This dude turns the quirk meter up to 11.58274 and throws down some awesome info, I friggin love this channel! Thank you for your time, it means a lot to us that you spend it teaching us things!
Taylor I have this same machine. I mix Tumbler (small) batches in mine all the time. First thing I did after my test runs was to add an old silicone coaster mold to the bottom. It keeps my cup from bouncing around so much and seemed to lessen the bubbles. Plus it protects the bottom of the machine in case of overflow. When the cycle is complete, I just spritz the top of the cup a couple times with alcohol and the bubbles are gone. Now I use Mr. Nolas glass coat. As others have pointed out, I'm not sure if resin brand makes a difference. Personally I think this machine is great. I'm a mad mixer so I always fought bubble. Now I have maybe a couple bubbles after using the machine. It's been a huge time saver for me. I know not everyone's experience will be the same though. Just my two cents.
I have one, too. I find if I leave the resin in there, after decompress, for 60 seconds before pulling it out, and there are just a few bubbles that pop with 91 or 99% isopropyl alcohol. Do NOT heat your resin. The machine process actually cuts your working time down a lot so you have to compensate. It varies depending on resin type. Warming up the resin will cause a flash cure almost as soon as you decompress (in my experience). The chamber removes air and heats the resin at the same time. Hope you find success.
When mixing in the bigger cups youll have an easier time using a silicone version of the big tongue depressors opposed to that skinny metal stick youre using, it will create less bubbles for you. And for your question on the most resin people have mixed. My largest batch for 2 cups.
Many resin workers use vacuum machines. I bought this one on sale just because I wanted it for small pours and didn’t want to buy a huge vacuum pot or a pressure pot. Your only removing bubbles to cure it you use a pressure pot cures under pressure
Thank you for the video. I knew I wasn’t really sold on this thing. Bubbles are easy to pop with a torch and after you let it sit once mixed the gasses will pop bubbles and the torch does the rest. Can always count on you for humor that’s always a good time
Get a small misting bottle and fill with Isopropyl Alcohol (99.9% is best). After vacuuming, spritz the top once with the alcohol and repeat the process once more.
I have also used amazing clear cast many many times. I know you said your warmer isn't working right, but you can set your bottles in warm water to warm them up before pouring. ACC is very particular about being exact ratios or it doesnt like to set up right. And you'll probably have better luck just letting your cup sit on the counter for 5 minutes after mixing to release bubbles and then hit the top with a spritz of 99% alcohol to pop the bubbles. Your big batch flash cured because you let it sit too long in that cup, too much in a small space, the more there is the faster it warms up.
Same. It's the only epoxy I use. I've used all varieties from ACC. The UV resistent, the fast cure and the regular. The best method is to stir slow and then allow to sit for a few minutes and let the bubbles rise. Especially with the fast set, stir until it looks clear and bubbles disappear by the time you're adding the epoxy to the cup.
For your molds, just spritz with alcohol to pop the bubbles. You'll have to do it a couple times as the bubbles rise. Shouldn't you be wearing your respirator when mixing epoxy?
Thanks for another entertaining video! I have found that it works great with a 2:1 epoxy for deeper pours. It hasn't helped at all with 1:1 epoxy for tumblers.
That machine is a TOY. For the price of that, you can get a REAL vacuum chamber. Besides, vacuum chambers are more for silicone - for resin you want to use a pressure pot. The vacuum chamber takes too long, and the resin will run out of working time. Plus, you can only do a very small amount of resin in the thing.
I couldn't get it to do what it was supposed to do. I have since watched a guy's video where he used resin in it for moulds and it worked great for him.
