITE first in-case the paper becomes a bit transparent.. if it is a white BG you will not notice this. at the ArtResin website we are putting together a big FAQ full of questions and answers like this. check it out.
@chrylhamiltonsoap yes absolutely. if the canvas is large, you may want to make sure that it does not SAG in the middle from the weight of the resin.. if you are concerned (and it may not be an issue if pulled tight) then do a first thin coat to stiffen the canvas, and a second thicker coat after wards :)
I applied the resin and had some spots without resin so I applied a second coat and it dried out with a lot of bubbles. Now that it's dry, there's a lot of bubble marks, can this be fixed?
@brandwaynj yes there is hope. will be messy for the short term, but know that you can still save your artwork - when you sand the resin, it become matte, and WHITE with scratches. when you pour resin over these areas, it becomes perfectly clear again.
frustrating to fix, but you will learn tons from the process of fixing it, and it CAN be fixed. call dave at 905 999 9941 if you want to talk it through!
Thanks that is what I ended up doing. I love this stuff. Made a cool lamp shade out of art paper. Then painted it with the resin. Nice effect.
Also took an old fave painting I had and added some paint powder & glitter into the wet resin. I had fun will be doing more with resin. Thanks again for answering.
Love your videos. My questions is what about clean up? I know everything is time sensitive so what is the best way to clean up your tools etc after you have poured the resin???
@thetartist I just use paper towel... just wipe them all off dry. I have not found another way that cleans easily. so a bit of a waste of paper-towels, but a good way to re-use the mixing bowls and spreaders... that's what i do!
@barnett256 in short. YES. yellowing can be an issue. A few thoughts. 1. it is noticable over WHITE paint. 2. it yellows faster when exposed to UV light 3. the more money you pay for your resin, the less likely it will yellow. 3. some products to consider are EX-74 or mirror coat by system three. you can buy epoxy resin with UV resistant properties to help fight the yellowing. Storing resin in extreme hot or cold temperatures can also lead to yellowing. this all being said... try it!
can you use this on a skate board if you were going to airbrush it? It ok to apply over the airbrush work on the board? And what if I use a clear coat on the board before I apply the resin?
@kizuones Yes you can use it on a skateboard. Resin is used on the bottom of boats, so it is VERY durable and strong while allowing for some flex. You can apply over the airbrush even with an existing clearcoat. Resin seals anything. It is the stickiest glue you will ever find...
Surfing the net to relax and find inspiration, accidentally find your video to show his artwork. This technique seems interesting, fun and uncomplicated. Thanks, I'm inspired to continue my work.
Is it okay to use this with watercolor artwork? 48 hours seems like a lot of time to wait, is there one dries clear in a faster amount of time? Where do you buy these materials?
@Skaldi3 yes watercolour is fine. mount your watercolour paper on a surface that is painted WHITE - the paper may become a bit translucent. it really is 8 hours until DRY - 48 hours until 'full cure'.... after about 2 hours it will be hard, but sticky. if you heat up the room it will dry faster too!
@bronxbeat1 well you will apply the resin with the painting horizontal on a flat surface, and make sure you secure it to the wall well when cured. the resin will make the piece much heavier!
@bronxbeat1 I think you could use Clear Acrylic epoxy spray paint, they also come on handy spray bottles.the one they use on bicycle frames. it produces clear glossy finish.
i would love to chat about this for a minute if you have time. if i give you my cell or work does it get posted? i have tried a few kinds of resin. i try evry suggestion. wiping down the canvase may help. i think sometimes a bubble may be a little dot of lint. i found that out by pricking the bubbles with a tooth pick. as for packing,,i had a black painting that i had to resin over because i wasnt careful when moving. i am working hard to sell!!
i have been resining a lot of paintings.i want perfection like i see in galleries.i use a blow torch but still always have a couple of little bubbles that WONT come out. any ideas?
@bronxbeat1 it happens to me too, but i guess with experience we;ll develop our own method, also, avoid over mixing the 2 halfs, that what creates bubbles, Q: how do you package a resin painting so nothing can mark the surface?
So It can be used over oils or acrylics. What about already varnished paintings? I wonder if it would go over oil pastels. Or even soft pastels and charcoal if done carefully.
@artbydarleneyoung ya it can go over all of those.. if a pastel/charcoal.. you may want to first apply a spray varnish to keep everything in place and not have smudging when you pour and spread the resin! EXPERIMENT!!!! :)
@artbydarleneyoung try it :) you will change your who painting workflow to accomodate the resin. It really is an amazing finish. (and you can sell your work for more if you sell it...)
How long do you wait before you apply your second coat? I am using a similar resin to bury a couple rows of nickels on the top of a dresser that I have re-stained. Any helpful hints? Thanks!!
@joeyspinster good idea with the nickels! for a second coat, just wait until the first one in touchable by hand... ie. no longer 'tacky' to the touch. Depending on the resin, this could be different lengths of time. For mine, it would be about 8 hours between coats!
YOU COULD, IF YOU WANTED, USE WEST SYSTEM 105 RESIN AND THE CORRESPONDING 207 HARDENER. IT FLOWS WELL AND FINDS IT'S OWN LEVEL WITH VERY LITTLE WORK. IT IS GLASS CLEAR WHEN IT GOES OFF WITH NO BLUSH. BUT IT IS FAIRLY EXPENSIVE.
@AMULET72 ya i have been having issues with yellowing.. not cool. it is worth paying more for a product that does not yellow. where did you find this resin? who makes it?
@davezak JUST GOOGLE 'WEST SYSTEM EPOXY' AND YOU'LL FIND A DEALER THRU THEIR WEBSITE. I DONT KNOW WHAT THE OTHER MANUFACTURERS SYSTEMS ARE LIKE AS I HAVE ONLY USED WEST. THE 205/206 HARDENERS GO OFF FAST. I MEAN IN THE RIGHT CONDITIONS THE STUFF CAN GO FROM SHAMPOO CONSISTENCY TO SOLID IN A FEW MINUTES SO I FOUND THE 207 MORE WORKABLE. THE MAIN THING FOR FINISHING CANOES/BOATS IS TO HIGHLIGHT THE GRAIN OF THE WOOD SO IT COMES UP CLEAR AND THATS THE MAIN REASON I GET IT.
