Materials used in this project: Minwax clear aerosol lacquer in a spray -amzn.to/2yLYvMu Envirotex resin - regional links = USA amzn.to/2ycMFxW Canada amzn.to/2xQ6daz UK amzn.to/2fDbprC Get all your supplies at our new Acrylic Pouring page on Amazon here - amazon.com/shop/debyatacrylicpouring

@jaxonclay4444

2 жыл бұрын

I guess Im asking the wrong place but does any of you know a tool to get back into an Instagram account? I was dumb forgot my password. I appreciate any tips you can offer me.

@denverhoward3446

2 жыл бұрын

@Jaxon Clay Instablaster ;)

@jaxonclay4444

2 жыл бұрын

@Denver Howard thanks for your reply. I got to the site on google and im in the hacking process atm. I see it takes a while so I will reply here later when my account password hopefully is recovered.

@jaxonclay4444

2 жыл бұрын

@Denver Howard It worked and I actually got access to my account again. I am so happy! Thank you so much you really help me out!

@denverhoward3446

2 жыл бұрын

@Jaxon Clay Happy to help :)

Lawd! Once you see one of those deep, shiny resin finishes, it's hard to accept anything less, right? Thank you so much for sharing your testing with us!!!

My how time flies when I watch your videos. Glad to see you have one that works. ---Dave

@AcrylicPouring

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks Dave, that's good to know I'm on the right track with the videos

wow, so happy the resin works! I just bought that same resin to varnish coasters and in so excited to know it works

Thanks for recording your test of the two finishing products. Very helpful!!

Deby your awesome, I'm sure you have saved me so much money, thank you ❤

Thanks for doing all the work for us! I love having you do my experiments LOL What a brilliant idea to about the double gloving

I very pleased to see how your experiments work! I'm looking for the best finds! ❤️

Thank you for this demo, great video and exactly what I was looking for. I am a newbie at this!

very nice and informative videos thank you for that. though I have question because I am leaning to make trivet that I can use daily and obviously I will use very hot pans and pots directly from stove. so will this resin pour with held that heat in short will it provide heat resistance ? please guide me if you have any information as I watched your other video where you use engine spray....but still I am not confident enough thanks a lot

Thank you for this very informative video. Also you have a lovely personality and are easy to listen to:)

Thank you for the useful information. I love the look of the resin one.

@AcrylicPouring

6 жыл бұрын

Absolutely, its certainly the best way to finish tiles if you can afford to use it

Another great video, thanks Deby xx

@AcrylicPouring

6 жыл бұрын

My pleasure Sharon, thanks for watching

Thank you for this 😊

Thank you, Debbie! You are adorable! I really enjoy you videos

@AcrylicPouring

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you Olivia, and thanks for watching

Thanks Deby..I'm so glad you shared this video because I just bought the EnviroTex on Saturday!!

@AcrylicPouring

6 жыл бұрын

Great! How do you plan to use it?

@maryhaldeman5908

6 жыл бұрын

Deby at Acrylic Pouring I'm not sure yet 😁 I might try it on one of my 4x4 collages.

Thanks for another informative video! You are a wealth of information and inspiration!

@AcrylicPouring

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you Hilloree, good to know you are feeling inspired

Thanks for the tests.

I have used that brand of resin a few times that you are speaking about it the video. Out of the first box I purchased, the hardener was yellow. I poured on an oil painting and the resin yellowed it. However, afterward I bought another box of it, neither the resin nor the hardener was yellow in the new package, both were clear and lay down clear.

thanks for sharing, great demo....

@AcrylicPouring

6 жыл бұрын

You are too kind Agnes, thank you

Thanks so much for this great video 😘🌷

This was really helpful thank you!

This is so useful Deby, thank you :-)

Deby, thanks for trying all these products. I was planning to do some coasters for Christmas, but had given up the idea because nothing gave a satisfactory surface. Guess there is hope! Thanks again, also thanks for all your videos, truly enjoy them.

