Resin Jewelry Tutorial with John W. Golden Part 3

[CAVEMAAN76]

Great work man Amazing pieces

[renkcf1986]

i really liked how the red shoes came out. it looked more vintaged!

[nomesy81]

where do you sell yours?

[ScreeminMeeme]

Excellent and very infomative tutorial! Thanks much and look forward to others that you might do. One thing tho...the sound was so low I could barely hear you...had to use my external speakers and not everyone has them. IMO background music is an unnecessary distraction in tutorials. You did a thorough job of telling us newbees how to use resin. Using a form to hold all of your pieces was a smart idea and one I'll certainly try. Thanks again.

[kiferti]

Thank-you so much John , great tutorials ! So much info .

[tamishay4life]

So what do you do with the ones that has small bubbles, and seepage? I hope you sale them, anyway...maybe just at a discounted price, because they are amazing to be trashed, I love your work.

[voodoofemme]

Thank you for your tutorial! really helped :)

One qustion though... your pendants seem to have domed on the top instead of falling flat... will the resin do this on its own?

[Shakespeare1612]

You should be able to use a hand pump or shop air to pop the bubbles, shouldn't you? I think a hair drier is overkill. Um, also, if you don't mind sacrificing a syringe on every batch you might study the exact amount of resin that gives you perfect results on each layer. Once your syringe is marked you may be have to use that exact amount each time, but I don't know if the varying outside temperature would have an effect on that. GREAT WORK!!

[Shakespeare1612]

You should be able to use a hand pump or shop air to pop the bubbles, shouldn't you? I think a hair drier is overkill.

[free2danz]

funny...was looking at your Etsy shop and just realized you live in Wilmington :) My family and I live in Jacksonville..small world. Anyways..I have made many domino pendants and have used the old breathe through the straw method of popping the bubbles. What I have noticed is if you blow to much without caution you wind up with moisture (spit) on your resin..lol. I love doing crafts but best of all I love doing the resin stuff I believe it's addicting.By the way...Nice work!

[spparrky]

Thank you SO much. I'll order supplies from you simply because you took the effort to put together such a thorough video. Blessings.

[ihsan2011]

Hey dude, thanks for the detailed tutorial. But instead of blowing with a pipe why don't you just use a blowtorch type lighter? Easier and Safer.

[theduckandthesesame]

Thank you for this brilliant video, it was really very helpful to me,

i would like to ask you a question though,

from the moment i have mixed the resin and the hardener,for how long and where can i keep the mixture,so that i can use it again for the second pouring?

[pixelnoggin]

@theduckandthesesame Thanks for watching! I'm not sure that it is possible to use the original mixture for the second pouring. I have heard of people putting what is left over from the first pour in the freezer and using it later, but I would think that would leave you with a cloudy mixture. working with resin at temperatures less than what the directions call for usually leaves tiny bubbles in the resin, resulting in a cloudy mixture. I would think freezing resin would do the same.

[pixelnoggin]

@theduckandthesesame I'm not convinced it is possible to re-use that first batch. As far as how much time you have to work with the resin: Essentially, the larger the mixed batch, the less time you have. I have found that about 4 oz gives me 30-45 mins of work time. The resin does thicken towards the end as you pour it, and it becomes more difficult to get bubbles out.

[pixelnoggin]

@theduckandthesesame As I understand it, essentially, the more resin in a container, the more it creates heat and the longer it holds heat. The longer it holds heat, the faster it cures. This is why a ring takes 24 hours to harden (loses heat quickly) and why an 8oz squeeze bottle of mixed Easy Cast resin will harden in about 30 mins and also get so hot you can barely hold it.

[pixelnoggin]

@theduckandthesesame The heat comes from the chemical reaction of the catalyst/hardener and the resin, but I also think that chem reaction itself contributes to the resin hardening. I just don't think there is any way to interrupt that process and re-start it.

[theduckandthesesame]

@pixelnoggin Thank you for your quick reply and your so useful informations,

i also searched in your etsy shop for art graphics in circles as those you are using,

but i cannot find any.Could you please let me know where can i find similar circles

to use?

