How to Seal & Fill Liquid Resin Shakers: NO LEAKS, FOOLPROOF

EDIT PLEASE READ at 11:45, I said I used 1/8 inch hole punch when I meant to say 1/16 inch. Sorry for the confusion!

You can also sand the frame surface where the plastic film is going to lay on to increase overall adhesion. Normally this is not a necessary step if you’re sealing/doming on a piece that hasn’t reached its full cured state (which takes about 3 to 7 days). If your resin has way past the soft cured stage and is fully cured, then I recommend the sanding.

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FAQS regarding this video:
Q: I DONT HAVE UV RESIN, CAN I USE 2PART RESIN TO GLUE ON THE PLASTIC FILM?
A: You can but the film may slide off so you would have to baby sit the film for a while until the resin has cured enough where it won’t move. OR you can wait for the resin to get thicker and stickier before gluing the film on.
Q: I don’t have uv resin, can I use clear glue to seal the plastic film onto the frame?
A: as long as you have a leak free seal with the glue...I guess? But you’re going to be able to see the glue even after you seal it with resin.

Supplies I used were purchased from many places including my local craft stores, Etsy, Ebay, Amazon, Sophie&Toffee, Miniature Sweets, and Aliexpress

SUPPLIES USED (Affiliate links are marked with * .I get a small commission at no cost to you. Please use them as it will help me continue to make content on this channel! Thank you!)
Baby oil: local discount store
Isopropyl alcohol: Drug store
Plastic film for shaker: By Grafix 0.007 thickness

Why do I use two different types of resin in my projects?
I use a casting resin rocast and a doming resin for doming.
Casting resin is usually low in viscosity and works very well in molds without much issue with the bubbles. Also the low viscosity will allow the resin to reach detailed area of the mold. Doming resin is thick in viscosity and holds its shape very nicely. It creates a full dome and tends to hold the surface tension much better than low viscosity resin. So lower risk of the resin dripping off the sides. It also gives the piece a smooth, flawless finish.

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[AmyMade]

I’ve listed the FAQ in the description box for this video! Your questions may be there so make sure to check it!

[SeriouslyCreative]

This is the best shaker tutorial I've ever seen. The funnel drilling tip is genius, as well as cleaning off excess uv resin on the charm border before doming. I have made countless shakers and there will always be some that leak. I hope with your tips i can eliminate that happening 💖

[DalisDemon]

Ugh! Wtf didn't I find this video 2 years ago?? This is by and far the best shaker tutorial I've found and it would have done me so much justice to have found it back when I started. Grrr.... Thank you for this and I hope more people find it ALOT sooner than I did.

[lorrieoreck]

I have to tell you how refreshing your videos are. You are clear, detailed, and organized. I was a public speaking professor for 32 years and this is exactly what I wanted from my students. I think you should be teaching other YouTube creators how to make good instructional videos. You did not talk too much, it was just right. I’d give you an A+ for all of the videos I have watched from your channel!

[lizmoore]

I LOVED all the techinical wording and in-depth explanation! Not enough people do that in general, and it leaves inquisitve minds, or people who like to know the true ins-and-outs of things, something to be longed for. GREAT JOB! I haven't made any yet but this video was absolutely perfect to introduce me to it!

[thecocodean]

BEST RESIN SHAKER TUTORIAL! You go through the needed technical things without wasting time on the resin pouring, paper cutting etc. Fan for life, thank you!

[ijustrealllylikecats]

This taught me things I didn't know even after over a year making shakers. Like the funnel hole, I'd have never thought to do that. Thank you so much!! 💕

[OakfieldDon]

Great Video.
This video contains the proper elements of a tutorial video:

1. Audio and Video are perfect. No issues.

2. The instructions are clear, simple to follow. And includes diagrams and "not to do" warnings.

3. There are no rambling, or dead space moments.

4. The video moves at a comfortable pace. It was 13:28 minutes, but actually felt about half that time.

[gracethornton]

This the most comprehensive and well explained tutorial I've ever watched. You should be a teacher!

[valentinaperez]

You talking a lot is exactly what the viewer needs, makes it exact, informative, clear, and it shows your work and expertise, amazing video as usual.

[Sammzor]

There was so much useful info here that, as a total beginner, some of it went past me at the time. After making a few leaky shakers, I watched it again and realized what important info I had missed or forgotten about and it blew my mind
You are truly an expert

[willbe]

So refreshing to see someone wear an actual mask while resin crafting. Thank you!

[juliebaxter]

This was incredibly helpful for this ADHD brain! Scratched all the areas! Scientific explanations! Amazing diagrams! Visual step by step! Perfection! ❤

[thecaptainsnark]

This is one of the best tutorials I've ever watched. I've never done a shaker charm before and I've watched several tutorials and none mentioned epoxy and UV resin not adhering that well. Which is good to know! Thank you for sharing. The diagram was also very clear and helpful.

[vonnie]

This is an excellent tutorial!!
I had all my questions answered! You did not talk too long. For me, I was afraid to fast forward, I didn’t want to miss anything. Thanks, Amy.

[卡特琳娜娜娜]

Very useful techniques. As a non English speaker, I watched this video twice and all my questions about the resin shaker have been solved. Thank you for filming this video ✨✨✨.

[ava]

I can’t tell you how much frustration this tutorial saved me!! My shakers kept leaking and I could not figure out why. Amy, you are the best!!!❤️

[ilgesmccool]

This is by far the best shaker tutorial ever! Everything is covered. Great job!! I now feel like I can do this. Thank you so much.

[oriinalxabi]

I don't think you talked too much technical stuff.. you explained it perfectly. The shakers look so cute!

[gen-thethreadedbobbin]

Fantastic tutorial! No you didn't talk to much, you gave a very thorough explanation of why you do things the way you do! I am very grateful I found your video. I am waiting on my shaker molds to get here and had a lot to learn about how to make them. Thank you for making and sharing this video! 💕