@AcrylicPouring

6 жыл бұрын

I think with the sprays, thin coats are the way to go. Anything too thick (other than the resin) seems to stick no matter what it is

Thank you Deby for this test. I have 2 sets of 4 coasters (for last Christmas gifts) and was searching for a way to make them heat-proof. We live where it is cold/dry in the Winter, but hot/humid in Summer. I really didn't want to use resin, but alas, it appears there isn't a really great choice. Also because they are gifts the finish can't be beat. For my stuff, I'll use Dupli spray, for others I'll have to get over my resin phobia :) Thanks again!

Thanks Deby- another useful video 👍

@AcrylicPouring

6 жыл бұрын

Glad it was useful, thank you

@AcrylicPouring

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much :-) I very much appreciate you watching and commenting.

Hi! loved the video so easy to follow. I have done a little search regarding Envirotex Lite Resin. If the bottles feel a little cool, place them in some warm water until the same as room temperature. This will stop any cloudy finish. I am going to purchase some as the price is right for my pocket. Thank you for all of your hard work and sharing some wonderful info.

Thank you very much for the information and your entertainmen.... 😉 I hope I will find it in Switzerland.....

@AcrylicPouring

6 жыл бұрын

You have to have a little fun with it :-) Good luck tracking down your supplies.

great test

@AcrylicPouring

6 жыл бұрын

I love experimenting Brigitte. Best wishes again. Deby

Thank you, Deby!! Great info!! :))

@AcrylicPouring

6 жыл бұрын

and thank you :-)

Great info thanks! How long do you wait (curing) period before resin? Then 3 days after resin you test then they are ready?

Hi Debbie, this video is so helpful, thank you!! Did you remove the silicone off the coasters first?? thanks :)

Once again, THANKS for the comparison video! I truly appreciate you taking the time and putting out the funds to save us viewers! How does the brush-on Minwax Poly hold up to the hot coffee mug? Any sticking or markings?

After first use, I am seeing some rings on top of coasters as soon as I used it. I did dry coasters (used envirotex resin) for about a week before I used it for hot coffee. Any recommendations on how long envirotex take to dry and ready for coffee test?

Hey Debbie ... ❤️ you. I was wondering if you have tried putting silicone in the resin to see if you get better results as opposed to cleaning the paintings or varnishing first ... I’m about to start my resin journey and just looking for the best information 😊 thank you so much for your help

I read from a resin artist. that yellow resin is old resin... that when new it is not yellow. and she said to look in the boxes and check it out before you buy.

@AcrylicPouring

6 жыл бұрын

On the island its pretty common for things to sit here for a while until they are bought. Even some of the food in the grocery store can be past the sell by date when you get it home from the store. I do worry that old resin will yellow though. We don't want that for our art work.

@AcrylicPouring

6 жыл бұрын

Sadly on the island we come across this sort of thing often. Stuff can sit on the shelves for months or even years. Even our food is sometimes past the sell by date by the time we buy it.

@kerravonsen2810

6 жыл бұрын

Oh dear. Yes, if the hardener is yellow already, it's too old. Ouch. I gather that the clearer the resin, the more expensive it is. Another ouch. What island is it that you are on? Is there any way to, I dunno, special-order something so that it is not past its used-by date?

@dlkhoury69

5 жыл бұрын

I have a friend who works for a resin company and often times they want the hardener to be a different color from the resin. So I don't believe that it necessarily means the resin is old

@kandaceellis318

5 жыл бұрын

Enviro Tex hardener has a yellow tint in the US also. I bought some for jewelry and returned it immediately. If you have access to art & glow resin or pro marine resin those are much cheaper than Art Resin. I'm getting mine from Amazon.

Hi Deby, I've acrylic poured some ceramic coasters, how long do you suggest to leave them before I resin? Thanks for your videos☺

Deby, thanks for the info on the finishes. I do have a question- could this pour on finish be used if you want to use the tiles as a kitchen backsplash? Would it hold up to being grouted, and then the normal wear and tear of kitchen use? I'm looking for unique tile for my kitchen, and what better way than to create my own!! Thank you so much for the beautiful work you do.