[pixelnoggin]

@theduckandthesesame To clarify - 4 oz of mixed resin (2 oz of catalyst / 2 oz of Easy Cast resin) gives 30-45 working time.

[toobusyframing]

Appreciate your video but you've taken 30 minutes over 3 videos to show and tell us what you could have done in 10 minutes!

[pixelnoggin]

@toobusyframing Thanks 4 watching the video(s).

It could have been shorter and would be had I been an experienced tutorial make. I was trying to be very explicit and show all aspects of a 36-hour process rather than a quicker gloss-over in what was my first video of this type. It is 3 videos because when it was uploaded, the limits on file size and length required me to split it.

It's a process that requires a tremendous amount of patience over several days. I wanted to reflect that.

[pixelnoggin]

*experienced tutorial maker :)

[PaperPopUpsPetrina]

Love your videos- thank you.

Do you prefer epoxy or the glass tiles to make the rings?

I am guessing the epoxy is less expensive but probably scratches over time. Whereas, glass costs a bit more with less handling time and does not scratch as easily.

Happy thoughts,

Petrina

[pixelnoggin]

@PaperPopUpsPetrina I prefer epoxy for durability.

[prodigirl1]

What kind of "epoxy" are you using? Currently I use Ice Resin two part resin.

[pixelnoggin]

@prodigirl1 I am using EasyCast.

[Elduette]

could I paint 3D flowers on top like they do on fingernails, using products designed to go on acrylic nails? Would acrylic to epoxy hold?

[pixelnoggin]

@Elduette Hmmm. Good question. I am not sure about using epoxy over acrylic, as I have no experience with that.

[haimovkzh]

Hey. I liked it very much, but were can I get those empty ring so I can make my self a few with a picture of my grandson?

Thank

Karen 

[pixelnoggin]

@haimovkzh If you google Nunn Design or Amate Studios you may find what you need.

[dinavanmeter]

John, Thanks so much for making such a professional and informative tutorial for everybody to see. I really appreciated your patience and "exactness" to what you do. It is obvious to me the amount of pride you take and put into your work. I am very anxious to continue my use of resin in a different medium. I currently use it to cover my "wood burning of pets" projects. So..... thanks again, your voice makes this tutorial all the more better. Dina

[xjonix]

that's just too neat.. thanks for taking the time to do these videos.. im definitely going to be giving this a try! ;o)

[kateymateymusic]

Awesome stuff, thanks!

[kateymateymusic]

Awesome stuff, thanks!

[Colandjer]

So in other words, you can still coat the entire sheet to save time, but then you have to coat the edges after cutting each image out. In other news ;), that I just learned of myself, is a new tool called "Bernzomatic ST200T Micro Butane Torch". (it's the size of a pen, refillable & under $10!) Used for removing those pesky bubbles! (Actually has 3 functions, my fave being the FLAMELESS torch to "kill" bubbles--also functions as a mini torch & a soldering iron, I believe). Buh-bye blow dryer!:-)

[pixelnoggin]

@Colandjer Thanks for taking the time to comment and for sharing your tips. You are spot on about the corners. Had more luck doing what you said, but had a tough time putting Mod Podge on the edges of all those tiny pieces of paper. Now I just put a good coat or two along the edge of the graphic once it is in the finding. That cuts down a lot and is not as tedious for me as coating the edges.

Seen the torch you are talking about, but I never knew about the flameless option. Gonna try that.

[Colandjer]

Hi John, Great tutorial! You are very detail-oriented & PRO! OK, since you provided me w/ great tips, I just thought I'd share a couple things with you :) - I believe why you're getting the "bleeding" of the resin in the corners of your pendants is the result of your coating them w/ ModgePodge (or whatever) FIRST & THEN cutting them (therefore leaving the edges exposed for the epoxy to seep in). I found that you also have to coat the raw edges w/ the Modge Podge as well. (to be continued....=)

[taryneitup]

When you add the second layer of the epoxy are you using the same epoxy from the day before? It doesn't harden up in the bottle? And if you are using the same epoxy, is there a re-heating process or is it just good to go?