I think i know why i was having so much trouble, someone commented that this is for RESIN and that epoxy has different chemicals thus causing a different result than desired
I was a “resin rat” for a major boat manufacturer. There was a guy who was the “epoxy-chopper-gunner” He stood on a ladder above use roller/ bubble poppers and separated the mixture into the molds. It was 105° degrees in that building so I totally understand why the heat is there. 🥵 😓 😅
14:44 I hope your daughter wasn't too disappointed by magnets not sticking to her. Because if the did, oops. Here's a side of lock jaw . If it sticks, it'll rust. Inside of her flesh. But you could find some humor with nicknames! Like Rusty. Not to be confused with any national lampoons vacations. Or do. Because "Dads going to flip out" if something like that happens to his girl! 😂
I boil water in a bowl in the microwave and sit the epoxy in the hot water. You’ll see the bubbles popping when to bubbles stop popping you can use it, it won’t be to hot to spread over the tumbler. If you heat the epoxy to much when it starts to cools it’s gonna be gooey and you won’t be able to use it. I find this method to work well.
Let it sit for about 20 minutes before you let the vacuum out. Kinda like an Instapot. 😉😁 Works best with your long time working epoxy. Hope that helps. BTW unfortunately your daughter will be disappointed, a magnet will not stick.😫 Just a pain in the rear end at metal detectors. 😳
Hello! Mr. Duncan, I have a problem and a question. I have been having issues with my cups . Once I have the epoxy on, I add my first color, but when I add my second color. When I put a few drops on, it starts getting fish eye very fast, and this happens without heat. I changed to a different epoxy but didn't work. I changed cups and different alcohol inks, but it still does the same thing. Could you please give me some suggestions of what it could be. I would really appreciate it. Thank you. From Mary ann
I assume you are talking about alcohol inks when you mention adding your first and second colors: the inks can tend to repel the epoxy but it is nothing to worry about, just keep going and you can smooth it out with the next coast of epoxy.
I have a half dozen vacuum sealers. They have adapters for sealing canning jars. The same adapter is used for the storage containers. Going to sacrifice a container and make myself a vacuum chamber for my resin.😂
So this is what a new vacuum chamber looks like.. oooowww... I have an old, ancient more like, version that looks like a dirty white box mini fridge that hooks to my shop vac hose. Oh! It's also windowless. Soo..yah. good times with that learning curve. (And still learning) but the most I've made was I don't know amount. 2nd mortgage range amount..? Ish. I cut 2 inch wood slabs and floored them mosaic style. Beautiful when done.
😅after you take the cup out of the de gas chamber just use a heat gun or torch to pop any remaining top bubbles in the cup then it should be good to go!
You do not want to use vacuum on epoxy. The chemicals in there cannot work properly in a vacuum environment. The chemicals needed to cure the epoxy start to boil and evaporate under a vacuum, ruining the curing of the epoxy. Having your 2 parts of epoxy warmed up to 100 deg F before mixing is your best path along with a small lighter or heat gun to pop surface bubbles.
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This dude turns the quirk meter up to 11.58274 and throws down some awesome info, I friggin love this channel! Thank you for your time, it means a lot to us that you spend it teaching us things!
Thanks! Glad you enjoy it!
Taylor I have this same machine. I mix Tumbler (small) batches in mine all the time. First thing I did after my test runs was to add an old silicone coaster mold to the bottom. It keeps my cup from bouncing around so much and seemed to lessen the bubbles. Plus it protects the bottom of the machine in case of overflow. When the cycle is complete, I just spritz the top of the cup a couple times with alcohol and the bubbles are gone. Now I use Mr. Nolas glass coat. As others have pointed out, I'm not sure if resin brand makes a difference. Personally I think this machine is great. I'm a mad mixer so I always fought bubble. Now I have maybe a couple bubbles after using the machine. It's been a huge time saver for me. I know not everyone's experience will be the same though. Just my two cents.
Oh cool that is fantastic to hear and grest tips I will try!
I have one, too. I find if I leave the resin in there, after decompress, for 60 seconds before pulling it out, and there are just a few bubbles that pop with 91 or 99% isopropyl alcohol. Do NOT heat your resin. The machine process actually cuts your working time down a lot so you have to compensate. It varies depending on resin type. Warming up the resin will cause a flash cure almost as soon as you decompress (in my experience). The chamber removes air and heats the resin at the same time. Hope you find success.
