BUY vs DIY - Recreating Stained Glass with RESIN? 

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The one you guys made looks like it belongs in like a kindergarten classroom and it makes me feel happy 😂

And 3 years later, Katelyn finally got her dream stained glass art; a cat.

I love resin, but I have worked with stained glass...and let me tell you, stained glass takes a LOT of skill. You guys did awesome, but knowing what went into Debbie’s artwork, I’m afraid I have to go with the real stained glass ❤️

I love how the point of the series is to out-do the bought version but you guys at all times stan Debbie and honestly we all stan Debbie too

Time passes in your videos really differently I didn't even realise that I had watched a half hour video. Thank you for the entertainment.

evan is literally the human version of a golden retriever hes so precious oml

Evan and Katelyn : "It looks so good" *Drops it*

My jaw dropped when you guys revealed your finished version for the first time. Then it dropped again when you revealed Debbie's original. Awesome all around the board!

Evan: “Maybe I can sand off the hot glue” Me, someone who has made that mistake: “oh no”

I love this vid i make glass myself and im glad you can understand the work that goes into it vs the resin way. dont get me wrong i like resin but you cant beat Glass. Also Debbie's piece is great but she should have reinforced it for posting as it was the lead that bent. New sub here. Thanks

i really like this buy vs diy series, hope to see more in the future.

I love those “oh, DUH!” moments where you find a waaayyy simpler way to do something (the blue painters tape! 😆) Your final result is so cool!

I love how each resin video features different materials and techniques for the mold. It's so liberating to not rely on pre-made silicone molds for resin projects! Keep up the great work :)

FYI: Hotglue loses its stickyness nearly immediately, when in contact with some drops of isopropyl alcohol!

I love your guys’ take on the piece! it looks like such a fun and pretty project and puts such a personal touch on decor. I definitely like the look of the wood with the resin. When it comes to which one is better, I think it really depends on your price range though. Either way, the craftsmanship of debbie’s piece absolutely looks worth the money! and I’m glad your video gave her shop the credit so even more people could find her beautiful work.

I think both the Buy and DIY came out wonderfully, but it was super satisfying looking at Evan’s shirt through the stained glass where the resin was too muddled, so I would have to give the win to the stained glass as well😁

For your base you should use a silicone mat. It'll be way easier to remove from your projects. Any leakage can be sanded away and if you sanded the resin all you have to do is just put a thin layer of course and it'll shine right back up. Just giving some advice from my oopsies. ❤️😸

I think that if you used a saw (even a circular saw or jigsaw turned into a table saw) to cut the wood much thinner and then maybe half the width, you would likely have gotten a fancier-looking result. Also, you could have coated the other side in resin and pressed it onto the same flat surface, then coated the rest of the wood with resin, to completely seal it, which would have improved it's durability, and it would also give you the opportunity of painting the outer rim which faces to the sides, in a different color than the rest of the wood. Not only that, but using resin means that you can do gradients (by angling the taped-down mold before letting the pour cure), and images inside the glass (which can be made with colored resin or something else). With a bit of work, and proper resin-safety precautions (seriously, you need gas masks and a very well ventilated area), this could turn into a great product line, especially if you add a few more shapes and customization options. For example, you could make a stained window out of resin without wooden borders, using colored resin instead, optionally mixing into the resin the sawdust from when you cut the outer rim for the product. Also, please make a video with a full-sized thin-layer window overlay, which you can tape to your window(s) to have an image or pretty colors projected inside the house. A thinner layer would need a lot more color, to not be too thin and unnoticeable, but it would also lower the costs of the resin. You might need to use hard plastic when delivering the products, to avoid having them bent or broken during transport. Examples of things you could insert into the resin itself are: vegetation (plants, flowers, branches, etc.), jewelry (ideally cheap plastic, glass, or metal ones), stickers, multi-stage sticker-like resin pours which you then cut very thinly, sparkle dust/powder/confetti, random used every-day objects (i.e. cat hair, used matches arranged like a forest for half-burned trees, plastic straws cut into strips, expired prescription pills with a bit of resin paint to make them more interesting, cheap/expired makeup powder, used nails/screws, and used coffee grounds (if you drink ground coffee instead of instant coffee) or tea grounds (after you're done extracting all the tea out of them).

