An Easy Way to Create Nebula Aurora Effects in Resin Casting

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Link to Blue/Purple Colorshift Powder and Starlight Glitters used in this video: resinwerksstudio.com/collecti...
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Getting Nebula or aurora effects for resin casting is pretty easy! Only two ingredients needed, colorshift powder and some glitter, and you can create some cool effects in resin. In this video I walk you through one of my favorite methods and share some examples of castings and a pen I've made using this method.
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@lunchboxroxx 3 жыл бұрын

I think this is my favorite channel.. you don’t waste time and drag it on.. thank you for this video

@unicornsocks5636 4 жыл бұрын

You’re a clean cut version of my daaaaad. He loves making nebula like things or mystical things with pretty colors

@persephone2706 3 жыл бұрын

That's so awesome.

@gregorywilson2710 3 жыл бұрын

I asked the road test cops if I pass all tests can I have a little flashy light thingy you pull in there imediatley 😂

@jimhoward89 5 жыл бұрын

Gorgeous work! I searched for a while before I found you and I'm SO happy I persevered. I'll be adding this effect to the wood/resin pendants I already craft. Many thanks.

@BeastlyIronworks 2 жыл бұрын

Alright man, I'm in!!! Love the fact that knowledge just isn't for one person. Thanks for sharing.

@shesees432 3 жыл бұрын

That is one of the most beautiful resin pours I've ever seen! Wow

@planetjanetart 4 жыл бұрын

How fun! Glad to find you.. Thanks for sharing.. Resin Casting a new love for me.. I played around over canvas a few years back then created a metal and wood art piece that got me hooked! working on jewelry at this moment but i want to move into larger artistic pieces.. I really appreciate your guidance and sharing

@milagrostq 5 жыл бұрын

This a great video, easy to make and easy to understand..thank you for sharing..I’ll be looking forward for more of your videos..

@mikemd917 4 жыл бұрын

The pen looks awesome!! Great job Zac! Thanks for all the information and tips!

@christinaschaplowsky4241 5 жыл бұрын

Love the colorshift when you poured it! That stuff is beautiful when cured! Thank you for the upload.. very nice! ❤️❤️🇨🇦

@ZacHiggins 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks!! Yeah, I love how that colorshift powder works, so many cool effects just by changing how the light hits it

@18deadmonkeys 2 жыл бұрын

Outstanding results. Kudos!

@7311951George 4 жыл бұрын

I like the things you been doing. I've been thinking a lot of trying casting myself. I'll be ordering your book soon. Thanks for showing the things that your doing.

@IdahoOutdoorsyChick 5 жыл бұрын

Absolutely beautiful. Thank you for sharing.

@drummerman1206 4 жыл бұрын

Just ordered the honeycomb, glitter and the powder. Can’t wait to experiment and tinker. :)

@makenziesollars241 5 жыл бұрын

You work is STUNNING 😍😍

@johnwhitehead4809 4 жыл бұрын

very nice effect zac,looks great.

@onyxdesignjewelry4203 3 жыл бұрын

Very Very informative! Thanks alot! people like you make the world a better place to live

@castledomeknives9395 5 жыл бұрын

out of this world!! great work

@jeffreyrood8755 5 жыл бұрын

Your space blanks are awesome! I'd love one that was straight up Northern lights.

@turningioma7541 5 жыл бұрын

Love love love. That pen is fantastic!😍😍😍😍

@ZacHiggins 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I appreciate it! One of my favorite pens I've made all time =D

@huwdavies5264 5 жыл бұрын

Another great video Zak. I like the fact you share how you make you superb blanks and not just show the finished article without any explanation of the process involved to achieve the end result. Thanks once again and please keep them coming.

@ZacHiggins 5 жыл бұрын

My pleasure Huw! Glad you enjoyed it 😀

@tdkrei 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing Zac that is super interesting.

@alycherry6459 4 жыл бұрын

Wow...cool Zac! Thank you! I think i would try a night scene in paint and the use the resin to cover the sky portion. Try and get the northern light feeling! Brilliant!

@barbaranyback1398 Жыл бұрын

Awesomeness I’m learning a lot from you!!

@erau540 4 жыл бұрын

I have two color resins when I do it. I use a pure black resin and a green/ purple colorshift in another cup. I start by pouring some of the black and then pour in the colorshift. It gives it a much more space like appearance and when you hold it up to light, it becomes even cooler.