Love your personality 😂, first time I found your videos and love your humor 😂. Keep them videos coming
When mixing in the bigger cups youll have an easier time using a silicone version of the big tongue depressors opposed to that skinny metal stick youre using, it will create less bubbles for you. And for your question on the most resin people have mixed. My largest batch for 2 cups.
WOW!
Many resin workers use vacuum machines. I bought this one on sale just because I wanted it for small pours and didn’t want to buy a huge vacuum pot or a pressure pot. Your only removing bubbles to cure it you use a pressure pot cures under pressure
Thank you for the video. I knew I wasn’t really sold on this thing.
Bubbles are easy to pop with a torch and after you let it sit once mixed the gasses will pop bubbles and the torch does the rest. Can always count on you for humor that’s always a good time
lol thanks!
Get a small misting bottle and fill with Isopropyl Alcohol (99.9% is best). After vacuuming, spritz the top once with the alcohol and repeat the process once more.
ooh nice tip!
You are a hoot!!!
Your family must be fantastic people!!😂
I have also used amazing clear cast many many times. I know you said your warmer isn't working right, but you can set your bottles in warm water to warm them up before pouring. ACC is very particular about being exact ratios or it doesnt like to set up right. And you'll probably have better luck just letting your cup sit on the counter for 5 minutes after mixing to release bubbles and then hit the top with a spritz of 99% alcohol to pop the bubbles. Your big batch flash cured because you let it sit too long in that cup, too much in a small space, the more there is the faster it warms up.
Oh wow thanks! That was a lot of great info! *(I screenshot it😉👍)
Same. It's the only epoxy I use. I've used all varieties from ACC. The UV resistent, the fast cure and the regular. The best method is to stir slow and then allow to sit for a few minutes and let the bubbles rise. Especially with the fast set, stir until it looks clear and bubbles disappear by the time you're adding the epoxy to the cup.
For your molds, just spritz with alcohol to pop the bubbles. You'll have to do it a couple times as the bubbles rise.
Shouldn't you be wearing your respirator when mixing epoxy?
Thanks for another entertaining video! I have found that it works great with a 2:1 epoxy for deeper pours. It hasn't helped at all with 1:1 epoxy for tumblers.
ahh that would be helpful info for those looking at using one of these
That machine is a TOY. For the price of that, you can get a REAL vacuum chamber. Besides, vacuum chambers are more for silicone - for resin you want to use a pressure pot. The vacuum chamber takes too long, and the resin will run out of working time. Plus, you can only do a very small amount of resin in the thing.
I couldn't get it to do what it was supposed to do. I have since watched a guy's video where he used resin in it for moulds and it worked great for him.
I appreciate you showing us this magical bubble machine…still think I will mix manually, at least I have control..thank you again! Great video!
I think i know why i was having so much trouble, someone commented that this is for RESIN and that epoxy has different chemicals thus causing a different result than desired
I was a “resin rat” for a major boat manufacturer.
There was a guy who was the “epoxy-chopper-gunner”
He stood on a ladder above use roller/ bubble poppers and separated the mixture into the molds.
It was 105° degrees in that building so I totally understand why the heat is there.
🥵 😓 😅
You make me laugh so much!!
Love you videos and the fact you are so funny!!😂
😉👍thank you!
The most I've mixed at one time is 8oz but I was doing a river pour charcuterie board
13:40 I think you must gave the silicon form in the machine.
I've only mixed small amounts of jb weld epoxy. Not the same but that's all I've done lol.
14:44 I hope your daughter wasn't too disappointed by magnets not sticking to her. Because if the did, oops. Here's a side of lock jaw . If it sticks, it'll rust. Inside of her flesh. But you could find some humor with nicknames! Like Rusty. Not to be confused with any national lampoons vacations. Or do. Because "Dads going to flip out" if something like that happens to his girl! 😂
I sent it back to Amazon! Just didn’t work! Tried a few different resins !
