Biodegradable glitter!! It's widely available, the results there are night and day! I'll be giving it a go now without worrying about wasting the jesmonite 😍😍

@danaparsonsliquidcosmosart2669

2 жыл бұрын

I was going to say exactly the same

@missc2492

2 жыл бұрын

I think the brand of glitter used in video do a eco version 😁

@ClairesCraftyCorner

2 жыл бұрын

Biodegradable glitter is not fully bio degradable and studies have still shown it doing damage to the oceans ... I read up on it when I first started using jesmonite :( I just dont trust it ... I would still rather be safe

@ClairesCraftyCorner

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Dana ... I hope my reply helps

@ImLovinIt1992

2 жыл бұрын

Aww man that does suck :(

That red is so beautiful and festive. Love the added sparkle of the glitter. Just gorgeous

@ClairesCraftyCorner

2 жыл бұрын

thanks so much Annie x

I think I'm becoming addicted to the jesmonite pours. I can't get any atm cause of getting ready to move, but hoping and praying I can soon after I get settled. You sound like you have so much fun working with this new medium!

@ClairesCraftyCorner

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Julia xxx yes I have none either ... been waiting weeks and weeks its out of stock everywhere x

HI Claire, Thanks for posting a fab demo very interesting 👍 I haven’t got this far down the line yet but maybe one day Lin 👍❤️

@ClairesCraftyCorner

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Linda xxx

I prefer those with glitter stirred in and if I were going to make them I would mix in a single use pot and throw it out after I had cracked the dry Jesmonite out 😊 They do look rather nice.

Pretty!!! Love that red!!❤️

@ClairesCraftyCorner

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Linda xxx

Beautiful! I think the ones you added glitter into the mix is came out just a little better. Those darn bubbles again 💖💖💖👏👏👏🇦🇺

@ClairesCraftyCorner

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Janice x x

Wow...it's wonderful! Thanks for sharing the tutorial!

@ClairesCraftyCorner

2 жыл бұрын

thank you so much xxx

Very very helpful Claire as always. Thanks so much for sharing x

@ClairesCraftyCorner

2 жыл бұрын

thank you lovely x

Brilliant demonstration and informative xx they are beautiful xx

@ClairesCraftyCorner

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks lovely xxx

Awesome job showing both ways. At the very least, you can decide which one you prefer based on all the facts. As always, enjoy all on your videos.

@ClairesCraftyCorner

2 жыл бұрын

thank you so much Charlene xxx

They all look lovely and festive!

@ClairesCraftyCorner

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Mizz xxx

Claire you can buy biodegradable glitter or... use the Hemway, was out your tools in a bucket of water and strain the water through a muslin cloth, it will catch all the excess glitter.

@ClairesCraftyCorner

2 жыл бұрын

Heyyy Patricia yes ...the muslin cloth would definitely be the best idea for Bio Degradable. I have just written a pinned comment about this. So, Bio Degradable glitter does not break down fast enough to stop it entering oceans and doing damage. It does break down eventually and doesnt take 200/300 years like plastic. However, it is still not fast enough to warrant washing it down the sink x I should have mentioned this in the video ha ha

@ClairesCraftyCorner

2 жыл бұрын

@@aduckofsomesort agreed 🙌🙌🙌🙌 I don't pour Jesminite doesn't the drain ... but I wash my vessels in a large bucket of water. I allow the sediment to sink ... then I strain the water ... before washing my cups I scarpe every bit I can out of them. I don't want it to block my drains. Glitter however, glitter will still get through and get everywhere.

It’s called a clapper. Great video

@ClairesCraftyCorner

2 жыл бұрын

Christina yes yes that is it thank you !!!! xxx I totally could not remember it haaaaa

Good to know! Thank you!😊🙌

@ClairesCraftyCorner

2 жыл бұрын

thank you so much I am glad you found it helpful xx

Just love the sparkle!

@ClairesCraftyCorner

2 жыл бұрын

It does look so pretty x

Thanks 🙏 Claire, this video was certainly helpful ❤️

@ClairesCraftyCorner

2 жыл бұрын

thank you Petra I am so glad it is xxx

Hi Claire! This video was very helpful and I hope I get to make these in the near future, they look beautiful! 🤟🏻👍🏻💚

@ClairesCraftyCorner

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Kate xxx

Oh these look lovely, the glitter in the jesmonite did look so pretty after all the extra sanding work though, but yeah so much extra work for the same effect as sprinkling it in the mould before you poured. I wonder could you then add another colour of resin to the centre of these ornaments where the reindeer and Christmas tree is indebted? Like a white or silver to fill up the indent? They look so pretty either way though, loved these!!