“Thank you Evan for doing that while I edited” “The most tedious part is editing so thank you editing!” Everyone else go home. Evan and Katelyn are *The Dream Team*™️

Stumbled upon this video and it took me less than 5 minutes to like and subscribe. I am COMPLETELY in love with both of you! I mean I love crafts and all, but both of you have such a great personality and it’s just so fun watching! And the editing and all. Can’t wait to binge all your videos now

I said it once and I'll say it again. You two are the cutest, most smile-inducing couple I've ever had the pleasure to watch during your wacky, crafty adventures. Such a wonderful way to unwind after a long day, forget about troubles by watching you two. Continue being you ❤️

It reminds me of the little painting "stained glass" plastic toys you would get at the dollar store as a kid (in a good way)

I feel like if it were made with thinner wood and stained a bit darker shade, it would look much more ‘artist made’ I was genuinely so surprised with the rainbow comparison!!

Commenting on an old video, but I enjoy seeing the difference in Katelyn's editing skills as the years have gone by. She has improved so much and these videos aren't even bad at all, they are still so amazing. I'm so happy to see what they've done and how they'll improved over the years.

Galaxy resin stained glass Supurrvisor: paint the frame black and and then galaxy it up.

Love it! You can also use pvc binding covers at the bottom of your work with resin. It doesn't stick to resin but it's flexible so you can easily remove your product and it gives a nice shine to it 😉

I love watching videos where people try to replicate stained glass in alternative methods. My grandmother makes stained glass, so I’m intimately familiar with the process and methods. I think your method works pretty well for replicating simple geometric designs, although the wood dowels wouldn’t really work for some complex designs. In that case your suggestion of laser cutting could work, provided you have access to one.

Never underestimate pride in your own work and how that adds value to the DIY item for you personally.

watching these lil beans making their lil nbc logo is so damn wholesome idk a thing about tools and being handy but i could watch this all day

I definitely prefer your rendition. There is no comparing DIY to store brought in my opinion. Making something yourself feels so much more wholesome, and I think you appreciate it more because of the time you put into it. Love your channel 👍

I was thinking next time making another wooden frame, use the frame to create a silicone mold to have a pour-in version with a metallic resin, and then fill the empty spaces with colors (or galaxy) of your choosing! Then create to your hearts desire. Best of luck!

And now, I want to see you make that out of candies. Each panel it’s own flavor. Bound with clear vanilla. Yum!

A heads up, there is a special sticky paper you can use to stick smaller items like this to to stop the leaking. It’s commonly used in jewellery making

It's 3 years later and I LOVE this project. I would be interested to know how the alcohol ink has done over time? And also really curious how the resin might do in direct sunlight over time? Did y'all know there's a brand of resin designed specifically to mimic stained glass or gemstones? No additional colorants needed! I made projects and paintings with it 20 years ago and I'm super excited to get back into resin crafting with all the new techniques that have come out since then. There's another faux stained-glass product that Evan might be thinking of when he said yours "looks more old-school" too. "Gallery Glass" paint has been around for a long time too. With Gallery Glass, they even have specific black or silver paint to mimic the metal lead lines of stained glass. It's fun to use, but doesn't come out nearly as beautiful or "realistic" looking as yours did. I absolutely love the end result of your project! Happy crafting, y'all!

@13:00 that final shot of just the clear resin looked so satisfying already... so pretty and clean!!!

I prefer the one they made. The wood gives it a nice earthy vibe and the how the light is fuzzy when it goes through is very pleasing.

“A stained glass and metal project with no glass or metal” -Kaitlin 2019 Me: That makes sense! And definitely follows logic Also me: *love you guysssss*

You guys should definitely try actual stained glass! It's really fun and super easy, the only barrier to entry is buying all the specialty tools and materials. I was lucky enough to do it in college with all the stuff supplied, and I wish I had done more in that time

I discovered your channel today and I've got to say I really like the vibes of the videos, it's so much fun and you guys really look so cute together! And not to forget Joob!

It looks good. I love stained glass windows & projects, but the wood really has a nice warm aesthetic. And Katelyn, you are a winner! 👍🏼👍🏼

This came out awesome! Just wanted to point out (if no one else has already) is that resin doesn't stick to silicone (which is why so many molds are made of silicone)! I do my resin artworks on silicone baking mats and it peels right off.

Even and Katelyn: smells like fish. Katelyn: *continues to smell the red alcohol ink in the resin* Love your videos and your creativity

That resin actually looks like fun to try 😍 Nice work!

I actually really like the one you guys made. The other ones pretty, but the other one has more character. I'm going to have to see if I could make this sometime in my free time.

