Hey Dave! Thanks for the awesome video - great artwork BTW. Just wondering if there is any type of medium you CAN'T resin? I see you used a photo and oils was it?
Hey dude, I have some paintings I'm trying to protect and I'm going to use epoxy resin. They're acrylic paintings on wooden boards. Someone told me to be careful of the resin distorting the colour. Has this ever occurred to you?
@TheTERHOR i you have cheap white paint - you may want to seal t first.
any discoloring will only be noticeable in really light areas and pure whites - but again, I also think that this has to do with the quality of the paints. i have some pieces that have not discolored after 4 years, and others that the white turned yellowy, or even inky almost right away.
@PineappleHeads1 thank YOU. i have tons of better - updated smarter video too. check out my channel. some good helpful tips as I have learned about this.
could you resin cardboard? I do art with pencil, black ink, and oil free pastels on cardboard. I've used clear coat spray which seems to be fine. Wondering what this would be like? Anyone have any suggestions I'd appreciate it...
@TheVerticious yes you can resin cardboard for sure - it will change color through - and look darker as if it is wet... you may or may not like this. does the clear spray make the cardboard look wet? if not, you can spray it first to 'seal' the cardboard and then resin over top to get the thick glass effect without making the cardboard darker.
I really like the technique. I use epoxy for other things, but would like to use this on some of my photography. What do you put the picture on before you start the process? Do you build those boards or buy them? If build, can you tell me what you are using? Many thanks!
@mdholden you can build OR buy. i build with 2x2" wood so it is thick and strong and cover the surface with masonite. i always paint it white first too. some papers can become slightly translucent and take the BG color when it gets wet with resin, so having the white base helps.
@Garcia42 yup - NOT the best for health.. which is nothing to mess around with. I am VERY close to having a non toxic material that will never yellow!
@markprescottcrannell ya, unless you can sand it out with wet/dry sandpaper and then buff back the shine... hard to get the flawless surface you want though when fixing up patches...
try using a blow torch to get rid of bubbles. works AMAZING. i will be posting a video within a week showing how to do this.
Hi Dave! Thanks for posting this! My question is, do you think it's worth it to get the ex-47 epoxy that won't yellow? I'm going to resin some photos printed and stretched on canvas and I'm worried about yellowing over time.
@alicelyaliced I would say that this depends on how much WHITE space is in your work. yellowing is noticeable over white areas, so you can get away with other resins that do not have additional UV-resistors. The hard truth is that over time ALL resin will have minor ambering - Like ANY material. Keeping your work out of the sun is best. EX-74 is only available in 2 gallon kits, so you do need to buy in bulk if you want to have the added advantage of a UV-resistor additive.
@alicelyaliced yup. pigments are opaque... and dye is translucent. you can also mix with paint, ink or blood for effects :P I have a huge FAQ on the artresin website that I have been updating for years now! tons of info on the stuff! google 'artresin'
@sosaj64 yes it look really awesome. It took a while to get it perfect. I found that I really got professional results when I started using a blow torch! Run the flame over the resin after it is poured and spread - it causes the bubbles to surface and burns off any dust etc... made a huge difference in the final results and the process! blow torch!
What about the Epoxy yellowing? All affordable (or medium priced) Epoxy will yellow over time. It's not from the UV or exposure to light. The material itself yellows over time. There are Epoxies that do not yellow (or rather yellow very slowly) but they are expensive - $800/gal is not unusual - and just about impossible to find.
@GreatWhiteNiko yes, yellowing is the elephant in the room. So many artists are using epoxy resin, and $800/gallon makes it unaccessible. I have had some piece ruined by yhellowing, and other still look amazing after 5 years. What would you suggest, GreatWhiteNiko, for the average artist who want to use Epoxy Resin on their art??? I'd love your advice and thoughts here.
@davezak Talk to Fred from AlphaGarage. The source of Fred's knowledge is a chemist at a company called Wolverine. They supply AlphaGarage with the products. Try to talk to both guys if ou can. They deal with industrial level coatings - things normal folk will never see. Other than that I'd experiment with clear polyurethane. Polyurethane does not stick to things as well as Epoxy, but for your application the adhesion will be fine. Polyurethane does not yellow.
Apparently I can't post a website address or something. AlphaGarage has a website with a dot com extension. If you decide to experiment with Polyurethane do not use any solvent. Polyurethanes that needs to be mixed like Epoxy (part A + part B) are very thick (viscous) if you don't reduce with solvents. That's what you want I guess. It's worth experimenting, there will be no yellowing ever + the price is like that of Epoxy. Another benefit - Polyurethanes are extremely scratch resistant.
Another idea - Polyaspartic or PolyUrea. Both are about the same price as Epoxy. They dry very fast though - in hot humid weather within 1-3 minutes. Both are extremely hard when dry. Normally they are applied very thin. You can use an HVLP spray gun to do that if you want to experiment with them. I'd still try Polyurethane first. You can also add an accelerator to the Polyurethane and it will dry completely in 2-3 hours.
You may be tempted to try cleaer Acrylic. They are basically liquid plexiglass. Very hard and completely clear. But they deteriorate over time. Ever seen the clear coat of an 80's or 90's car peel off? That is what Acrylic does over time.
@GreatWhiteNiko amazing feedback! appreciate you taking the time. I have printed off all your comments and will do some snooping around. My experience with polyurethanes was - SLOW cure time - and the results were more rubbery, like white craft glue drying... as apposed to glass. thanks again!
What about the Epoxy yellowing? All affordable (or medium priced) Epoxy will yellow over time. It's not from the UV or exposure to light. The material itself yellows over time. There are Epoxies that do not yellow (or rather yellow very slowly) but they are expensive - $800/gal is not unusual - and just about impossible to find.
Great video! Can't wait to try it on watercolor. I just gessoed and watercolored an old wooden table and am going to resin the top of it! I think I should probably spray the watercolor with fixative first, right?
@kande7 not necessary! I have used resin over water colour many times and it does not run. The 'fixative' idea doesnt hurt though, and may help with the gesso reacting with the resin and 'ambering' slightly... this can happen sometimes - depending of the quality of gesso. - here is a friend that uses resin over watercolour: mikanovsky com
I applied resin to my artwork and it looks amazing, but it dried out with some bubbles and it doesn't look even. Is there something I can do to fix this?
I just used this stuff for the first time on a guitar I painted. I did the back side first, and after drying, did the front. Both sides look great, but the sides of the guitar are not so smooth. They are kinda bumpy from where the resin had dripped off the edges. should I hang it vertically and add another coat to the sides?
How would you go about resining a guitar, or anything that needed to be covered on all sides, but not in certain cavities (pickup holes and whatnot)?
