I think the lizard with the nail varnish that you painted into the silicon mould came out far nicer. The colours were deeper, but not just that, they were also tidier I think. All the lizards came out well but my personal favourite was the white one that you painted the nail varnish into the mould. I think it is gorgeous and that is a very cheap way to use up old nail varnish. What a clever idea Steve. God bless you and all those you love. Have a great day!
@candymatek3 Жыл бұрын
Agreed
@TektonicDragon Жыл бұрын
Painting the mold before pouring makes the colors much more vibrant! Definitely a fan. I love all your videos!
@CONEHEADDK Жыл бұрын
you get the smoooth surface painting the model can't have.
@michaeltroll84292 ай бұрын
I just wanted to say a big thank you to you and Danial Cooper for showing that guys can enjoy this art too!
@thepenelopejones Жыл бұрын
Absolutely *SMASHING* Steve ~ I'm extra grateful as I have tons of UV Gel Varnish just gathering cobwebs and I was wondering exactly what to do with them.. . . so _brilliant_ Your gecko is definitely 💯👍👍
@gymeni Жыл бұрын
As a Nail Technician, I found this especially interesting! We also sometimes use some unlikely media for looks and techniques.
@ChibiChula Жыл бұрын
Might be interesting to paint nail polish into small thin molds and then use the dried paint as nail art since it should peel out of the silicone easily and still be flexible without resin backing it....
@maria9293 Жыл бұрын
The first one you painted in mold was the best 🦎👍 I have used nail polish many times for resin, but never dared to paint with it in a mold. So thank you for showing us that it was perfectly possible to do that 😁💅
@cacklebarnacle15 Жыл бұрын
Painting in the mold definitely prevents loosing some of the 3D details, since nailpolish can build up a bit, especially if you use brighter colours and need more coats. Painting inside the mold also lets the polish pool inside the details and not run off of them like it happened with the painting on resin method (you can see it on the blue arrows on the lizards back). However, I think you can skip using the resin curer to get the polish to dry properly. Just paint the polish on thinner will help. You'll probably not need more than two thin coats (three if it is a brighter colour) and by the time you are done with the mold the first spots should be dried enough to put on the second coat. To check wether it is ready for the next coat, just tap it with your finger (skin contact is totally okay, since that stuff is made to wear on your body anyways, not protective gear needed like with uncured resin) and if it is dry to the touch and doesn't feel sticky anymore, it is ready.
@fairygrammy Жыл бұрын
I like the one where you used the nail polish before pouring the resin. I agree the colors are so much more vibrant than using the polish afterwards. 🙂
@MusketeerGweneth Жыл бұрын
The black one is my favorite! I want it! 😍❤
@kali503 Жыл бұрын
Looks great! I’ve experimented with tinting resin with nail polish, but never painted nail polish directly onto the mold. I learned something new 💖
@poppletop8331 Жыл бұрын
I love the black lizard, imagine doing that with a dragon one. Thanks for sharing.🦎
@cycy2425 Жыл бұрын
Ooo! New hobby! The one painted on the mold is much cleaner and looks easier. Terrific video.
@mlfett6307 Жыл бұрын
Looks great! Thanks for test driving the techniques for us - always enjoying your experimentation!
@bellnorton1691 Жыл бұрын
Beautifully executed, the in mold one has a better glossy finish. They all look great.
@____julia____ Жыл бұрын
Love it! That black one is especially nice and I can imagine it selling well too. The painting the mould technique is very effective and I like how sharp the design is
@gryphenicedancer8796 Жыл бұрын
I watched this as a YT recommendation. I am now a new subscriber. I really like the think-outside-the-box creativity.
@IndiaBradyArt Жыл бұрын
YAY!! Now I know what I can do with my old fingernail polish. Thanks Steve.
@LisaVornhagen Жыл бұрын
That is so cool! I love how they turned out, especially the black one! I am definitely going to do this!
@macaddams1030 Жыл бұрын
I think the one you painted the mold turned out better, I love them and now I gotta go dig up all my old nail polish
@LisaWyattArtMyBestMedicine Жыл бұрын
The mold painted one looks more vibrant, great test Steve!