Resin is simply just so good haha nice testing Deby ;)

@AcrylicPouring

6 жыл бұрын

I know! I wish I could afford to use it all the time, but I am also a bit concerned about yellowing over time too.

@DOGTAGx50Cal

6 жыл бұрын

You can get resin that does not yellow over time but off hand I could not tell you which or the price, I'm guessing it might be more expensive for that reason!.

Fantastic video. These are great substitutes if you can't afford Art Resin. Since the lacquer doesn't work in the coasters, will it work on a canvas?

Hi Deby Love your videos thank you for sharing. In the video you didnt do the water under the mug test to see it it would leave dents or water rings. Plus how many coats of the pour on resin did you use? Also does this resin work with acrylic paints and alcohol inks? Thank You

wow i love your videos and how calm you are :) but unfortunately i can't find an alternative method for resin here in Egypt thought i ordered it online but they responded me sorry it's not available because it may be a reason of a flame on a plane :( so what should i do ??

You said that you used 3 thin coats of the spray but you didn’t say how many coats you used for the resin. Did you use three coats between 2 hour dry times as well?

Great Information!

@AcrylicPouring

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much :-) I very much appreciate you watching and commenting.

Deby that was a good test. It may not be good for coasters but maybe wall art etc. Both look good.

@AcrylicPouring

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you

Thanks for doing this test Deby. It came at the right time for me as I did a couple of coasters with the Envirotex. Mine are still soft after several days though. I think I messed them up by spraying the tiles with a sealer first then using the resin. I'm still trying to find an answer as to how to get them to cure hard. BTW, I did read somewhere if the resin isn't clear don't buy it as resin has a shelf life (who knew!) and will begin to turn yellow. If you haven't used the opened resin after 6 months, you run the risk of it bit curing or turning yellow. I'm just passing this info along in case you or anyone else runs into problems. Thanks again for ALL your super videos and taking the time to share your info with us.

@AcrylicPouring

6 жыл бұрын

Sorry to hear your resin is soft. I've been lucky that I've never had this so far. I'm not sure how it can be cured if it didn't work out. Try one of the resin art groups on facebook. I'm sure they will have come across this before and have some tips for you.

@eleanorvasil4926

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks Deby have a terrific day.

Love your work. May I ask if you are filming with a camera or phone and if yuh are using a tripod, overhead hang, or neither

how do you clean tiles before putting resin on, I have trouble where silicone separates it?

Thanks for a great video! I have been scanning the FB group for a good product to use and was thrilled to come upon your video. I saw that Michael's has the Envirotex product so I am headed over there to get it today. I don't trust that Amazon shipping can get it here on time the week of Christmas. So thrilled that I will be able to get the coasters ready before Christmas! I will tell them not to use them for another week or so.

@AcrylicPouring

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks Sandy. I hope your coasters turn out awesome. Best wishes.

have you tried the same experiment with Liquitex high gloss varnish?

I have never had any luck with the Enviro-Tex lite for coasters. The coasters will get a ring after 10 / 15 minutes. They do go away after an hour or two. I feel I can't sell them until I find the right resin that won't make a ring.

I have been trying the environteck resin and can not for the life of me get 4 good coasters w/out any flaws in the resin when it dries, even between pouring and putting under a dome it seems to have some dust particles, which mars the piece and also it is difficult to get rid of the tiny bubbles, although I keep blowing. Would like to know if you are still using it and have worked out the kinks, thanks

Thank you so much for this comparison Deby. I want to have a go at Alcohol inks on tiles and I wanted a sealer that is heat resistant. It looks like the Enviro resin is going to be the best solution. Next problem will be to find it or similar in Australia.

@AcrylicPouring

6 жыл бұрын

I hope you find something which will work.

Is the aerosol lacquer you have there work with epoxy as a thinner? Is 3 coats necessary for best results?

Hello, thank you for your very informative videos. Have you ever tried "very high heat engine enamel"?? I've seen it mentioned but never used. Thanks for your help.

