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7 years and still valuable content fresh as today ❤ Thanks
@LittleWindowsResin
Ай бұрын
Aww thanks! So glad you're a fan :) - Fran
Cannot thank you enough for this tip! Using Flitz really changed my game & now I am no longer discouraged with my craft!! Thank you so much!!
I was glad to see the part where you used a paint brush to apply the resin. I've been wondering if it could be done and how to clean the brush afterwards. Thank you!
I am a polymer clay & seed bead artist but your tutorial on resin are fascinating and I may have to start a new hobby great tutorial 👍
Fantastic video tutorials. You stick with the subject and get the job done as well as include all necessary and alternative steps. So many tutorials out there for a variety of subject focus too much on the 'glitzy look at me more than the process' ....so annoying when you are trying to learn something. Thank you for your professionalism! I will be ordering your high quality products so my first attempts can be amazing! Thank you again! Sharlene from SYS
I deeply appreciate the scratches demonstration! Thank you!
As always, another great Little Windows video. I can't tell you how excited I get every time my KZread tells me I have another video by you. Thank you so much!!!
@LittleWindowsResin
7 жыл бұрын
Oh how I love you Miss Huff! Thanks for being you :) - Fran
I am SO HAPPY you made this video!!!! THANK YOU SO MUCH for making my life less stressful. 🥰🤗🙏🏻
Amazing product. Just ordered the polish which gives the resin an incredible shine, much better than the novus 2 scratch remover.
It is very good for the guidelines. Thanks a lot 🙏. GOD bless.
Thank you! I just ordered this product for my teenage daughter who is loving making all things resin! ❤
@LittleWindowsResin
Жыл бұрын
Wonderful! Please let her know about our resin project library, and that I'm here to help if she gets stuck along the way. www.little-windows.com/pages/new-project-ideas-and-how-tos fran@little-windows.com
I love your videos, and also supplies from your store. I respect your high quality work. Thank you so much for inspiration and helping
@LittleWindowsResin
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for your feedback, I'm so glad you're loving little-windows.com!
I just want to say I bought that polish, and it totally had the opposite effect of shining my resin pieces- it left a dull cloudy finish that essentially seems to have ruined my jewelry. It looks awful; I don't know why- it's the exac same one recommended here. it didn't work for me, so I thought I should warn others of that.
@LittleWindowsResin
4 жыл бұрын
I'm sorry you had that experience, if you are interested in emailing a photo or two to fran@little-windows.com, I'll be happy to help you troubleshoot.
@halloween2010blue16
2 жыл бұрын
It was the same with me, I've tried it 10 different times with different techniques and it always gives me a cloudy look with a weird residue feeling on the pieces
@rt2wshp
10 ай бұрын
You MUST use the Microfiber Cloth! I was trying it with paper towel & got a small result, I tried it with a disposable handywipe, again small result, I tried it again with a plain cotton cloth still small results 🤔 I finally remembered she was using a microfiber cloth, that made ALL the difference 🤩
love this , perfect for a gift
You are a wonderful teacher thank you I am learning a lot
@LittleWindowsResin
10 ай бұрын
Hello @connirhoden7895, I'm so glad you're loving my videos! You'll find lots more resin tips in my IDEAS+HOW-TO's library, have a look: www.little-windows.com/pages/how-tos Let me know if I can be of help in any way :) fran@little-windows.com
Thank u sooo much for ur Great Tutorials !!!! Love the way u explain with demo👍🏾.
Jewelers’ rouge also does a good job of polishing.
Thank you. This is EXACTLY what I was looking for!
Thank you SO MUCH FOR THIS VIDEO. I just bought this product. Saved me hours of having to sand
@LittleWindowsResin
4 жыл бұрын
Glad I could help!
Thank You!!!! I don’t have to throw my project out! Although I was trying to cut corners… trying it with paper towel & got a small result, I tried it with a disposable handywipe, again small result, I tried it again with a plain cotton cloth still small results 🤔 I finally remembered you were using a microfiber cloth, that made ALL the difference 🤩
Thank you. Enjoyed your tutorial.