@robandhisresin13 Жыл бұрын
I’ve got this mold and I’ve used the feathering technique, the Petri dish effect and piped the white similar to the 3D blooms and the results were fantastic. I’ve also used mica powders but they weren’t as nice so I might have to try the nail polish. Great results by the way.
@fiddlesticksgalore8 ай бұрын
Hi Steve 😊. I start every day with one of your videos. 🎉🎉. I learn something new everyday and I crack up laughing at your silliness ( it’s great). The fact that you show us your fails and your successes,,,, well, that makes it real for all of us. Sending you big thank you’s and hugs.
@SteveMcDonaldArtsandCrafts8 ай бұрын
Thank you so much, that means a lot to me and thank you for your support. I agree it is really important to show when things don't work out and that happens often. If not I would be giving people unrealistic expectations and it may put them off the craft. I tried to be serious when I first started, but it just isn't me lol.
@Wonderkell74 Жыл бұрын
Ooooh the black one is lovely!
@AmberFaithYou Жыл бұрын
This video actually answers so many questions for me. And I love your little lizards! They're beautiful!
@fairyspunfibers9098 Жыл бұрын
Oh, WOW! I can't believe the difference it makes, painting inside the mold versus painting the finished product! I honestly didn't expect to see any difference. Definitely, painting the mold first makes for a brighter, smoother, better look. The black one is gorgeous!
@genettejennings5537 Жыл бұрын
I like the one you painted onto the mold best. I always paint my molds first.
@lindafrier26 Жыл бұрын
Fantastic 🦎, I really like the black one.😊Painting on the mold is the better choice 👍🏼
@lonnibaird8018 Жыл бұрын
Those are pretty! I didn't know you can use nail polish in silicone molds. Thank you for sharing!
@dianesullivan54593 ай бұрын
I like the one that you painted on the mold the best.
@kandacehead954410 ай бұрын
I like the black lizard the best, as the colors pop out more. 🦎
@paulinebradford4823 Жыл бұрын
The two where you painted the mold before adding the resin are just plain stunning!
@spiritualkicksrt Жыл бұрын
Oh, my! I loved the black one the best! Fabulous! And I LOVE LIZARDS!
@turquoisewitch.wild-owl Жыл бұрын
That came out great, more on the one painted on the silicone first!
@nancyhatcher3320 Жыл бұрын
Wow, who would have thought the nail polish painted in the mold would come out so beautifully. Oh my goodness, just what I needed - another project - but I just might have to take this to the top to try. Thank you for all your ideas, I've really learned a lot from your videos!
@dhowell9000 Жыл бұрын
Stick a magnet or two in there before it’s cured so you could hang it on the fridge!! Those are phenomenal!!!
@ctempleman1401 Жыл бұрын
My favourite was the black lizard. The ones were you painted the mould looked the best.
@angelmorris2130 Жыл бұрын
I really like the black one. You done really well with the colors also.
@debbrady497 Жыл бұрын
Gorgeous Work! Steve, you give us the most Down to earth information! You amaze me on a Daily Basis ❤️
@yanapritchard4797 Жыл бұрын
WOW I have soo many nail varnishes so i'm happy, love the black one
@shirleymoody5713 Жыл бұрын
I saw this on Facebook and I love it
@ginalombardi2507 Жыл бұрын
Loved them all. I was thinking how they would turn out using the marble and metal “Dusts” you have tucked away in your supplies.
@rkhnd51 Жыл бұрын
Oooo. I love the black one. Very interesting. Enjoying your experiments!
@barbarafidler910 Жыл бұрын
really crafty; looks awesome! The one on the left; the black one I like the best.
@montialarson Жыл бұрын
Duuuuudddeeee! I have nail polish that I don't use. This is such a good idea!
@robinsnestartistry.812 Жыл бұрын
So nice. Love the nail polish experiment. Really like the black lizard.
@LWJCarroll Жыл бұрын
Fyi its really relaxing watching you working! Thanks Laurie. NZ. 😊
@doglover8596 Жыл бұрын
One word: WOWSERS.