[pixelnoggin]

@taryneitup You have to mix a new batch of Resin each time. It hardens up in about 30 mins if you mix about 4 oz. Larger quantities harden faster.

[emclau2955]

Thanks for posting these videos. :) I'm thinking of making some jewelry for my family, and this cleared up many questions! I also really enjoyed the little background music. It was easygoing for me.

[Moviesmoveme]

Hi, I'm new to casting with resin, but I use plaster, and I know that a common way of getting rid of air bubbles is to vibrate the stand in which the plaster is setting on. Or to tap the container a few times. Have you tried this? Is there a reason why you don't use this method instead?

Thanks for the video by the way.

[harpo103]

I've seen people use tiny blow torches to pop bubbles.

I'm NOT saying that anyone should do that, but, I have seen it being done.

[abeoetebaris]

I still the blanks when I can find them 3 for 2.00 on my etsy store folks :) abeoetebaris is the store name follow the link! Also, Hobby Lobby just started selling them but it's one piece for a hefty 1.99.

[anitasseo]

very interesting. an idea? not only decorative, but drawings with with a little more message. let´s change the world together! :) through rings. why not?

[sedwilson]

enjoyed the instruction -- the audio is very quiet, even with max volume (only noticed this with this miniseries (pt 1, 2, &3 - other posts by same artist sound normal)

[MsMrii]

wait...don't try what at home?

xD

THANKSS FOR THE AWESOME VIDEO>>>EVAH!

[GershTV]

really cool video

[mcshawnboy]

If UR OCD really kicks in about the bubble look up E-Z Caster, a vacuum dome I've used in casting silver. I too was driven mad by the music! I couldn't decide if it was external noise, another tab open playing it or if I was crazy! What or who was it and why so low? I loved UR Instructable! Did you mention having molds for sale of UR shapes? Many replies mentioned it. Thanks!

[ReginesRabbits]

definitely going to give this a go if I can find some blanks :-)

[cocolulubub]

How long can you keep the epoxy in the bottle? I was wondering because of the two coats that are recommended with the ring....I am using the same product you were in this demo....thanks for the tutorial!

[Nelletunes]

I would love to see more tutorials from you. Your videos are great, lots of information. Thanks.

[wearechinabound]

Ugg, I don't think my message posted. Your videos are very helpful..thank you! Question...I have tried my first pendant and I'm using EnviroTex Lite. It's been 24 hours and my piece is still very tacky...any ideas?

[wearechinabound]

Thank you for your videos...they are very helpful! May I ask you a question...I've tried my first piece and I used EnvironTex Lite pour-on. It has been 24 hours and my resin is still very tacky....I thought it would be more set by now...any suggestions?

[Missbeautifool]

these rings are amzing! i just have a question is the mod podge a kind of glue ? or what?i'm italian so if i know what is it i can find the corresponding product . thank you

[snootygirl]

The music was fine for me... and thank you for making this i feel more confident to start my project ! Thank YOU!

[jenller]

thank u for this tutorial, it was very goodl!!! i have the feeling that im gonna be dancing to the song in my head while mixing the resin!!!

[xXxNoXGirlyXGirlxXx]

Wow, it is much trickier to do resin jewelry, than i thought, lol, and the process is looong x) But the vid was great, thanks for the help! ;)

[spottedbumproduction]

Well done! I really learned a lot - thanks so much for your excellent tutorial!

[kohls350]

where do you get the molds from? i love what you did with them,

also, like another viewer asked, how would i make a pendent that didn't have silver on the back? (Image printed on a transparency between 2 layers of epoxy)?

[pauagirl1]

Thankyou for posting these vids really interesting would love to try sometime soon !

[moxymeesh]

Your awesome!! Thanks so much for sharing!

[LiveLoveRiding]

Where do u get the ring moldes??