@davezak Have you tried to work with any polyurethanes? Most of these products are similar to epoxy with a slightly different tensile strength as well as varying dry times. However, with higher level products, you should have no ambering as well as oil and water resistance.
@materialconcepts Cool, I'd love to look into this. Any product name suggestions as a starting point? I have tried polyurethane but found that the result was similar to a layer of craft glue... and less like glass. Please share :)
@davezak The benefit of a polyurethane really presents itself as a TopCoat (Final Coat) to barrier from sun damage. Apply Epoxy as your base layer(s) and finish with the selected polyurethane. Remember, the bond of a polyurethane to an Epoxy is Uni-directional. According to my product knowledge, epoxy will not hold a lasting bond to polyurethane if applied as an over-coat.
I have no suggestions for products to be for this application (yet). Hopefully, I can find something for you.
@materialconcepts interesting to know thank for the info. I do find that epoxy resin reacts with different white paints.. some white paints will yellow almost immediately, while other have stayed white and on my wall for four years now...
@chk2001 depends on the product! you can find 1:1 ratios, 1:2 ratios, 1:10 ratios and more.. some you only add a few DROPS of the hardener to make the chemical reaction start... obviously 1:1 is easiest because there is no math and you just fill 2 cottage cheese containers to the same height :)
I have done this to skateboards many years ago, and am about to do it to the front surface of a flying V guitar. ...My two questions are 1) Being that the surface of the guitar is rather small (a foot square at a guess), how much resin will I need? And 2) I am not sure exactly how I should do the edges. If I should mask them off and try to get a clean edge when the resin starts to dry, or if I should just let it drip down the sides and also coat the sides of the guitar. Thanks for your time.
@uniteduniverse 1) A 32 oz kit would give you more than enough resin! 2) I would paint the sides. work in multiple thin layers to avoid dripping. Resin is close to the viscosity of honey, so imagine painting honey on your guitar at just the right thickness so that it will be thick, but not run down the side before it hardens. Hope that helps! post pictures!
@daligoddess2006 yes... you can look into UV protectant resins... yellowing is the only issue with resin... hmf. keep it out of sunlight... avoid painting with pure white...
@ISeriouslyLoveMJ try artresin on the web... if you don't want to buy online, look at boat hobby stores or hardware stores.. even local art stores are starting to see that artists love this stuff!
@thing4asians ya it is used on bottoms of massive boats that flex and get smashed by water. id suggest a THIN first coat.. to harden the surface.. and than apply to the desired thickness for a second coat... BECAUSE if you put too much on a large canvas at first.. the resin with make the canvas sag, and flow to the middle.... go for it! you will be very please. also, i recently started using a heat gun (or blow torch) over the survace after pouring and spreading... no bubbles!
I'm making fairy wings out of fantasy film (like cellophane). They are life size and aren't that sterdy.. I was curious to whether or not I could use this resin to cover the wings? Or would the cellophane melt away??
@RoxFizzle no, it wouldn't melt them at all. it MAY be heavy, and it MAY be brittle, so could snap with tons of movement... it does have some flex, so Epoxy Resin could be a great material for you.. paint it on in thinner layers.
worth a shot... It will be sterdy! Rock-Hard sterdy...
@RowanTolley02 It is similar to honey... if you do thinner layers, it will not run off a curved surface. so imagine painting honey on the curve... it will stay, but once you get too thick, the honey would slowely drip off.
@1ofthehighlyhonoured hey. i use prints for inkjet often... it is fine. resin will NOT soak through paper. you can pour it on top, and touch the bottom of the page, and it is dry. the resin can make the paper transparent, so just make sure your surface is painted white... or a ground colour you make want. i resined watercolour paper that was mounted to wood... the paper looked a bit brown because it because a bit transparent... painting the board white would have saved it. :D
@Mr88m20 as many as you want. 1 is usually enough.. and it takes at least 8 hours to cure, so doing many coats would take days... but doable... you could even put layers of paint, collage or objects between layers.
@youtubasoarus ha yes good. we actually got epoxy on our long haired cat. scary! - i read a neat trick... when they use epoxy resin in wood shops to finish a table top, they WET THE FLOOR so that no dust will get kicked up. im going to start with just a spray bottle to lightly wet the area because of hairs and dust in the resin... tie back hair. good :)
thanks so much for making this... I'm about to try it on my first painting. I read the instructions on the box but its so much better watching someone do it. :)
Very helpful video! The music was a little loud and made it had to hear everything but I think I got it! I have the Epoxy Resin but have been afraid to use it! I think I'm ready now!
@nucblast, there are a few ways. I will copy and paste from the artresin FAQ-
the bubbles will keep coming until they are all gone I would pour and spread, wait 10 minutes scrape. Come back in ten minutes. scrape. wait ten minutes come back a third time and scrape.. This SHOULD be plenty. You can check again in ten and make sure. Sometimes you may miss a bubble and it is very discouraging when its dry and too late to pop. Permanent bubbles.
@nucblast Many ways: Blow on it with a straw, scrape with a trowel, run a portable torch 6-8 inches over the surface or just blow on them check again ten minutes later. The hand torch works the best by far. Forces the gases up.
if you mean 16 feet by 20 feet than you are crazy and that is huge and I hope you do it!. if it is inches, you will not need very much.... a 32 oz kit is far more than enough! if you can find a 16oz kit than that will do.
Thanks for the post. I started using epoxy resin and love the effect but hate the smell/ mess. I tried the Liquitex pouring medium with very good results but still prefer the supper sheen of the resin. I have only tried it on smaller pieces but want to do larger work. 2 questions, how can I prevent pooling on a large canvas? How can I reduce dust particles?