@candigates3291 Жыл бұрын
Love, love , love it. The blk 1 is my fave. Thank you for sharing .
@lesliehenderson5288 Жыл бұрын
I collect and use nail varnish as cheap paint for crafts… I also have some epoxy resin… Thanks for the idea!!!!
@katieryan35895 ай бұрын
Absolute legend, love this technique ❤
@kellyfloyd9261 Жыл бұрын
I love the dark one!
@kasie680 Жыл бұрын
Cool Stevie! This would be so cool in your Egyptian moulds with golds and Royal blue/imperial purple, teals and black and the resin color being clear with sand added!!! 💥
@MrsLisaCrow Жыл бұрын
One of my first and best resin projects was a layered galaxy tray I made using nail polish, markers, and found objects like candy foils.
@ladybrite4116 Жыл бұрын
Love this, now I have another good reason to go to the Dollar Store. Your videos always teach me something useful can't wait to use this process on some molds :)
@Mariethechaotic Жыл бұрын
Thank you for trying this, Steve! I've been wanting to but just haven't found the time! Love love love the black one!
@dreyhawk Жыл бұрын
I think the one where you painted in the mold came out both neater and brighter.
@tendoqueen9692 Жыл бұрын
Whoaaaaa, that is incredible! Thank you so much for trying this!!
@MrsShenika Жыл бұрын
That's a game changer. Thank you
@susanwolf7703 Жыл бұрын
so love how you experiment.
@elizabethdeakin4710 Жыл бұрын
Ooh love them.. thank you :)… I like the one u added varnish to the mould b4 the resin.. looking forward to the next thing u do n congratulations on the 1M hits ❤
@Becka.M-D Жыл бұрын
I love the black one & the one next to it which I think was the one where you painted the mould with nail varnish, allowed it to fully dry before pouring the resin on top. The one on the far right looks good, but it doesn’t seem to have the cleaner finish to it. Another great video Steve. I look forward to giving this a try myself
@turnerlindab Жыл бұрын
I really like the black one
@craftsartsandstuffs9097 Жыл бұрын
Love them! Enjoy you and your videos Steve!
@Deborah-en9gp11 ай бұрын
I find this exciting not Only is it a versital way of coloring resin mode? It is an East expensive in the skies. No limits between the glitter nail polish and the duller. Nail polishers more dull finishes, it's a wonderful idea. Glad I decided to question its use can't wait to try it.
@SteveMcDonaldArtsandCrafts11 ай бұрын
I use this method a lot, it’s great fun and you can do so many different designs that you can control more easily.
@tammytoth5874 Жыл бұрын
I like the ones you painted the mold. The colors stand out perfectly. LOVE the black lizard best!!
@mareemiller6762 Жыл бұрын
They look fantastic
@dianaschofield9101 Жыл бұрын
I love the black one
@christinaperson1168 Жыл бұрын
Great video! Love all of them! Thank you Steve 😊!!!
@angelortega7708 Жыл бұрын
Those turned out beautiful I like the one with the nails varnish painting in the mold!! I’m gonna try that on some Christmas ornaments that I’m trying to do that are really fine detail and see if that helps me. Thanks for sharing!!
@cbwinzenreid7861 Жыл бұрын
These turned out amazing. Your choice of silicone mold was spot on. Great job!
@tanyacalvin9080 Жыл бұрын
Omgosh the Black one is just so cute yeah I like the white ones but the black one stands out so much better I think an as always you do a great job....thank you so much for all the videos you make .... Have a Great Day 😀
@Brandywine6969 Жыл бұрын
Those would make great refrigerator magnets too. I love that black one, especially.
@malamakaualani2263 Жыл бұрын
They are beautiful 😍 I think I found me a newer hobby
@richardbriansmith8562 Жыл бұрын
Awesome Video steve McDonald also I can not say which is the best as i like them both steve McDonald
@happywifecraftssuzie6432 Жыл бұрын
Omg! That’s freaking awesome! WOW! LOVE IT!
@kimberlyweaver8886 Жыл бұрын
This is the first time me watching your video and it is very informative i loved it . Also i love the one that you paint it and then add the epoxy to it absolutely gorgeous thank you for sharing this wonderful idea.