@judyvanselous8796

4 жыл бұрын

I have. It still sticks

Love the resin better

I like the resin but the containers show at the link are different than yours?

Hello thanks for the video... I made with resin wood coasters and they are great but i suffer a bit to blow all bubbles 1. How did you get off the bubbles? 2. It is same method for wood coasters? Thank you...

@honeytranful

5 жыл бұрын

Nada Eid you can take a torch and run it over the bubbles to pop it. But don’t keep it in one place too long. Keep your hand moving

Just bought a box of the sae resin today! So happy with the results you got ...I feel I can use it with confidence now... can you tell me how many coats you used on the tile? I know 3 with the spray...but was it just one coat of the resin? Thanks for any help...also just to let your Canadian viewers know I got this at Home Hardware. They had 3 sizes and I just got the smallest if only one coat is needed it will last me a long time...unless there is a sudden need for coasters! I am also experimenting with old vinyl tiles that were left over from 40 years ago in the basement....I am doing an acrylic pour after spraying it black with Krylon (sticks to plastic) They are large, 12 X12 I think and if it works on the big tile I will cut the tiles in 4 and have a center trivet and 4 coasters.... nothing ventured...nothing gained...I will also try one with no prep on the surface and see what happens. Thanks for your experimenting...makes me happy to see I got the right product as I am on a tight budget. 💖😊 Happy pouring! Hugs from Canada!

👍👍👍Thank you very much👍👍👍

@AcrylicPouring

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much :-) I very much appreciate you watching and commenting.

Have you done an updated video regarding coatings for coasters? I’ve just created my first set of coasters and I want to make sure that they’re going to be able to be used for heat and planned on doing my own testing but I see that you have done this as well. Is there an update?

I’m loving your videos and comparisons! They are very helpful as a newbie acrylic paint pourer!!. Also, just FYI when you use double gloves it is a higher chance of the glove breaking. (Medical background rearing it’s head🤓)

@AcrylicPouring

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your great comments. Now I know about the double gloves problem. Best wishes Nail girl.

So between the envirotex here and the clear enamel of your other video, which would you say is better? Thank you.

@DebyatMixedMediaArts

6 жыл бұрын

Nothing beats the finish you get with resin, for sure, but it is a much more expensive product to work with. So go with the resin if you can afford it.

I tried this and left it to cure for about two weeks, but my coffee cup left rings. EnviroTex Life said it was only good to 120 degrees. My coffee and tea is approximately 160 degrees. Am I doing something wrong?

Wish u showed us how to spray the tile

Awesome idea to wear 2 pairs of gloves!!! Curious if you'd know if for sealing tile for a use as a coaster, would it be possible to first seal with a layer of polycrylic, and then something like duplo acryilic enamel for a more pristine finish?? :o

@AcrylicPouring

6 жыл бұрын

I've never tried so I couldn't say. I think thin coats are the key to success so perhaps the poly would work if you did a very thin coat. But then using a spray over the top would most likely leave that slightly misty look and you would lose the gloss from the poly. Maybe give it a try on an old tile you don't love first. Can you report back how you get on? The members in our chat group would love to see. facebook.com/groups/acrylicpouring

Thank you great video and thank you for the test I really need to try resin but I’m chicken

@AcrylicPouring

6 жыл бұрын

I was too when I started, but now after doing it a few times, its really quite fun, and the results are lovely. Buy a small amount, follow the instructions carefully and give it a try!

I don't see any comments about yellowing over time with the pour on resin. It's my understanding that any resin will yellow with time (sometimes almost immediately).

I did the resin today and very carefully followed the directions but the resin pulled away from the paint on the coaster. I had wiped them down with alcohol and gave them plenty of time to dry. People on the FB page are saying to sand it and pour on more resin. Yours were so pretty. I did use silicone in the paint pour. Wondering if that could be the problem. I posted photos of them on the FB page. Thanks.

@AcrylicPouring

6 жыл бұрын

Silicone is hard to remove. Even the slightest hint and the resin can leave voids. Even the oil from your hands and fingers holding the edge of the tile can cause it too. Try cleaning as best you can and then adding a good coat of varnish before the resin. And yes, if the first coat is not perfect, you can always clean again, sand and give another coat. Good luck.