Ya resin has a much nicer finish than acrylic mediums.. much more like GLASS... to prevent pooling in canvas: switch to WOOD canvas. OR do a THIN coat first, and than apply a thick second coat once the hard first coat has cured. as for dust... try making a tent out of plastic (sheets of thin clear plastic can be bought in painting sections used to put on the floor...)
I was just wondering, is it OK to apply epoxy resin onto a painting which has already been varnished with a gloss spray varnish? (I.e - Will the resin have trouble bonding with it, or will there be an unwanted chemical reaction between the two?)
1. someone i was emailing wanted to resin over chalk pastels.. we were concerned that the chalk would mix with the resin because it is powdery. she sprayed over with a varnish first and then resined... works fine.
2. as long as the varnish is dry the resin should sit on top and no issues. maybe wash the surface with alcohol first incase of oils or some solvents rising from the varnish.
I think you should be fine,, but it will really be an experiment. so many variables. can you test it first on something small?
no it will not damage the work. People have used resin on many different mediums. It does not get that hot really.. just during the chemical reaction generated some heat as gas is expelled. what are you wanting to pour resin on?
UUUGGGHHH! Help! I am totally new at this and I watched the video (very helpful), but I have one question. Have you ever tried to adhere photographs to glass (with resin) and then resin the back to make it water resistant? I can seal the photographs with a spray sealant first, if you think that it is necessary. I am totally gun shy about using the resin so any advice would be appreciated.
:) dont be nervous! no need to seal the photos first.
google Russell Broheir - he is in toronto and mounts massive photos and resins them. maybe he can offer some advice. the resin does not make paper' wet' but sits on top... thick like honey.
I have just started experimenting with epoxy and have found that with the larger paintings it tends to sag in the middle of the canvas, due to the weight of the resin itself causing a pool in the centre. In a couple of cases this accidental effect looks fantastic (and I will take full credit for this of course) but I would like to know how to avoid the pooling effect too.
hey. there is a massive FAQ on the website about this stuff. if you do a first, THIN layer of resin. this will make the surface hard and stop it from pooling for the second coat! maybe consider using wooden canvases if they will be resined? happy art :)
Im awaiting 7kgs of resin for works Im taking to Paris in a couple weeks..
Thanks agian for the vids and the inspiration. Ive put the resin works on hold for a while, but am getting back into it after finding a decent priced supplier over here.
Hope to see more vids up soon. All the very best !
I just read an article about a couple who applied epoxy to their kitchen countertops. They painted them black, did some faux finishing to it and then added epoxy resin. I'm so inspired...They got the look of granite, but didn't have to pay the price. I now have seen your video and think it's possible for me to do the same thing.. Cool! Thanks!
I wish I had seen this video before making 25 bar table tops using a bazillion coats of urethane...your result is a thousand times better too ! Thanks for the vid !
I keep a roll of paper towels or rags to wipe the containers right after pouring(wearing gloves), and throw the rags/paper towel into the garbage. keep wiping till its off... easiest when still really wet.
As for cleaning after the fact, it's a sticky mess (and will remain sticky). I would throw them out... Soap and water doesn't do much. You can buy 'acetone' from hardware stores (main ingredient in nailpolish remover). stinky, but works!
Well, Yes... you definitely can get the same effect.
Polyester Resin is generally used for mold making - small figurines, jewelry etc. Often it will be mixed with color pigments.
Polyester does not dry as hard as Epoxy Resin. (so could scrach easier?) Thats the main difference from my understanding... also, some has more of a matte finish as apposed to glossy because it is often intended to be painted over. I would think you are fine with it. experiment!
do you have a video on (or can you advise how to) apply coatings of epoxy resin to smaller items such as coasters, where there is no barrier on the side to stop it flowing over. Thanks!
I tried this once - bought cork circles from the craft store, made a frame out of duct tape (circle around edges) and filled it will small pebbles. When I poured the resin on top - it soaked into the cork and warped the bottom a bit -
I would suggest: pour the resin on the coasters on wax paper (so it can peel off) an then you will need a grinder or power hand sander to do the edges.
How you will do this will depend a lot on how thick you want the resin to be? (how thick do you want it?)
Cool! I am was about to try this on some concrete countertops we are making... but I wasn't sure how to do it exactly. Glad I saw your video!! Do you like it alot better then polyurethan??
Cool! never used polyurethane... I will do some research... Epoxy Resin is perfect for my purposes.. The only thing that would be nice is: faster drying time and less toxicity... But love Resin.
Most epoxy resin is for boats or BAR TOPS, so should be great for what you are doing.
A little less thick? @ 1:16. We have a word for that - Thinner!
whitbyjet65 6 days ago
Love the paintings!!!! The tutorial was really good. Thanks for sharing
araraazul48 2 weeks ago
nest time do vid without the music so loud pls
cuervotaylor 2 weeks ago
No questions but you are very beautiful and I love your work.
cw8307 3 weeks ago
im glad a came across your video..i used modge podge glue on my prisma pencil drawing and now its all faded and discolored in areas..im gonna have to redo it with paint and i will use epoxy to seal it next time..if i can make one suggestion..if you do another tutorial try not to have your background music drown out your voice. other then that this a great tut!
pheonixphire 3 weeks ago
your really cute :)
MrDjoseph3 1 month ago
if I put this on an ink multimedia piece will it make the ink bleed?
spaciousentropy 2 months ago
@spaciousentropy no you are fine. i do it all the time. paint the board/canvas you are mounting on WHITE first.
davezak 2 months ago
I What products are you using. Mine create too many bubbles.
Love your video.