[fusionchick]

I have a couple questions

1. Where do you get your settings from?

2. if I wanted to make a pendant that is just a resin square with something inside of it and no silver around it, how would i do this? Some kind of mold maybe? If I wanted to add a wire bail, how would i put it in the resin if its in a mold? thanks ^_^

[VampwolfTwihard]

thank you so much. i never knew how to do this.

[keikoagena]

thanks! i've noticed that if i print on cardstock i don't have that seepage problem. i don't even have to put modge podge on the top, just the back. :)

[Unknownsadlyman]

when i do this once i cut them out i do a layer around the edges.. I know it probably sounds OCD but I rarely get the resin seepage on my finished pieces :)

[soleilangela]

Thank you !! I love the bubbles ! lol

[helicrashpro]

I was very interested in what you were doing in the video but I could not finish watching the videos because the music and not being able to here you very well was to dam annoying.

[pixelnoggin]

Sorry that the sound was such a problem. It sounds fine on my system, but I am using external speakers. I can barely hear the music in my speakers, so I thought the mix was good. Thanks for making the effort to watch.

[Christopherslady]

the music wasn't a problem for me! I just tuned it out as I listened to you talk. Nice vid. Excellent art!

[saka1faka]

@pixelnoggin

are you kidding? this trilogy is the most intriguing&yet so relaxing tutorial I've ever watched on youtube(&I'va watched A LOT)I like that you are so tidy&perfectionist- reminds me of myself-&it is a feature i really admire&utterly respect@people.

I don't know if you are familliar with the origin "amateur", but you should know, that it comes from love+art (latin), which make the person a lover (not a worker)of the art itself.

Pls keep up with the good work.

Greedings from Greece.

[AllyEmm]

@helicrashpro I think it is because his voice is only playing on the left side so you will have trouble hearing him if most of your sound i coming from the right. I only heard music in my right ear

[savannahmorrison]

where do you get all the stuff you need to do something like this

[noelletierney]

Hi great tutorial, i found you over on craftster, havent tried resin yet was allways too woried but after your video im gona buy some,

Was wondering is it a differnt batch of resin on the second day or will the orignal mix last?

[MicrowavedTofu]

thank you for these vids! Ive been making wire jewelry for a few years and recently became intrested in trying out resin! this was really helpful thanks!

[irishgirl5074]

Thanks!!!!

[SAZZTRE76]

thank you so much for doing these tutorials!

[digsart]

Great video, crappy music...lol...sorry. I LOVE the bubbles! Please do one with lots of bubbles in it! PLEASE??? Thank you for sharing your skills! <3 Dig :D XOXOX

[airtightnoodle]

Thanks for the awesome tutorial. I am very new to this. I have come across many pendant blanks that do not have an attachment at the top for a chain. I know you can buy bails. My question is, how would you attach these to the pendant?

[caitieb09]

SO when you do it on the second day do you remix resin or do you reuse the resin from the previous day? If it's the latter one, how do you store the mixed resin overnight?

[poppygirl76]

wow....i loved this 3parter. Simple, detailed, straighforward...truly excellent thankyou so much for sharing your knowledge.

[pixelnoggin]

Hey there,

Thanks for featuring the video, and thanks to everyone who watched the video. My apologies for the music. It was mixed much lower on my machine, and I have taken that into consideration in subsequent videos.

[Subconscionaut]

Dude, great tutorial.....BUT......

THE MUSIC LOOP DRIVES ME CRAZY!and of course we have to leave the sound on because we want to hear what you're saying!by the 3rd part it was making me nauseous! otherwise, superawesome!

[agreatguy6]

xD I was wondering if I was the only one.

otherwise, great tut, yo :D

[XxKHA0SxX]

Thanks!

[woodchuko]

cool! looks like fun :D

thanx for the vids!!

[deadthelma]

yes the music is a little distracting

[reesk92]

its safe for thirteen year olds as long as they follow a few simple rules

1 dont glues there hands finger thumbs cat to anything they shouldnt

2dont eat it

3 no getting high by sniffing it

4 he was blowing it with the straw to get the bubbles out not sucking wouldnt want to go break rule 2 now would we

lastly have fun

[healingv1sion]

mwhaha, friday i'll have some extra money, let the resin madness begin! thanks for the videos!

