I couldn't find coasters this good looking at the store.

@robindepner9168

2 жыл бұрын

Home Depot was the only place I could find tiles (Alberta, Canada)

Hey from Fl here too

those coasters r so fucking cute! & the bird paintings too! thank u for sharing

You are such an amazing instructor! Thank you for the information :)

Those bird drawings 😍😍😱😱

@MelindaHowardArt

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! 🥰

Hi Melinda, thanks for the only taping the sides tip! What an awesome idea , thank you! Can I give you a tip, Paint the edges of the coaster, it’s so much cheaper and also more durable but paint them before you resin, the varnish will seal it. This is the first video I watched of yours and I will definitely be checking out your other videos. ;)

THIS is exactly what I was looking for. Thank you so much for this detailed tutorial. Your work is beautiful!

Your artwork is very beautiful! Thanks for making this; it really helped me. I'm just at the thinking & planning stage to create coasters.

I have Art Resin epoxy and used it on a number of my coasters always with the same result: it does not take cups with hot liquids as they leave rings/indentation on the tile/coaster. As per Art Resin website: The maximum temperature that cured ArtResin can tolerate is 120F or 50C. Which is a bit hotter than the tap hot water. So no, it doesnt really work for the cups with hot beverages.

How the heck can someone dislike this video? Its so informative and ur pieces r so daaamn nice

I just came across your video. Your art work is BEAUTIFUL, thank you for sharing. You are extremely talented.

@MelindaHowardArt

3 жыл бұрын

Wow! Thank you so much 😊

Beautiful, thank you !!

Thank you for sharing your process. I have to say from someone from Australia I absolutely love your painting of the blue Budgie in your video - it is stunning!!

@MelindaHowardArt

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! 😊

Thank you for this tutorial. Do you think sealing them with your method would work for using them as a kitchen backsplash?

Perfect tutorial. Beautiful art... very well explained... You are the whole box of chocolates !!! Thank you for sharing your expertise with us. Blessings and Light and a really big HUG

@MelindaHowardArt

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

The very best video I have watched. So good to have, step by step information. I will follow you,as I really appreciate the clear instruction. Thak you so much!😁

@MelindaHowardArt

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you ☺️

Your work is beautiful. Thank you for sharing. I'm following you now.

Thank you for sharing your knowledge! I'm new to Alcohol ink and your video taught me a lot.

@MelindaHowardArt

3 жыл бұрын

That’s awesome! Thank you!

Thanks. I’m new At this and this video was so helpful.

@MelindaHowardArt

3 жыл бұрын

Great!!! ☺️

Can this be done on tiles but skipping the UV Resistant spray and just using Epoxy?

Thanks for sharing, they are all lovely

@MelindaHowardArt

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much 😊

I love that you shared this and I’m now a huge fan. I use mas epoxy but I am née to alcohol inks so the sprays were new to me. I was painting the coasters with pouring but alcohol inks are just a little more easier and I love the lighter feel to them. Thank you so much again for your help tonight to make them look more polished

@MelindaHowardArt

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!!!!

Can you use painted tiles in the bathroom? Btw amazing work

I am also in central Florida and yes the weather has been perfect. Your work is very pretty. I finish my coasters the same way only using ksresin.

@MelindaHowardArt

4 жыл бұрын

Hi Linda! Thank you for sharing! How do you like ksresin? I’ve never tried it.

@lindafrier1615

4 жыл бұрын

Melinda Howard l don’t have any issues with it. I did use resin from Home Depot but it wasn’t heat resistant. I’m by no means an expert,so it works for me. The price is very competitive and they have free shipping. I always stock up when they have a sale 🙂. I like all of our art,you are very talented.

I’ve been painting the backs with black acrylic paint and putting those little circle feet on them. I am gonna try those cork pads though! I wonder if they make bigger ones too…

Where did the stamps come from? Loved the video.

Your coasters are stunning! 😍 My daughter (11yrs) is an artist and recently started to make alcohol ink coasters. We used Krylon Triple Thick Crystal Clear Glaze, and we were happy with the results, but a hot mug placed on top of them will stick! Any suggestions that don't involve the epoxy? Thank you! ❤

Can you use this as art tile for showers?

Could someone help me? I have made beautiful coasters, poured resin, and they were totally covered. They looked like glass. I thought I might go over them a bit with the heat gun to 1. Smooth out any bubbles I might not have seen, and 2. Progress along the drying time. What I am noticing in that on many on the edges It looks like they have quickly dried and dipped down into the resin, not flat with the rest. Help!

Thank-you for this video...very comprehensive and the coaster tiles are so very lovely. But I was wondering, what would happen if one skips the first two steps and just puts on the resin only?

@MelindaHowardArt

4 жыл бұрын

Hi Kathleen! Thank you for the sweet comments about the coasters. 🥰 As far as skipping the first 2 steps, I actually did try that. But the pen work and some of the color smeared. The Kamar varnish protects the work from other products. I’m not sure if they have alcohol in them or just some other kind of chemical that loosens the alcohol ink, but the varnish helps protect them. You probably could skip the UV Resistant. But I like the extra protection.

