Pro Tips: Resin & Fluid Art

Awesome! You got your mat and have been busy having fun. Now what? The paint has dried and the peeling part was fun for a while, but man, this will take forever! To clean the little bits off if they dry on the mat, use soapy water or soak it in a sink/tub and scrub off the bits with a sponge that has the scrubby part on the back (Scotch Brite).  Alternatively, packing tape works masterfully! And is super quick.  Check out a video here: https://www.instagram.com/p/B4sRIbLnNe7/

Resin art offers a canvas for creativity, and the use of metal inclusions is becoming a popular trend among professional artists. Metal inclusions, ranging from delicate foils to intricate objects, can add a unique aesthetic and depth to resin pieces. In this process, the choice of metal significantly influences the final look. Gold and silver foils can add elegance, while copper or brass can lend a vintage feel. Our durable silicone molds at LoliVefe.com and our MDF boards can accommodate various metal inclusions, allowing for creative experimentation. Incorporating metal requires careful planning, as placement can affect the resin flow and final...

“Don’t think. Thinking is the enemy of creativity. It’s self-conscious, and anything self-conscious is lousy. You can’t try to do things. You simply must do things.”- Ray Bradbury

This artist is into painting rocks, but she doesn't have ready access to a lot of rocks so she decided to make her own. Coloring the rocks with different paints and dyes she could create a lot of different effects. As for the clean up? She said she scrunched up the mat and the plaster popped right off!