hey there! im an artisan keycap maker and from my experience, curing clear resin (your second step - filling up the bottom) only require a very short amount of time (until its not tacky), or else it could shrink and lead to leakage to the front! save the long curing to the very last!

@SerendipityChannel91

3 жыл бұрын

Oh wow that’s really helpful! Thank you so much!

@Stavros_Odyssey

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this tip! 🤩

I've never resined before (always wanted to though!) but going down the mechanical keyboard rabbithole has lead me to believe now is as good a time as any to try it, and not just because I'm thoroughly addicted to custom keycaps. This video is such a great way to see the process. Thank you so much!

@SerendipityChannel91

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching! Yeah, this has actually led me to want to try to make a lot more custom keycaps and I'm hoping to make an entire set one day :D

@adamking7326

7 ай бұрын

Greetings from another freshly mechanical keyboard rabbitholer turned resin keycap maker 🤝🍻

I can't explain how happy it makes me to see a quality video without any dislikes. My soul cries tears of joy :')

@SerendipityChannel91

3 жыл бұрын

Aw, thank you! I've come across videos where I can't understand how there's a dislike bar lol

@imsorryforarguingbut4555

3 жыл бұрын

There’s 2 dislikes 🥲

@SerendipityChannel91

3 жыл бұрын

@@imsorryforarguingbut4555 oh nooo 😭

Amazing, top-tier content! quick and to the point and beautiful results!

@SerendipityChannel91

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! :D

These look so fun. Rocket ship Keycap is my favorite!

@SerendipityChannel91

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Yeah the rocket ship is definitely my favorite, too!

Adding the glitter was a good choice. Looks neat :)

@SerendipityChannel91

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! :)

wow these came out so good

@SerendipityChannel91

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! :D

They're so pretty!

@SerendipityChannel91

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! :D

another great tutorial! thank you, was looking for something like this.

@SerendipityChannel91

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! :D

always here for the keeb content. nice work!

@SerendipityChannel91

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! :)

amazing vid, helped me a lot, currently ordered the resin, uv light, pigment and silicone keycaps, thanks for the help

@SerendipityChannel91

2 жыл бұрын

That's awesome, good luck with your project :D Let me know how it goes!

@AndyQuang

Жыл бұрын

Can you be so kind to provide a part list and where you buy them from?

Omfg thank you u this was a so short and simple🙏💕 tutorial thank you very great content

@SerendipityChannel91

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! I definitely want to keep making custom keycaps, they’re so much fun 😄

this is so cool! thanks for sharing

@SerendipityChannel91

5 ай бұрын

Thank you so much! 😄

Great stuff !

@SerendipityChannel91

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! :D

Love it !

@SerendipityChannel91

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! ☺️

Crazy good. Just anyone watching this, please for the love of God, wear protective gloves and mask when working with resin.

@SerendipityChannel91

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! Also, yes, that’s super important! And make sure you’re in a well-ventilated area 😷

Thank you for sharing

@SerendipityChannel91

3 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome 😊

NICE!!!!

@SerendipityChannel91

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! 😁

Earned a sub

@SerendipityChannel91

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

Those look amazing!!!

@SerendipityChannel91

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! :D

Thats a nice tutorial, straight to the point regarding everythin!! Compliments! :) Do you have any advise how I should google such tiny star, spaceship or any other kind of figures?

@SerendipityChannel91

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! Here are the charms that I used in the video: amzn.to/3uFWrmc I have everything else linked above in the description :)

I want these lol

@SerendipityChannel91

2 жыл бұрын

Maybe I'll do a giveaway for my subscribers in the future! :)

those huge gold pieces are AMAZING! also did you find that some silicone keycap molds work better than others? I keep hearing that some of them are good and others are really hard to align properly

@SerendipityChannel91

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! 😄 The molds I used for this video have the backings all attached together so they’re absolutely easier to align compared to other ones.

I want to make resin keycaps too! You did a great job on them :) I've heard of UV resin spacebar warping as they cure though. Any tips and advice? It'll be my first time using UV resin. Also, how long did you cure them for total?

@SerendipityChannel91

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Yes, UV resin does warp as it cures; it's mostly to do with the heat from the lamp paired with the silicone. I'm still trying to figure out myself how to make it so that the mold stays still during the curing process.

@Ririolo671

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for replying! Im really excited for my resins to arrive :)) I'll give it a try and let you know if I find a way to stop it from warping hahaha

That's amazing! But are all keys the same size? How do you get a mold that matches the keyboard

@SerendipityChannel91

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! The silicone mold I'm using is the OEM keycap profile :) It's compatible with all mechanical keyboards that use Cherry MX switches/clones. Hope that helps!