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ginnymangrum 3 months ago
@ginnymangrum EX-74 or envirotex lite from ArtResin. i did a video on getting rid of bubbles. youtube search : ArtResin - Using a Blowtorch this was a big help for the bubble problems i was having too!
davezak 3 months ago
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Hi, I am wondering if there is a way to thin out the art resin enough to coat small, 3-dimensional pieces of paper sculpture by dipping the piece into the resin. Can you just use water to thin it, or do you use a larger proportion of one of the two materials you mixed? Do you think this dipping technique would work? Thanks!
faerychild714 3 months ago
thank you SO much ur vid was very helpful.
Garacka 3 months ago
could resin be used to pour over a glass on glass mosaic to give an opaque effect between the pieces of glass?
not a see threw look , more like stained glass window effect ?
thanks
snakewomanannie 3 months ago
@snakewomanannie for sure. you may also want to experiment with 1) opaque pigments, or 2) translucent dyes. You can get these in all sort of colours and some great stained glass effects are definitely possible. google 'artresin' and snoop around.
davezak 3 months ago
I'm totally unfamiliar with resin, so pardon my ignorance. Can you paint with epoxy resin using a paintbrush in particular areas of an oil painting without the resin "bleeding" into other areas of the painting AND without getting brush strokes in the resin? Specifically, I've painted a portrait and there's a heart in the middle of the face that I want to have a clear, 3-D effect, like a puffy sticker. Can this be done?
norasee 4 months ago
@norasee Yes! It is thick like honey, so it will sit in place. you can pour it and push it around with a flat piece of something hard - this may be easier than a brush. - you will get the 'puffy' edge to it like you describe. just move slow. also, resin has a 'pot-life' of about 30 minutes - so after that time it has started to cure and you shouldnt poke it after. id suggest waisting 15-20 minutes after you mix to pour, so that it is thicker and stays in place better. great,
davezak 4 months ago
Please, post this video again without the music.
zonzeven 5 months ago in playlist technologia
can you put this over paper collages?
jlotoo1427 5 months ago
@jlotoo1427 yes absolutely. paint the background/canvas (i'd suggest a wooden canvas) WHITE first in-case the paper becomes a bit transparent.. if it is a white BG you will not notice this. at the ArtResin website we are putting together a big FAQ full of questions and answers like this. check it out.
davezak 5 months ago
Can you do this on canvas?
chrylhamiltonsoap 5 months ago in playlist resin
@chrylhamiltonsoap yes absolutely. if the canvas is large, you may want to make sure that it does not SAG in the middle from the weight of the resin.. if you are concerned (and it may not be an issue if pulled tight) then do a first thin coat to stiffen the canvas, and a second thicker coat after wards :)
davezak 5 months ago
Thank you so much
poppaScrilla 7 months ago
at the artresin website, we have updated teh FAQ and have TONES of troubleshooting tips. browse through there!
davezak 8 months ago
Hi!
I applied the resin and had some spots without resin so I applied a second coat and it dried out with a lot of bubbles. Now that it's dry, there's a lot of bubble marks, can this be fixed?
brandwaynj 8 months ago
@brandwaynj yes there is hope. will be messy for the short term, but know that you can still save your artwork - when you sand the resin, it become matte, and WHITE with scratches. when you pour resin over these areas, it becomes perfectly clear again.
frustrating to fix, but you will learn tons from the process of fixing it, and it CAN be fixed. call dave at 905 999 9941 if you want to talk it through!
davezak 8 months ago
***** Super cool video *****
ThePolypop 8 months ago in playlist painting
Does this stuff work on enamal spray paints and does it turn white red or black into different colours???
mancityallstar 9 months ago
Thanks that is what I ended up doing. I love this stuff. Made a cool lamp shade out of art paper. Then painted it with the resin. Nice effect.
Also took an old fave painting I had and added some paint powder & glitter into the wet resin. I had fun will be doing more with resin. Thanks again for answering.
Love your videos & work. :)
Thetartist
thetartist 10 months ago
Love your videos. My questions is what about clean up? I know everything is time sensitive so what is the best way to clean up your tools etc after you have poured the resin???
thetartist 11 months ago 2
@thetartist I use rubbing alcohol from the drug store. It works amazing.
karenoto 10 months ago
@thetartist I just use paper towel... just wipe them all off dry. I have not found another way that cleans easily. so a bit of a waste of paper-towels, but a good way to re-use the mixing bowls and spreaders... that's what i do!
davezak 10 months ago
that two cats must be casted in a transparent epoxi mould :))
frxvt 11 months ago
@frxvt great idea :) they will live forever, encased in resin!
davezak 11 months ago
Le chuparia la mierda del culo a esa mina
jgpares 11 months ago
I dig the boarder in that room, very cool.
ejr0716 11 months ago
this music is making me sleeeeeepy
lanesteele240 1 year ago 7
@lanesteele240 WAKE UP!!!!
davezak 11 months ago
Isn't yellowing going to be an issue?
barnett256 1 year ago
@barnett256 in short. YES. yellowing can be an issue. A few thoughts. 1. it is noticable over WHITE paint. 2. it yellows faster when exposed to UV light 3. the more money you pay for your resin, the less likely it will yellow. 3. some products to consider are EX-74 or mirror coat by system three. you can buy epoxy resin with UV resistant properties to help fight the yellowing. Storing resin in extreme hot or cold temperatures can also lead to yellowing. this all being said... try it!
davezak 11 months ago
@davezak How do you know so much about resin?
bobcats2929 10 months ago
@bobcats2929 i use it tons and made lots of mistakes :)
davezak 9 months ago
can you use this on a skate board if you were going to airbrush it? It ok to apply over the airbrush work on the board? And what if I use a clear coat on the board before I apply the resin?
kizuones 1 year ago
@kizuones Yes you can use it on a skateboard. Resin is used on the bottom of boats, so it is VERY durable and strong while allowing for some flex. You can apply over the airbrush even with an existing clearcoat. Resin seals anything. It is the stickiest glue you will ever find...
davezak 11 months ago
@kizuones sure is. Its pretty good stuff.
