Resin Mixed Media with Artist Belinda Spiwak
If you've stopped by our booth at a show, you've most likely seen some work by Mixed Media Artist Belinda Spiwak. She combines found objects and scraps from other projects with a variety of other mediums like acrylic paint, texture paste, and color spritz, resulting in stunning collage effects.
She then pours resin over select areas, letting some of the original textures show through. The results are dramatic 3-D scapes. Some tell a story, others are just fun!
Here are some examples:
Here's one more way you can use Little Windows Brilliant Resin to enhance your creations. Belinda collaged many elements in this piece, then dripped resin over it, in an irregular way, protecting the piece, securing the bits in place, and creating great contrasts in texture and finish. Click the video link below to see how it's done.
Click this image for a link to Belinda's Facebook Page, and check out her latest creations. She's a true talent, turning any material - from papers to fabrics to metals - into stunning, layered art. Thank you Belinda!
One of Belinda's favorite sources for interesting bits and pieces is a website called skybluepink.com, and I'll admit I'm obsessed with this site and their teeny-weeny puzzle pieces, micro-buttons, asian goodies, charms and ephemera of all sorts - lots to add to your resin creations. So be sure to take a look for unique goodies at excellent prices!
Dichro-ISH Resin Jewelry and Decor
WATCH THIS HOW-TO VIDEO:
Here are some of the actual projects made during this video, although they are much more impressive, colorful and shiny in person :)
This pin was made by combining one of our cast pieces with one of the domed pieces:
CLICK HERE for tips on turning your resin creations into jewelry, buttons, drawer pulls and more.
And more from our previous post...
Here's our original Dichro-ISH video, some things have changed since this was created, like our Black Colorant has been improved from a black powder to an easier-to-blend, less messy gel:
For these projects you'll need:
Click here to buy your Dichro-ISH Supplies!
Here's a Dichro-ISH Films color chart for your reference:
Here's another idea - use clear resin to Dome Up for buttons, rings, and hair bobbles like these:
Here's what Stephanie in Pensacola, FL has been making with Dichro-ISH, glitter and sequins, so cool!
Ways to COLOR RESIN
There are many ways to add color to Brilliant Resin, they each have pros and cons. Here are the ones I love best, WITH HOW-TO VIDEOS:
Resin Color Film
This is the cleanest and easiest way if you're going for transparent color. Just cut to fit the shape of your mold or resin piece.
WATCH THIS HOW-TO VIDEO:
Here are some examples of how you can layer Resin Color Film:
Dichro-ISH Films
Used with or without a black resin backing, these films add beautiful color and dimension. Add a sheet, bits and pieces, or a cut-out shape.
WATCH THIS HOW-TO VIDEO:
Liquid/Gel Resin Colorant
Great options for opaque color, these blend easily without adding many bubbles. The black pieces below were made with our Dichro-ISH Black Colorant, the white stripes were made with our opaque White Resin Colorant.
Layers with colorant and glitter mixed in. Shallow cast in 2" cavities.
You can have fun mixing colors too, either letting one set up a bit before adding another, or blending them together to create unique designs.
I made the projects below using a bit of leftover black and white colored resin. I had some in my mixing cup from another project. It was nice and thick as it had been sitting for about 1/2 hour, so I used it to make spots in the bottom of my Medium Rectangle Mold. I let those spots harden, then poured resin with our White Colorant mixed in over it. For the one with the white spots and black background I reversed the application.
This is a super-easy project, but the key is to let the color you'll use for the spots get nice and thick so it stays where you put it in your mold.
WATCH THIS HOW-TO VIDEO:
Layering paint, nail polish, glitter, or photos:
WATCH THIS HOW-TO VIDEO:
Glitter
From fine cut to big and chunky, WE LOVE GLITTER! You can mix any color in with your resin batch. CLICK "Resin Glitter Fun" to the right for more info and a how-to video
FOR MORE INFO WATCH THIS HOW-TO VIDEO:
Combine Resin Color Film and Glitter!
Acrylic Paint
Between layers of set resin, not mixed in as that can affect cure time and final results.
This piece was incorporated into a cabochons necklace.
These are acrylic paint skins, punched into heart shapes and domed with Brilliant Resin. They're lightweight and each one is unique so they make great jewelry.
Nail Polish
As with acrylics, paint between or over layers of set resin, don't mix it in as that can affect cure time and final results.
You can also combine acrylic paint and nail polish
FOR MORE INFO WATCH THIS HOW-TO VIDEO:
Alcohol Inks
Such fun! From petri projects to painting on photos to splatter patterns, alcohol inks are so much fun to use in Brilliant Resin! Here are some projects from our Double-Sided Molds tutorial:
You can see the petri bangle technique in detail in this tutorial from Myriam's Nature
This can be hit-or-miss as some ink colors react with the resin in weird ways. Here are some experiments we've done by applying inks to a photo, and between layers of resin:
For this test I spashed alcohol inks onto our Clear Photo Film, then punched out some circles and domed them with Brilliant Resin.
Then I figured out how to create these tie-dye type looks:
Here's a hit from our friend Chrissy Lampitt, she added inks to the tile, then stamped, then sealed it all with resin:
You can mix a little alcohol ink into your resin for transparent color, but results vary, and if you add too much it will affect resin set-up.
In the Petri Technique you drip white and colored alcohol inks into resin, here are some examples of how this can look in cast eyes:
This technique is random, some are amazing others are duds. Here are some of my favorites:
FOR MORE INFORMATION ON COLORANTS:
In this how-to video, you can fast-forward to 5:30 and 10:00 to focus on colorants:
Layered Scarab in Resin Jewelry
Oh how I love this piece. It's great when I'm feeling gothy, or agressive, or on Halloween :)
You'll need this stuff to make one, plus any findings, chain, cord or pin-back you want to use.
and this stuff too. You can use a frame, a bezel, drill and use a jump ring, or add a pin to the back.
You'll need to pour in layers to get this dimension.
Click to watch this video for more details:
Adding Findings to your Resin Creations
Drill a hole:
Embed findings in resin:
Glue on flat-back bails:
Wire wrap your pieces:
Mount your resin piece in a Bezel:
Mount your casting in Polymer Clay:
Tutorials for the techniques above:
Brilliant Project Ideas
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Resin Mixed Media with Artist Belinda Spiwak -
Single Cube Cast Resin Photo Bracelet -
Dichro-ISH Resin Jewelry and Decor
- Fun Holiday Resin Project Ideas
- Make Resin Costume / Cosplay Accessories!
- DIY - All Kinds of Resin Eyes
- Resin Glitter Fun!
- Personalize Your Resin Projects!
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Secret FREE Resin Mold!
- POLISHING RESIN
- Ways to COLOR RESIN
- 4th OF JULY Resin Jewelry Projects
- Layered Scarab in Resin Jewelry
- Adding Findings to your Resin Creations
- Resin Color Film