What are the golden objects in the keycaps called? Your work is fantastic!

@idahagglund524

3 жыл бұрын

I'm pretty certain those are nail art 3D "stickers". Tiny little decorations in thin plastic, cheap as dirt.

@giojusti

3 жыл бұрын

@@idahagglund524 Thank you for your help 😬

@SerendipityChannel91

3 жыл бұрын

Here's what they are: amzn.to/3uFWrmc I have everything else linked above in the description :)

@idahagglund524

3 жыл бұрын

Ooh, now that I see them in the image, I realize they're quite larger than nail stickers. (n_n;)

Excelente video, se necesita alguna protección para utilizar la resina con respecto al olor? es muy toxico el olor lo utilizare en un hogar muy pequeño y esposa embarazada no quisiera algún problema de salud?

@SerendipityChannel91

2 жыл бұрын

Cuando esté trabajando en él, trabaje en un área abierta con mucha ventilación. Una vez que la resina se solidifica, el olor debería desaparecer.

Should i use epoxy resin or do i have to use the one that you put uv light on?

@SerendipityChannel91

2 жыл бұрын

You could use epoxy resin if you want! It'll just take a bit longer to finish them because UV resin is more instant when it comes to curing.

Hello!! I found your video and it helped me a lot to make some keycap. But i have a question. ¿What is the heat-gun that you used in the video?🥺

@SerendipityChannel91

10 ай бұрын

That’s awesome, I’m so glad this helped! I actually used a butane lighter to get rid of the air bubbles 😁

Heyyyy can I maybe ask what resin you use? The caps Look amazing!

@SerendipityChannel91

Жыл бұрын

Hi! Thank you so much! I used UV resin 😊 It’s so fun and so easy to use

Stumbled on your channel recently, and was wondering what would happen if you use EPOXY resin, instead of UV Resin for this? Will it destroy or mess up the Epoxy resin when exposed to UV Light?

@SerendipityChannel91

2 жыл бұрын

Putting epoxy resin under UV light actually would make it yellow :( Also, the resin won’t react the way UV resin does. You could still use epoxy resin if you want to, it’s just gonna take longer to cure.

I purchased everything you have in this video. And followed each step, but am noticing when I pull them out from the mold, the back comes off and the middle is still a bit wet. I tried a second.time with more.time under the UV light and same result, still wet when I pull out from the mold. Maybe I used.to many color drops in my. Mix?

@SerendipityChannel91

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah, if you add too many color drops, it can get soft. Also, if you use darker colors, it takes a bit longer to fully cure since it’s harder for the UV light to pass all the way through and solidify right away. I’d suggest starting off by using less pigment and see how that goes :) Good luck and let me know if that works!

That seemed so easy! And question, is it possible to put varying colors after each layer the resin is set, or would putting too many varying shades create a muddled color? I'm wondering if there could be a well-defined color gradient by using this fast setting UV resin and some patience, and if so I know what I'm getting myself this xmas lol

@SerendipityChannel91

3 жыл бұрын

I haven't tried that method myself but that sounds cool! I might have to give that a go and see how it turns out :D I think because it's easier to set and cure it with a UV light, you can get a more defined gradient.

May you tell about the condition of these keycaps now? i am interested how is UV resin stronger for rubbing resitance than epoxy if use them daily

@SerendipityChannel91

Жыл бұрын

Hey! What I see is that they've been holding up pretty well since making them. I don't see any yellowing or major scratches. Hope that helps!

What keyboard do you recommended for these keys can you add a link for amazon or something

@SerendipityChannel91

10 ай бұрын

Any mechanical keyboard that uses Cherry MX switches or Cherry MX clones would work just fine, it doesn’t have to be anything fancy! Here’s a good cost-efficient example: amzn.to/3QEAYHV Hope that helps!

Hiii. I'm trying to make my own resin keycaps, but i don't understand why my resin still sticky in the outside even though i cured it for long time. Any suggestion?? :( I wonder if it was the quality of the resin that i use or what. Thankyouuu

@SerendipityChannel91

2 жыл бұрын

Hi! Did you use UV resin like I did, or did you use epoxy resin? Epoxy resin usually takes about 72 hours to cure if that's what you used. On the other hand, UV resin should cure much faster especially in sunlight. Also using a lot of pigment could affect how long it takes to cure. Hope that helps! :)

Hello! Any remedy for a sticky resin keycap? I bought it from an online store and I'm too nice to complain lol 😬

@SerendipityChannel91

2 жыл бұрын

Hi! Usually the only way to fix sticky resin is recoating it with a thin layer of properly mixed resin. If you’d rather not do all of that, then maybe you should request an exchange for a new keycap :( Hope that helps!