This was a very helpful video!
Your videos are always so helpful. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you SO much for sharing this information!! 💗
I absolutely love the effect on the heart to have one dull side and one shiny.,
@LittleWindowsResin
7 жыл бұрын
So glad you like that effect!! Keep creating :)
Thank you so much for this video found it very helpful! Subscribed to your Channel... Liz 😊
@LittleWindowsResin
4 ай бұрын
Wonderful! Have lots of fun creating, and let me know if I can be of help along the way :) fran@little-windows.com
@elizabethvallely4044
4 ай бұрын
@@LittleWindowsResin Thank you so much! 😊
Thank you so much for this video!!!! 💛💛💛
Thank you so much ❣️ just bought some. I have a very very precious resin ring with my dad's ashes in that has minor scratches, I didn't want to send it to the jeweller so have been looking for something safe xx
Very helpful! Thank you!
Thanks so much the coating with resin idea saved the day!
Thank for doing this
Thank hou very much! I ordered some Flitz! Hopefully the clouds will flitz away from the resin.
I love Flitz it's a great polish!
was going to buy flitz polish at Amazon till you mentioned it on ur video, also if i'd known I would of bought the Bubble leveler, I also bought one at Amazon, but ur shop ships mighty fast, ty.
This has been so helpful, thank you!
@LittleWindowsResin
3 жыл бұрын
You're so welcome!
This is a godsend
Great info
I LOVE YOUR VIDEOS!. They are very informative and you are very good at it
@LittleWindowsResin
7 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much Pily!!! I love to share new discoveries and hope to take some of the pain of trial-and-error away from your process, so you can simply create! Very best wishes :) - Fran
Might come in handy for repairing CDs too.
Thank you for a very useful video!
@LittleWindowsResin
3 жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
love this ! this could really help shorten the time in making our pieces!
@LittleWindowsResin
7 жыл бұрын
Thanks! I'd love to hear how these techniques help you in future, any feedback is welcome :)
@livvylou755
6 жыл бұрын
What kind of resin are you using? Keen to know if this free pouring method would work with Polyester. Thanks!
Very well done and informative video. I'll be trying out both methods. Thanks!
@LittleWindowsResin
7 жыл бұрын
Thank you Nita! Please let me know what works best for you :)
Love your video very informative for those with MCS/Allergies tfs blessings.
Good suggestions. You can also just bypass all that and get water and micromesh.
@ArijanaLukic
6 жыл бұрын
Can micromesh work on pieces of resin that have details? I make little robots that are made with matte molds so now I want to bring the shine back..Thanks!
Thank you very much!!!!!! 😍😍😘😘👍👍
Excellent 👍😍
Very well explained! I‘m still learning working with resin and this helped me a lot! Thank you!
@saidalimam7201
3 жыл бұрын
Hi Jenny, Have you tried it? Looking forward to your feedback!
This was really helpful. I just bought some resin molds so i'm waiting for them to be shipped and I am not sure if they will produce shiny pieces like my silicone molds do. I just normally use the method that you showed in the second part of the video with mixing more resin. The polish would definitely save me using more product. Oh and GREAT tip about the nail polish remover, I'm always trying to think of ways to save money.
Just curious if you can use these methods on large flat crystals in costume jewelry, to "erase" scratches and dings from the gem surface and restore brilliance, etc., or do you have better tips for that sort of item?
@LittleWindowsResin
4 жыл бұрын
Hello! I'm not sure, it'll depend on how hard the surface is, if it's glass or some sort of plastic. It's worth experimenting I think :)
Outstanding tutorIal! I loaded up my cart then realized ... I use UV resin. I've seen the comments and I will give the polish a go. Now the question is...will your clear moulds work with UV resin? TIA
@LittleWindowsResin
2 жыл бұрын
Hi Vicki! Yes our clear molds work great with UV resin, but you'll have test out the polish as its performance will be based on the material you're polishing. Thanks for asking :)
Wow thank you! This was very very helpful!😊
@LittleWindowsResin
3 жыл бұрын
You're so welcome!