@mrlopezart i would look into wet/dry sandpaper (sand with water... slower but smoother...) followed by buffing with a heavy buffing with a soft cloth and some scratch remover product from an automotive store - this way you can sand down drippy edgy but still get the high gloss. also, for pickup hole etc... i would tape off the areas... you will probably have to use a sharp knife or tools to remove the tape and resin.
I just used this stuff for the first time on a guitar I painted, I put one coat on the back, let it dry, and put a second on the top side of the guitar. The front and back look great, but the sides look kinda crappy IMO.
both times, I had to remove and smooth out edges that were dripping continuously as it dried. now the sides almost all the way around have a bumpy "dripping" looking coat. Should I hang it vertically and add another coat for the sides?
big problem, maybe you can help or tell me who to call. i resined a bunch of things. i think i mixed well BUT the are tacky. this never happened to me before. what should i do?
@bronxbeat1 first - dont stress. second, 1) measurements may have been off a bit OR 2) dont scrap ALL the resin out of the mixing bowl as material on the sides is sometimes not mixed. WHAT TO DO: sorry, but you will have to scrape all of the tacky stuff off... use thin pieces of wood or spreaders. your piece will look like HELL when you do this... but once all the sticky stuff is off you can put on another coat. This happened to me...
@davezak when it happened to me, i appleid a second coat hoping that it would just encapsulate the stickyness... a few weeks later i had sticky resin dripping down my wall... so i ripped off the top second layer where i could feel that it was soft under and scraped all the sticky stuff out. the painting was fine after all this trouble and headache and i poured a final coat. sorry.. not an easy answer - and a messy answer...
I have a question, I have a ton of cardboard boxes that I do not use, I would like to zendoodle on them and personalize the boxes to give as gifts but I would love to cover them with epoxy so they can last for years, Can you do a tutorial video? I would love to learn how to do it... thank you!
@inlove0395 the epoxy will make the cardboard look 'wet' because it will soak in a bit. good idea though, and mayby this wet look is not a bad effect... similar to putting a coat of varnish on raw wood or stone. ill add this to the video list!
There is a product for boat wood called bristol, it is also 2 part goes on thin but has the uv for the top of the epoxy. i havn't tried this on art but its compatable on exterior boat wood. I'm having probs with the epoxy fogging, i'm using west system epoxy maybe need to try something from art store. any suggestions
@jackchorn check out 'EX-74' - from the site: "EX-74 has been formulated for improved UV resistance to reduce yellowing and surface degradation from UV exposure." smallest you can get it is 2gallon kits usually. i have met many artists that seem to prefer this stuff. thanks for the info on bristol UV topper.. will look around ;)
@jackchorn yes the dizzy spells keep you from questioning you process... :P i have switched to a proper mask! I do NOT use a UV protector... Do you have a product you would recommend?
@TiranosaurusRex2010 ha! close. no rich parents. I work way to much at my job so i dont have enough time to paint! i often look scuzzy until my wife tells me to wash my hair and shave.
@TiranosaurusRex2010 what a jerk,his stuff is beautiful,i bet you don't have a talented bone in your body,anyone who would make a comment like that mustn't.
dear dave, i absolutely love your work and will check out your website tonight. 'looking up' and so many other of your pieces in the video, are breathtaking. btw, i recently printed a triptych of my photographs onto canvas, then applied gold leaf to parts of the pieces. could i now apply resin or would it yellow the gold leaf (which can be tempermental). i have a penchant for gold leaf and so combining with resin would be awesome!! all the best!
@tabularasa66 hmm, I truly do not know what would happen with gold leaf. i think that you would be fine. You will need to experiment. IF there is a discolouring issue, i would suggesting sealing the piece with the gold leave with a spray varnish FISH and then applying the resin! let us all know if you try using resin over gold leaf please :)
@WillEyedOney Hmm never thought of that but resin is horribly sticky.. like putting your sander in honey! I have taken up using a blowtorch to get rid of bubbles. Amazing results! .. and actually a common practice. Thanks for the idea WillEyedOney.
@WillEyedOney oh good idea! i see what you are saying. dumb of me.. I will try that. Could even do this on the bottom as the art is usually propped up... I do find the blow torch pretty awesome for this though!
Thx Dave for the tip, I also use liquitex pouring medium, I get same effect, and it is 100% non yellowing, how do you pack your resin paintings without having anything stick on the top resin layer?
Hey Dave, I read that epoxy resin yellows overtime, have you experienced the yellowing of it? Can you show how to use the router table to smoothen the edges? also how do you package resin paintings so that no marks are left of the resin surface
@rmyussef yes, especially when exposed to UV light the resin will yellow over time. BUT i would suggest paying more for your resin. better quality resins are easier to apply and yellow much less. The yellowing, if it happens at all, is noticeable over white areas... so only a problem if you work has lots of white areas! I have some paintings that are over 4 years now and have not yellowed at all. the resin will also react with different brands of white paint differently .
i like to watch you... you have an easy going 'it' factor. My intuition is that you will end up where you want to be..... just do not give up... i wish you the very best...
yes do it :) you will love how it makes the colours of work work pop out!
The mask I am wearing in this video is more for dust.. not chemical fumes... so NOTE TO ALL.... WEAR A REAL RESPIRATOR! NOT THE DUST ONE I AM WEARING! :P
Brilliant Work Fellow Artist. I have two questions: 1. You mentioned that you suspect that the type of paint you used caused the resin to yellow; I also saw that you mentioned the UV protectant ( this UV thing, do I add it to the resin during the mixing process? If i didnt want to use the protectant, What type of paint do you suggest or what type of paint did you use for the artwork thats still clear after 5 years?
@BritishWestIndian i think with white paint that yellows.. it is cheap paint. so like most things, more money means better quality. i am suspicious that good quality (ie. expensive) paint has non-yellow, non-aging agents.
as for UV protectants. some resins have it in the mixture. you can buy a spray, or one that mixes in - i have more commonly head talk of a spray of sorts. i have not tried this myself. let us know if you find a good UV protectant that you add on.
@MrChickengoesrawr where are you located? you can find resin all over these days :) it is get popular! google artresin, OR 1 HARDWARE STORE - resin is used on table tops and bar tops as well..
2 BOAT HOBBY STORE - to fix and build boats, they use high quality resins. 3 ART STORE!
@korggirl yes! well.. sometimes. it has to do with the material you resin on and how much sun it gets... I have pieces in my house over 5 years old that are still crystal clear... I also have pieces that are ruined because they yellowed within a few weeks... I am suspicious about the TYPE of paint that you resin over. hope i don't discourage you. you can find UV protectants to help with this!