@pamcolechadwell1302 Жыл бұрын

So gorgeous, Thank you

@jessicaveylan4265 5 жыл бұрын

Really cool. I am saving up money to start doing resin projects I will definitely look at your e book.

@homesweet5369 2 жыл бұрын

Nice job nice work always you creative

@Amberbaer469npa 5 жыл бұрын

I would love to see wands made from wood and resin with the nebula effect - could be very cool to see - great for the Harry Potter fans out there that want a wand with a bit of pizazz to them!

@ZacHiggins 5 жыл бұрын

That's a great idea!! I haven't made a wand yet, definitely adding that to the list!! Thanks for the suggestion =D

@jacobworkman6455 4 жыл бұрын

That’s AWESOME thanks for the video 👍

@OldsouLim73 7 ай бұрын

Love this!

@smokie.87 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the demo. I will be keeping it in mind for my future projects.

@ZacHiggins 5 жыл бұрын

You betcha! Hope it spurs on some ideas for you

@sheilaabraham4350 4 жыл бұрын

LOOK AT ALL OF YOUR RESIN TOYS!! I wish we were best friends right now.

@MacIsMyLover104 3 жыл бұрын

I would so love that pen. I love aurora borealis and I am a pen collector freak so the both together would be a dream. Lol

@linatanille9364 3 жыл бұрын

This is beautiful

@kandiecandelaria1423 3 жыл бұрын

Wow pretty cool

@CarlJacobson 5 жыл бұрын

So cool, I love this look!!

@ZacHiggins 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Carl!! Love playing with these spacey blanks, so much fun!

@georgebrill3072 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Zac a great video and a beautiful pen.

@ZacHiggins 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks George! Love that pen, I kept that one for myself 😎

@Zemarim 5 жыл бұрын

It's a amazing... congratulations!!!

@rexoats8008 5 жыл бұрын

The King of resin does it again. 👍👍👍👍👍

@ZacHiggins 5 жыл бұрын

Haha! Thanks Rex! Hope it sparks some ideas for you =D

@gregoryhelm4230 Жыл бұрын

Beautiful! I love interference powder. But my absolute fav brand Colorarte/OR Primary Elements. Yes it's a bit more expensive but well worth it. Highly pigmented. The shimmer is amazing from the interference powder nothing compares! Thanks for sharing p.s. with you having a wood turning channel that does so many resin and wood projects. I would be willing to bet if you reached out to them they would send you one of their kits at no charge

@drewdouglas4883 5 жыл бұрын

That would make a good looking table top

@rolphferree6272 5 жыл бұрын

Zack I love what you are doing and learned a lot thank Ya........

@dbstelly 5 жыл бұрын

Loved that pen!

@ZacHiggins 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Damon! It's one of my top 5 favorites all time that I've made =D

@wesw1985 5 жыл бұрын

This is exactly what I've been looking for!

@dianazaalberg1993 4 жыл бұрын

This is exactly what I have been looking for 😍😍😍

@phantomman39 5 жыл бұрын

Just bought some of the powder. Can't wait to try it. Thank you for the cool videos, I have learned so much from you.

@ZacHiggins 5 жыл бұрын

Glad to hear that the videos have been helpful for you too, and I hope you have fun playing with that colorshift powder 😀

@phantomman39 5 жыл бұрын

@@ZacHiggins I will let you know when I put a video up with the powder I bought from you. It might be a lidded box or a bowl 🤔🤔🤔🤔. Don't know yet.🤣🤣🤣. Thanks again for your videos.

@ZacHiggins 5 жыл бұрын

@@phantomman39 Awesome! I'm looking forward to seeing what you come up with

@hfranke07 5 жыл бұрын

You are my master..... Thank you for sharing this. Awesome.

@ZacHiggins 5 жыл бұрын

My pleasure! Hope it will give you some good ideas to play with =D

@christeendonnelly9813 5 жыл бұрын

Saw this. Love it. Subscribed. Also thanks for providing the ebook on where to begin. I have been wanting to try out working with resin. I haven't read it yet but will, and appreciate it being provided.

@ZacHiggins 5 жыл бұрын

That's awesome! Thanks Christeen =D I hope the Beginner's Guide is helpful for you, and I hope you get up and running making some cool castings soon

@PENFOLD1962 5 жыл бұрын

Woooooooooooaaaah 👍 😆 👌 Looks absolutely stunning, I've only seen it once before! I've searched but can't find the video they prepared the mixture very much like yours but they added a 'Fairy Dust'... still glittered but the dust was really fine! All down to personal tastes, I prefer your's 👍😉👍 Simply Stunning.👍 😆 👍

@ZacHiggins 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Andrew! 😁

@wwrite 5 жыл бұрын

That’s awesome, thanks for sharing!

