The Real Reason Your Chameleon Powders & Flakes Aren’t Working

Chameleon powders and flakes can create beautiful resin effects, but the final result can change dramatically depending on how they are used. In this video, I test what happens when chameleon powders and flakes are applied in different ways and compare how small technique choices affect the finished result. The main focus is whether burnishing makes a real difference, how powders and flakes behave together, and whether clear resin or coloured resin gives the strongest depth, shimmer, and premium-looking finish. Some of the results were much more different than I expected, especially once the pieces were fully cured and demoulded. If you use chameleon powders, chameleon flakes, mica powders, resin pigments, or flakes in your resin projects, this should help you see why the application method matters so much. If you want to see more resin products that can make or ruin your final result, the next video is worth watching too:    • Epoxy Resin for Beginners: Which Pigment S...   Please subscribe to my Instagram here:   / 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/SMcDo... 📹 Check Steve McDonald Crafting YouTube Channel:    / @stevemcdonaldcrafting   📬 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.    / @stevemcdonaldartsandcrafts   ✍ 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/stevemcdo... (UK✊) Here is my Amazon Store for the UK: https://www.amazon.co.uk/shop/stevemc... 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👍) Resin: https://amzn.to/4ewUvG5 (USA👍) Butterfly Mould: https://amzn.to/4eAMf86 (USA👍) Chameleon Flakes: https://amzn.to/4uu8DEK (USA👍) Chameleon Powders: https://amzn.to/3PuLhQr (USA👍) Small Sponge Applicator: https://amzn.to/4dvmbtU (USA👍) Large Silicone Pot Mould: https://amzn.to/4tZHfi3 Different But Beautiful (USA👍) Make Up Brushes: https://amzn.to/4uwwvr9 (USA👍) Pigments: https://amzn.to/4cZVzRI LINKS FOR UK (UK✊ Only) (UK✊) Resin: https://amzn.to/49DxoWS (UK✊) Butterfly Mould: https://amzn.to/3RamiCo (UK✊) Chameleon Flakes: https://amzn.to/4nhgHGp (UK✊) Chameleon Powders: https://amzn.to/3ORTSfX (UK✊) Small Sponge Applicator: https://amzn.to/4tsqfQu (UK✊) Large Silicone Pot Mould:https://amzn.to/42VHEGd Different But Beautiful (UK✊) Make Up Brushes: https://amzn.to/3PqAjLM (UK✊) Pigments: https://amzn.to/4ubcmag 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:    • The Dangers of Using Resin That No One See...   and    • Stop Making Yourself ILL From Epoxy Resins!