Silk Effect on Wood

The structure of the lessons that you will get access to: Preparation of the workspace and mixing of resin. We will show you how to quickly level the work surface, what temperature and what other conditions are needed for a good solidification of the resin. Let’s prepare the moulds for pouring. We will show you how to mix the resin, give you ready-made calculations of proportions and teach you how to use the automatic proportion calculator in a couple of clicks. Working with glitters: Let’s explain how to add our glitter and sparkles to the filling so that they do not float to the surface and how to ensure we don’t over-pour or use too little resin. Let’s show you three different ways to add glitters. Dropping ink into the resin: This is where the magic happens, because the process of dropping ink into the resin is simply mesmerising! The inks can be seen spinning in the resin! We prepare the ink, and drop it into the resin at the right time and in a way and sequence that creates the most beautiful and unique results – we will show everything! In the course, we shared 6 wonderful colour schemes for ink combinations from the PIÑATA line. After the course you will feel confident about which colours are better for which combination, and which colours can be diversified if desired. Finishing touches! We take the work out of the mould at the right time, and check the backdrop for sharp corners. If there are any found, we “smooth” them with a nail file as shown in the video. Also, here we will show you how to use a marker for creating gold or silver edges. The finishing layer: How to apply the finish correctly for the best effect. How to calculate the amount of resin for the finish of a decoration and how to overcome smudges, if they suddenly flow onto the back of the product. Bows: We will teach you how to tie a festive bow on a decoration so that it looks even more attractive and aesthetically pleasing, as well as beautifully hung on a festive tree. Bonus additional technique of filling “Silk” – how to do it and what will be needed for this? Bonus additional technique of filling “Flame ” – how to do it and what will be needed for this? Bonus additional technique for filling the “Cloud” – How is it done and what is needed for this? Bonus additional technique of filling with shiny ink-three options for working with them

Piñata Colors are highly saturated, fast-drying alcohol inks for any hard surface, including glass, metal, plastic, ceramic, stone, leather, resin, polymer clay, YUPO® and more. Indelible and impervious to water, Piñata Colors clean up with alcohol and re-wet themselves, allowing for unique effects and techniques not easily achieved with water-based inks. As a dye-based, highly transparent ink*, Piñata Colors are unparalleled for vibrancy. Only the most lightfast dyes have been selected for the palette. Acid-free with excellent adhesive properties, Piñata Colors are the go-to inks for all non-porous surfaces. TECHNIQUES fine arts, scrapbooking, crafts, faux stained glass, card making, resin arts, faux finishing techniques and staining wood and leather SURFACES glass, metal, plastic, vinyl, ceramic, stone, leather, epoxy resins, YUPO®, foil, wood, encaustic, Claybord™, fiberglass, acrylic, polymer clay and more Warning: using inks in percentages higher than 1% may alter the mechanical resistance of the creation. In order to create the Blast Effect, it is necessary to use the colour WHITE. https://www.instagram.com/p/BuTHQjWDUSX/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link Instruction: These beautiful, color-saturated, acid-free, transparent inks have an alcohol base which makes them indelible and moisture-resistant when dry. That means you can work freely on most any clean, oil-free surface, and makes them the ideal professional product. Highly versatile, Piñata can be used in a variety of applications, including rubber stamping, fine art, fiber art, and scrap booking. Also use Piñata in calligraphy, faux finishing techniques, graphic and airbrush applications, as well as wood and leather staining. Techniques: Mixing Piñata with Claro — it will stay shiny and not change color. It extends the drying and working time. Claro is also a transparentizer. Claro dropped or brushed on top of dry Piñata will make it spread, creating rings of marble or stone-like texture. Slight dulling occurs, but most will remain shiny. Just like real stone! Mixing Piñata with alcohol produces a slightly lighter color. When sponging this mixture, expect to see tiny bubble-like textures. This is very effective in making background papers and other interesting textural faux effects. Alcohol dropped or brushed on top of dry Piñata removes the shine. This is particularly effective on terra cotta surfaces or in faux finishing techniques where shine would detract from the overall effect. Spritz or brush layers of color over color. When wet, each layer will push aside the under layers creating amazing effects. Allowing each layer to dry will produce beautiful glazes and truly spectacular colors with clarity and depth. Add blanco Blanco to any of the Piñata Colors and achieva a completely new glowing range of pastel variations with a touch of opacity. Resists: Crayons: draw with various colors and apply Piñata. Wax.: following directions from the manufacturer, apply melted wax to fabric. Crinkle the fabric allowing the wax to crack, then apply Piñata. Iron the wax away to create beautiful batik effects. Gum Arabic: mix gum arabic with water to a heavy cream consistency. Apply this to a rubber stamp or paint it directly onto a surface. Apply Piñata. Gently wash away the gum arabic. Piñata Clean-Up Solution: Piñata Clean-Up Solution contains moisturizers to keep brushes soft and pliable. (TIP: Use regular rubbing alcohol to clean off most of the Piñata from brushes and sponges. Use the Clean-Up Solution for the final rinse to keep brushes soft and ready-to-use the next time!) Warning: Flammable • Eye Irratant • Contains: Denatured Alcohol • Keep Out Of Reach Of Children.

