How to Make Crushed Opal Resin Art
How to Make Crushed Opal Resin Art: Miniature Gothic Stained Glass Window
Art knows no limits, and Resin Art is a perfect example of this boundless creativity. When imagination meets craftsmanship, the result is extraordinary, and
Liquid Eyes Art has truly perfected this fusion.
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- The Project -
Miniature Gothic Stained Glass Window
Resin Art with Crushed Opal
"It has always been a dream of mine to create a miniature gothic stained glass window using crushed opal to mimic the glass, but had never found the right time to attempt this. When approached by The Opal Dealer to create a project with them I instantly knew this was the right time to turn that dream idea into a reality." - Dominique, Liquid Eyes Art
- The Process -
Explained by Liquid Eyes Art
🏰 "First, I start by choosing my colors. I knew for this project I wanted to a rainbow color scheme for the upper window panels, with each panel being a different color. For the lower, bigger windows I chose to mix all the colors I used for this project." - @liquideyesart
🏰 "After choosing the colors, I mix a little bit of resin and use it to help carefully lay down all the crushed opals, being mindful to follow the lines in the mold as a guide for where to place them. Its best to do this part in stages to allow each layer of the opal-resin mix to harden because you don't want anything getting knocked out of place." - @liquideyesart
🏰 "Next, I brushed silver mica powder all throughout the mold while also trying to carefully avoid getting the pigment powder on the opals." - @liquideyesart
🏰 "Afterwards, I dumped clear resin to fill all the way to the top of the mold. I chose clear resin because I wanted the opals to mimic translucent stained glass that is typical with cathedral windows." - @liquideyesart
🏰 "After demolding, I used some gray acrylic paint to fill in the etched detailing of the "stone" part of the window. Instead of adding a top coat of resin to seal in the paint and the project, I left it as it was because I really like the roughness of the etched detailing. It gives the impression of stone. If you were to add a resin topcoat the rough detailing would diminish and become more smooth." - @liquideyesart
🏰 "And now the project is finished! I recommend viewing your miniature gothic stained glass window under different lighting conditions to appreciate how the opals react. It really does feel like you are looking through real stained glass." - @liquideyesart
- The Final Results -
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Get to Know Liquid Eyes Art
The creator behind Liquid Eyes Art has always been a natural artist, constantly exploring new mediums to showcase their raw creativity.
🏰 "I have always been an artist but officially made it my career in 2018. I first started creating alcohol ink paintings and then in 2020 I started experimenting with resin and now I cant stop crafting with it." - Dominique, Liquid Eyes Art
Dominique not only has a deep passion for art but also embraces every challenge with enthusiasm.
🏰 "I have a lot of project ideas floating around in my head and its always very exciting to see those ideas come to life. The satisfaction and joy I get from these projects feeds my soul. Resin in particular can be so unpredictable and I have found that I love the challenge this medium brings." - Dominique, Liquid Eyes Art
Liquid Eyes Art began working with Crushed Opal over two years ago and continues to have a deepening love for all things that shimmer!
🏰 "Opals are so mesmerizing to me. I love that each opal base color has its own unique color shift." - Dominique, Liquid Eyes Art
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