The Cooper River Bridge mosaic window is done!
Bridge – Completed!
Tag: resin
Bridge Resin Poured
I will wait a few days to give it time to cure before I move it to where I can get a better photograph. Happy 2025!
New molds
I had a request to “re-create” someone’s necklace using resin, so I bought some new molds and am trying out some different color combinations. Unfortunately I think these molds won’t work for the originally intended project, but I think they will make some cute windchime / suncatchers.
I also made a few new cardinal suncatchers & coasters while I was at it.
Latest (Longer) Rainbow Row Done
This weekend I was able to put the finishing touches on my latest, and longest (most houses), Rainbow Row to date. Also I have been working on some smaller palmetto tree suncatchers – I poured a second layer of resin on them today and added wire hangers. Fingers crossed that the resin cures as it is still pretty sticky (I used a different type than I typically use).
Originally I had planned to wrap these suncatchers with copper foil and solder them in a traditional stained glass manner, but after I pulled the tape off from the first layer of resin, I thought it would look better this way. It’s an experiment so I’m not sure it will work, so fingers crossed.
Another RRow Poured
Poured and embellished the resin on this latest Rainbow Row window. While I was at it, I made a couple of palm tree suncatchers, too. I still need to paint the window frame and wrap / solder the suncatchers before they will be completely done. Of note is that I used a 16 ounce kit of Envirotex Lite resin for the window. When I measured the resin, it was actually closer to 14 ounces, which is disappointing as I benefit from that little bit of extra coverage.
Inching closer
Just tweaking the fine details needed before I can pour the resin.
Rainbow Row Window – done!
This window needed an extra coat of resin (likely could use a little more, but sometimes I go overboard). Now it’s ready to go to the SC Artisan Center, where it will be available for sale.
This is the largest Rainbow Row piece I’ve made to date at 30″ wide by 13.5″ tall.
Resin Poured on the Row
Today I poured and embellished the first resin layer on the Rainbow Row window. I used 8 ounces of resin and might need to make a second layer as this piece has a lot of depth to the details such as trees / bushes.
Resin time!
Rainbow Row with the resin poured and decorated. Just need to wait for it to cure now.
I had to re-adhere a couple of pieces on the other panel so I poured the resin on it another day. The “sky” is decorated with blue shell flakes and small, clear glass glitter.
Working on RRows
Every day I spend a bit of time adding some detail to these two little Rainbow Rows. I like to add trees, birds and flowers for decoration. I should go for a field trip downtown and get some inspiration for other things to add. After the mosaic adhesive dries, it will be time to add the resin coating.
