How To Mix & Use Epoxy Without Bubbles
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- Опубліковано 14 січ 2019
- My basic instructional video on how to save bottles of crystallized epoxy, properly mix epoxy, and how to remove bubbles before and after it is applied to your project. See the list below for items used in the video.
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Thank u so much...I was having a hard time with the bubbles on my epoxy...
I just started casting for jewelry and this is so helpfull! Your tutorial was easy to follow and understand, and my pieces are definitely going to look alot nicer from now on!
I'm so glad!
Great video, and luv the voice of 'experience'... thx!
Thank you so much. You taught me a lot today
great explanation - very helpful - thank you!
Very helpful video, thank you so much!!
Wonderful demo. Never saw that before. Thank you
Great tips, thanks for posting.
Thanks! Great help.
Thanks so much! Super informative - helps to know your epoxy will cure faster when warmed, both in component form and combined.
Thanks for watching!
Thanks for making this video and all the other ones too..
My pleasure!
Thank you very much for this amazing information
Thank you for watching. I am making some related videos about epoxy that will be coming up shortly.
Thank you very very much
Epoxy genius. I feel like I’ve watched a lot of videos but this is probably the most helpful. Do you not the flame touch the epoxy? I know (from experience unfortunately) it scorches easily, but a I have trouble getting all of the bubbles out of the epoxy unless i do a quick pass with a flame.
The flame does not touch the epoxy. It will scorch it to a brownish color. It just needs to warm the top surface of the epoxy to break the surface tension and allow the bubbles to escape.
thanks so much for this, I didn't know that the popsicle stick is what adds the tiny bubbles in when mixing.
All the little air bubbles trapped in the wood come out into the material when the epoxy replaces it.
Have you tried using SS Dental spatulas instead of brushes?
If so, what's your take on them?
Thank you 😊
Thanks for watching!
The spacecraft industry after mixing warm epoxy. We place it in a small glass vacuum chamber and pull out the air prior to use. Works great. In space the air expands and breaks the epoxy.
Thank you for sharing, however, what about using a heat gun or hair dryer, have you try? Have a nice day
The problem with using a heat gun is too much heat, which can cause the epoxy to boil, and can also damage the project. Any device that moves a lot of air, like a hair dryer, also moves around a lot of dust. Keeping the amount of heat and air movement lower will reduce the amount of problems like dust in the air sticking to the epoxy and giving poor results. Thanks for watching!
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As a rod builder, I've had very good results popping bubbles with blowing gently through a straw.
I think the CO2 in your breath (and body heat) helps break the surface tension, allowing the bubbles to rise and pop.
@@jkg6211 The heat in your breath is good, but there is also moisture. It there is too much moisture blown on the epoxy, it can leave a slightly hazy look on the surface that has to be covered with another coat.
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Yes, epoxy blushing can be an issue if humidity is high, or you blow too much on any given area.
I generally have zero issues with bubbles in the first place though... one trick Doc Ski and I use (no doubt many other rod builders as well), is to stir well and then pour it out onto a large section of aluminum foil shaped into a dish.
This allows the epoxy to spread and thin out, creating a large surface area. The bubbles have only a millimeter or so to rise and burst... generally within seconds. I then apply it with a SS spatula to prevent creating bubbles.
The aluminum foil also acts as a heat sink to extend pot life, and help prevent thermal runaway.
While this works perfectly for rod building, I've yet to try it on larger projects... but I'm going to pour a countertop next week, so... we'll see what happens.
Wish me luck!
The countertop came out amazing!
For the first coat, I didn't care if it was clear or had bubbles... I was planning on a second coat with an opaque color anyway. I used a slow setting epoxy made for countertops. (no brand names mentioned)
I mixed it up almost into a foamy froth, and honestly didn't care about bubbles - just making sure it was thoroughly mixed.
After pouring it, and a little heat from a propane torch, it was level and perfectly clear the next day.
I couldn't find a single bubble!
Needless to say, I did take a little more care in mixing the second colored coat... the end results are impressive!
It came out so nice, I think I'll do the rest of the countertops in the rest of the house too.
Hi Chris, thanks for at very informative video. I have one question though. Is part A the resin or the hardener? (my epoxies bought in Europe are not labeled part A and B).
Some companies label them differently, but from what I can see in the different varieties I have on hand, the very clear one is the resin, and the one with a slight amber color is the hardener.
,the two components,,,, A is the resin and b is the hardener,,ask the shop owner to explain to u.
Never heat the hardener!
Hi Chris, Thank you so much for the information, you just helped your fellow resin worker (but female) out. :~)
I really like that small bottle alcohol torch, would you mind sharing where to buy it?
Thank you, smiles
It is listed in the show more section below the video sescription.
What is the exact product the you are using?
Being new to epoxy and trying to be a smart ass, I gave my epoxy bottle a good shake before use....it came out of the bottle looking white, the bottle said transparent. Hopefully it will settle eventually hehe.
Warm it and it should clear quickly.
What can I do to harden my project? I made something and it's very flimsy and sticks together 😅
I need more info about your project before I can give advice.
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what's the approx. temperature of the water
Not full hot out of the tap, but close. About 120 F.
Not boiling unless you want a sculpture of resin being poured out of a melted cup.
did anybody try this?
A hairdryer is by far the best method ask any rod maker works in seconds.
I don't like the volume of air that a hair dryer puts out. It can move epoxy to places you don't want it.
@@chrismihulka-nwfishingstuf3852 exactly. I completely ruined some products bcz I wanted to try hairdryer instead of spending money on alcohol or heat torch
Why can’t you just turn the microwave 90 degrees .
You need the bottle to rotate or the micro waves will overheat the resin in one spot and miss other places.
11:09 I was confused, thought it was my dog...
Look at my 5 minute epoxy video to see what he looks like. He is never far from my feet!