Resin Painting for Beginners

Things you can use to color resin: Resin tints, inks, acrylic paints, mica powders, glitter, nail polish, eye shadow, etc.

You will need either a torch or a heat gun to get rid of the air bubbles. They also heat the resin up to make it easier to move around. You can also use a hairdryer to move the resin around, though it will not get rid of all the air bubbles.

Once complete, a resin painting takes about 24 hours to cure. You will need to make sure it dries level and in a dust and wind-free environment. An easy way to do this is to cover it with a box or container.

After it is dry, you can add another layer of resin on it as desired, either a clear coat or an additional layer of color for depth. Just sand in between coats. With resin, you can also add in other things such as rocks, sequins, glitter, gold leaf, etc. etc. The possibilities are endless :)

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[pollymontgomery]

Jesus. Mary. and Joseph. Thank you. I've been searching everywhere for this video. Finally someone who cared enough to help the rest of us. Bless you kind lady. You just made my life a lot easier. I subscribed to your channel.

[MrOnyxpony]

Just an FYI - When I make my jewelry, I gently blow into a straw across the resin. My breath is warm enough to bring the bubbles to the surface and pop. It works great for me and it keeps my work space clear of items like hairdryers, etc. that I won't use for more than a minute or two. Certainly for large projects like river tables, where larger areas of bubbles need to be removed quickly, blowing in a straw just won't do the job. However, because it works for me when making jewelry or pictures so well, I thought it might be of some value to others also.

Thanks for your video. You answered the questions I had about what things would work to color resin, how to use them, and what the results would be. It was extremely helpful!

[mrsjkehoe]

I'm a resin newbie and have been watching different videos to learn what to do and not do. Your video was the easiest to follow by a long shot. Your video makes me even more excited to get started because I feel more confident with your videos out there! Thank you so much!

[celesteelijah]

Thank you for your explanation of the use of resin with various paints and alcohol ink. I have been viewing DIYs and a lot of them make it seem like a chore to do. Watching you, I am inspired even more to try it. I'm not an artist and don't know how to draw, but I love color and have watched hundreds of tutorials on this. I've always felt that knowing how to use color-- to me is relaxing and enjoying the end result of what one has been created. Once again, I am inspired. Thank you.

[ljlongoria]

Thank you for this eloquent tutorial. It was to the point, not long and drawn out about your personal life. Thank you a million times!

[louisecollet]

I just love tour channel, it was you and Sandra Lett, that lead me to my journey of art! I lost my close friend 2 years Xmas day, and was asked to make a memory box! I never stopped there! The first video I watched of you was pouring over a small table and vases! That was almost 2 years ago! I’ve sold so many beautiful pieces and if it wasn’t for the both of you, I wouldn’t of attempted! So thank you very very

[readingsbycara]

Resin 101 - ♥️
I love the introduction of various things that can color resin.

[lilspaperdaze]

I am a crafter and I accidentally bought resin dye thinking it was something else. Let’s just say, I am gearing up for another hobby. I love what you did and I can’t wait to get started. Thank you for taking the time to show these steps!

[tinacurlyq]

As one who is exploring resin art, you have helped me tremendously! Thank you for being an awesome instructor!

[HereWeGoMel]

This is the only video i could find that actually made sense. Thank you!!!

[janetlamping]

I just love how you explain all the details and your resin piece is gorgeous!!

[judyeuller]

I'd never thought of resin pouring directly on canvas. I like!

[Paula-pokx]

Thank you for explaining very slowly and simply, awesome teacher.

[izzagul_]

I m a total beginner who is just amazed with this art but couldn’t find any video detailed enough for beginners, thank u so much, you actually showed how to do step by step which i couldn’t find on any other video❤️❤️thank u so much ❤️❤️❤️

[curiosdevcookie]

1.) This is absolutely fancy pants a.k.a. a really great tutorial. It has everything one can wish for: a very fine narrator’s voice, your curiosity and joy in doing experimental stuff shines through nicely, and it’s easy to follow your instructions and reasoning – I’m totally wowed!

2.) well, you are awesome. Thank you!

[rustygrunert]

Thank you for making this so easy to get, you have lifted the shroud of mystery that some other teachers of this craft who make it difficult to follow. ❤❤❤❤❤

[joeyaklic]

Very helpful, I didn’t realize you could use all of those different items to color resin. And the end project came out really nice! Thanks!

[tamikasummers]

Very easy to listen too, great job explaining every step and attention to detail. Thank you, I feel less worried about getting the wrong tools.

[lindaholt]

Thanks, Girl! You answered at least SIX questions I had. I've been especially interested in what you can mix into resin, and you just saved me a BUNCh of $$ trying these things myself. The fingernail polish was a new one for me. Thanks again for helping those of us new to the wonderful world of resin.

[paulineosullivan]

Fabulously clear and helpful instructions - thank you. Was in a shop today and was given much misinformation...so thanks again for your clarity, and showing all the possibilities for additives into resin. What would we all do without clever Youtubers ...blessings upon you all!!!!