JgHaverty 10 months ago
lovin the mole
barnett256 1 year ago
@barnett256 I painted it on for the video!
davezak 1 year ago
Good video Rebecca, YOur a babe! xx
CatfishAndCaves 1 year ago
Surfing the net to relax and find inspiration, accidentally find your video to show his artwork. This technique seems interesting, fun and uncomplicated. Thanks, I'm inspired to continue my work.
Excuilax117 1 year ago
Is it okay to use this with watercolor artwork? 48 hours seems like a lot of time to wait, is there one dries clear in a faster amount of time? Where do you buy these materials?
Skaldi3 1 year ago
@Skaldi3 google 'ArtResin'
davezak 1 year ago
Is it okay to use this with watercolor artwork? 48 hours seems like a lot of time to wait, is there one dries clear in a faster amount of time?
Skaldi3 1 year ago
@Skaldi3 yes watercolour is fine. mount your watercolour paper on a surface that is painted WHITE - the paper may become a bit translucent. it really is 8 hours until DRY - 48 hours until 'full cure'.... after about 2 hours it will be hard, but sticky. if you heat up the room it will dry faster too!
davezak 1 year ago
Is it okay to use this with watercolor artwork?
Skaldi3 1 year ago
also i would like to ask you all IF we wanted to resin a vertical piece or a wall hor would that work?would it all just fall to the bottom?
bronxbeat1 1 year ago
@bronxbeat1 well you will apply the resin with the painting horizontal on a flat surface, and make sure you secure it to the wall well when cured. the resin will make the piece much heavier!
davezak 1 year ago
@bronxbeat1 I think you could use Clear Acrylic epoxy spray paint, they also come on handy spray bottles.the one they use on bicycle frames. it produces clear glossy finish.
onetotwelve1 1 year ago
i would love to chat about this for a minute if you have time. if i give you my cell or work does it get posted? i have tried a few kinds of resin. i try evry suggestion. wiping down the canvase may help. i think sometimes a bubble may be a little dot of lint. i found that out by pricking the bubbles with a tooth pick. as for packing,,i had a black painting that i had to resin over because i wasnt careful when moving. i am working hard to sell!!
bronxbeat1 1 year ago
@bronxbeat1 try using a blow torch to get rid of bubbles! works amazing.
also, like anything, the more you pay for the resin, the better the results and easier the application.
davezak 1 year ago
Art Resin is amazing!
drFunc1 1 year ago
@drFunc1 is amazing!
davezak 1 year ago
i have been resining a lot of paintings.i want perfection like i see in galleries.i use a blow torch but still always have a couple of little bubbles that WONT come out. any ideas?
bronxbeat1 1 year ago
@bronxbeat1 Hmm My only real idea is to buy more expensive resin... Do you buy cheap resin?
The torch SHOULD really remove the bubbles.
Or is the resin old? was the resin stored in a really cold, or really hot space?
davezak 1 year ago
@bronxbeat1 it happens to me too, but i guess with experience we;ll develop our own method, also, avoid over mixing the 2 halfs, that what creates bubbles, Q: how do you package a resin painting so nothing can mark the surface?
rmyussef 1 year ago
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AdmansXkota 1 year ago
Thank you for making this video. Very well done and very generous of you to share this technique. I feel so inspired.
artbydarleneyoung 1 year ago
@artbydarleneyoung make art :)
davezak 1 year ago
@davezak Aren't you that girl from that show about slaying vampires?
ChadSmith1452 1 year ago
@ChadSmith1452 ;) only by moonlight.
davezak 1 year ago
So It can be used over oils or acrylics. What about already varnished paintings? I wonder if it would go over oil pastels. Or even soft pastels and charcoal if done carefully.
artbydarleneyoung 1 year ago
@artbydarleneyoung ya it can go over all of those.. if a pastel/charcoal.. you may want to first apply a spray varnish to keep everything in place and not have smudging when you pour and spread the resin! EXPERIMENT!!!! :)
davezak 1 year ago
Wow! I LOVE IT! I'm dying to try it on some of my paintings that need to be taken to the next level.
artbydarleneyoung 1 year ago
@artbydarleneyoung try it :) you will change your who painting workflow to accomodate the resin. It really is an amazing finish. (and you can sell your work for more if you sell it...)
davezak 1 year ago
Your cats are adorable :) nice painting btw.
SimonCharlie87 1 year ago
Thank you!! I will give it a try and I will let you know how it turns out. Thanks again I appreciate the advise.
joeyspinster 1 year ago
@joeyspinster yes please share your result and art we'd all love to see it. great :)
davezak 1 year ago
How long do you wait before you apply your second coat? I am using a similar resin to bury a couple rows of nickels on the top of a dresser that I have re-stained. Any helpful hints? Thanks!!
joeyspinster 1 year ago
@joeyspinster good idea with the nickels! for a second coat, just wait until the first one in touchable by hand... ie. no longer 'tacky' to the touch. Depending on the resin, this could be different lengths of time. For mine, it would be about 8 hours between coats!
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joeyspinster 1 year ago
YOU COULD, IF YOU WANTED, USE WEST SYSTEM 105 RESIN AND THE CORRESPONDING 207 HARDENER. IT FLOWS WELL AND FINDS IT'S OWN LEVEL WITH VERY LITTLE WORK. IT IS GLASS CLEAR WHEN IT GOES OFF WITH NO BLUSH. BUT IT IS FAIRLY EXPENSIVE.
AMULET72 1 year ago
@AMULET72 ya i have been having issues with yellowing.. not cool. it is worth paying more for a product that does not yellow. where did you find this resin? who makes it?
davezak 1 year ago
@davezak JUST GOOGLE 'WEST SYSTEM EPOXY' AND YOU'LL FIND A DEALER THRU THEIR WEBSITE. I DONT KNOW WHAT THE OTHER MANUFACTURERS SYSTEMS ARE LIKE AS I HAVE ONLY USED WEST. THE 205/206 HARDENERS GO OFF FAST. I MEAN IN THE RIGHT CONDITIONS THE STUFF CAN GO FROM SHAMPOO CONSISTENCY TO SOLID IN A FEW MINUTES SO I FOUND THE 207 MORE WORKABLE. THE MAIN THING FOR FINISHING CANOES/BOATS IS TO HIGHLIGHT THE GRAIN OF THE WOOD SO IT COMES UP CLEAR AND THATS THE MAIN REASON I GET IT.