@Epscylon yes! for a matte surface - use the black, fine finishing sandpaper to take off the gloss... OR paint on a matte acrylic medium or spray matte varnish. SECOND, for a textured surface, after your first coat of epoxy, use a rag to apply the second one. this looks great, AND covers up imperfections. I have done this on a bunch of my pieces. good questions :)
The last few art shows I've been to, i've been noticing alot of work with Resin and it has me interested in working with it. What kind of surface can you use it on? Canvas? or does it need to be a solid surface? Can you do photographic prints or collage? Or would that ruin it?! Very interested, thanks for the video!
@archaeologistism canvas is fine. just remember.. soft surfaces like a canvas will sag in the middle if you do too much resin at once. it is a heavy liquid. do a thin first coat to harden soft surfaces and than build up with a second coat once cures. you can do photos and collages too... try it!
Thank you Davezak, It's on canvas and it has white but I wouldn't mind it becoming yellow or even translucent(but it isn't on paper) because it's suppose to be a painting of being under water looking up at the sun. ;-) I'm wondering if it's very hard to put some glitter for a reflective look for the water and sun, though not sure if youd glitter @Michaels I had 40% off and it was only 20 bucks a pop for 32 Oz. Not sure how great that deal is. I'll find it online next time.
I have a acrylic painting with florals on it, ever had your paintings run from the resin? I'm also adding them(flowers) 3D off of the painting. I got my resin from michaels crafts and its the kind where you drop the drops in for the hardener, this is my first time with the resin. I love your work, it's beautiful. Any help would be appreciated.
@MsStarlaDear i have only had paintings ruined because they yellowed a bit... and it was noticeable over the white areas.... also, if i resin on papers.. i make sure now to paint under the paper white, because it may become slightly translucent! you will love the results!!!! Michaels is usually overpriced!
@connorlangley44 art store! also can at the hardware store though... ALSO at boat building and supply shops, cause it is used on the bottom of boats... The art stores around me do carry it though. or check out artresin online. good luck! youl love it
HI Dave, thx for the reply. I don't exhibit and I am mostly a hobby painter until recently. I now am trying a lot of mixed media. like the use of the photo collage. HOw in the world do you use your printer to print that large in sections? I must be left brain handicapped ! SBG....I'm going to try your idea with some small collages I did. I put this on my Fav List...
@SBGirly lots of small squares :) - the seams actually add to the 'prganized mess' style... i printed a few really big.. but was really expensive, and then i found myself scared to paint over these nice prints that i paid so much for...
Do you do your own photo printing? They look very large. Also, what substrate are you using, is that MDF board that you are cutting up? Thanks, your work is very intriguing. The effect is somewhat like Encaustic......it has an underwatery kind of depth to it. Great.
@SBGirly cool thanks for the kind words. do you have work online? i print on my computer and piece them together in squares... not the best way but economical. also, yes it is MDF board with 2x2' edged glued and nailed on. am thinking to buy my next batch of wooden frames though because it is a lot of work. resin is great.
That's an awesome idea. I'd be scared to do it though. I'd worry too much that I'd screw up in some way. If it somehow dries with imperfections, can it be fixed?
@IronManTalks yes there are ways to fix it. usually sanding out the imperfections and applying a second coat, but depends on the issues. don't be scared :)
@mxikna ha i don't know. I am marrying an artist, and i think we talk to our cats more than to each other :) There are 6 cats in our lives. Feather and Fuzz live with us. Peeko is mine and is with Toby at my parents. also Cole is with my brother and rebeccas mom has Marley. cats. :)
@davezak LOL! It's true! I Talk more with my cat than with my sister, also she said "Are you talking to me? and I just said, please sister learn something I think in high voice sometimes, or I'm talking with Nino (my cat) so, please don't said what? lol! :p nice names!!
So, Dave don't you try acrylic resin? epoxy smell so bad :s or wich can be the difference?
@mxikna acrylic )or polyester) is use for mold making - so making statues and things. 'acrylic' resin is also called 'casting' resin - they just have different properties - clarity, hardness.
Dave- Thanks for the lesson. Your work is awesome. I have a question: I want to put a resin coat on a more '3D' collage with beads etc. Do you think this process will work to coat it? Thanks! PS your cat is cute =)
@Kdizzlelove, i have seen other youtube videos of collage in resin with thicker objects. Also, resin is used to cover bar tops etc., and I have seen coins and cards in the resin. You can just do multiple coats if the first does not settle nicely over the objects. resin is self leveling so really I do not think you will have difficulties!
yes, some yellowing. but it seems to react to different paints. you can spray first with a varnish. also, you only really notice the yellowing over the white areas. which yes, sucks. However, I have some pieces hanging in my house that have been resined for 3+ years and not a hint of yellowing. yellowing is an issue of concern that i don't know what to do about...
hey I've been using resin on some of my collages on wood. The only problem i've seen is the resin will make some of the lighter colors (it's cardstock paper) beiges' and whites' transparent. Is there any way to prevent this???
Well, Yes you definitely can get a similaf 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 scratch easier?) 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!
I do digital art. Draw, scan, digital edit with Gnu Image Manipulation Program (gimp), print and see no reason why your brand of epoxy resin won't work nice! You can see what I mean on the links on my videos.
some yellowing concerns that can be dealt with... many people have poured this over photos! artresin website has some artist that do this. looks great.
I have been thinking about doing this for awhile and after watchin your videos I think I am gonna tackle it. Any suggestions on the best place to buy the resin? I am on a budget. Also, have you ever done any layered resin pieces, painting between them? I am wondering about dry time between the layers...Thanks!
good you should try it! Check out LOCAL art stores or hardware stores. You will shave money on shipping this way. I have never tried adding things between layers.. but thought of it often! great idea. I have seen other youtube videos where people have done this with coins etc. on table tops/bar tops. It is around 4 hours until it is hard enough to pour another coat. The surface will still be 'tacky' to touch, but at least the new layer will not mix with the old one.
Hi Dave, First, thank you so much for the video. How long until I can safely resin? I intend to resin an older piece I have but am curious the cure time for oils? Thanks again!
hey. i have resined as soon as the oil is dry to touch... i have had no real issues. Once i had an oily film on top of the resin, but researched and found that normal dish soap an a wet cloth can wipe it off.... i think you can resin NOW. you will love the results. test it in a piece you feel comfortable maybe ruining... no better way to learn.
I followed your advice for my 6' by 6' piece. It looks great - a few defects but no big deal. I used 1.25 gallons but should have used a little more because of overflow waste and learning to work edges. Thanks again!!!!!!!!!!!!
I have seen "Liquin" or is it Liquifin? in art stores that leaves a coating similar to resin. Do you know how it is different? I think it says it is for oil paintings only (although I don't know why)
Liquin seems to be a medium that you mix into your oils to speed up the drying time. You can also paint it over as a top coat and achieve a varnished look. You may be able to paint it over acrylics or other mediums. experiment. resin is much more GLASS-like. solid and settles to a perfectly smooth, solid finish. not the same effect as Liquin, but both good. :)
Thanks for the reply and the inspiration. I noticed when you resined your big piece you did not tape the edges. Is the resin viscous enough to remain thick on the surface? Also the links to your for sale section of your web site are not working.
