Spotlight: 3D Resining

A little patience goes a long way...

It's no surprise that resined art pieces garner all the love and attention that they get...their glossy coats glimmer as you pass, they're hardy and pristine like a knight in polished transparent armor, and their ability to saturate colors just them that extra WOW factor.

A canvas print coated with resin at our shop

But this effect comes at the cost of great time, delicacy and patience...due to the resin's thick liquid consistency and chemical make-up, it requires some time to fully dry (anywhere from an afternoon to several days, depending on the size of the image!), and the right environment to let it properly cure.

Which makes what Riusuke Fukahori does with his art pieces especially mindblowing.

 

 

At first glance these pieces look like real fishes that have been captured by resin. Upon further inspection, it's logical to assume that perhaps these are not real fish, but beautifully carved 3D fish that have had resin poured on top. ....Nope!

Using painstaking patience and incredible detail, Riusuke Fukahori paints each three-dimensional goldfish upon a slice of resin. Like microscopic slides, he paints what they would look like if sliced at that level, pours another layer of resin on top (and waits for it to cure!) before continuing with another layer of paint.

Watch his incredible process video here:

Looking to get something resined? Although we offer what Riusuke Fukahori does,  at VancouverOnCanvas we do offer resin as an add-on when for your canvas prints and mounted photo prints. We can add resin in 3 different sheets of coating:

• 1 coating (1/16" thick)
• 2 coatings (1/8" thick)
• 3 coatings (1/4" thick)

You can check out our price calculator for resin here!

Looking to try the technique above? (Kudos to you!) We also sell resin in jugs, which you can pick up at our in-store location.

EX-74 UV Resistant Epoxy Polymer
EX-74 is an extremely clear, tough, high gloss surface coating formulated to produce a deep glass like appearance in a single layer on a sealed surface.

If you have any other ideas for using resin with your projects, let us know! We'd love to hear what you're up to. You can always reach us for at orders@keenartmedia.com to discuss your ideas, or head over to  to if you're all set to go. Happy resin-ing!


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8:30 AM to 4:00 PM Friday

Top 4 Canvas + Framing Projects for the Weekend...and More!

From our experience at VancouveronCanvas, we've seen how canvases and frames can be used for more than just art reproduction and prints! In fact, some of the coolest ideas come from just a bit of mix and matching, to give your home a bright new decor piece! Here are some of our top favourites combos that we have found, starting from the bottom:

5) Beautiful Frame + Cork Foamboard = Chic Corkboard

A beautiful corkboard example featured on Simply Kierste

Super popular and super cute, the chic corkboard is a easy to make if you have a beautiful frame and a sheet of cork that fits.

Looking for one for the office, or don't have time to DIY? We can put one together for you! It even comes ready to hang, right out of the box.

2) Frame + Print + Plexi = Dry Erase Flair

A cute example found on ScrapMatts

Keep organized, while being customized! Having plexi with your frame allows you to change out the background whenever you wish - whether it's a print, a gorgeous wallpaper sample, or even fancy wrapping paper! Collage your own background and individualize your new whiteboard whenever you fancy, keeping your workspace fresh and exciting.

3) Frame + String = Hanging Art Gallery

Photo from Style Me Pretty

Create a gallery wall...right in the frame! With just the exterior frame, some string and some clothespins, you can post your newfound artworks for the world to see, without having to worry about matboards or framing. Perfect for a dorm or kitchen!


4) Canvas Prints for Sound Absoprtion

Photo from Instructables.com

This is pretty interesting! Double your canvas wall art as sound proofing barriers - simply stuff egg carton foam into the back and hang. For more details, you can also visit the Resources page on our website. 

5) Cork Wall

Photo from RevistaGlamour

Although this has nothing to do with framing or canvas, we figured we would add it to this post, simply because it looks so fantastic. Simply obtain some sheets of cork foamboard, and mount on the wall using Command wall-mounting sticky tape. The result is stunning, and clears so much for brainstorming and organization!

We hope you've enjoyed some of our favourite projects with canvas, frames and cork! Which were your favourites? Let us know in the comments below!