“EPOXYWOOD” Epoxy Resin for Wood - Protective coating, Restoration, Reinforcement Protects, strengthens and polishes the wood, deeply penetrating thanks to its low viscosity. Solvent-free, it can be applied to any type of wood, including fibreglass and metal. Great for wooden, fibreglass and metal surfaces. In addition to surface protection, it enhances the wood grain and provides a pleasant aesthetic effect. Filler applicable with additions of 2/3 of glass beads (available in our shop) Colour: STRAW-YELLOW, not suitable for high-thickness castings (in such cases, we recommend ResinPro Transparent Epoxy Resin) Solvent-free structural epoxy system formulated for the construction, the protection and the restoration of fibreglass, timber and many other substrates. Its properties of penetration, adhesion and weather-resistance make “EPOXYWOOD” essential for the maintenance and protection of surfaces. With “EPOXYWOOD” you can have high strength bonding, surface protection and waterproofing of the hull. Wood treated with “EPOXYWOOD” becomes completely waterproof and reinforced while maintaining its characteristics of flexibility and resistance. Surface preparation: Before applying “EPOXYWOOD”, ensure that the surface to be treated is perfectly dry and moisture-free. The wood to be treated must always be clean and free of oils or other solvents. We recommend to sand the surface before application.    

A clear beeswax polish designed to feed and protect bare wood, and to protect all other wooden surfaces. Natural Beeswax formula feeds, enhances and protects all fine wooden surfaces Soft wax - easy to apply & more cost-effective than aerosol and other alternatives Clear wax - doesn't alter the colour of the surface it is applied too Provides an instant, long-lasting shine Cleans, nourishes, and protects Suitable for all wooden surfaces

"RAPHAEL" KIT for Pour Paint & Resin Art Create your unique painting with the "RAPHAEL" kit. Experience the countless mixtures and design the perfect artwork! The "RAPHAEL" KIT includes: TRANSPARENT RESIN FOR ARTWORK AND DIY 1.66 KG [3,65 LB] NEON PIGMENTS SET RECTANGULAR FRAME CANVAS 30*30cm WOODEN SPATULA * 5pcs NITRILE GLOVES INSTRUCTION "TIPS HOW TO WORK WITH EPOXY"   Transparent resin for artwork and DIY 1.66 KG [3,65 LB]. Transparent self-levelling UV-resistant epoxy system, which creates a hard and glossy protective layer for casting up to 1 cm [0,39”]. ART PRO, the epoxy resin for the artistic sector: thanks to its special formula and its dense structure, it allows you to create paintings with the "pour paint" and liquid paint technique. It does not leak out from the working surface, slowly reaching the corners of the frame. ART PRO preserves your original design and prevents any possible modification due to the casting of the resin: because of its special formula, the layers of colours do not expand and do not mix (unless you deliberately intervene), faithfully keeping with your creative idea! The surface is perfectly smooth and moisture-resistant. Solvent-free and odourless epoxy resin. Applications: - artworks, creation of art objects (paintings, panels, etc.) with the "fluid-art" (pour paint) technique (pouring up to 1 cm [0,39”]); - coating of surfaces, objects and furniture to add depth and brilliance to the colour; - create a 3D effect on prints, photos and images in general; - fixation of fillers (decorative elements, glass, stone, quartz, etc.) - creation of a perfectly transparent protective layer on your projects. The "ART-PRO" formula is specifically developed for coating in artistic applications. Compatible with colouring agents, powder pigments, alcohol-based and oil-based dyes, aerosol paints. Warning: the product is moisture sensitive, do not use on wet surfaces or with water-based dyes (e.g. Acrylics) Technical data: Usage ratio 100:66 (in weight) Pot Life (150 gr at 30°C) [0,33 lb at 86 F]: 1h20 ', Film (1 mm at 30°C) [0,03” at 86 F]: 6:00'. Full catalysis after 24 hours.   Neon Pigments Set. PIGMENTS WITH COLOURED BASE are perfect for decoupage, decoration and anything related to DIY. By simply adding them to resins, paints or varnishes, you can express your creativity with truly brilliant shades (neon effect!). WARNING: pigments do not glow in the dark, as they are not fluorescent.  