Hmm checked the links and they are working on my end. strange. thanks for letting me know I will try on other computers to see what is wrong. I do not tape edges anymore.. Tapeing adds another step to the process because you have to sand down the corners after. the resin is viscous like honey. It stays on pretty good... some paintings that have high texture need 2 coats... I started resining the edges and letting it drip off instead of using tape... less work!
Maybe with a large squeegee on a pole. My fear with working in sections it that you would not have a seamless finish. Just pour a lot and work fast. You have about a half hour window before it is too viscous. dont be afraid :)
Hmm. to make it look old i dunno.. that might be something you do BEFORE adding the resin. 'burn' the edges with darker paint. paint over with watered down black, and than wash it off so that the black is only in cracks... bang it around. and YES you can resin on all paper. the resin does not 'soak' it but sits on top. Hope you try :)
dude that dusk mask is just that... a dust mask, it wont filter out the fumes from the epoxy. for that you need an organic vapor mask
ironlionkalo 3 weeks ago
@ironlionkalo If you read the text, he does say that.
whitbyjet65 4 days ago
Hey Dave! Thanks for the awesome video - great artwork BTW. Just wondering if there is any type of medium you CAN'T resin? I see you used a photo and oils was it?
Thanks!
livelaughjoy 3 weeks ago
I saw this guy at occupy wall street! I think he was selling resin paintings.
cchanderson 2 months ago
Hey dude, I have some paintings I'm trying to protect and I'm going to use epoxy resin. They're acrylic paintings on wooden boards. Someone told me to be careful of the resin distorting the colour. Has this ever occurred to you?
TheTERHOR 2 months ago
@TheTERHOR i you have cheap white paint - you may want to seal t first.
any discoloring will only be noticeable in really light areas and pure whites - but again, I also think that this has to do with the quality of the paints. i have some pieces that have not discolored after 4 years, and others that the white turned yellowy, or even inky almost right away.
davezak 2 months ago
your cat is look like my cat very much.
xOrhan1976 2 months ago
@xOrhan1976 nice :) that cat is 'peeko'. a very nice boy.
davezak 2 months ago
Awesome---thank you!!
PineappleHeads1 2 months ago
@PineappleHeads1 thank YOU. i have tons of better - updated smarter video too. check out my channel. some good helpful tips as I have learned about this.
davezak 2 months ago
can you do this outside?? I dont want to feel stoned...u look kinda high :) BTW...Love your artwrk!
susflores 3 months ago
@susflores yes you can do this outside, but you will have more of a chance of getting dust or particles of stuff blown into your sticky resin!
1) wear a RESPIRATOR 2) have a ventilated area = not stoned!
davezak 3 months ago
im sure someone said this, but shouldn't you have a respirator on?
flashyink 3 months ago
@flashyink yes im a bad boy! i definitely definitely SHOULD have a respirator on!
davezak 3 months ago
Amazingly good utube video! Thank you! Your art is amazing! love it!
Yeshuamysavior1 3 months ago
can u do this on canvas? ore only wood panel?
SIERTWO 3 months ago
@SIERTWO you can do both. if large - i would suggest wood panel so that the piece does not sage in the middle from the weight of the resin.
davezak 3 months ago
sooooo.....im guessing the clock in the background doesn't work
CraziiKiidDan 4 months ago
@CraziiKiidDan nope
davezak 4 months ago
@davezak nice......but cool art bro
CraziiKiidDan 4 months ago
could you resin cardboard? I do art with pencil, black ink, and oil free pastels on cardboard. I've used clear coat spray which seems to be fine. Wondering what this would be like? Anyone have any suggestions I'd appreciate it...
TheVerticious 4 months ago
@TheVerticious yes you can resin cardboard for sure - it will change color through - and look darker as if it is wet... you may or may not like this. does the clear spray make the cardboard look wet? if not, you can spray it first to 'seal' the cardboard and then resin over top to get the thick glass effect without making the cardboard darker.
davezak 4 months ago
Hello,
I really like the technique. I use epoxy for other things, but would like to use this on some of my photography. What do you put the picture on before you start the process? Do you build those boards or buy them? If build, can you tell me what you are using? Many thanks!
mdholden 4 months ago
@mdholden you can build OR buy. i build with 2x2" wood so it is thick and strong and cover the surface with masonite. i always paint it white first too. some papers can become slightly translucent and take the BG color when it gets wet with resin, so having the white base helps.
davezak 4 months ago
resin the cat....no balls
Vexzm 4 months ago
@Garcia42 yup - NOT the best for health.. which is nothing to mess around with. I am VERY close to having a non toxic material that will never yellow!
davezak 4 months ago
What happens if you get air bubbles that you didn't notice it hardens? Do you just do another coat?
markprescottcrannell 5 months ago
@markprescottcrannell ya, unless you can sand it out with wet/dry sandpaper and then buff back the shine... hard to get the flawless surface you want though when fixing up patches...
try using a blow torch to get rid of bubbles. works AMAZING. i will be posting a video within a week showing how to do this.
davezak 5 months ago
Hi Dave! Thanks for posting this! My question is, do you think it's worth it to get the ex-47 epoxy that won't yellow? I'm going to resin some photos printed and stretched on canvas and I'm worried about yellowing over time.
alicelyaliced 7 months ago
@alicelyaliced I would say that this depends on how much WHITE space is in your work. yellowing is noticeable over white areas, so you can get away with other resins that do not have additional UV-resistors. The hard truth is that over time ALL resin will have minor ambering - Like ANY material. Keeping your work out of the sun is best. EX-74 is only available in 2 gallon kits, so you do need to buy in bulk if you want to have the added advantage of a UV-resistor additive.
davezak 7 months ago
@davezak Thanks for the response! What brand have you had the best luck with?
alicelyaliced 6 months ago
@alicelyaliced EX-74!
davezak 6 months ago
@davezak Thank you again! Have you experimented with adding pigments? Last question, I think. :)
alicelyaliced 6 months ago
@alicelyaliced yup. pigments are opaque... and dye is translucent. you can also mix with paint, ink or blood for effects :P I have a huge FAQ on the artresin website that I have been updating for years now! tons of info on the stuff! google 'artresin'
davezak 6 months ago
cool video and art! you have pretty hair too :)
musicequalslife92 7 months ago
@musicequalslife92 thanks :D
davezak 7 months ago
@davezak welcomes XD
musicequalslife92 6 months ago
Can you shoot this stuff with an airsoft gun?
