One of the cool things about making epoxy art is letting nature inspire you. And the beach can do that faster than it takes for you to run across the hot sand to those soothing suds. So what do you say you learn how to make ocean waves with resin?
Flip flops and beach towels are optional.
Step 1: Mix resin
You’ll want to mix enough resin for art to cover your painting surface. For this 12-inch square tile, that was 6 ounces.
💡 Pro tip: You can use this [FREE] resin calculator to help you know how much resin to mix for your resin painting.
Step 2: Color the resin
Divide the resin into three containers. Color the three containers of resin with
Resin Obsession opaque white
Resin Obsession transparent teal
Resin Obsession transparent blue
Then, color the little bit of leftover resin in your original cup with silver metallic spray paint.
Step 3: Add to the canvas
Cover the painting surface with alternating ribbons of teal and blue resin. Then, add stripes of white resin. Use a heat gun to push white resin over the blue and teal. That’s where you’re going to get the foamy-looking ocean waves.
At the end, add thin lines of the silver resin. It helps to add to the depth of the colors. Plus, the solvents in the silver paint will create cells as the resin cures.
It’s hard to describe how to make ocean waves with resin, which is why I’ve got this video:
Step 4: Show off your art
I love how this resin painting perfectly captures heavy ocean waves.
This painting will look great framed or can be a serving tray for a party.
The silver makes the painting look like the deep end of the ocean.
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Stunning stormy ocean!
Thank you!
BEAUTIFUL!!! I think this is my favorite one that you’ve done so far!
Thank so much Janna! It was so stressful after preparing for a storm that (thankfully!) didn’t hit, it was a wonderful to be able to spend some time painting.
XO,
Katherine
Really pretty. Love the colors!
Oh gosh thank you. 🙂
Hi Katherine–
You have landed the pulse feeling of Hurricane Dorian! Wonderful selection of colors and great movement
Oh gosh. I can’t tell you how much this means. Thank you!
How long do you let the resin sta nd before pouringveach color. Ive tried this several times and read and watched many articles and vidoesbut, you resin always eventually runs pretty much all off . Table is flat and level, just seems the resin is too thin and does stay on the board. Help.
Ive wasted so much resin in run off that its getting expensive and frustrating. But I love the ocean and water art and really want to get it right.
Hi Trina, is your resin thick before pouring the colors?