Polish resin ❤
Thank you! thank you! This is very helpful.
Clear nail polish works great too, easy, brush on and let dry
@LittleWindowsResin
3 жыл бұрын
Hi Tammy! Just following up, I've always found that clear nailpolish turns yellow pretty quick, have you found a brand that holds up over time? Thanks for your feedback :)
@tammyrenkowic2017
3 жыл бұрын
@@LittleWindowsResin I've found that opi holds up pretty well over time
@LittleWindowsResin
3 жыл бұрын
@@tammyrenkowic2017 Thanks Tammy!
This is what I needed!!!!
can anyone offer me a bit of help? I'm using flitz polishing compound and microfiber polishing cloth, and I'm doing exactly what is done in this video, but my epoxy resin pieces are still extremely cloudy/frosted, even after 10 minutes or so of consistent polishing. I can't figure out what im doing wrong?
@Zisa001
6 жыл бұрын
Epoxy resin won’t withstand the heat produced by a polishing wheel and will turn cloudy on the surface.)
@LittleWindowsResin
6 жыл бұрын
Hi Brandi, I'm not sure if you've solved this already, polishing requires a great deal of pressure so be sure you're really putting your weight behind it, if that doesn't work you can try the second technique featured in this video of brushing on a thin topcoat to shine your pieces right up again. Thanks for your patience, I hope you're having fun :)
@bob.fagg-bois657
6 жыл бұрын
i use "T-cut" as you would for your car works a treat
👍👍👍👍Nice, thank you
Great video. Thank you for sharing!
@LittleWindowsResin
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
Great video, thank you for the tips! Heading to your website to order some supplies now!
@LittleWindowsResin
7 жыл бұрын
Thanks Michele! Have lots of fun and let me know if I can help in any way :) - Fran
@michelemarie111
7 жыл бұрын
Thank you Fran!
Hi! I was wondering if the polish works with any type of resin.
Nice work there. 😍loved the crafts we can see in the beginning of the video !!!!! That's a great product for polishing . But for us who live in Europe and we cannot find this product? Maybe you have a tip for for polishing some foggy items? 🙏🏼thanks
Wow cool!!
I can’t figure out what I’m doing wrong. I sanded my piece down, applied the polish, and it ended up even cloudier than before, even after rinsing.
@LittleWindowsResin
3 жыл бұрын
Hi Nika! I'm happy to help if you can email a photo or 2 to fran@little-windows.com so I can see the state of your piece, we can go from there to find a solution. Thanks for your feedback :) fran@little-windows.com
excellent video and explanation!!!!! thank you so much for sharing!!!
Excellent tutorial. Very helpful. Thank you for sharing.
@LittleWindowsResin
7 жыл бұрын
You're very welcome, and thank you for your feedback :) - Fran
Okay, the recast resin, is alot better in my opionion, I will buy it from you soon from uk. - question, I am sanding alot, but still see alooot of scratches, what do I do to fix that ? - I use a drill with sanding pads, and after do it all by hand, but still scratches.
@LittleWindowsResin
2 жыл бұрын
Hello! Sorry for the delay, if you're still having issues I'm happy to help, just email a photo or 2 to fran@little-windows.com so I can see what you're dealing with :)
I use polyester resin but the surface doesn't come out as shiny as I'd like. Can I put a coat of epoxy resin or UV resin over it to make it more shiny? If so which would u recommend?
@LittleWindowsResin
3 жыл бұрын
Hello! Yes you can, and I believe epoxy like our Brilliant Resin would bond better, but I'd advise doing a test first to make sure that the layers stick, with and without sanding between. Let me know if I can be of help in any other way :) fran@little-windows.com
You probably ended up with enough polish on your cloth that you probably didn’t need to use any MORE polish.