@ClairesCraftyCorner

2 жыл бұрын

Thankyooooo babe yes yes you can fill the middles up with resin xx for sure x

So pretty Claire!

@ClairesCraftyCorner

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Mary xxx

Love these Claire, definitley glitter first though

@ClairesCraftyCorner

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Gav ... yes absolutely xx

Great video Claire - yep definitely not eco friendly once glitter is added. Is there an eco friendly glitter? Have never looked into that. I love jesmonite for that reason on being eco friendly. The glitter is stunning though xx

@ClairesCraftyCorner

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Sharon xx Yes there are Eco Glitters ... I just think for the sake of it it is still best to not wash those down the drains x I pinned a post about it as this was a popular direction xx

Bio Degradable glitter is an option yes ... However please read up on it. I looked in to Bio Degradable glitter back in Jan 2021. It does not break down fast at all. Scientists have found it can still end up in the oceans causing damage. I know a few have asked if we could use it. I would say please do not wash glitter in any form ... down the sink. Even if it says BIO

How beautiful!!❤️❤️

@ClairesCraftyCorner

2 жыл бұрын

thankyou hunee xxx

It certainly is messy can I ask what wet and dry sandpaper you use and where from xx

That bit at the bottom is called the clapper.

@ClairesCraftyCorner

2 жыл бұрын

yes yes yes that's it !!! thank yoooo Mary xxx haaaaa

@marydavis4533

2 жыл бұрын

@@ClairesCraftyCorner You are very welcome. That's one of those things we all do. We feel so dumb but it so normal. At 73 I can't number the times I've done that. Love your art. Thank you for sharing you ideas and experiments. I know you inspire many people. Love Mary

Attic, it's attic!! Haha xx

@ClairesCraftyCorner

2 жыл бұрын

haaaaaaa yes yes thank you !!! I think so too ! haaaaaa

i made some insence stick holders and they kept on cracking or braking, i was told cause the mold wasnt thick enough which is weird cause i made ome alphebete letters and that worked ok. here in australia hard to get jesminite so we have other brands like it one i used had a chalky finish so i got pigment on my fingers

@ClairesCraftyCorner

2 жыл бұрын

ahh if they keep cracking I woul add less pigment and de mould after 40 mins they will be stronger by then

adding the glitter into the jesmonite reminds me of the other stuff don't remember what its called how would they look with the indent filled with resin or something shiny

@ClairesCraftyCorner

2 жыл бұрын

They would look great with the middle filled for sure ! xx

Yes sprinkling into the mould has to be the easiest way.

@ClairesCraftyCorner

2 жыл бұрын

I agree xxx thank you

the top bit that has the hole how did u fill that in properly? i found it spilling trying to fill it in there

@ClairesCraftyCorner

2 жыл бұрын

you can fill slowly and then tap the mould .. or use a cocktail stick to coax it round :)

Could you not use biodegradable glitter ? It can be used in wax melts.

@kcm81174

2 жыл бұрын

I was going to say the same. Great minds. 😊

@ClairesCraftyCorner

2 жыл бұрын

This one is tricky for me as I do not trust Bio Degradable glitter ... I read so much about it wen I first started Jesmonite and Bio Degradable glitter isnt always 100% bio degradable still taking years and years to break down .. but you can definitely read up on it if you would like to use bio.

@ClairesCraftyCorner

2 жыл бұрын

I hope my reply helps x

I love every last one of these. 🤩🤩🤩🤩 It's a shame the glitter mixed into the Jesmonite needs special care to clean up your tools, plus the sanding 😖 It makes such a beautiful end product with the glitter showing up beneath the surface of the Jesmonite.

@ClairesCraftyCorner

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much lovely xxxx yes the clean up was real :(

Comments turned off on snowman video

@ClairesCraftyCorner

2 жыл бұрын

Thankyou they should be on now x I turned them back on couple mins ago

how long do u have to wait to sand? does it have to be straight away or can be hours or days later? and same with drilling ig u had to drill that hole because u had to much in there can u drill days later or has to be straight away?

@ClairesCraftyCorner

2 жыл бұрын

you can sand straight away and drill straight away :)

@starrspoter

2 жыл бұрын

@@ClairesCraftyCorner can u still sand a few days laer and seal if u cant do it straight away? im using a diff brand then jesninate at the moment and it leave a chalky finish, so when u unmold u get the colour all over your fingers i dont use much pigment it is a red but then item always comes out pink why would that be? can u use alchole inks in jesminite?