Ok, I like the thin lines of the Etsy one, but the colors on your resin one are so much richer (really noticeable against Evan’s black shirt) Plus the price comparison... yours definitely wins! 👏🏻👏🏻

I don't think you'd need as many tools and fancy stuff as you think with Debbie's version. It looks like normal lead came that I used to buy when doing stained glass work. It's super cheap, but slightly more difficult to do than the copper foil method. But it'd be fun to see you guys try.

I actually likes yours more! Just because you can see the saturation of the colours better in the resin than in the glass... but I agree that both are super cool!

They should have a t-shirt saying "... but with resin."

Anxiety kicked in as soon as Evan started pushing the spatula toward his hand, multiple times. I've done that with a 3d printer, was not cool

i really love the way you guys do sponsorships!! short, sweet, gets the point across, still have the actual project going on. verry nice :)

Pro tip: Contact paper is the answer for preventing leakage. Next time cover the plastic sheet (or cutting board, waste piece of plywood, whatever smooth and slightly bigger than your project) with contact paper, sticky side up and then push the framework in to it tightly. Be careful with dust and hairs! I use this method all the time, for small projects packing tape is enough. Just keep it taut so no wrinkles can happen, I use pushpins or tape for securing it down. Heat will help with pulling your work from the plastic, if needed, usually not. If the sticky side leaves small “fuzziness” in the resin, either add thin clear coating or polish it away, if there is no particular backside like in your rainbow project. Very handy and no leaking!

What you do really inspires me and i try to do stuff like you guys do but i dont have the things to do it 😊

I really liked the resin one! It was so unique. I've never seen anything like that done with wood! I watched this because I'm about to attempt my own faux stained glass with resin so I only hope it turns out as good!

Omg it’s SO PRETTY I WANT ONE! 🌈Shout out to Debbie and her beautiful art too! Loved them both! Great video guys!

As always great work! I love the buy vs DIY series!

as a stained glass artist, i have to say i actually like yours better...the colors are so bright and vivid

As someone who's taken a stained glass workshop, I think u guys would really like it! It's not very dangerous or heavy on power tools, but it's really simple once u get down to fundamentals!

Interesting videos guys! Really excited to get my workshop up and running to test things! Curious what you think about trying a thinner poor... maybe using like sculpture wire and painting a thin coat down? Want to experiment sooo bad love this stuff you guys!

Another great video. This is only the 2nd one I have seen of you guys but I will be watching them all as soon as my free time will let me. And great job on the project! Looked great to me...

You did a test instead of jumping to the final product! I’m so proud 😭

Thank you for the teamtrees fundraiser i live 15 min away from paradise ca. and honestly we need more people like you will to help with raising money to plant trees in our burn scar areas and everywhere else that it’s needed. Thank you so much for starting such an awesome fundraiser!! 🌳 ❤️ 🌳 ❤️ 🌳 ♥️ 🌳 ♥️ 💚💚

Next up on Evan and Katelyn...! "We saw this shirt online so we're going to make our own! OUT OF RESIN!!!" The HUBRIS of it all!!!

The red might smell like fish because a lot of red colors are made with fish scales. At least with cosmetics.

As a larper, honestly this resin method is so much more beneficial to me than stained glass is seeing as most fields don't allow glass but I still love the aesthetic of stained glass anyway. So thanks for making this video and showing me that there is another way!

So glad I found your channel... Love both your ideas and your personalities! New sub here

The DIY looks more retro where as Debbie's looked more modern. Personally I like the DIY better.

Im literally so obsessed with your videos, they are so fun to watch

I’ve been watching yalls videos for a while now and you guys are goals. I hope I can share a bond with someone someday like what y’all have

The soft edges on the DIY as the light blooms from the resin curves looks nicer than the bought version.

Great idea, love the wood!! I was contemplating doing a stained epoxy project also. I have a tube of a fo-led thats acrylic and comes in a tube and looks similar to solder. I was thinking of drawing out the design with that and then fill with colored resin. Tip with epoxy, always use a hair dryer, torch or even breath on it to pop out bubbles ;)

If you want to increase the fractal look of light passing through you could put a layer of that laser etched window cling to imprint that pattern onto the back of the resin as it cures maybe. I’ve seen it done with chocolate but I know some things change between meterials

I love this channel so much Keep this series I think it’s really inspiration

Brilliant project guys really brilliant!! Well done. The Debbie piece is so good, it’s classy, it’s beautiful, it’s what it says in the advert. Now yours wasn’t however whilst not a win it was so very very close in its different evolution. You did so very well guys you really did and all alone on my settee I was laughing out loud at your antics I had a wonderful evening in with you two, thanks Bob

I think I like the wood one better! It’s got a warmer feeling while the metal is much more sleek which is also beautiful! Either way I think this is a new diy to try!