Help?! I’m looking for coin molds. Assorted sizes. Been looking different places like Amazon and other sites. Dime to half dollar sizes and in between. Found silicone 1.25” on Amazon but their cloudy. Would that affect their finish?? I’m actually putting four leaf clovers in them.
@LittleWindowsResin
2 жыл бұрын
Hello MrSpankyTank! You're right, a non-shiny mold will give you non-shiny castings. Have you considered open back bezels instead of molds? If you can send me a photo of the final look you're going for, I'll be happy to help you source what you need if we don't offer it here at little-windows.com Thanks for asking, fran@little-windows.com
Can you use the Flitz on UV resin? I had to sand a little bit where the resin spilled and now that area isn't as glossy/shiny as the rest.
@LittleWindowsResin
Жыл бұрын
Hello Valerie, sorry for the late reply. You can test it out but I've found it works best on epoxy resin. It'll depend on the hardness of the cured UV, which varies by brand. I hope you find a solution to save your piece :) -Fran
Great video
Thank you ! I just finished a resin tray for a gift and was crushed to see a haze on the top of it. This helped some but I'm wondering if it is due to the poor quality of the resin ?
@LittleWindowsResin
2 жыл бұрын
Hello! That could be the case, or if it's particularly humid where you're working that could cause trouble too. If you'd like more info email to fran@little-windows.com and I'll be happy to help you troubleshoot. Keep creating :)
Do you tell clients you are making stuff for that they may need to polish down the line? Especially for jewelry
@LittleWindowsResin
2 жыл бұрын
Hi Devon! I don't because it usually only happens when the pieces get abraded, scratched up from being in a pocket or packed with sharp things, or if harsh chemicals get on the surfaces. I provide a "Caring for your Resin Jewelry" note with everything, which is similar to the way you'd want to treat pearls - last on, first off, be gentle, etc. I hope that's of help :)
Can somebody tell me the name of the little findings that you hang your pendant with....? I have big caps but they don’t always work and I can’t figure out what you call those little pendant saying is that you put on the top of your round pendant or your tube pendant that has the little bail Can somebody tell me what those are called please🥴
@LittleWindowsResin
4 жыл бұрын
Do you mean flat-backed bails?
Can you sand the piece with imperfections and then put the polish cream?
@LittleWindowsResin
Жыл бұрын
Yes you can, but you'll need to sand progressively up to about a 1000 grit+ for the polish to work. I hope that's of help :) - fran@little-windows.com
Any tips on keeping resin from browning with age? I cast a couple of bugs with plants but over time they’ve turned 😢
@LittleWindowsResin
2 жыл бұрын
Hello Lauren! Yes, all epoxy resins will begin to discolor over time. Our Brilliant Resin is quite resistant to discoloration, so I think you'll be happier with your results. If you have any specific questions or concerns, email me with a photo of your piece and I'll be happy to help :) - Fran
Question for anyone that has used this method: I am looking to sell my jewellery, will the shine last, or will buyers have to polish regularly to keep it shiny?
@LittleWindowsResin
2 жыл бұрын
Hello JumpinJacks! In this tutorial I'm working with pieces that were either cast in non-shiny molds, or which have gotten scratched up over time. Once polished/recoated, the shine should last unless your customer damages the piece in some way. The shine does not rub off, but anything made with resin is vulnerable to scratching, and can also develop a dull surface if harsh chemicals such as perfume, self-tanners, etc, get on the piece and are not cleaned off right away. They can be cleaned with warm water and dish soap, with fingers or a soft piece of wet material if needed. I hope that helps :) fran@little-windows.com
@JumpinJacksCrafts
2 жыл бұрын
@@LittleWindowsResin thank you!
I used The flitz polisher but why does it scratch my resin surface like a sand paper ?
@LittleWindowsResin
3 жыл бұрын
Hi! Wow, I have no idea, but if you could send a photo or two so I can see what's happening I'll be happy to help. Did you use the Flitz Polishing Cloth with the paste? fran@little-windows.com
Can i still use flitz on my resin charms even though they are sricky?
