This video shows you how to make a quick resin splash puddle effect using UV resin.
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The following materials were used:
- UV Resin
- UV Light (a nail varnish UV light can work)
- Bath Bomb Mould or any soft plastic dome
- Fishing Line or human hair (optional, for finer details)
- Blood for the Blood God paint (optional, for a blood effect)
- Gloss varnish (alternative method)
- Paintbrush (for spreading resin, will be unusable after)
Steps to follow for your resin splash:
- Prepare the Mould: Use a bath bomb mould or a similar soft plastic dome. The pliability of the mould allows you to easily remove the resin once it’s set.
- Apply the Resin: Brush the UV resin around on the plastic dome. Remember, the brush you use for this will likely be ruined, so choose an old or disposable one.
- Shape the Splash: With the resin in the middle of the dome, drag out streaks using the paintbrush or a cocktail stick. These streaks will form the splashes. The plastic dome will give the resin a shape that resembles a splash, pushing upwards and outwards.
- Cure the Resin: Place the plastic dome under the UV light. Ensure you have a UV light to set the UV resin. The resin sets quickly under the light. You can use multiple layers of these splats to create depth.
- Create Droplets: If you’re using fishing line or human hair, apply small blobs of resin along the line to mimic droplets. Cure these under the UV light as well. This step can also be done with gloss varnish or Blood for the Blood God for different effects.
- Assemble the Splash: Attach the end of the fishing line with the resin droplets to the main splash structure. Balance it and cure under the UV lamp again. Repeat this process to add multiple droplets around the splash.
- Final Touches: Once you’re satisfied with the splash shape and size, you can paint it to suit your scene. If you’re creating a water splash, you might leave it clear or add a slight blue tint. For blood effects, use Blood for the Blood God or a similar paint.
Additional Tips:
- Be aware of the size of your splash in relation to the model’s base. You want the effect to complement, not overpower, the model.
- The process may require some experimentation. If you’re working on a competitive piece or have time constraints, consider the complexity of the effect.
- When creating blood droplets, applying the red paint after the resin has cured can add a more realistic and glossy effect.
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