@ZacHiggins 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks WIlliam, hope it is helpful =D

@pendoras2819 5 жыл бұрын

Those are some great looking blanks. One of the secrete ingredients I use for my nebula blanks is the pink/gold pearlex powered from Jacquard. It kinda looks like a cloud in a nebula.

@ZacHiggins 5 жыл бұрын

Awesome!! That's a cool idea, don't know if I've seen that powder before. Thanks for sharing that Jon =D

@donaldfarr8162 4 жыл бұрын

That is one beautiful pen. I would love to turn a blank like that.

@teaandart 4 жыл бұрын

Really love the effect will try 😍😍😍

@meghanworkman6449 5 жыл бұрын

Beautiful work!

@ZacHiggins 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Meghan =D

@bonnie-anglin_art373 5 жыл бұрын

Great video Zac! I just ordered the powder. I’m going to put it into one of my bowls using Liquid Diamonds. I think it’s going to look great in the rim.

@ZacHiggins 5 жыл бұрын

That's going to be awesome Bonnie!! I can't wait to see that =D

@snugglebuns6969 5 жыл бұрын

Can’t wait to try in my molds!! Ordered the color shift powder .. I did try w my other powders.. came out cool!

@ZacHiggins 5 жыл бұрын

Woohoo! Thanks Sheryl, I hope you have a blast with it. Definitely tag me if you post pics of what you make on social media or shoot me some via email. I love seeing all the fun things people make =D

@snugglebuns6969 5 жыл бұрын

Will do!

@CeeJay254Art 5 жыл бұрын

Omg. That looks so cool. Have to try it soon. Thanks for the video

@ZacHiggins 5 жыл бұрын

Sweet! I hope it spurs some ideas for you and you have some fun with it =D

@CeeJay254Art 5 жыл бұрын

@@ZacHiggins i hope so too🙂

@sniperwolfjs 5 жыл бұрын

Zac that is awesomeness!

@ZacHiggins 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Hope it sparks some ideas for you!

@jlyssagraywolf7503 3 жыл бұрын

Gorgeous 💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜

@micheller1513 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@MissBoopOopADoop 2 жыл бұрын

making a lamp out of that would be amazing!!

@sobiakhan8117 5 жыл бұрын

It’s beautiful 😍

@ZacHiggins 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you!! Had a blast making it 😁

@CelebrateCreations 5 жыл бұрын

Great tutorial thank you for sharing 🦋

@ZacHiggins 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for checking it out =D

@jongregory886 5 жыл бұрын

I’m gonna order some from you. You just earned a sub.

@ZacHiggins 5 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Thanks Jon =D

@tonyricethewoodwizzard9319 4 жыл бұрын

Yes I am definitely going to give it a go but I need some moulds Haha 👍

@leesbassment6393 5 жыл бұрын

Looks great!! I have a different use for this stuff, but I'm watching and learning.

@ZacHiggins 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Lee! I hope it spurs some ideas for you... now I'm curious. Is it resin casting oriented or something completely different?

@excelsior8682 3 жыл бұрын

You shouldn't snort it from my experience

@Squidlicks 5 жыл бұрын

Very cute pieces! I just started uploading crafting videos. Happy creating :)

@MrMike-hq4jh 5 жыл бұрын

Awesome Zac

@ZacHiggins 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Mike!

@BossTweed69 5 жыл бұрын

Nice job Zac

@ZacHiggins 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Glad I could share, been having so much fun with it!

@JamesGarwood 5 жыл бұрын

That pen is gorgeous Zac!

@ZacHiggins 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks James! Definitely one of my favorites all time =D

@More-Space-In-Ear 5 жыл бұрын

Just love that pen 😍

@ZacHiggins 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Marc! It's one of my all time favs that I've made

@More-Space-In-Ear 5 жыл бұрын

I can see why...stunning...it’s that "once in a lifetime" that everything comes together .... very much like hand cut dovetails with no gaps LOL

@junkforshaderis 5 жыл бұрын

That pen is badass!!!!!!!!!!

@ZacHiggins 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Mary 😀It's one of my favs all time

@artmakersworlds 5 жыл бұрын

Damn that's cool. Painting the inside black.... great idea. Can't wait till spring.