@LittleWindowsResin
5 жыл бұрын
Ooh, no, that means the resin wasn't blended well, or the ratios were off, if you try to polish it it'll just get ickier. I'd go with the second technique in this video to seal the sticky part in. Best wishes, Fran
so could I polish my resin charms instead of doming the top?
Does anyone know if this will help make super glue shiny? I had some little cracks in some pieces that I filled in with gorilla super glue (approved for resin) and now it’s super dull in those spots. I wouldn’t mind if it was just the back but it’s on see-through pieces so I can’t really hide it
@LittleWindowsResin
4 жыл бұрын
Hello! Not sure if you've solved this already. It won't help to polish the super glue, but adding a thin coat of clear resin on top will minimize its appearance. If you'd like to send me a photo I'll be happy to advise with specifics once I can see what you're working with, there may be another solution. Thanks :) fran@little-windows.com
@kierasaurusfrost
3 жыл бұрын
@@LittleWindowsResin omg thank you so much! Duh!! I don’t know why I didn’t think to do that! You may have just saved two whole alphabets worth of keychains! I’ll test it out once this California heat waves chills out!
this is a really great video, but i have no idea why this is in a civilization 5 soundtrack playlist.
Great video. Looks simple enough to try this at home. :) I have a question, noting that there are references in the comments about there being different types of resin. Would you recommend the polishing technique using Flitz for a resin Chanel bangle bracelet? Thank you.
@LittleWindowsResin
6 жыл бұрын
Hello Phoebe, sorry for the delay. IS your bangle black gloss or white gloss or another color? I believe you'd have luck with them all, but the black glossy finish is more likely to still show marks. Have you tried this already? feel free to email me fran@little-windows.com
Is this good if the resin or epoxy is sticky? Will it remove the stickiness?
@LittleWindowsResin
2 жыл бұрын
Hello Kim, sorry for the delay but no, stickiness is something else all together and trying to polish it will only make things worse. If you would like to send me a photo of your piece and a bit more info about what's going wrong I'll be happy to advise. fran@little-windows.com
Will this polish also work as a sealer in case I do it on gilded edges of a project where I have used leaf paint?
Hi LittleWindowsResin! I was wondering if the Flitz polish had been tried on polymer clay pieces to polish them in conjunction with sanding. I am looking for a safe polish to get my polymer clay pieces shiny. Thanks so much for your excellent videos! I learn so much about resin from you and your products are great! ❤
@LittleWindowsResin
7 жыл бұрын
Hello Michelle! I just did a test to see how it would work, and while it does give the polymer clay a bit more luster, it also rubs some of the color/clay off on the polishing cloth, so I'm not sure this is the best option. If you email me at fran@little-windows.com, I'll be happy to send you photos of my results so you can see how it worked. Maybe more extensive testing by a better polymer artist is called for. Have you tried coating your polymer pieces with a thin layer of resin?
@michellezahn5643
7 жыл бұрын
LittleWindowsResin thank you so much! ❤️ I will be emailing you for those pictures.
Do all resin come out like this? I dont have flat surface molds i have dog face resin mold and they come out foggy
@LittleWindowsResin
2 жыл бұрын
Hello! It's usually the mold that determines surface finish, I would think the second option in this tutorial might be the best option for something with a bit of detail like a dog face. Glad to help :)
can you tell me what type of resin you are using? fiberglass or epoxy resin? Thank you.
So are only certain resins able to do the technique you did at the end, with brushing it on a piece? I ask because I tried this with a resin I got from michaels and the resin would reseed from the edges or bead up when brushed onto another resin piece. And these were flat pieces to boot @_@
@LittleWindowsResin
7 жыл бұрын
Hello! Yes, each resin type/formula has different properties, one may be perfect for casting but not work well in thin layers, etc. Our Brilliant Resin is quite versatile, so it's great for casting, doming, layering, and 1-coat varnishing too. If you'd like to send me a photo or two of your project so I can see just what happened, I may be able to provide more detailed insight. You can email fran@little-windows.com Thanks for asking :)
@KaileyB616
6 жыл бұрын
PBakerJr you want to lightly sand your resin surface with fine grit sandpaper, and wipe it down with isopropyl alcohol. Then I’d apply your second layer of resin
Hi-can your resin be cured with a light? Or is that a completely different system?