Durkhelek 7 months ago
@Durkhelek I would not suggest this! I am sure it would work, but cleaning the equipment would be next to impossible!
davezak 7 months ago
how smooth does the surface come out? does it have that professional look to it? please reply
sosaj64 7 months ago
@sosaj64 yes it look really awesome. It took a while to get it perfect. I found that I really got professional results when I started using a blow torch! Run the flame over the resin after it is poured and spread - it causes the bubbles to surface and burns off any dust etc... made a huge difference in the final results and the process! blow torch!
davezak 7 months ago
What about the Epoxy yellowing? All affordable (or medium priced) Epoxy will yellow over time. It's not from the UV or exposure to light. The material itself yellows over time. There are Epoxies that do not yellow (or rather yellow very slowly) but they are expensive - $800/gal is not unusual - and just about impossible to find.
GreatWhiteNiko 7 months ago
@GreatWhiteNiko yes, yellowing is the elephant in the room. So many artists are using epoxy resin, and $800/gallon makes it unaccessible. I have had some piece ruined by yhellowing, and other still look amazing after 5 years. What would you suggest, GreatWhiteNiko, for the average artist who want to use Epoxy Resin on their art??? I'd love your advice and thoughts here.
davezak 7 months ago
@davezak Talk to Fred from AlphaGarage. The source of Fred's knowledge is a chemist at a company called Wolverine. They supply AlphaGarage with the products. Try to talk to both guys if ou can. They deal with industrial level coatings - things normal folk will never see. Other than that I'd experiment with clear polyurethane. Polyurethane does not stick to things as well as Epoxy, but for your application the adhesion will be fine. Polyurethane does not yellow.
GreatWhiteNiko 7 months ago
Apparently I can't post a website address or something. AlphaGarage has a website with a dot com extension. If you decide to experiment with Polyurethane do not use any solvent. Polyurethanes that needs to be mixed like Epoxy (part A + part B) are very thick (viscous) if you don't reduce with solvents. That's what you want I guess. It's worth experimenting, there will be no yellowing ever + the price is like that of Epoxy. Another benefit - Polyurethanes are extremely scratch resistant.
GreatWhiteNiko 7 months ago
Another idea - Polyaspartic or PolyUrea. Both are about the same price as Epoxy. They dry very fast though - in hot humid weather within 1-3 minutes. Both are extremely hard when dry. Normally they are applied very thin. You can use an HVLP spray gun to do that if you want to experiment with them. I'd still try Polyurethane first. You can also add an accelerator to the Polyurethane and it will dry completely in 2-3 hours.
GreatWhiteNiko 7 months ago
You may be tempted to try cleaer Acrylic. They are basically liquid plexiglass. Very hard and completely clear. But they deteriorate over time. Ever seen the clear coat of an 80's or 90's car peel off? That is what Acrylic does over time.
GreatWhiteNiko 7 months ago
@GreatWhiteNiko amazing feedback! appreciate you taking the time. I have printed off all your comments and will do some snooping around. My experience with polyurethanes was - SLOW cure time - and the results were more rubbery, like white craft glue drying... as apposed to glass. thanks again!
davezak 7 months ago
What about the Epoxy yellowing? All affordable (or medium priced) Epoxy will yellow over time. It's not from the UV or exposure to light. The material itself yellows over time. There are Epoxies that do not yellow (or rather yellow very slowly) but they are expensive - $800/gal is not unusual - and just about impossible to find.
GreatWhiteNiko 7 months ago
Great video! Can't wait to try it on watercolor. I just gessoed and watercolored an old wooden table and am going to resin the top of it! I think I should probably spray the watercolor with fixative first, right?
kande7 8 months ago
@kande7 not necessary! I have used resin over water colour many times and it does not run. The 'fixative' idea doesnt hurt though, and may help with the gesso reacting with the resin and 'ambering' slightly... this can happen sometimes - depending of the quality of gesso. - here is a friend that uses resin over watercolour: mikanovsky com
davezak 7 months ago
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kande7 8 months ago
Hi!
I applied resin to my artwork and it looks amazing, but it dried out with some bubbles and it doesn't look even. Is there something I can do to fix this?
brandwaynj 8 months ago
@brandwaynj check out the artresin website FAQ! recently updated.
davezak 8 months ago
I just used this stuff for the first time on a guitar I painted. I did the back side first, and after drying, did the front. Both sides look great, but the sides of the guitar are not so smooth. They are kinda bumpy from where the resin had dripped off the edges. should I hang it vertically and add another coat to the sides?
How would you go about resining a guitar, or anything that needed to be covered on all sides, but not in certain cavities (pickup holes and whatnot)?
Thanks
mrlopezart 8 months ago
@mrlopezart i would look into wet/dry sandpaper (sand with water... slower but smoother...) followed by buffing with a heavy buffing with a soft cloth and some scratch remover product from an automotive store - this way you can sand down drippy edgy but still get the high gloss. also, for pickup hole etc... i would tape off the areas... you will probably have to use a sharp knife or tools to remove the tape and resin.
davezak 8 months ago
I just used this stuff for the first time on a guitar I painted, I put one coat on the back, let it dry, and put a second on the top side of the guitar. The front and back look great, but the sides look kinda crappy IMO.
both times, I had to remove and smooth out edges that were dripping continuously as it dried. now the sides almost all the way around have a bumpy "dripping" looking coat. Should I hang it vertically and add another coat for the sides?
How would you go about coating a guitar?
mrlopezart 8 months ago
big problem, maybe you can help or tell me who to call. i resined a bunch of things. i think i mixed well BUT the are tacky. this never happened to me before. what should i do?
bronxbeat1 8 months ago
@bronxbeat1 first - dont stress. second, 1) measurements may have been off a bit OR 2) dont scrap ALL the resin out of the mixing bowl as material on the sides is sometimes not mixed. WHAT TO DO: sorry, but you will have to scrape all of the tacky stuff off... use thin pieces of wood or spreaders. your piece will look like HELL when you do this... but once all the sticky stuff is off you can put on another coat. This happened to me...
davezak 8 months ago
@davezak when it happened to me, i appleid a second coat hoping that it would just encapsulate the stickyness... a few weeks later i had sticky resin dripping down my wall... so i ripped off the top second layer where i could feel that it was soft under and scraped all the sticky stuff out. the painting was fine after all this trouble and headache and i poured a final coat. sorry.. not an easy answer - and a messy answer...
davezak 8 months ago
Do you know of a place in the U.S. that manufactures the resin and hardener? I am having a difficult time figuring that out :/
dancinmandi9265 8 months ago
@dancinmandi9265 google 'artresin'!
davezak 8 months ago
can you keep the gloss look if you sand down the edges?
tight video!
mrlopezart 8 months ago
@mrlopezart anything you sand will lose its glossyness! Maybe paint over the edges with a thin coat of resin after you sand?