[ProgHead777]

Awesome tutorial... EXCEPT THAT GOD AWFUL MUSIC! Why would you loop something that annoying FOR HALF AN HOUR?! Another five minutes and I would have went insane and ate my own hands or something.

Still, awesome tutorial. :-)

[tuxylu]

Does anyone have an update as to where you can purchase the blank pendants?

[shyprincess247]

you could bye them at any craft store like micheals.but i have to tell you this is resin safe to use for 13 year olds?

[wreckin4]

omg this is awsome.

thanx 4 the help

were can i buy the material 2 make them?

[dinadanna]

excellent three pt vid. Thanks so much for sharing this with us. So, when using e-z cast, should you wear a respirator??

[mcrsmurderscene]

does anyone know where i could buy resin?

[PJfan77]

Very helpful - can't wait to try! Do you have a source for buying the pendant, earring or ring "blanks" for a project like this?

Thanks!!!

[VegPanda]

This was very very helpful! Thank you for filming this video.

[sykickg]

Thanks so much John!! :)

[katiekate70]

this is the best tutorial that i have seen about resin. quick question that has to do with resin but not jewelry. I have a family photo that is 36 x 42 and i would like to put a coating of resin on for the high gloss effect. Would i mod pdge the photo and then put the resin on top...the same as the jewelry. And because of the size would i use the same brand of resin?

[eensha6242001]

so cool. thanks dude!

[Madlibrarian2]

Excellent videos! Thank you for sharing your talent! Regarding measuring cups - people might look into using old baby bottles. They usually have measuring marks on the side. Plastic baby bottles made with the chemical BPA should no longer be used to feed babies. I have a lot of these old bottles at home and I can't pass them on to new moms. I use them for measuring bleach, floor cleaner, etc. I just write on the side "NOT FOR BABY / FOOD" in case it should later fall into the wrong hands.

[GabsandWaz]

This was great, thanks so much for all the effort putting it together - very helpful indeed!

[paintedskywoman]

That is the best tutorial.

[aglanceatmyworld]

Wow, thank you so much for doing these tutorials! I've been wanting to try this out and your videos were a great help :)

[nurita4]

did you use the plastic bottle twice or had to through it away after the first use??

[wunnspeed]

Fantastic video! The music about drove me crazy after watching all three of them but I learned a lot. Now...if only I can find all the bits and pieces here in Germany to do my own

[GodWillGiveMeJustice]

a tip on the pictures, to save you time and money- rather than printing them at home, you'll get better quality images by dropping your images into a 4x6 template in your photo editing program (I use photoshop)and having them developed at your local 1 hr photo lab. That's what I do- they don't bleed either.

[ClaraLea]

So explicit but still simple! Thanks!

[youutubestinks]

it can be polished? some high speed mototool maybe?

[dancersok]

BeautyFull Thank You. I love all the sneakers!

[kirhan1]

Hi John, I enjoyed your videos I, II & III. I want to make a pendant using my digital photo's. What type of paper should I use? Can I print from a inkjet printer? Also will you give a webside to purchase the square and round pendants from?

[alicat517]

thank you so much for putting up these videos! they were so helpful! great job, your pieces are fantastic!

[Linetteji]

Thank you so much john for sharing your knowledges. Blessiings

[loulabelle84]

thank you. Great tutorial. Perfect length as everything was covered in detail.

[ryandmattsmom]

Someone said "way to long" that's not true. It was perfect because you covered everything and that's isn't done in the short ones. Thanks for sharing your knowledge!

[42662113]

Very nice work!

[eight6sevenfive3oh9]

How would you get the doming on the scrabble tile pendants? There's no edge to hold the epoxy in place?

[Chafalota]

It's dangerous but you have to be really careful.You can use a small welding torch and pass it not so close to the resin and that gets all of the air bubbles out,just make sure there's nothing that can catch fire near! It's dangerous but it gets them all out.

