Tutorial - Resin Galaxy Domed Cabochon

Hi all! In this requested video, we will learn how to create domed resin cabochons using actual Hubble Telescope pictures and iridescent glitter. The mold I used is from LIttle Windows and is a WONDERFUL mold (no, Im not paid for using/commenting/etc...its just my personal opinion). I will leave a link below. I used Clear Cast 7000 brand resin. While the resin can come out super clear, the results are just way to inconsistent (bendy curing, limited pot life, reactions to pigments, embedments, etc). The Clear Cast 7000 started to "boil" in my Little Windows mold and another LDPE mold. It melted the stickers and even warped my LDPE mold. If you have great results with Clear Cast 7000, then please continue to use it! I, however, will stick with my tried and true East Coast Resin from now on. For the images, just take to Google and search for "Hubble Telescope Pictures". You will find tons to choose from. :) I hope this video is helpful and entertaining. Thanks for watching and craft happily ever after!!!
Make sure to post to instagram at #grimmscraftingtales. I would love to see your creations! :)

MUSIC:
Das Malefitz - Mass Effect 3 Soundtrack
Credits to Bioware and EA Games (purchased from Amazon.com)

LITTLE WINDOWS CAB MOLD:
Amazon: http://amzn.com/B016APTG5S
Little Windows Direct: http://www.little-windows.com/collections/brilliant-molds-2/products/silicone-cabochon-mold

MY FULL RESIN TUTORIAL:
https://youtu.be/uP5fEoGBYEU

FAQ:
1. What resin do you use?
I use primarily East Coast Resin (www.eastcoastresin.com). I also use Clear Cast 7000 for large pours/batches and Famowood (found at Lowes). Envirotex and Amazing Clear Cast are great too.

2. Where do you get your glitters and stickers?
I get them everywhere. Mainly Michaels and Hobby Lobby. Amazon and Etsy also help aid my addiction. lol

3. Where do you get your molds?
Craft stores, Michaels, Storenvy, and Etsy (LOTS of great choices on Etsy).

4. Where do you live (for temperature/humidity purposes with resin)?
My home state of Indiana (Go COLTS!) though I have moved around the world/country, with my husband, for the Army.

5. How long have you been resin crafting/crafting?
I have been playing with resin for about 3 years now. As for general crafting...all of my life. :)

6. What is your favorite sealer for resin pieces?
Doming with resin is always my main preference but if not doming with resin, I like to use TreeHouse clear acrylic spray in gloss (Hobby Lobby brand) and I LOVE Americana Dura Clear gloss glaze (works great for polymer clay too).
Dura Clear can give a resin like finish when applied correctly. :)

7. How do you seal your paper stickers?
I use the tape/mod podge method as of now (the straight mod podge method is way to inconsistent). Crafterzdelights and SugarCharms808 have great tutorials. Check them out!

Видео Tutorial - Resin Galaxy Domed Cabochon канала GrimmsCraftingTales