davezak 8 months ago
***** Super cool video *****
ThePolypop 8 months ago
I have a question, I have a ton of cardboard boxes that I do not use, I would like to zendoodle on them and personalize the boxes to give as gifts but I would love to cover them with epoxy so they can last for years, Can you do a tutorial video? I would love to learn how to do it... thank you!
inlove0395 8 months ago
@inlove0395 the epoxy will make the cardboard look 'wet' because it will soak in a bit. good idea though, and mayby this wet look is not a bad effect... similar to putting a coat of varnish on raw wood or stone. ill add this to the video list!
davezak 8 months ago
very nice love seeing other artists work
OilPaintingWorkshop 9 months ago
thanks, all of the above I've had it laying around for years. I guess i'll get some new, thanks
jackchorn 9 months ago
thanks. Do you ever have probs with it fogging, maybe i'm applying to thick?
jackchorn 9 months ago
@jackchorn OR - the resin has been stored in too hot or cold of a space... OR the resin is old... does this apply to your case???
davezak 9 months ago
There is a product for boat wood called bristol, it is also 2 part goes on thin but has the uv for the top of the epoxy. i havn't tried this on art but its compatable on exterior boat wood. I'm having probs with the epoxy fogging, i'm using west system epoxy maybe need to try something from art store. any suggestions
jackchorn 9 months ago
@jackchorn check out 'EX-74' - from the site: "EX-74 has been formulated for improved UV resistance to reduce yellowing and surface degradation from UV exposure." smallest you can get it is 2gallon kits usually. i have met many artists that seem to prefer this stuff. thanks for the info on bristol UV topper.. will look around ;)
davezak 9 months ago
where can you buy epoxy resin?
tesslorraine1 9 months ago
@tesslorraine1 where are you located? if in the states, google 'artresin'
davezak 9 months ago
nice stuff, do you use any uv protect on top? fyi your mask is for dust not fumes, but i guess that may help artistic process
jackchorn 10 months ago
@jackchorn yes the dizzy spells keep you from questioning you process... :P i have switched to a proper mask! I do NOT use a UV protector... Do you have a product you would recommend?
davezak 9 months ago
Thanks!
misspollygarter 10 months ago
Typical "Artist": Rich parents, scuzzy looking, no real job, plenty of time to create "art", loves cats and chicks dig him !
TiranosaurusRex2010 10 months ago
@TiranosaurusRex2010 ha! close. no rich parents. I work way to much at my job so i dont have enough time to paint! i often look scuzzy until my wife tells me to wash my hair and shave.
davezak 10 months ago
@davezak: LOL !
TiranosaurusRex2010 10 months ago
@TiranosaurusRex2010 what a jerk,his stuff is beautiful,i bet you don't have a talented bone in your body,anyone who would make a comment like that mustn't.
kwkrussell 10 months ago
@kwkrussell : :-)))
TiranosaurusRex2010 10 months ago
dear dave, i absolutely love your work and will check out your website tonight. 'looking up' and so many other of your pieces in the video, are breathtaking. btw, i recently printed a triptych of my photographs onto canvas, then applied gold leaf to parts of the pieces. could i now apply resin or would it yellow the gold leaf (which can be tempermental). i have a penchant for gold leaf and so combining with resin would be awesome!! all the best!
tabularasa66 11 months ago
@tabularasa66 hmm, I truly do not know what would happen with gold leaf. i think that you would be fine. You will need to experiment. IF there is a discolouring issue, i would suggesting sealing the piece with the gold leave with a spray varnish FISH and then applying the resin! let us all know if you try using resin over gold leaf please :)
davezak 10 months ago
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canvasart365 11 months ago
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PattyDorval 11 months ago
can this work with watercolor paintings on paper mounted on panel?
PD19954 11 months ago
i like your cat =3
irwinrulesforevamore 1 year ago
@irwinrulesforevamore he is very nice :)
davezak 11 months ago
Have you thought of using an orbital sander
with no sandpaper on it?
I have found it useful for getting the bubbles
out of cast concrete.
WillEyedOney 1 year ago
@WillEyedOney Hmm never thought of that but resin is horribly sticky.. like putting your sander in honey! I have taken up using a blowtorch to get rid of bubbles. Amazing results! .. and actually a common practice. Thanks for the idea WillEyedOney.
davezak 1 year ago
@davezak heh, maybe I should have made it clearer?
I meant holding the sander against the side of the artwork
not in the resin. :)
WillEyedOney 11 months ago
@WillEyedOney oh good idea! i see what you are saying. dumb of me.. I will try that. Could even do this on the bottom as the art is usually propped up... I do find the blow torch pretty awesome for this though!
davezak 11 months ago
Thx Dave for the tip, I also use liquitex pouring medium, I get same effect, and it is 100% non yellowing, how do you pack your resin paintings without having anything stick on the top resin layer?
rmyussef 1 year ago
Hey Dave, I read that epoxy resin yellows overtime, have you experienced the yellowing of it? Can you show how to use the router table to smoothen the edges? also how do you package resin paintings so that no marks are left of the resin surface
rmyussef 1 year ago
@rmyussef yes, especially when exposed to UV light the resin will yellow over time. BUT i would suggest paying more for your resin. better quality resins are easier to apply and yellow much less. The yellowing, if it happens at all, is noticeable over white areas... so only a problem if you work has lots of white areas! I have some paintings that are over 4 years now and have not yellowed at all. the resin will also react with different brands of white paint differently .
davezak 1 year ago
i like to watch you... you have an easy going 'it' factor. My intuition is that you will end up where you want to be..... just do not give up... i wish you the very best...
hugs moe
TwistedBlueMind 1 year ago
@TwistedBlueMind thanks for the encouragement. its a battle trying to 'makeyourself'. very kind.
davezak 1 year ago
good paints !!!!!!they are awesome!!
it's again me but i've change my account to this one ;-)
you 're a teacher or something like this??????cause u really have talent !!!!!!
GuillaumeRousselable 1 year ago
@GuillaumeRousselable :) my wife is a teacher. she is nice :)
davezak 1 year ago
Wow. Where do you buy the epoxy resin?
artbydarleneyoung 1 year ago
@artbydarleneyoung all over!
google 'artresin' or look at boat stores, hardware stores or some art stores!
davezak 1 year ago
good paints !!!!!!they are awesome!!
guillaume070294 1 year ago
@guillaume070294 art is fun :)
davezak 1 year ago
@GunshotNoise how much resin is needed as to square meters?
carry van delft, artist the netherlands
385baten 1 year ago
@GunshotNoise
can somebody tell me how much resin you need to cover how many sqaure meters?
385baten 1 year ago
@GunshotNoise it is fine to pour on plastic! no reactions to worry about. promise :)
davezak 1 year ago
yes do it :) you will love how it makes the colours of work work pop out!