@Katerina-vm2ok

4 жыл бұрын

Thank-you so much for replying. I have a bunch of these tiles and would like to give this technique a try but I was a bit hesitant on the resin part...I will one of these days get around to experimenting with this as I do love to doodle over colors as well. Thanks for the tips!

Thanks so much for this wonderful video! Do you think a hair dryer will work instead of the torch?

@MelindaHowardArt

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I apologize for taking so long to answer. I’ve never tried a hairdryer with the epoxy. I think it would blow too much and cause debris to get into the epoxy. Hope that helps!

Thank you for sharing. After the 2 spays, you finished with epoxy resin?

I cannot get Karma spray in UK what do you suggest i should use instead I'm very stuck.

@MelindaHowardArt

5 ай бұрын

I am not sure. If you research all of the fixatives that you are able to get in your area, look for any that do not contain alcohol.

Hi Melinda just finished watching this video. I am going to try this out. Question though....Is it really necessary to use Epoxy Resin in spite of protecting them with Varnish and UV Resistant? Thank you

Can you use the art resin on painted wood earrings? I don’t know anything about resin. Thanks again Terri

Which Bubble app do you use ? For leveling ?

Amazing Ma’am 😍😍😍...Thank You so much for sharing 😘😘

Do you have to use resin? Would not the first 2 steps be enough protection?

I am glad I found you on KZread! This is very helpful, thanks for sharing! Also I have a question, I hope you can answer. Can I skip the resin coat and just do the first 2 steps?

@MelindaHowardArt

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! It would depend on what you want to do with the tile. The resin adds a definite extra layer of protection.

Do you have to use resin I’ve never used resin. Thanks Terri

Did you paint on the tile? Is there a spray resin? Thanks Terri

Gorgeous! I have a question, I have gold paint, I was wondering if I put that on the edge would it need sealing and if so, would mod podge do it. TIA.

@MelindaHowardArt

3 жыл бұрын

Hi! Thanks for your questions, (and for watching my videos!) I don't think you would have to seal the edges, but it might look more consistent to seal it all at once, including the edges. I am not sure about mod podge. I would think it would depend on the amount of use the coaster will get. I hope that helps! Thanks again!

Beautiful coasters. I also love to create these. Quick question: have you ever used a larger tile to make a trivet and if so, any idea what you can use to make the trivet able to withstand high heat?

@MelindaHowardArt

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Deb! I have not tried a larger tile. Good idea! Might be nice as a wall hanging! I actually don’t think it would work well with extremely high heat like you’d need for a trivet function though. I might do a little research about that myself! 🤔

@debcebula1873

3 жыл бұрын

@@MelindaHowardArt I agree about the high heat. I am applying a small hook on the back of the larger tile so it can be hung. If you find something for the high heat, let me know and I’ll do the same.

Thank you for such a detailed and informative video - I watched it several times in anticipation of my first resin project. It didn't go too badly, but my resin ended up pulling back from all the edges of my tiles. I wiped them clean, I don't think it's a leveling issue, and I was very careful measuring my resin using the calculator. Do you have any ideas what could have caused this?

@MelindaHowardArt

4 жыл бұрын

Hi! Thank you for watching and commenting. I appreciate it! As far as your resin pulling away, I am unsure. Are you using the same brand? (Art Resin). The only thing I can think of is either they aren’t level or maybe they needed a little more of the resin possibly - enough to almost pool over the edges? Did you also spray them first with Kamar varnish and let them dry completely? I hope this has helped a little. It’s difficult to say what happened unless I know your products and process. Hope the next time goes better for you! 😊

@kicsimacs

4 жыл бұрын

@@MelindaHowardArt Thank you for your quick reply! I used Faux Rizzle's Nouveau. One coaster came out beautifully and the rest all did this. I did 2-3 layers of Kamar and 2-3 layers of UV quite a few weeks ago and only just did the resin now. I thought I mixed enough because there was some overflow but maybe I need to add a bit extra just to be sure. Resin is such an interesting medium full of potential, but seems to be a bit tricky haha

Are these glazed tiles? Does the resin not lift or peel

Where to do order the kit? Thanks again Terri

absolute newby here, so please excuse me if this is a daft question. Would tiles finished as per this video be durable enough for a kitchen splash back? Great step by step video:0

@MelindaHowardArt

3 жыл бұрын

I would think so...if they would be in direct sunlight you would need to make sure they are definitely finished with the us protection. It’s a good idea!

May I ask how much are your coasters.

Do you prime coasters with anything before using alcohol ink?

@MelindaHowardArt

3 жыл бұрын

No need to prime for alcohol ink if the surface is non-porous.

Fabulous video! Thanks! Just started experimenting with alcohol inks. I read in a comment below that blending solution might be a cause for things to go poorly. Did I read that correctly?

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