@ZacHiggins 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks! What happens in spring?

@artmakersworlds 5 жыл бұрын

@@ZacHiggins Warmth! My "shop" is the unheated, poorly insulated garage. Winter, locked indoors, I paint.

@ZacHiggins 5 жыл бұрын

Ah, that's a bummer. Hope spring comes early for you =D

@belladmazz6942 5 жыл бұрын

Awesome tfs

@AndyPhillipWoodturning 5 жыл бұрын

Cool Effect ..👍

@ZacHiggins 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks brother! I'm learning that I'm a glitter nut LOL I'm ok with it

@gagecolson 5 жыл бұрын

Good stuff buddy!

@ZacHiggins 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks brother!!

@arianaajbeaverhausen8175 5 жыл бұрын

First video, subscribed already. Great work! Off to order the powder now 😉 Thank you from Scotland 🙋

@ZacHiggins 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Ariana!! I appreciate it. Unfortunately, I don't ship internationally though 😕Had to stop doing it a few years ago because it caused more problems than it was worth with the import fees and shipping costs. If you have someone in the states who could forward it on to you, you can order and I'll ship it to them. Probably save money on the import fees since they can mark it as a gift and use any shipping method

@arianaajbeaverhausen8175 5 жыл бұрын

@@ZacHiggins where there's a will there's a way and I'm nothing if not determined lol. I don't know anyone in the US personally but my friend does so I'll get it sorted one way or the other. Thanks for letting me know, have a great week 😀

@ZacHiggins 5 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Thank you so much, I appreciate the extra effort 😊

@telstraoranamall7680 4 жыл бұрын

Yes i will share

@johnwhitehead4809 5 жыл бұрын

that looks great zac,when you come over to the u.k.bring a load of the stuff please.

@ZacHiggins 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks John! I might be able to bring some out with me, hoping to bring some aluminum honeycomb too =D

@MrPINKFL0YD 5 жыл бұрын

REALY nice. Gonna be trying to make a box mod!

@ZacHiggins 5 жыл бұрын

Awesome!! That's going to be a killer project!

@alanmullock381 5 жыл бұрын

Beautiful!👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

@ZacHiggins 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Allan! Love making these =D

@jpwoodwork 5 жыл бұрын

very cool Mr Higgins

@ZacHiggins 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks brother!

@davidsanders5788 5 жыл бұрын

Very cool Zac and thanks for sharing. Hate that I’ve been missing the live shows.

@ZacHiggins 5 жыл бұрын

Hope it's helpful brotherI No worries on the streams, I've canceled the Twitch streams for the rest of the year. Just totally bogged down with orders right now as well as being out of town a lot, so I figured it was best to just cancel them rather than be spotty with the schedule. I'm doing some shorter live streams when time permits on IG and FB though to fill in a bit

@davidsanders5788 5 жыл бұрын

Zac Higgins thanks, i still haven’t started casting yet but I’ve been assembling what i need. Have a merry Christmas and a happy new year.

@joolzbohr 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Could you explain better where you painted the black to get the pen to look that amazing?

@antilitarded4142 5 жыл бұрын

Way cool!!!.....Thnx Zac!!

@ZacHiggins 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for checking it out =D

@Krunch-ym3uf 3 жыл бұрын

You keep it so simple man... cool as a cucumber....

@SFSoulCrooner 4 жыл бұрын

Fabulous video. Thanks so much! Cosmic creations here I come . Do you have a Wood Burl supplier you can recommend ? Also do u know of a guide on which Woods need to be stabilized? I’m on west coast. Thanks so much

@jewellerymagic 5 жыл бұрын

Not sure if we can get this in Australia. Love the effect

@SaintBigAl 5 жыл бұрын

amazing cast!don't understand why you have only 30k subs.

@xMourningStar 5 жыл бұрын

Goooooorgeous.

@ZacHiggins 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!

@gaeldesmontagnesnoires1711 5 жыл бұрын

I go light on the white in the resin & use a little of 3 iridescent extra fine blue pink yellow

@ZacHiggins 5 жыл бұрын

Nice! That sounds like a great recipe. Thanks for sharing it =D

@ZebranoWoodCraft 5 жыл бұрын

Wow man that looks amazing! I was thinking of adding crushed opal to get a twinkling effect but this looks much more affordable hahaha

@ZacHiggins 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Danial! I hear ya on the cost, I've seen a few castings with opals in them, cool but it sounds expensive. I'd be too worried something might go wrong with the casting

@lisapupillo1724 4 жыл бұрын

So psyched I found your video! I always wondered how people got that twinkle look. I'm buying your starlight glitter right after I post this! Can I mix in just a little color with this too, like black or purple mica powder or would that kind of cover up the color-shifting? Can I use any color-shifting color, like a purple/black, or does this just work with the light colors? Thank you!!