The mask I am wearing in this video is more for dust.. not chemical fumes... so NOTE TO ALL.... WEAR A REAL RESPIRATOR! NOT THE DUST ONE I AM WEARING! :P
davezak 1 year ago
love it! i've always wanted to epoxy resin my paintings. this just pushed me to do it! your paintings are sick. btw
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AliciaBurey 1 year ago
Brilliant Work Fellow Artist. I have two questions: 1. You mentioned that you suspect that the type of paint you used caused the resin to yellow; I also saw that you mentioned the UV protectant ( this UV thing, do I add it to the resin during the mixing process? If i didnt want to use the protectant, What type of paint do you suggest or what type of paint did you use for the artwork thats still clear after 5 years?
BritishWestIndian 1 year ago
@BritishWestIndian i think with white paint that yellows.. it is cheap paint. so like most things, more money means better quality. i am suspicious that good quality (ie. expensive) paint has non-yellow, non-aging agents.
as for UV protectants. some resins have it in the mixture. you can buy a spray, or one that mixes in - i have more commonly head talk of a spray of sorts. i have not tried this myself. let us know if you find a good UV protectant that you add on.
davezak 1 year ago
You are an inspiration. I love your work. Where do you buy the Epoxy Resin?
MrChickengoesrawr 1 year ago
@MrChickengoesrawr where are you located? you can find resin all over these days :) it is get popular! google artresin, OR 1 HARDWARE STORE - resin is used on table tops and bar tops as well..
2 BOAT HOBBY STORE - to fix and build boats, they use high quality resins. 3 ART STORE!
davezak 1 year ago
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does it yellow overtime?
korggirl 1 year ago
does it yellow overtime?
korggirl 1 year ago
@korggirl yes! well.. sometimes. it has to do with the material you resin on and how much sun it gets... I have pieces in my house over 5 years old that are still crystal clear... I also have pieces that are ruined because they yellowed within a few weeks... I am suspicious about the TYPE of paint that you resin over. hope i don't discourage you. you can find UV protectants to help with this!
davezak 1 year ago
Is there something you can do to make a matte or textured surface with epoxy resin?
Epscylon 1 year ago
@Epscylon yes! for a matte surface - use the black, fine finishing sandpaper to take off the gloss... OR paint on a matte acrylic medium or spray matte varnish. SECOND, for a textured surface, after your first coat of epoxy, use a rag to apply the second one. this looks great, AND covers up imperfections. I have done this on a bunch of my pieces. good questions :)
davezak 1 year ago
The last few art shows I've been to, i've been noticing alot of work with Resin and it has me interested in working with it. What kind of surface can you use it on? Canvas? or does it need to be a solid surface? Can you do photographic prints or collage? Or would that ruin it?! Very interested, thanks for the video!
archaeologistism 1 year ago
@archaeologistism canvas is fine. just remember.. soft surfaces like a canvas will sag in the middle if you do too much resin at once. it is a heavy liquid. do a thin first coat to harden soft surfaces and than build up with a second coat once cures. you can do photos and collages too... try it!
davezak 1 year ago
cool
kyraandmiguel 1 year ago
Thank you Davezak, It's on canvas and it has white but I wouldn't mind it becoming yellow or even translucent(but it isn't on paper) because it's suppose to be a painting of being under water looking up at the sun. ;-) I'm wondering if it's very hard to put some glitter for a reflective look for the water and sun, though not sure if youd glitter @Michaels I had 40% off and it was only 20 bucks a pop for 32 Oz. Not sure how great that deal is. I'll find it online next time.
MsStarlaDear 1 year ago
I have a acrylic painting with florals on it, ever had your paintings run from the resin? I'm also adding them(flowers) 3D off of the painting. I got my resin from michaels crafts and its the kind where you drop the drops in for the hardener, this is my first time with the resin. I love your work, it's beautiful. Any help would be appreciated.
MsStarlaDear 1 year ago
@MsStarlaDear i have only had paintings ruined because they yellowed a bit... and it was noticeable over the white areas.... also, if i resin on papers.. i make sure now to paint under the paper white, because it may become slightly translucent! you will love the results!!!! Michaels is usually overpriced!
davezak 1 year ago
hey buddy, i really like you work but where would i buy some of that resin from? do you get it from a hardware store or art store?
thanx.
connorlangley44 1 year ago
@connorlangley44 art store! also can at the hardware store though... ALSO at boat building and supply shops, cause it is used on the bottom of boats... The art stores around me do carry it though. or check out artresin online. good luck! youl love it
davezak 1 year ago
aww your cat is so cute :) and yay for Resin!!!
ShadesofALove 1 year ago
You're so cute!
RoxFizzle 1 year ago
I love what you do.
sinaimelody 1 year ago
@sinaimelody artists love other artists :)
davezak 1 year ago
HI Dave, thx for the reply. I don't exhibit and I am mostly a hobby painter until recently. I now am trying a lot of mixed media. like the use of the photo collage. HOw in the world do you use your printer to print that large in sections? I must be left brain handicapped ! SBG....I'm going to try your idea with some small collages I did. I put this on my Fav List...
SBGirly 1 year ago
@SBGirly lots of small squares :) - the seams actually add to the 'prganized mess' style... i printed a few really big.. but was really expensive, and then i found myself scared to paint over these nice prints that i paid so much for...
davezak 1 year ago
Do you do your own photo printing? They look very large. Also, what substrate are you using, is that MDF board that you are cutting up? Thanks, your work is very intriguing. The effect is somewhat like Encaustic......it has an underwatery kind of depth to it. Great.
SBGirly 1 year ago
@SBGirly cool thanks for the kind words. do you have work online? i print on my computer and piece them together in squares... not the best way but economical. also, yes it is MDF board with 2x2' edged glued and nailed on. am thinking to buy my next batch of wooden frames though because it is a lot of work. resin is great.
davezak 1 year ago
That's an awesome idea. I'd be scared to do it though. I'd worry too much that I'd screw up in some way. If it somehow dries with imperfections, can it be fixed?
IronManTalks 1 year ago
@IronManTalks yes there are ways to fix it. usually sanding out the imperfections and applying a second coat, but depends on the issues. don't be scared :)
davezak 1 year ago
Great works man! Thanks for the how to also!
madmiles 1 year ago
Why artist are more closer to cats??
mxikna 1 year ago
@mxikna ha i don't know. I am marrying an artist, and i think we talk to our cats more than to each other :) There are 6 cats in our lives. Feather and Fuzz live with us. Peeko is mine and is with Toby at my parents. also Cole is with my brother and rebeccas mom has Marley. cats. :)
davezak 1 year ago
@davezak LOL! It's true! I Talk more with my cat than with my sister, also she said "Are you talking to me? and I just said, please sister learn something I think in high voice sometimes, or I'm talking with Nino (my cat) so, please don't said what? lol! :p nice names!!