Advantages of Two-component Epoxy Resin Adhesive Extreme strength and resistance to thermal and mechanical influences Resistant to most aggressive substances and oils Available solvent free and BPA free It hardens even under water Compatible with a wide range of additives such as dyes and accelerators Expedited Potlife Application – BestPractice At room temperature (15-30 C The mixing ratio of the two components of 1: 1 is maintained automatically. Do not apply below 5 C outdoor temperature. The higher the ambient temperature, the more effectively the material polymerizes. This means that resistance increases at higher temperatures. It is recommended to have a cloth ready for cleaning. In addition, care must be taken that the work surface is protected and can be cleaned directly if necessary. The surface should be slightly roughened, because only then is the epoxy adhesive guaranteed to bond well with the material. To do this, you can sand or file the surface. To spread the sticker, a piece of cardboard or plastic is useful. After use, clean the tube so that the lid does not stick, and then close it tightly. The thickness of the adhesive should be thin enough (0.1-0.2 mm), but if necessary it can be thicker. The parts to be glued must be clean and free of oil and grease. Apply the adhesive on one side and join and press the parts to be glued. The potlife is about 5 minutes, good endurance is achieved after about 10-12 minutes, and total endurance after about 24 hours. Pot life is limited in time and describes the maximum working time of the uncured adhesive. Once the pot life has passed, the adhesive not yet applied must not be further processed, but must be disposed of! Until the manual force is reached, the binding must be additionally fixed, for example, with the help of a vice, adhesive tape or clamp. In the case of heat-assisted polymerisation, the temperature resistance of the joined parts must be guaranteed. In addition, the heating and cooling times of the parts to be joined must be respected. This time must be added to the curing time of the adhesive. Tension can occur in the glued joint during heating and cooling. With materials such as PP, PE, PTFE or silicone, the parts need to be pretreated with our primer. The need for a primer depends on the surface tension. If this is high enough it can be tested with water droplets on the surface. If the drops adhere well to the surface, a good bond is most likely. If the drops slip away, a primer is probably needed.   Mixing There are several ways to mix the two components: - Mixing by hand - Use of a static mixing nozzle - Use of a dynamic mixing nozzle Hand mixing is sufficient in most cases. For this purpose, a toothpick or similar is used and the two components are mixed until a cloudy mass is formed. Make sure that no bubbles remain. When using a static mixing nozzle, the mixing of both components takes place inside the mixing nozzle so that the mixing is ideal. The first 2g should be discarded, given they are not yet mixed 1:1. However, the mixing nozzle can only be used until the adhesive in the mixing nozzle has dried. After that, you will need a new nozzle. W With a dynamic mixing nozzle, the speed of the mixer can be controlled electronically. This allows you to control the mixing intensity very precisely. However, this is intended for special industrial applications and is not necessary for everyday use. Harden The adhesive is chemically cured. This gives the advantage that gluing the surface is also possible, where adhesives that harden with moisture take a very long time. The bond is high strength and densely flexible. Thus, permanent resistance can be guaranteed in the event of shocks and vibrations. The use of the polymerised adhesive is also possible at high temperatures (up to about 120C), for a short time (30 min) up to 200C The polymerised adhesive has good resistance to physical (e.g. sunlight) or chemical (moisture, detergents, chemicals, etc.) influences. The great advantage of two-component epoxy adhesive is the fact that it hardens even under water and is robust. In addition, it is mouldable, so it can be inserted into any recess to fit.   Technical data Epoxy Resin                              Hardener Base (amine mixture) Viscosity High                           Viscosity Transparent                               Color Density                                        1.1 g / ml Gap filling capacity                  3mm Temperature resistance          -40 up to +120 C Pot Life                                         5 min Hand resistance                         10-12 min Final endurance                         24 hours Shore hardness                           60 Tensile shear strength               10 N / mm2 Module                                          E 620 N / mm2