[bamacopper]

John, I want to make a pendant with a photo of my kids. What type of paper should I use? And your pendants the square and round one do you just put one layer of the resin in there or did you come back and put more?

[lemmetakeurvideo]

I'd buy one with a bubble :D

[abbynoelxo]

Same as many above....where can i get the blanks? art program for artwork?  What kind of paper?

Thanks so much!

[sissyooh711]

Great tutorial, John! THANKS!

For air bubbles, I always just use one of those fireplace stick lighters, and just sway the flame over the just poured piece, and presto! Bubbles are gone!

Never tried the straw. The lighter is so easy.

What art program do you use to get your artwork to the exact size you need? That's where I have trouble, so I find myself just using pictures that happen to fit rather than artwork I would love to use.

Please recommend a pc program. I'd appreciate it!

[Freakanzoy]

I love this tutorial =D It's cleared up a lot ^_^

Can anyone tell me though what the best way is for making pendants (I'll be making them with molds) that have glitters or sprinkles in them? Should I also use 2 layers or more?

Anyway great tutorial =)

[pixelnoggin]

It depends on your resin how many layers you may want to consider using. Some manufacturers of resin suggest working in 1/8 layers.

With a mold, you could partially fill the cavity with resin, drop in some glitter and continue filling.

If you want the glitter to be more evenly distributed, you could add it to the resin during the mixing process. You might get some glitter that sits on the surface of the mold though.

[janda002000]

I am too also looking for the blanks. Could you please share. Awesome video.Thanks

[dblgal]

Great videos! I've been doing resin pendants for a year or so now, they are a lot of fun. I've been using Colores Doming Resin and I'm happy with it. I was just wondering, is there any particular reason you chose the Easy Cast? Also, I've stayed away from rings because I'm worried about the durability of the resin. Is the Easy Cast really durable enough to withstand the beatings of a ring, and still be clear enough to enjoy the artwork below? Thanks!

[pixelnoggin]

The EasyCast has been very durable. I have seen it scratch a few times, but it has held up better than I hoped.

[AndreaGanora]

Very nicely made and usefull tutorials.

Thanks for your time and effort in sharing your videos .

[dipper45]

These are the VERY best instructions/tutorial I have EVER seen!!! Thank you so much! The epoxy people (and their vendors) should pay you ;o) !!

[twrex1989]

This was an excellent tutorial! Thank you so much!

[hardeway512]

Hey!!!! I love you!!! THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!!

I have been trying to find someone to teach me for a long long time now! This is great!!!

Thanks!! ALL THREE TUTORIALS ARE GREAT!!!

[Keihla830]

What kind of paper do you use for the images?

[Moonbubbles]

I'm in desparate NEED of the a wholesale source for ring and pendant blanks. I have a legit business license so if you can help me out I would LOVE YOU. I've been looking non stop for over a week and still nothing. I'd like to order most of it from the same site and I'll I'm finding one thing here that might work or something there that might work. HELP! Please. Thanks :)

[carjomaha]

hi John , i have posted before, am still searching for the ring blanks. could you maybe tell me where you get yours from? would be very gratefull. Thankyou.

[ekrbelle]

This is such a great tutorial! When you do the second layer, do you mix up a new batch of resin? Also, please tell me you don't just toss the imperfect ones! You should find a way to sell them cheaper, for those of us who don't mind imperfections but are poor college students! ;)

[tativa1989]

can you please please tell us where do you buy the ring thingies and the pendant plates? I found some but they sell them in packages of 4 I would like to buy more. Im from Costa Rica but Im staying in North Carolina for a month so if you could help me thank you so much! : )

[islandczarina]

Excellent series of videos. Very concise and informative! I can't wait to get started!!

[j042x]

Thanks for the tutorial! Now I feel brave enough to work with resin :P. May I ask where you got your rings & pendants at? I hate gluing blank ring backs =/.

[IrisConlon]

Thank you so much! I've been looking for a tutorial like this forever!