OHHHH, so we can only use the epoxy type glitter for jesmonite? BTW, have you ever tried the 210 grit sanding paper? Would it be strong enough to grind down super bumpy surfaces from too much terrazzo? Or would the 180 be the best strength for that?

@ClairesCraftyCorner

2 жыл бұрын

you can use any glitter lovely ... this is the only red glitter I have.You can use any grit sand paper .. 200 would be strong enough yes it only needs a light sand x

Do you know if sealing your Christmas decorations with jesmonite sealer will make the glitter dull? Or do they still sparkle?

@ClairesCraftyCorner

2 жыл бұрын

Thant is a great question .. I have not tried it and sadly I have now sent these off to their new home x so I can't quickly have a look at it x

@ClairesCraftyCorner

2 жыл бұрын

oh .. wait hold on I have some Jesmonite jewellery here I can test it on ... back in 5

@ClairesCraftyCorner

2 жыл бұрын

It does not seem to have dulled it ... at all x it does dry super fast and clear ... so it looks good x

@atchari2

2 жыл бұрын

@@ClairesCraftyCorner thank you!!

@ClairesCraftyCorner

2 жыл бұрын

@@atchari2 anytime x

How much glitter did you add to the jesmonite? The jesmonite was still like pancake batter and not thick.

@ClairesCraftyCorner

2 жыл бұрын

I didnt weigh the glitter unfortuanly x but I added alot .. it was thick yes .. not runny runny ... but like a thick gloop

For the life of me, I can not buy Jesmonite anywhere! Driving me nuts! Do you think Jesmonite pigment could work in Stonecast? Love the tip on the glitter, thanks for another informative video 😁x

@ClairesCraftyCorner

2 жыл бұрын

Heyyyy Claire yeh it is currently out of stock across the globe :( xx yes it works in stonecast i did a halloween video using the pigments x

@brian09989

2 жыл бұрын

Thankyou Claire for replying, I feel so honoured lol! Ps. What a fabulous name you have 😃

@ClairesCraftyCorner

2 жыл бұрын

@@brian09989 🤣🤣🤣 Claire I was gonna say the exact same thing to you ! 🤣🤣🤣 I'm a 70's baby so had like 5 Claires in my class 🤣🤣🤣

Whhat make red have you used Claire?

@ClairesCraftyCorner

2 жыл бұрын

I have the Jesmonite pigments .. you can up to 2% pigment in to your mixture x

@Mummabearscrafts4u

2 жыл бұрын

@@ClairesCraftyCorner I used resin8 ones for jesmonite and it’s a browny red

Could you use eco friendly glitter so the clean up is easier?

@ClairesCraftyCorner

2 жыл бұрын

Heyyy lovely .. yes you could. However, after looking at that last January ... scientists have found it is not breaking down as fast ... and ending up in the oceans still doing damage. It does degrade ... but not overnight so I would still avoid washing it down sink x

why have to wait to crunch it? so it dont go down the sink?

@ClairesCraftyCorner

2 жыл бұрын

yes you dont want to block your drains :)

@starrspoter

2 жыл бұрын

@@ClairesCraftyCorner hwy i did jesminte with stickers like u did the tat ect they were resin stickers. so flat ect but once it was time to unmold the front u could see the imprint and the sticker inside sort of felt like the imboss look or feel why is that? when u did your could u feel the tat ect once it was done

You can get bio degradable glitter

@ClairesCraftyCorner

2 жыл бұрын

Hey lovey ... yes you can but it is still not breaking down quick enough and ending up in oceans doing damage. I researched it last january x

These were great I loved the vibrancy of the pigment, 8ve sent you a email 0lz check it and let me know plz

@ClairesCraftyCorner

2 жыл бұрын

thanks Paula ... got it x

There is eco friendly glitter but it is $$$$

@ClairesCraftyCorner

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you lovely ... yes I do not trust Bio Degradable glitter either ... I read up on it ... I would still be cautious and not allow that down the drains. Scientist have found it in oceans still causing damage as it doesnt just disolve overnight

I loved the one you put glitter in so much more….. I know it’s more work but with biodegradable glitter win win

@ClairesCraftyCorner

2 жыл бұрын

Heyyyy Kat ... I have just written a pinned post. I would not trust Bio Degradable glitter and still take caution in the clean up x I read up on it last January ... it is still not breaking down fast enough