Why not pour 3 scooped and then clean the spoon????

I wonder if humidity has anything to do with your results in testing the coatings. I assume that the your location is very humid, but perhaps others who have had better luck live in drier areas. I have noticed a difference in paint drying time here in CA, as opposed to our previous location in Richmond, VA.

@AcrylicPouring

6 жыл бұрын

There is certainly something that must be involved because even when several of us use the same products, we can get different results. What sticks for me doesn't for you and vice versa. It's a mystery really, but I do think that thin coats are the key, whatever product we try.

I suggest checking the ratios of resin to see if it's by weight or volume as they can be somewhat different. Cheers 😊

What temperature was your liquid when poured in the cup? Tanks

@AcrylicPouring

6 жыл бұрын

It was near boiling, like it would be from a kettle if you made a cup of tea.

Hi Deby, I would like to SEE your "spray" technique some time. Thanks!

@AcrylicPouring

6 жыл бұрын

OK. I'll see what I can organise. Best wishes. Deby

NIce test..so you are going to stick with the one that worked in the last test. How was the smell of the envirotex resin did it hurt your eyes or burn your throat? I have a resin called Mastercast it it suposed to be very good and non toxic the hardner is clear like the resin check it out .

@AcrylicPouring

6 жыл бұрын

I really loved the Art Resin but its so expensive here and only available in the tiny starter packs. This one was still expensive but not quite so bad and I can get it in large sizes. I didn't notice any smell or fumes, but I do work with windows open front and back and am not particularly sensitive. I can't get Mastercast here on the island but it certainly looks like a good option.

I use the exact same resin, and the hardner has NEVER been yellow, it's always been the same as resin. Maybe it was aged. That resin comes out clear when dries.

Have others have said, check inside the box before you buy it- if the hardener is starting to yellow, try looking in the other boxes. However, that does not mean that your clear coat will be yellow. I personally have never seen hardener THAT yellow before, but that’s not to say that you can’t use it

@KaileyB616

6 жыл бұрын

Also, Envirotex Lite is my absolute favorite resin. The videos other companies have put out claiming that Envirotex Lite yellows terribly in as little as 3 months are garbage, of course unless you have it in direct sunlight for days.

Deby, was the pour on smelly?

@AcrylicPouring

6 жыл бұрын

Not that I noticed at all but I do have the windows open front and back and its very breezy in there, and I'm not at all sensitive to smells.

I used the pour on for a commissioned coaster set and they were ruined so I threw it out!

From my research the Envirotex is more expensive than Art Resin and there are much cheaper, good quality art resins on the market

Thank you Debbie for your display. I bought the poor on and my instructions say to mix in one cup for 2 minutes and then transfer and pour into another cup and mix for one more minute. You did it all in one cup and mixed for 3 minutes. It says double mixing required and yours didn't say that. I am totally confused. Please help me clear this up or anyone else who knows the answer to this.

U need one of those resin scrapers so it will be even

I'm pretty sure minwax spray should be used on wood, but I might be wrong. Great video though ☺️

@DebyatMixedMediaArts

6 жыл бұрын

I tested it because one of the FB group members reported that it was the product she used and it worked great for her and didn't stick to hot drinks. So I had to give it a go and see if it worked for me. Sadly not, but it probably does give a very nice finish on wood.

?I use the the pour on I love the product BUT always mess it up usually just a bubble or two or I knock some thing on it or on top of it I really drive myself crazy . But I don't think it should be yellow I think it's getting old

@AcrylicPouring

6 жыл бұрын

I often find the tiniest little specks of dust in there if I look really carefully, even if I do cover the resin while it dries. I think its very hard to get it completely flawless without a controlled environment

Is it old or the chemicals or an additive to keep the two easily identifiable? I looked at their site and watched other videos using this and they’re all yellow. I used a brand last night that was tinted blue. In any case, there does seem to be agreement that the Envir Tech is the best for the money and the easiest to work with. Art Resin is too thin for many and I’ve found the same. As for not having any VOC, that may be true but it still set off my air quality alarm. Art Resin has the most “secret” ingredients of them all and uses SMS for their safety rating. Others use a more vigorous rating institute. Environ Tech it is. Thanks for this video.

