I Used a Silicone Mat to Make a Resin Lampshade

Resin art mats are normally used to protect your work surface — but in this project, I wanted to see if one could be used to create something entirely different. Using a dual-zone resin art mat, [https://resiners.com/products/resiners-dual-zone-silicone-mat-smarter-resin-crafting?_pos=2&_psq=dual&_ss=e&_v=1.0&ref=r1ere84v](https://resiners.com/products/resiners-dual-zone-silicone-mat-smarter-resin-crafting?_pos=2&_psq=dual&_ss=e&_v=1.0&ref=r1ere84v) I experimented with forming custom lampshades, exploring two distinct decorative approaches. One uses pressed flowers for a softer, more natural finish, while the other uses chrome powders to create a bold, reflective effect. Please subscribe to my Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/stevemcdonaldarts/ ☕ TO BUY ME A COFFEE. Every contribution is very much appreciated and allows me to keep making regular videos. https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/SMcDonald731 📹 Check Steve McDonald Crafting YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPB8-P_TzTUcdL26B1deMpw 📬 If you would like to post something to me, please use: PO Box 277, Newmarket, CB8 1GY, United Kingdom 😍 CHANNEL MEMBERSHIP Check out the perks by clicking the JOIN button on the link below. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2EHd4fvq9t8WrKPgqhoYIQ/join ✍ My WEBSITE, available here: https://stevemcdonaldcrafts.com/ 💻 As an amazon associate, I earn from qualifying purchases: (USA👍) Here is my amazon store for the USA: https://www.amazon.com/shop/stevemcdonaldartsandcrafts (UK✊) Here is my Amazon Store for the UK: https://www.amazon.co.uk/shop/stevemcdonaldartsandcrafts Or see the individual links below for the items used in this video: LINKS FOR MATERIALS USED FOR THE (USA👍), (UK✊) ARE BELOW: ⬇⬇⬇⬇⬇⬇⬇⬇⬇⬇⬇⬇⬇⬇⬇⬇⬇⬇⬇⬇⬇⬇⬇⬇⬇⬇⬇⬇ LINKS FOR USA (USA👍Only) (USA👍) JDiction UV Protect Resin: https://amzn.to/4aA8es6 (USA👍) Resiners Mat: https://resiners.com/?ref=r1ere84v (USA👍) Resiners Mat Amazon Link: https://amzn.to/4bUr1Rb (USA👍) Resiners Mixer: https://resiners.com/?ref=r1ere84v (USA👍) Resiners Mixer Amazon Link: https://amzn.to/4rlFMRG (USA👍) Resiners Pressed Flowers: https://resiners.com/?ref=r1ere84v (USA👍) Resiners Pressed Flowers Amazon Link: https://amzn.to/3MN9ZtZ (USA👍) Lets Resin Chrome Powders: https://amzn.to/4kYe8bn (USA👍) Tape: https://amzn.to/4aBr0zd (USA👍) Craft Knife: https://amzn.to/4rT8pFI (USA👍) 5 Min Epoxy: https://amzn.to/4cyiQdn (USA👍) Small Lights: https://amzn.to/3ZC6NEt LINKS FOR UK (UK✊ Only) (UK✊) JDiction UV Protect Resin: https://amzn.to/4ak6c0h (UK✊) Resiners Mat: https://resiners.com/?ref=r1ere84v (UK✊) Resiners Mat Amazon Link: https://amzn.to/4aitl3a (UK✊) Resiners Mixer: https://resiners.com/?ref=r1ere84v (UK✊) Resiners Mixer Amazon Link: https://amzn.to/4ajI91w (UK✊) Resiners Pressed Flowers: https://resiners.com/?ref=r1ere84v (UK✊) Resiners Pressed Flowers Amazon Link: https://amzn.to/4tEwjXb (UK✊) Lets Resin Chrome Powders: https://amzn.to/4ay9kEC (UK✊) Tape: https://amzn.to/4bSfMZs (UK✊) Craft Knife: https://amzn.to/4kDYce7 (UK✊) 5 Min Epoxy: https://amzn.to/4kYeNJT (UK✊) Small Lights: https://amzn.to/3MJkjDj #ResinArt #ResinLampshade #ResinProject #ResinIdeas #CreativeResin Warning: Important Health and Safety Notice: Resin is an industrial chemical and as such should always be treated with respect and the manufacturers safety advice taken. Here are a couple of videos I have made on how I keep myself safe: https://youtu.be/cMMuoG5RdiQ?si=cNUdZd362pE4FvRf and https://youtu.be/PNQBUZsKPzQ