@LittleWindowsResin
3 жыл бұрын
Hello Dona! No, epoxy resins are not light-curable, but they will set up faster with heat. Try to work in a space that's at least 72F if possible :)
I saw a video that used a glass coating spray to make a clear scratch resistant knife. Can this method be used for resin?
@LittleWindowsResin
Жыл бұрын
Hello Sarah! You'll have to test this out to make sure the coating doesn't interact with your resin pieces, and that it doesn't yellow over time like many coatings can. What was the brand you saw?
@SarahAbramova
Жыл бұрын
@@LittleWindowsResin the video didn't show a brand name, just the part that said it was a 10h glass coating spray for car paint, but seemed to work on glass and cans too.
Hi there, I was hoping to find out what that mat you're using is called! The one with the little spikes that allows the resin to drizzle over. :-)
@LittleWindowsResin
5 жыл бұрын
Hello Kiana! Here's a link to our Silicone Doming Tray, it's so great for all sorts of projects - resin, painting, varnishing, polymer clay.... www.little-windows.com/collections/doming-trays/products/large-silicone-doming-tray There are discounts on multiples too, if you're making lots of things or you have friends who'd like one too :) - Fran
What am I doing wrong with the polish? I have the cloth and the polish you are using here and I’m using the same technique you are. I see no difference in my pieces. 💔 Does it needs to be washed or done multiple times??
@LittleWindowsResin
3 жыл бұрын
Hello Tristyn! Sorry you're not having luck so far, I'll be happy to help. Can you send a photo of one of your pieces so I can best advise: fran@little-windows.com
Toothpaste and a bette rgrade of microfibre will do the job just fine.Scotch brite high performance cloths are great.
@meghanworkman6449
5 жыл бұрын
Is there a particular kind of toothpaste that works better than others?
this is so helpful! can you do a video of setting hair (like pet hair) into resin? thank you
@glowstonestarzaj4922
5 жыл бұрын
Why would you put pet hair into your resin? XD That’s what everyone tries to avoid
@mostlycountrycovertunesbyn3123
3 жыл бұрын
@@glowstonestarzaj4922 pet memorial
What kind of molds are those? I've only used silicone.
@LittleWindowsResin
2 жыл бұрын
Hi Wanda! We offer both specially-coated plastic and silicone molds at little-windows.com The molds used in some of the projects - like the fish - were silicone but were not shiny polished silicone so the castings came out frosty. Hope that helps :) - fran@little-windows.com
Hello. Can u help me please, for the first time my epoxy has wrinkled, do u know why? Is it too late or is there a solution. Thank u for ur help
@LittleWindowsResin
5 жыл бұрын
Hello Farah, can you email a photo or 2 to fran@little-windows.com? I'll be happy to help troubleshoot.
Do you think i can use this polish also on a resin fountain pen?
@LittleWindowsResin
Жыл бұрын
Absolutely, although results will depend on how hard the resin is that your pen is made of :)
thank you Fran helpful video :) by the way, could you kindly please share the link to buy the disposable brush you used in the video?
@LittleWindowsResin
7 жыл бұрын
Hi Grace, thanks so much for your feedback! In about 2 weeks we'll be selling those small flat pointed brushes at www.little-windows.com, keep an eye on our e-newsletter, that's where I'll announce their availability :)
Does it work with UV resin? Followed your video as much as i could but after 4 tries my cabochon still cloudy 😪
@LittleWindowsResin
4 жыл бұрын
Hello Lis, our suggestions are for use with hard-cure epoxy resin, so you'll have to experiment with other types as it may not be an appropriate fit. Could you clear coat with another UV layer as shown in the last half of this video?