@kristinetamayo4353

2 жыл бұрын

@@SerendipityChannel91 I see. Thank you so much! 💓

Hi! Why is the curing method necessary?

@SerendipityChannel91

Жыл бұрын

Hi, so sorry for the late reply! It’s to ensure that the keycaps do not leave a sticky residue and so that resin with darker pigments can cure fully :)

can you put a link to the uv resin that you use? also the light?

@SerendipityChannel91

10 ай бұрын

Hi! I have both the resin and the light linked in the description 😊

How does yours cure so quick. I’ve had it under the light for 5 minutes and it’s still incredibly runny

@SerendipityChannel91

3 жыл бұрын

Oh no, did you add too much pigment? 🙁

@suspectshot2199

3 жыл бұрын

@@SerendipityChannel91 I haven’t added any yet. It’s just resin and hardener

@SerendipityChannel91

3 жыл бұрын

@@suspectshot2199 hmm are you using regular resin, or UV resin?

@suspectshot2199

3 жыл бұрын

@@SerendipityChannel91 most likely regular. Do you have a UV brand you could recommend?

@SerendipityChannel91

3 жыл бұрын

I do! This is the brand I use: amzn.to/2MLqcRt I have everything that I used listed in the video description as well. You could use regular resin but it does take longer to cure. I highly recommend UV resin for keycap designs like this. Good luck with your project! :)

what paint do you use?

@SerendipityChannel91

2 жыл бұрын

I used epoxy resin pigment which you can find here: amzn.to/2O7Ktko Hope that helps!

Any news on how to make the spacebar work yet? 🥺

@SerendipityChannel91

2 жыл бұрын

The only problem for me was the piece warping and if I use regular resin, then it would fix that. It just takes longer :)

@ophelia2595

Жыл бұрын

@@SerendipityChannel91 How do we use regular resin?? Also under the UV light? Because in the comments I’m reading you have to wait for a day. But also people talk about hardener and everything it seems complicated. Isn’t it just one bottle just like yours in the video? Do you mind making a video on the spacebar again?

A woman, unlike other women, has mechanical keyboard as her hobby, more than that she makes new keycaps on camera. a rare and creative type of woman Beware of mechanical keyboard rabbit holes

@SerendipityChannel91

3 жыл бұрын

Oh believe me, I have some pretty big ideas for custom keycaps that I'll be showing eventually! :D

I cured mine after putting the back mold for 6 minutes. The resin is still soft. I don't know what I did wrong. I used an Epoxy resin and Hardender (this is a single bottle) I supposed it is a resin combined with a hardener? But I'm really confused why it didn't hardened. Please help.

@SerendipityChannel91

2 жыл бұрын

Oh, epoxy resin usually takes a day or two to fully cure. Even with a hardener, I would still allow it to sit for at least 24 hours.

@dunkplays9797

2 жыл бұрын

@@SerendipityChannel91 Thank you for noticing my comment! This is noted! So, I found out that I was missing an ingredient for it which is the hardener. But, thank you for this info! Would it still be a problem if you use it within a day? or are you just curing it for a day to make it safe?

@SerendipityChannel91

2 жыл бұрын

@@dunkplays9797 I would cure it for a day to be on the safe side, especially if you use darker ink pigments since those tend to take a bit longer :)

@dunkplays9797

2 жыл бұрын

@@SerendipityChannel91 I see! So, it kind of depends also with what color you used. What if I'm only using the clear epoxy resin? Should it still be cured for a single day?

@SerendipityChannel91

2 жыл бұрын

@@dunkplays9797 with clear epoxy resin, I would say you’d still want to wait 24 hours. If you use any pigments, more than 24 hours just to be safe - depends on how much pigment you use. Hope that helps!

They sound better than plastic

@SerendipityChannel91

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I was pleasantly surprised at how they sounded in the end 😄

what resin are you using

@SerendipityChannel91

2 жыл бұрын

I'm using UV resin that you can find here: amzn.to/2MLqcRt

@josonp6623

2 жыл бұрын

@@SerendipityChannel91 thank you so much 😃

I love how everybody in the keyboard spaces loves to use the "wow" effect in their videos, but have no idea where it comes from. I saw the source material before it became a trend and I'm telling you, I'm so sick of that sound effect by now, lol.

@SerendipityChannel91

Ай бұрын

Yeah, I agree lol But it’s so effective 🤣

@Omega-EP

Ай бұрын

@@SerendipityChannel91 I suppose it is 😫