@AcrylicPouring

6 жыл бұрын

I really appreciated all of the info you sent me Cyd. I've been looking at the full face respirators and think I'll get one. Not so easy for making videos where I talk, but you can't be too careful with your health.

@CydMindful

6 жыл бұрын

Hi Amara. I think Deby is taking a break from YouTubing for health reasons. Perhaps she'll be back to answer questions. I have found every resin I've tried to have varying degrees of odor, except ArtResin. That doesn't mean you won't be sensitive to it. or shouldn't use common sense. I don't know what you mean by the hot cup test :-) I have learned that no resin mixes or sets well in cold weather, so you'd want to use it when the temp is at least 65, which is perfect for opening windows and enjoying a breeze. If you can't wait for warmer weather, it's best to put both the resin and hardener in a warm bath before mixing and trying to keep the area warm, preferably in the garage or a studio. Many of us rely on a quality air monitor so we'll know exactly what is going on. It's easy to mistake the symptoms of nerves and excitement for harmful chemicals that might not be there at all. Happy pouring.

@CydMindful

6 жыл бұрын

Amara Fiesterman I remember that and how she looked so dismayed and knocked the coaster off the cup. She has a wonderfully understated humor. LOL ArtResin can withstand up to 120 degrees Fahrenheit, if I remember correctly. You won’t be disappointed with it.

Can you use a polyurethane?

@AcrylicPouring

6 жыл бұрын

I haven't tried those because most of what I read suggests that they will yellow quite quickly. I'd like to keep mine looking nice for as long as possible

@greghall554

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you.

Need to edit out stirring for 5 mins

The bigger issue for me with a coaster is that I only drink cold drinks which of course condensate and hot humid weather. So I need an absorbent coaster. And while I wouldn't use the envirotex for art it's perfect for an application like this

Sorry if I had scrolled down, I would've noticed, you've already been advised, my bad.

So then, I wasn’t sure if the polycyclic was good for coasters or not. Maybe I need to watch again

Just keep this for dark colours and the better stuff to go over white. I used some that had a blue tinge and completely spoiled the white. You have to use what you can get unfortunately

@AcrylicPouring

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you, yes I agree. May be best not to use anything with a hint of yellow over the top of the white paint.

You are stirring that resin way to rapidly....it WILL cause bubbles....lots of them, and I don't know if I would feel comfortable using a torch on it .... One thing you can do if you end up with bubbles on the item you've poured onto is blow on the bubbles using a straw....they pops them quickly. Also, you only have a certain "window of time" when working with Enviro Tex....if you go past that time, it begins to thicken and can become challenging to work with. (You left the other little canvas OUTSIDE??? You don't worry about bugs and particles in the air latching onto the sticky surface?)

Thank you! I have my own channel where I have just recently started pouring tiles and I just used the Envirotex resin for the first time the other day and what a BEAUTIFUL finish it was!!! Your coffee cup test was brilliant and was reassuring that I can sell my coasters with this particular resin coating, thank you so much for the most practical, informative video I have seen in a log time! If you have a moment I would be honored if you would check out my channel: HeatherWrightArt

@AcrylicPouring

6 жыл бұрын

So happy to hear it was useful. I've been a subscriber on your channel for a while, but sorry I don't often leave comments.

@HeatherWrightArt

6 жыл бұрын

Deby at Acrylic Pouring Oh, I am so happy you are already with me!!! I am the same, I don't often leave comments unless I see something spectacular...

I'm sorry, I can't watch this anymore. Lol. Everything she does takes sooo long. I don't have the patience... She is very nice.

Whoa....did you do this video in your underwear??? Can't see what you're wearing under the table, but the top looks like an undergarment!!! (EnvironTex is quite pricey.)