@homerlex 4 жыл бұрын

That pen is perfect for me. I'm going to order the powder and dust. What was used for the wood and where can I acquire (note: I'm new to casting and turning). And a new fan to your channel

@ruthmanning6661 4 жыл бұрын

G’day Zac, I have the wood planks...both ready to resin...I have the resin...but not enough confidence to mix and pour. I am a bit puzzled with making a mold as whether to use timber, or look for a supplier of Melamine here in Victoria Australia. So...the beautiful timber slabs I have spent lot of time preparing, are sitting idle on my bench. I shall endeavour to get up the courage to get going. Can you suggest a product to stop the project sticking to the base and sides of the mold? I attend word working classes in our little town and there are some lovely helpful people here...but....too many chiefs and not enough indians make the advice a bit overwhelming. Thanks Zac, I love watching your videos ...you are easy to follow.....Ruth Manning, Australia. 🇦🇺🇦🇺

@kme 5 жыл бұрын

For those like me, crafting on a very tight budget, you can get holo/colour shifting powders in the nail polish/makeup section of drug stores. (I live in Germany, and got some at dm and at Tedi Discount, marketed as chrome effect nail powders. The ones from Tedi Discount come in a set of 2, blue-ish purple and blue-ish green, for €3. The ones I got from dm are from Carice in a set of 3 for around €7.95. The holo nail powder is (imho) rubbish for nail effects (lol) but awesome for crafting. The colourshift powder (blue/purple) is awesome for both, and the chrome is WOW. Seriously messy tho, which is why I think it's easier to use for crafting than nail art.) Definitely want to try this out with the (also messy) superfine glitter and the resin kit I recently bought and some pendant moulds.

@jimfrommonkeyskullcraftwor4746 5 жыл бұрын

I'm a cheapskate, so this sounds like something I have to try to do! Next time I'm out for supplies, I'll have to hit up the makeup section, too!!

@DaniellesMicoMarley 5 жыл бұрын

You cant find holo like that in random drug stores here in the states. That kind of stuff is online its called Holographic Flakes . They have all kinds of other stuff and YES it is awesome for nail effects!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Nail art IS crafting ....just on a small scale, doesnt make it any less ..Im so offended lololol

@kme 5 жыл бұрын

@@DaniellesMicoMarley have you tried Sally's? The makeup/hairdressing supplies place. They might have some, tho idk how cheap it would be.

@daizybugs219 3 жыл бұрын

you rock!!

@patlockshaw5325 4 жыл бұрын

I want to do a small bathroom countertop like this !! How would you suggest going about this ?

@SamThomasTwistedCraftsUK 5 жыл бұрын

That is awesome, Zac! 😲👌👌👌

@ZacHiggins 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Sam! I hope it's something you can use to have some fun =D

@SamThomasTwistedCraftsUK 5 жыл бұрын

Zac, do you ship the colour shift powder to the UK from your website? 👍

@ZacHiggins 5 жыл бұрын

No, I had to stop shipping internationally a few years ago unfortunately :(

@cosmickat5816 2 жыл бұрын

Great stuff where would I buy the molds and resin thankyou ❤️👌

@JohnClothier 5 жыл бұрын

Wow love that Zac!

@ZacHiggins 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks John! Hope it sparks some ideas for you =D

@JohnClothier 5 жыл бұрын

indeed buddy! thanks

@PohlBarnProductions 5 жыл бұрын

I try and copy what Zac Higgins does ! LOL I haven't actually tried it yet, but I see I should wait a bit before pouring my glitter filled resin so it doesn't settle to the bottom.

@ZacHiggins 5 жыл бұрын

I can't wait to see some cool stuff you make Doug, hope this technique can help out a bit. It does help a bit to wait til the resin gels up a bit, locks everything in place and can add some cool effects too

@PohlBarnProductions 5 жыл бұрын

I'll pop you a sneak peak on messenger , one project is up already and yup most of the glitter settled, but all was not lost I still made something out of it.

@ZacHiggins 5 жыл бұрын

@@PohlBarnProductions Thats a bummer, but I'm glad you were able to salvage it. Can't wait to see it!