If you want chrome paint, use Molotow marker refills. Another good chrome substitute is aluminum tape. I noticed you taped your super glue while it dried. You can get something called kicker to instantly dry your super glue.

Just stumbled on this channel. You two are adorable! And there's some really good resin info, too. ;-)

i love the energy you guys have, so contagious!

I love that when you do ads you on't stop the video for it, we can still see you working

Hi, I just watched your channel and it is really lovely to see the way you relate to each other. Just a thought regarding “stained glass” and resin, have you thought of using coloured glue in your glue gun to separate the sections instead of wood? You’d need to do it on a glass base though...or could you make it on a silicone mat so it was “free form”?

As much as I love that you used resin, an absolutely iconic E&K material, I would have loved to see this done with acrylic or like plexi-glass or whatever. I mean- I don’t have any idea how you’d stain it or do the frame part 😂😂 but it would have been cool to see you guys try something different

I love how you templated this piece!! What a great piece!! 🌈🌈🌈🌈🌈🌈🌈

You may have thought of this already but another finishing touch you can do to the wood is do a clear coat pour on the top side of your colored resin as well. This can help it give that nice glossy look on both the front of the back. Also instead of painting the wood you could char it and make it weather resistant that way. You could also use centered all for the inside pieces to duplicate the effect of the thinner joints

Wow those are both beautiful pieces

Am I the only one that gets a bit nervous when Evan touches anything?

Keep up the cool and amazing work. Love you guys!!!!

I freaking love you guys. You are the best dorks. My husband and I are pretty dorky, but your dorkyness is what I want to reach with my husband. I also love all of your videos. It's so satisfying to watch all of your crafting videos.

Hey, love your videos, it's all very cool. Look up resin hazards and dangers though. More safety gear and ventilation if you're going to use resin frequently/indoors. And remember that even after curing it can break down in a way that is not unlike the danger of asbestos. Just a heads up because I care and don't want to see either of you having any avoidable future ailments.

I love their dynamic as a couple working together. This is couple goals. Also, the voice over for the cat gets me every time the *is my bed*, I must have reminded a least 3 times lol

i think you should factor in shipping time for the time on the DIY! and time it takes for the crafter to make it since some people don’t have items premade!!

The way that they explain their plans makes me think they watched Mythbusters and that makes me insanely happy.

Omg I love your videos! You are both so good at doing this. Keep up the good work

I know this video is a few months ago, but if you ever want hot glue to be easier to remove, hit it with a bit of heat. It may take time, but it will eventually soften, and you can remove it more easily. "More easily" is a relative term, because it does take a lot of time and still takes effort, but it's how I took the railings off my store-bought curved wooden dollhouse staircase without damaging anything. (It's also how I removed the shingles from the roof of the house, and the messed-up wooden floors. As they weren't affixed with hot glue, it was quite a mess that only heavy sanding fixed, but it did still help somewhat.) I used a hair dryer, but if you used your proper heat gun, it might make shorter work of it.

Thanks for the tip about the poly base. I pour cribbage board blanks and I've been using taped over hardboard for the form. I then pour the blank about 1/2" thick, drill the holes using a Rockler cribbage jig. I then make a wooden base for the deck of cards and pegs. I attach the epoxy board to the base using a sliding dado arrangement.

I’ve done this many times before and the best way to do it is to get a square, silicone baking pan. Draw out your design with silver puffy paint directly on the pan, pour colored resin in the open areas. Let it cure then put a thin coat on the back of clear resin. Attach a chain or whatever and voila. Stained glass resin :)

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Looks great but I have some suggestions for thiner walls . Option 1: Make the resin shapes individually, paint the edges silver, glue together. Option 2: Make the shapes individually, adhere them inside a frame with spacers to have uniform distances, remove spacers, pour in silver resin.

What I was a kid in the 80s making "stain glass" window hangers was suuuuper popular. They came in these little kits with premade plastic forms of unicorns and butterflies or whatever, and you would pour little plastic grains into the forms and put them in the oven. You can probably find them at craft stores still, but they're not so popular because of the oven thing. Like people would get them for kids and they never get done because the parent never took the time to work the oven for them. :\

I like the thick lines of the wood, as well as its more natural appearance. I realize metal is natural, but wood is just warmer and more inviting than metal. :) I like the DIY one better. :)

Is it weird I kind of liked how Evan and Katelyn''s one looked in the sun a bit more? Probably not alone on that thought. It's pretty awesome. Good job!