AMULET72 1 year ago
@davezak Have you tried to work with any polyurethanes? Most of these products are similar to epoxy with a slightly different tensile strength as well as varying dry times. However, with higher level products, you should have no ambering as well as oil and water resistance.
materialconcepts 1 year ago
@materialconcepts Cool, I'd love to look into this. Any product name suggestions as a starting point? I have tried polyurethane but found that the result was similar to a layer of craft glue... and less like glass. Please share :)
davezak 1 year ago
@davezak The benefit of a polyurethane really presents itself as a TopCoat (Final Coat) to barrier from sun damage. Apply Epoxy as your base layer(s) and finish with the selected polyurethane. Remember, the bond of a polyurethane to an Epoxy is Uni-directional. According to my product knowledge, epoxy will not hold a lasting bond to polyurethane if applied as an over-coat.
I have no suggestions for products to be for this application (yet). Hopefully, I can find something for you.
materialconcepts 1 year ago
@materialconcepts interesting to know thank for the info. I do find that epoxy resin reacts with different white paints.. some white paints will yellow almost immediately, while other have stayed white and on my wall for four years now...
davezak 1 year ago
@AMULET72 wicked. will check it out thanks for posting and replying :) do you have work online we can see?
davezak 1 year ago
@davezak GIMME A FEW WEEKS AND SOMETHING NEW I HOPE.. MAINLY REPAIRS FOR SURFBOARDS
AMULET72 1 year ago
Nice job. I use epoxy on my projects all the time. I really finishes of the look of what ever your making.
Syre126 1 year ago
@Syre126 ya it really makes the colors pop. and you can sell the art for more :)
davezak 1 year ago
How much of each do you mix (E resin and hardner?)
chk2001 1 year ago
@chk2001 depends on the product! you can find 1:1 ratios, 1:2 ratios, 1:10 ratios and more.. some you only add a few DROPS of the hardener to make the chemical reaction start... obviously 1:1 is easiest because there is no math and you just fill 2 cottage cheese containers to the same height :)
davezak 1 year ago
I have done this to skateboards many years ago, and am about to do it to the front surface of a flying V guitar. ...My two questions are 1) Being that the surface of the guitar is rather small (a foot square at a guess), how much resin will I need? And 2) I am not sure exactly how I should do the edges. If I should mask them off and try to get a clean edge when the resin starts to dry, or if I should just let it drip down the sides and also coat the sides of the guitar. Thanks for your time.
uniteduniverse 1 year ago
@uniteduniverse 1) A 32 oz kit would give you more than enough resin! 2) I would paint the sides. work in multiple thin layers to avoid dripping. Resin is close to the viscosity of honey, so imagine painting honey on your guitar at just the right thickness so that it will be thick, but not run down the side before it hardens. Hope that helps! post pictures!
davezak 1 year ago
Great work, thanks!
oilspeculatorhater 1 year ago
where do u buy the epoxy resin?
superwoopedboy2 1 year ago
Where can you buy the resin?
superwoopedboy2 1 year ago
@superwoopedboy2 google artresin!
davezak 1 year ago
Are you ready to take your art to the next level? Why yes i am! Possibly the most awesomest soundtrack ever!
and no, i'm not being sarcastic. really.
hobowilson 1 year ago
@hobowilson thats my brothers music! ryanzak - he has amazing music. if you need any for film or anything ask him.
cool :)
davezak 1 year ago
how coast 1m2?
sidialpinestars 1 year ago
Does the resin yellow with age?
daligoddess2006 1 year ago
@daligoddess2006 yes... you can look into UV protectant resins... yellowing is the only issue with resin... hmf. keep it out of sunlight... avoid painting with pure white...
davezak 1 year ago
thats cool
kyraandmiguel 1 year ago
how did u learn to do that? its so cool
kyraandmiguel 1 year ago
@kyraandmiguel from other artists :) artists love other artists.
davezak 1 year ago
you can find epoxy resin at hardware stores
xxfreezerbreexx 1 year ago
you can find epoxy resin at some hardware stores.
xxfreezerbreexx 1 year ago
Hi does anybody know where to buy the supplies? (apoxy resin) I can't find it at blick art materials. thanks
ISeriouslyLoveMJ 1 year ago
@ISeriouslyLoveMJ try artresin on the web... if you don't want to buy online, look at boat hobby stores or hardware stores.. even local art stores are starting to see that artists love this stuff!
davezak 1 year ago
does the art have to be framed?
thing4asians 1 year ago
@thing4asians NO! it's new, frameless modern art! i have never seen a piece of resined art in a frame... You COULD try...
davezak 1 year ago
@davezak if i have a 5 by 8 foot, and coverd it in that stuff, do you think it would hold on its own, just canvas?
thing4asians 1 year ago
@thing4asians ya it is used on bottoms of massive boats that flex and get smashed by water. id suggest a THIN first coat.. to harden the surface.. and than apply to the desired thickness for a second coat... BECAUSE if you put too much on a large canvas at first.. the resin with make the canvas sag, and flow to the middle.... go for it! you will be very please. also, i recently started using a heat gun (or blow torch) over the survace after pouring and spreading... no bubbles!
davezak 1 year ago
I'm making fairy wings out of fantasy film (like cellophane). They are life size and aren't that sterdy.. I was curious to whether or not I could use this resin to cover the wings? Or would the cellophane melt away??
Cheers
RoxFizzle 1 year ago
@RoxFizzle no, it wouldn't melt them at all. it MAY be heavy, and it MAY be brittle, so could snap with tons of movement... it does have some flex, so Epoxy Resin could be a great material for you.. paint it on in thinner layers.
worth a shot... It will be sterdy! Rock-Hard sterdy...
davezak 1 year ago
How viscous is the resin? If I were to be applying it to a gently curved surface like a skateboard deck would the resin just slide off as it sets?
