To be honest, Christmas crackers are where I get most of my material XD
OK grab your balls and get ready because this first project looks amazing :D
Fill a 40mm ball ornament with dry sand to give it some weight
I always thought Christmas balls were a place elves went to dance :/
Replace the cap but you can discard the hanging loop
40mm silicone cube mould off eBay
For all the projects in this video I'm using my usual epoxy art resin, which has a 2A:1B mix ratio by weight
How did the ornament get addicted to Christmas?
He was hooked on trees his whole life XD
Fill the mould to the top with resin, taking care to avoid any trapped air
What do you get if you eat Christmas decorations?
Tinsilitis XD
Santa doesn't have to worry about that... he has private elf care :/
Cover the hole with tape to stop the sand coming out when you demould it
These wire note holders are available from online sellers
Cover the cap in UV resin to seal the hole and secure the note holder in place
What do you get if you put Christmas bells on a skunk?
Jingle smells XD
Finished!
Assorted artificial berry picks
If your craft store doesn't sell these it will be a fruitless trip :/
Form some berries into a circular shape to fit the jar
Add a couple of small pine cones if you wish
Why don't pine trees eat salad?
Because they're coniferous XD
Add just enough resin for the first pour until you see the berries start to float
When the first pour has gelled you can top up with a second pour to completely cover everything
Melt down some candle wax over a pan of simmering water
How do you make a candle really happy?
Blow it out, it'll be de-lighted XD
A metal cookie cutter will stand the wax off the bottom of the pan
Simmer gently until the wax is fully melted
Place a votive candle in the jar, and fill around it with the molten wax
I only handle the hot wax using special heat-resistant gloves
The wax will shrink as it cools leaving some voids in the top, which you can top up with a second pour if you wish
Finished!
This next project will work with any tray that is at least 10mm deep
A coat of white paint will also seal the wood and any gaps in the corners
Use Mod Podge or similar adhesive that dries clear to apply a couple of layers of glitter
Be careful not to spill your glitter... sweeping it up is pretty rubbish XD
Don't forget to cover the inside edges
The second layer will have some chunkier silver flakes in it
Allow the glue to dry completely before continuing
The resin shall be poured in layers to prevent the embedded objects from floating to the surface
The first pour is 50g, onto which we can add our dried orange slices, cinnamon sticks and pepperberries
If you ever dream about swimming in orange juice, it's probably just a Fanta sea XD
If your orange slices are slightly too thick you can sand them thinner, which smells delightful :D
I can't believe advent calendars are still so popular...
I thought their days were numbered XD
Did you hear about the time when Santa went speed dating?
Apparently he pulled a cracker XD
When the first resin pour has gelled, you can pour the second and everything should remain in place
A final surface layer to complete the tray
As long as the resin layer is at least 2mm deep it will self-level
A quick blast with a lighter flame will pop any surface bubbles
Finished!
To make my Christmas coasters, add some pearl white mica powder to about 25g of epoxy art resin to begin
This piece will require 4 x 25g pours in total, so 100g of resin for each coaster
This silicone mould comes in a tray of 3 from Amazon, but I cut them up into singles
I have cut this swirl shape from a piece of acetate
Cover the shape with Mod Podge or similar adhesive that dries clear
You could always cut the shape from a sheet of glitter vinyl if you prefer, I'm full of useful tips....
like 'never catch a snowflake on your tongue if there are birds flying overhead' XD
Completely cover the shape in glitter and allow to dry
Why are Christmas trees no good at knitting?
Because they always drop their needles XD
Place the glitter shape onto the first layer of resin and cover with another 25g layer, then allow that to gel
Get them bubbles!
Colour variation :D
Now you must wait for the cat to knock an ornament from the Christmas tree and break it
Or just smash one yourself and blame the cat anyway XD
I have added another 25g layer of resin into the mould and placed some of the larger glass pieces on top
Scatter the remaining fragments, ensuring some of them land silver side up
Some fragments will sink and some will float, creating a 3D effect
When that layer has gelled you can finish the piece with a final top layer of 25g
Kill the bubbles!
Finished!
Can't do a Craftmas video without some lights!
Carefully remove the lights from the plastic bulb section
Support the bulbs upright in plastic cups or similar
Add a tiny wisp of pearl mica powder to 60g of epoxy resin
I had an ice joke to insert here, but it slipped my mind :/
Use a pipette to fill the bottom of each bulb with resin
If you try to pour it, the static charge in the plastic bulb will attract the resin to the sides as you do (and look a mess!)
There is a reason why I know this :/
What do you get if you cross a snowman with a vampire?
Frostbite! XD
To create the ice effect, mix another 30g of resin and tint it using light blue pigment, such as DecorRom forget-me-not
Apply a thin layer of blue resin over the clear
What do you call a snowman who takes a holiday to the tropics?
A puddle XD
Allow the resin to fully cure before continuing
These snowmen were from my local Hobbycraft store
Fix a snowman into each bulb using double-sided adhesive pads
What's the difference between a snowman and a snow woman?
Snowballs ;)
Put the lights back into the bulb, wrapping them carefully around the snowman
Decorate with an icy pattern using Mod Podge adhesive and white glitter
What's a snowman's favourite food?
Icebergers with chilly sauce XD
Thank goodness that's the end of the jokes :D
Finished!
Thanks for watching, have a great Craftmas!
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