So, Dave don't you try acrylic resin? epoxy smell so bad :s or wich can be the difference?
mxikna 1 year ago
@mxikna acrylic )or polyester) is use for mold making - so making statues and things. 'acrylic' resin is also called 'casting' resin - they just have different properties - clarity, hardness.
davezak 1 year ago
good job.
ThePolypop 1 year ago
Dave- Thanks for the lesson. Your work is awesome. I have a question: I want to put a resin coat on a more '3D' collage with beads etc. Do you think this process will work to coat it? Thanks! PS your cat is cute =)
Kdizzlelove 1 year ago
@Kdizzlelove, i have seen other youtube videos of collage in resin with thicker objects. Also, resin is used to cover bar tops etc., and I have seen coins and cards in the resin. You can just do multiple coats if the first does not settle nicely over the objects. resin is self leveling so really I do not think you will have difficulties!
davezak 1 year ago
Lo siento, no hablan español :)
davezak 1 year ago
yes, some yellowing. but it seems to react to different paints. you can spray first with a varnish. also, you only really notice the yellowing over the white areas. which yes, sucks. However, I have some pieces hanging in my house that have been resined for 3+ years and not a hint of yellowing. yellowing is an issue of concern that i don't know what to do about...
davezak 1 year ago
me encantaria qu8e estuviera en español
ROITFE 1 year ago
I heard that iceresin doesn't yellow..and what about cracks when you poure a thick coat of resin?
61Ingrid 1 year ago
Really great art works!I love them! I read that resin yellows over time,is this right..?I want to give it a try,but do not want to ruin my paintings
61Ingrid 1 year ago
Hey, that cat is great!
decadyne 1 year ago
what epoxy resin is it ..??
MrSolarenergy 1 year ago
maybe if you spray a clear varnish on it first the resin will not come in contact with the papers. try this :)
davezak 1 year ago
hey I've been using resin on some of my collages on wood. The only problem i've seen is the resin will make some of the lighter colors (it's cardstock paper) beiges' and whites' transparent. Is there any way to prevent this???
pupsintrouble 1 year ago
By the way, what is the difference between Poyester and epoxy? could you get the same result?
TheMadelainburgoyne 1 year ago
Well, Yes you definitely can get a similaf 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 scratch easier?) 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 1 year ago
your work is so beautiful... beautiful, beautiful! i like resining my artwork too! It IS totally addictive LOL
TheMadelainburgoyne 1 year ago
I do digital art. Draw, scan, digital edit with Gnu Image Manipulation Program (gimp), print and see no reason why your brand of epoxy resin won't work nice! You can see what I mean on the links on my videos.
spiralcosmosart 1 year ago
all resin is wonderful :) ill check your stuff thanks
davezak 1 year ago
How transparent is this? Have you put this on glossy photography prints?
spiralcosmosart 1 year ago
crystal clear!
some yellowing concerns that can be dealt with... many people have poured this over photos! artresin website has some artist that do this. looks great.
davezak 1 year ago
I have been thinking about doing this for awhile and after watchin your videos I think I am gonna tackle it. Any suggestions on the best place to buy the resin? I am on a budget. Also, have you ever done any layered resin pieces, painting between them? I am wondering about dry time between the layers...Thanks!
Rockdiva24 2 years ago
good you should try it! Check out LOCAL art stores or hardware stores. You will shave money on shipping this way. I have never tried adding things between layers.. but thought of it often! great idea. I have seen other youtube videos where people have done this with coins etc. on table tops/bar tops. It is around 4 hours until it is hard enough to pour another coat. The surface will still be 'tacky' to touch, but at least the new layer will not mix with the old one.
davezak 2 years ago
Hi Dave, First, thank you so much for the video. How long until I can safely resin? I intend to resin an older piece I have but am curious the cure time for oils? Thanks again!
lambertfever 2 years ago
hey. i have resined as soon as the oil is dry to touch... i have had no real issues. Once i had an oily film on top of the resin, but researched and found that normal dish soap an a wet cloth can wipe it off.... i think you can resin NOW. you will love the results. test it in a piece you feel comfortable maybe ruining... no better way to learn.
davezak 2 years ago
Thank you for replying Dave. I'm am going to do it! Added bonus-I don't have to wait months of cure time!
kcharles md-I saw a video of plywood being done. here on u-tube. For boatmaking but hey, same deal.
lambertfever 2 years ago
Dave
I followed your advice for my 6' by 6' piece. It looks great - a few defects but no big deal. I used 1.25 gallons but should have used a little more because of overflow waste and learning to work edges. Thanks again!!!!!!!!!!!!
kcharlesmd 2 years ago
next time will be better and easier :) rockstar ;)
davezak 2 years ago
I have seen "Liquin" or is it Liquifin? in art stores that leaves a coating similar to resin. Do you know how it is different? I think it says it is for oil paintings only (although I don't know why)
vanroob 2 years ago
Hmm.
Liquin seems to be a medium that you mix into your oils to speed up the drying time. You can also paint it over as a top coat and achieve a varnished look. You may be able to paint it over acrylics or other mediums. experiment. resin is much more GLASS-like. solid and settles to a perfectly smooth, solid finish. not the same effect as Liquin, but both good. :)
davezak 2 years ago
Thanks for the reply and the inspiration. I noticed when you resined your big piece you did not tape the edges. Is the resin viscous enough to remain thick on the surface? Also the links to your for sale section of your web site are not working.
kcharlesmd 2 years ago
Hmm checked the links and they are working on my end. strange. thanks for letting me know I will try on other computers to see what is wrong. I do not tape edges anymore.. Tapeing adds another step to the process because you have to sand down the corners after. the resin is viscous like honey. It stays on pretty good... some paintings that have high texture need 2 coats... I started resining the edges and letting it drip off instead of using tape... less work!
davezak 2 years ago
I was thinking of putting resin on a large piece - 6'x6'. Any advice? Can it be done in sections
kcharlesmd 2 years ago
Maybe with a large squeegee on a pole. My fear with working in sections it that you would not have a seamless finish. Just pour a lot and work fast. You have about a half hour window before it is too viscous. dont be afraid :)
davezak 2 years ago
Soo awsome ! I love your work,
I'm dying to try this.
Can you resin on a paper poaster?
Also is there a way to make images look very old or antique using resin.
summerortega 2 years ago
Hmm. to make it look old i dunno.. that might be something you do BEFORE adding the resin. 'burn' the edges with darker paint. paint over with watered down black, and than wash it off so that the black is only in cracks... bang it around. and YES you can resin on all paper. the resin does not 'soak' it but sits on top. Hope you try :)
davezak 2 years ago