RowanTolley02 1 year ago
@RowanTolley02 It is similar to honey... if you do thinner layers, it will not run off a curved surface. so imagine painting honey on the curve... it will stay, but once you get too thick, the honey would slowely drip off.
davezak 1 year ago
you can also sand and polish the painting afterwards like they do when making surfboards if you want the finish to be Super Smooth!
SURFSTYLEY4 1 year ago
you're the most beautiful girl i've never see ! ! !
stressam 1 year ago
Great video, Thanks for posting!
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hi .. nice video ! Do you know if this would work ok using inkjet printed artwork or would the resin destroy the print ?
1ofthehighlyhonoured 1 year ago
hi .. nice video ! Do you know if this would work ok using inkjet printed artwork or would the resin destroy the print ?
1ofthehighlyhonoured 1 year ago
@1ofthehighlyhonoured hey. i use prints for inkjet often... it is fine. resin will NOT soak through paper. you can pour it on top, and touch the bottom of the page, and it is dry. the resin can make the paper transparent, so just make sure your surface is painted white... or a ground colour you make want. i resined watercolour paper that was mounted to wood... the paper looked a bit brown because it because a bit transparent... painting the board white would have saved it. :D
regattamuskoka 1 year ago
how many coat can you put on your painting..... great video great instructional video
Mr88m20 1 year ago
@Mr88m20 as many as you want. 1 is usually enough.. and it takes at least 8 hours to cure, so doing many coats would take days... but doable... you could even put layers of paint, collage or objects between layers.
davezak 1 year ago
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stressam 1 year ago
Another safety note, if you have long hair. TIE IT BACK. You don't want your hair accidentally sticking to the epoxy. LOL.
youtubasoarus 1 year ago
@youtubasoarus ha yes good. we actually got epoxy on our long haired cat. scary! - i read a neat trick... when they use epoxy resin in wood shops to finish a table top, they WET THE FLOOR so that no dust will get kicked up. im going to start with just a spray bottle to lightly wet the area because of hairs and dust in the resin... tie back hair. good :)
davezak 1 year ago
@davezak
Wet the floor? Hmmmmm. Brilliant! Dust has been an issue for us as well.
drFunc1 1 year ago
thanks so much for making this... I'm about to try it on my first painting. I read the instructions on the box but its so much better watching someone do it. :)
jagjava 1 year ago
@jagjava good ya, you will be happy with the results!
davezak 1 year ago
love the video
ThePolypop 1 year ago
Very helpful video! The music was a little loud and made it had to hear everything but I think I got it! I have the Epoxy Resin but have been afraid to use it! I think I'm ready now!
queentastic1 1 year ago
@queentastic1 yes i made the music too loud sorry!
davezak 1 year ago
hi, thank you very match for this video,I have one question,it`s Possible to clean all bubbles?how?
nucblast 1 year ago
@nucblast, there are a few ways. I will copy and paste from the artresin FAQ-
the bubbles will keep coming until they are all gone I would pour and spread, wait 10 minutes scrape. Come back in ten minutes. scrape. wait ten minutes come back a third time and scrape.. This SHOULD be plenty. You can check again in ten and make sure. Sometimes you may miss a bubble and it is very discouraging when its dry and too late to pop. Permanent bubbles.
davezak 1 year ago
@nucblast Many ways: Blow on it with a straw, scrape with a trowel, run a portable torch 6-8 inches over the surface or just blow on them check again ten minutes later. The hand torch works the best by far. Forces the gases up.
davezak 1 year ago
Hello I would like to epoxy a 16x20 but i don't know how much epoxy apply .could you tell me how to measure please?
fotografoenchicago 1 year ago
if you mean 16 feet by 20 feet than you are crazy and that is huge and I hope you do it!. if it is inches, you will not need very much.... a 32 oz kit is far more than enough! if you can find a 16oz kit than that will do.
davezak 1 year ago
Thanks for the post. I started using epoxy resin and love the effect but hate the smell/ mess. I tried the Liquitex pouring medium with very good results but still prefer the supper sheen of the resin. I have only tried it on smaller pieces but want to do larger work. 2 questions, how can I prevent pooling on a large canvas? How can I reduce dust particles?
cmishooo 1 year ago
Ya resin has a much nicer finish than acrylic mediums.. much more like GLASS... to prevent pooling in canvas: switch to WOOD canvas. OR do a THIN coat first, and than apply a thick second coat once the hard first coat has cured. as for dust... try making a tent out of plastic (sheets of thin clear plastic can be bought in painting sections used to put on the floor...)
davezak 1 year ago
Hi Dave,
I was just wondering, is it OK to apply epoxy resin onto a painting which has already been varnished with a gloss spray varnish? (I.e - Will the resin have trouble bonding with it, or will there be an unwanted chemical reaction between the two?)
Thanks in advance =)
creative6648 1 year ago
Well, two thoughts.
1. someone i was emailing wanted to resin over chalk pastels.. we were concerned that the chalk would mix with the resin because it is powdery. she sprayed over with a varnish first and then resined... works fine.
davezak 1 year ago
2. as long as the varnish is dry the resin should sit on top and no issues. maybe wash the surface with alcohol first incase of oils or some solvents rising from the varnish.
I think you should be fine,, but it will really be an experiment. so many variables. can you test it first on something small?
davezak 1 year ago
I have a piece that is 6feet by 8 feet. Do you know how much epoxy I should buy?
sdbrandx 2 years ago
Thats a big piece! A gallon does approx 32 sqr feet. I'd buy a gallon. good luck!
davezak 2 years ago
Does the heating up of the resin during the curing stage cause any damage to your artwork?? Also Where do you find epoxy resin??