[pixelnoggin]

Your welcome all! Thanks for Digging WooHoo!

[WooHooCrossStitch]

Great tutorial and very generous of you!

I think for now I'll stitck to buying resin jewelry...the chemicals scare me as I have young children!!

Do you have an Etsy shop? I shall do a big of digging on Etsy. (yay Etsy!)

[WooHooCrossStitch]

Never mind.  Found your shop! Cool!

[tehkamzorz]

thank you for this video :D!

[1axvn]

Very good video, good all around, its a 5.1

1axvn

[loriannalea]

OMG, I'm sooo excited I found this video - EXACTLY what I was looking for! Thank you so much for detailing all the steps and pit-falls to avoid ... can't wait to give it a try :).

BTW, did you ever find any online resources where I can order the blank pendants? After spending 2+ hours searching online, I still haven't found a good source for these :(. If not online, can you recommend a physical store that sells these? FYI, I live in San Diego, CA. Thanks in advance for your help!

[limberferret]

Thank you!

Very helpful, informative, and extremely clear tutorial. If I can get my hands on the materials where I live, I'll give this a go!

Well done. . . . and err, a pleasant voice to listen to. :P

[missdoobs]

Great vid John. I'm never tried resin but have wanted to for a long time. You've made me feel much more confident about giving it a go. Can resin go on other things, besides metal? Can it go over photo's? Over polymer clay? Over paints? Sorry for all the questions! lol Great vid and can't wait for more... Aussie Deb

[kittie2789]

Thank you for this great tutorial. I had been trying to find a video and this one was perfect. Love your work!

[pixelnoggin]

You're welcome, yfc202! I'd love to know how the hair dryer in the humidity works.

[yfc202]

Great tutorial! I do my resin pendants in a very similar way, but I've never thought about covering them up. What a great idea! I live in Vancouver and it rains all the time--my last batch ended up tacky and never cured because of the humidity. Now that I saw your demonstration, I think I could try using hair dryer to dry the air a bit and use a plastic container to trap the dry air in. Ha ha, I'll try anything to get my job done!

Thanks for making this wonderful tutorial!

[pixelnoggin]

Hey carjomaha,

On the rings, I only pour about 1/8" of resin the first time. Easy Cast can be poured up to a total thickness of 1/2" in 1/8" increments. I wait at least 8 hours between pours. So, halfway is a good stopping point for the rings.

For the pendants I use, only one layer is necessary. Not as deep as the rings.

I am working with my wholesale supply to determine where folks can buy the rings online. I will post here when I have some links to retailers.

[carjomaha]

Do you only fill half way the first time you pour? How much do you pour the second time so they don't overflow? I make brass & resin rings and pendants, I live in New Zealand. Can you buy the ring blanks you use online ? Where do you get them if you don't mind me asking?

[pixelnoggin]

I mixed a new batch. What's left in the bottle is a rock in about 45 mins. The resin in the bottle is thicker than the resin in the rings and pendants, and because it is thicker, it loses heat slower. That heat from the reaction of the catalyst and the resin causes the thicker area of resin in the bottle to cure/harden faster, so it is pretty much unusable after about 45 mins. The thin resin in the rings and pendants will stay soft. for hours.

[IsleBeSweetT]

question: did you mix another batch of resin for the finish, 24 hours later, or was that the same batch? if so, how did you keep it from hardening in the squeeze bottle?

[pixelnoggin]

Thanks to everyone for your response.

[alianoelle]

This was interesting...but in all fairness this did not need to be done in 3 parts...waaaay too long.

[missdoobs]

i thought the three parts covered all the bases and gave a good look at each indivual process. Some tutes are too short and important bits can be left out. For a total resin novice i thought this was great, and i can't wait to see some more vids. Well done!

[tangerinejulz]

Thanks, John! It's a great tutorial. I'm very impatient with resin but seeing you use it is really inspiring. Thanks!!!

[dipomazio]

That was fantastic.  Thank you.

[edjitsu]

Awesome tutorial. Thanks for posting it

[jessica247365]

Great tutorials!