Polyurethane two-component varnish, glossy or matte (depending on the preparation), in 100 ml [3,51 oz] jar (100 ml [3,51 oz] correspond to a 400 ml [14,07 oz] can). Universal two-component kit to achieve the desired effect: depending on the preparation, it is possible to obtain either a glossy or a matte finish. Ideal to protect any resin and paint in a professional way. When catalysed, the protective clear coat is resistant to chemicals, UV rays and scratches. The package features two separate containers for the two components (the polyurethane clear coat and the catalyst), which should be mixed at the time of use. Recommended for resins that do not contain phosphorescent pigments, wood and various types of surfaces. Its unique properties fulfil the requirements for the protection, the sanding and the polishing of resins that do not contain phosphorescent pigments, wood and various types of surfaces The kit includes: – Component A; – Component B (catalyst); – Measuring cup. Properties: – Scratch-resistant protective finish; – Prevents the yellowing of the resin; – UV-resistant; – Easy to apply; – Depending on the preparation, you can obtain either a glossy or a matte finish; – Completely dries after 48 hours; – Always remember to prepare only the quantity you need, after the preparation the mixture can last for about 24 hours (20°C) [68 F]. 100 ml [3,51 oz] of transparent varnish with the addition of polyurethane thinner can cover an area of around 1.5-2.50 square meters.   Warning: at first it develops a strong smell, which disappears once dried. Work in a ventilated area. Tips for use: Prepare the mixture of polyurethane clear coat and catalyst in the measuring cup included in the kit. For applications with Spray Gun, dilute the preparation with polyurethane thinner (you can use our polyurethane thinner).  Spray Gun and polyurethane thinner are included in the kit. Always remember to prepare only the quantity you need, after the preparation the mixture can last for about 24 hours (20°C) [68 F]. Examples of quantities for the preparation of the glossy transparent varnish: 100 ml [3,51 oz] CLEAR COAT + 50 ml [1,75 oz] CATALYST + 15-20 ml [0,52-0,70 oz] POLYURETHANIC THINNER (ONLY FOR APPLICATIONS WITH SPRAY GUN) Examples of quantities for the preparation of the matte transparent varnish: 100 ml [3,51 oz] CLEAR COAT + 30 ml [1,05 oz] CATALYST + 50-70 ml [1,75-2,46 oz] POLYURETHANIC THINNER (ONLY FOR APPLICATIONS WITH SPRAY GUN) Drying time (at 20°C [68 F] and 60% RH): Skin forming 15-20 min Touch dry 30-60 min Fully dried: 48 hours To recoat, allow to dry for 1-2 hours (20°C) [68 F] between each coat. REMOVE WITH ACETONE AND/OR NITRO THINNER (before the product has completely dried).

Polyurethane two-component varnish, glossy or matte (depending on the preparation), in 100 ml [3,51 oz] jar (100 ml [3,51 oz] correspond to a 400 ml [14,07 oz] can). Universal two-component kit to achieve the desired effect: depending on the preparation, it is possible to obtain either a glossy or a matte finish. Ideal to protect any resin and paint in a professional way. When catalysed, the protective clear coat is resistant to chemicals, UV rays and scratches. The package features two separate containers for the two components (the polyurethane clear coat and the catalyst), which should be mixed at the time of use. Recommended for resins that do not contain phosphorescent pigments, wood and various types of surfaces. Its unique properties fulfil the requirements for the protection, the sanding and the polishing of resins that do not contain phosphorescent pigments, wood and various types of surfaces The kit includes: – Component A; – Component B (catalyst); – Measuring cup. Properties: – Scratch-resistant protective finish; – Prevents the yellowing of the resin; – UV-resistant; – Easy to apply; – Depending on the preparation, you can obtain either a glossy or a matte finish; – Completely dries after 48 hours; – Always remember to prepare only the quantity you need, after the preparation the mixture can last for about 24 hours (20°C) [68 F]. 100 ml [3,51 oz] of transparent varnish with the addition of polyurethane thinner can cover an area of around 1.5-2.50 square meters. Warning: at first it develops a strong smell, which disappears once dried. Work in a ventilated area. Tips for use: Prepare the mixture of polyurethane clear coat and catalyst in the measuring cup included in the kit. For applications with Spray Gun, dilute the preparation with polyurethane thinner (you can use our polyurethane thinner).  Spray Gun and polyurethane thinner are not included in the kit. Always remember to prepare only the quantity you need, after the preparation the mixture can last for about 24 hours (20°C) [68 F]. Examples of quantities for the preparation of the glossy transparent varnish: 100 ml [3,51 oz] CLEAR COAT + 50 ml [1,75 oz] CATALYST + 15-20 ml [0,52-0,70 oz] POLYURETHANIC THINNER (ONLY FOR APPLICATIONS WITH SPRAY GUN) Examples of quantities for the preparation of the matte transparent varnish: 100 ml [3,51 oz] CLEAR COAT + 30 ml [1,05 oz] CATALYST + 50-70 ml [1,75-2,46 oz] POLYURETHANIC THINNER (ONLY FOR APPLICATIONS WITH SPRAY GUN) Drying time (at 20°C [68 F] and 60% RH): Skin forming 15-20 min Touch dry 30-60 min Fully dried: 48 hours To recoat, allow to dry for 1-2 hours (20°C) [68 F] between each coat. REMOVE WITH ACETONE AND/OR NITRO THINNER (before the product has completely dried).