Detale78 2 years ago
no it will not damage the work. People have used resin on many different mediums. It does not get that hot really.. just during the chemical reaction generated some heat as gas is expelled. what are you wanting to pour resin on?
davezak 2 years ago
I have some latex armor that I want to harden do you think it will work or ruin the latex. What is a good brand to buy and where can you buy it.
Detale78 2 years ago
You can buy at artresin web site or hobby stores, some boat stores. it will not ruin latex! promise.
davezak 2 years ago
UUUGGGHHH! Help! I am totally new at this and I watched the video (very helpful), but I have one question. Have you ever tried to adhere photographs to glass (with resin) and then resin the back to make it water resistant? I can seal the photographs with a spray sealant first, if you think that it is necessary. I am totally gun shy about using the resin so any advice would be appreciated.
rmkr13 2 years ago
:) dont be nervous! no need to seal the photos first.
google Russell Broheir - he is in toronto and mounts massive photos and resins them. maybe he can offer some advice. the resin does not make paper' wet' but sits on top... thick like honey.
davezak 2 years ago
Ok so how do you get on with large paintings ?
I am talking say 1800mm x 1000mm or larger.
I have just started experimenting with epoxy and have found that with the larger paintings it tends to sag in the middle of the canvas, due to the weight of the resin itself causing a pool in the centre. In a couple of cases this accidental effect looks fantastic (and I will take full credit for this of course) but I would like to know how to avoid the pooling effect too.
Great videos by the way.
cspace1234nz 2 years ago
hey. there is a massive FAQ on the website about this stuff. if you do a first, THIN layer of resin. this will make the surface hard and stop it from pooling for the second coat! maybe consider using wooden canvases if they will be resined? happy art :)
davezak 2 years ago
If you told people you had kittens on your video you would get about 700,000,000 hits !!
cspace1234nz 2 years ago
ha great idea :) ill do that now!
davezak 2 years ago
great video! can't wait to try this technique.. thanks
verniecolon 2 years ago
Im awaiting 7kgs of resin for works Im taking to Paris in a couple weeks..
Thanks agian for the vids and the inspiration. Ive put the resin works on hold for a while, but am getting back into it after finding a decent priced supplier over here.
Hope to see more vids up soon. All the very best !
PressStudio 2 years ago
awesome, do you have any discoloration problems? i am doing something in sharpie markers.
mozie9 2 years ago
epoxy resin does yellow over time. only slightly, and you will only really notice slight yellowing over white areas of your work...
davezak 2 years ago
Thank you sooo much :)
romxh 2 years ago
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Me dio idea para mejorar mis obras.
Un gran cariño
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MARIOCO57 2 years ago
:)
"It gave me idea to improve my works.
A big fondness"
great!
davezak 2 years ago
I just read an article about a couple who applied epoxy to their kitchen countertops. They painted them black, did some faux finishing to it and then added epoxy resin. I'm so inspired...They got the look of granite, but didn't have to pay the price. I now have seen your video and think it's possible for me to do the same thing.. Cool! Thanks!
tycoroli 2 years ago
do it! :D
It is very durable. Often used on bar tops, so great for counters too... You can always buff out scratches if needed.
davezak 2 years ago
I wish I had seen this video before making 25 bar table tops using a bazillion coats of urethane...your result is a thousand times better too ! Thanks for the vid !
rungy07 2 years ago
3:46 O_O
JermaineATL 2 years ago
Thanks 4 the video, very helpful. I followed instructions & my art looks fabulous. What product do you use to clean your measuring cups & containers?
AirsoftFreak9611 2 years ago
Cool, I'd love to see the art!
I keep a roll of paper towels or rags to wipe the containers right after pouring(wearing gloves), and throw the rags/paper towel into the garbage. keep wiping till its off... easiest when still really wet.
As for cleaning after the fact, it's a sticky mess (and will remain sticky). I would throw them out... Soap and water doesn't do much. You can buy 'acetone' from hardware stores (main ingredient in nailpolish remover). stinky, but works!
davezak 2 years ago
can you use polyester resin for the same effect?
gjbootsma 2 years ago
Hey gjbootsma,
Well, Yes... you definitely can get the same effect.
Polyester Resin is generally used for mold making - small figurines, jewelry etc. Often it will be mixed with color pigments.
Polyester does not dry as hard as Epoxy Resin. (so could scrach easier?) Thats the main difference from my understanding... also, some has more of a matte finish as apposed to glossy because it is often intended to be painted over. I would think you are fine with it. experiment!
davezak 2 years ago
do you have a video on (or can you advise how to) apply coatings of epoxy resin to smaller items such as coasters, where there is no barrier on the side to stop it flowing over. Thanks!
ultrastar175g 2 years ago
I tried this once - bought cork circles from the craft store, made a frame out of duct tape (circle around edges) and filled it will small pebbles. When I poured the resin on top - it soaked into the cork and warped the bottom a bit -
I would suggest: pour the resin on the coasters on wax paper (so it can peel off) an then you will need a grinder or power hand sander to do the edges.
How you will do this will depend a lot on how thick you want the resin to be? (how thick do you want it?)
davezak 2 years ago
Cool! I am was about to try this on some concrete countertops we are making... but I wasn't sure how to do it exactly. Glad I saw your video!! Do you like it alot better then polyurethan??
CHIAROandSCURO 2 years ago
Cool! never used polyurethane... I will do some research... Epoxy Resin is perfect for my purposes.. The only thing that would be nice is: faster drying time and less toxicity... But love Resin.
Most epoxy resin is for boats or BAR TOPS, so should be great for what you are doing.
davezak 2 years ago
i was wondering whether the epoxy cures with a clear or slightly yellow finish?
cheers
glenbo111 2 years ago
most resins have some non-yellowing agent... BUT can still yellow slightly over time, especially if exposed to the sun.
You really only notice any yellowing if you resin over pure white areas. For the most part it is very clear.
davezak 2 years ago
cheers! =D
glenbo111 2 years ago