@k.l.manring2083 Жыл бұрын
Lovin the lizards! I have a Murphy's patternless leopard gecko and several cresteds!
@dawncoleman470 Жыл бұрын
Loved the ones painted into the mould first, so vibrant. Great experiment 👍
@liadubruyn5285 Жыл бұрын
Love the black one Steve..😍
@jraxreviewsxcosplayxmore6934 Жыл бұрын
I love the one you painted the mould first. Absolutely gorgeous colour choices! I’d love one
@jaci1966 Жыл бұрын
Brilliant concept!
@dollybrown1993 Жыл бұрын
Wow they're all beautiful love the black one. My husband says thank you for the nail polish ideas!! 🤬😡 because thanks to you I've now been buying all the cheap polish I can find (even at yard sales). I'm m not sorry for the idea though.... NOW I JUST HAVE TO GET HIM INVOLVED WITH THE PAINTING. Stay safe, you do you, and stay crafty 👍👍🔔🛎️🦋🦋💟💟
@catsanchez5749 Жыл бұрын
So much FUN. Fabulous idea to paint inside the mold. I’m new to resin, your videos are FABULOUS ❤ Of course I subscribed😊 Thank you for sharing your knowledge and creativity 😃❤️cat x
@ggyytgcvc Жыл бұрын
These would be so cool to hang on a wall with a black light on it, so when you turn it on it could like, kind of be a secret decoration
@ArtistTillDeath Жыл бұрын
Brilliant! I’m gonna give it a shot!!
@glanni Жыл бұрын
I was so surprised that the one where you paitned the mould came out so much better, just how? 😯
@barbjalcorn Жыл бұрын
Wow! I do nails using the method you mentioned being gel polish and curing it under my uv/led light, and of coarse I knew that gel would work. The nail polish I really thought would peel off and still could do so. I feel that want to suggest sealing it, at least with a spray, for this reason. Great job, great experiment 🇦🇺❤️
@spocksvulcanbrain Жыл бұрын
Painting on the mold came out demonstrably better.
@nanapaula1031 Жыл бұрын
What is handy is buying a gel top coat dries under the lamp in a couple of mins that be good for you very cheap to buy as well Love the lizards you could put them outside on rocks x
@ginaopacki Жыл бұрын
The black one is my favorite...
@maladylis08 Жыл бұрын
Such a beautiful mold and love it when you painted the mold best. I would hang it on my wall !
@juliegayson7947 Жыл бұрын
Thank you and both look awesome
@deblepley7755 Жыл бұрын
Great experiment. Thanks. I tried my first project today 😊. I have to practice practice practice. But I’m encouraged from watching your videos ❣️
@charlenelesher1198 Жыл бұрын
Hey Steve, I do have a lot of nail polish as well as old acrylic paints. I was worried about using it in my molds because I wasn't sure if it would stain the mold or ruin the piece. I will most certainly give this a try now. Thank you for all your creative ideas!!!💙
@Call-me-Al Жыл бұрын
If you are worried about staining, then use a clear coat first (let it dry thoroughly) before applying the color polish. It works the same way on nails: staining of nails can be avoided by a good protective coat before applying any color.
@teresaclarke9908 Жыл бұрын
Now that I've seen it in black, spectacular its kinda like dia de los muertos (day of the dead in english). I love it.
@Woekkie Жыл бұрын
tbh the nailpolish that dries with a lamp is available fairly cheap some are less than 1 euro a bottle
@DorianneDelageArt Жыл бұрын
Thank you very much for this experiment ! The one you paint the mold is really better for me 😊💙💙
@EarthFireAmethyst Жыл бұрын
That's a great idea! Love it!
@hollyfalk1753 Жыл бұрын
Thank for trying the nail polish in the mold I've been wondering if the enamel would eat the silicone.
@ImagineAsylo Жыл бұрын
I think the first one (painted after) will be the better one!
@ImagineAsylo Жыл бұрын
Wow I’m shocked by the results! I wasn’t expecting the painting into the mould would work