I boil water in a bowl in the microwave and sit the epoxy in the hot water. You’ll see the bubbles popping when to bubbles stop popping you can use it, it won’t be to hot to spread over the tumbler. If you heat the epoxy to much when it starts to cools it’s gonna be gooey and you won’t be able to use it. I find this method to work well.
ooh I shall try that! Thanks!
Let it sit for about 20 minutes before you let the vacuum out. Kinda like an Instapot. 😉😁 Works best with your long time working epoxy. Hope that helps. BTW unfortunately your daughter will be disappointed, a magnet will not stick.😫 Just a pain in the rear end at metal detectors. 😳
😆😂🤣
Hello! Mr. Duncan, I have a problem and a question. I have been having issues with my cups . Once I have the epoxy on, I add my first color, but when I add my second color. When I put a few drops on, it starts getting fish eye very fast, and this happens without heat. I changed to a different epoxy but didn't work. I changed cups and different alcohol inks, but it still does the same thing. Could you please give me some suggestions of what it could be. I would really appreciate it. Thank you. From Mary ann
I assume you are talking about alcohol inks when you mention adding your first and second colors: the inks can tend to repel the epoxy but it is nothing to worry about, just keep going and you can smooth it out with the next coast of epoxy.
A friends son made a slight mistake once and spilled a barrel over a floor. So I'd say, the most I've seen used is just barely under 65 gallons 😆
Hmm gonna have to check this out- to see if they sell there own epoxy- maybe you need to use with their machine - TYVM for doing this for us all
Using heatgun when bubbling after.
Most iv mixed at one time for a project was 8cups
holy moley!
I’ve mixed 6 oz together so I can work on tumblers and business cards 🥰
I have a half dozen vacuum sealers. They have adapters for sealing canning jars. The same adapter is used for the storage containers. Going to sacrifice a container and make myself a vacuum chamber for my resin.😂
Good luck!🤞
@@DuncanCustomAirbrush thanks
Watching you makes me laugh. You are a nut😂
Lol, thanks! They make me laugh too!
So this is what a new vacuum chamber looks like.. oooowww... I have an old, ancient more like, version that looks like a dirty white box mini fridge that hooks to my shop vac hose. Oh! It's also windowless. Soo..yah. good times with that learning curve. (And still learning) but the most I've made was I don't know amount. 2nd mortgage range amount..? Ish. I cut 2 inch wood slabs and floored them mosaic style. Beautiful when done.
I didn’t find a link to the BUBBLEIZER.
ooh, sorry about that! Here it is: amzn.to/46CdV55
I put water in all of my molds before using them. I have molds that require 1 1/2 cups of epoxy. It’s a lot
ah good idea of how to measure!
😅after you take the cup out of the de gas chamber just use a heat gun or torch to pop any remaining top bubbles in the cup then it should be good to go!
Ahh I'll have to try that! Thanks!
Bubbleizer sounds like it adds bubbles. Lol
Bailey will be disappointed because that hardware is titanium which is not magnetic. Now she is bionic.
oh well, at least she will have a stronger, ir as you said bionic, arm now, lol💪
Great video
Thanks!
I have a more professional vacuum and it does the same thing. What good are they really? I wasted my money frankly.
Welcome to the world of flash cure
Have you ever thought of doing a video on "How to make your own alcohol ink".....I have a video somewhere, if I can find it.....I'll show ya
E-POOX-EE lol
Quick! Say.."but".. .. but! Like your apooxie..!
Your wife must the most amazing woman!!🎉
You do not want to use vacuum on epoxy. The chemicals in there cannot work properly in a vacuum environment. The chemicals needed to cure the epoxy start to boil and evaporate under a vacuum, ruining the curing of the epoxy. Having your 2 parts of epoxy warmed up to 100 deg F before mixing is your best path along with a small lighter or heat gun to pop surface bubbles.
Man thanks, that is great information - No wonder I couldn't get it to work!
So no vacuum pot even for a short time could be useful to get rid of some of the bubbles?
Thanks in advance
No fully true. I use a vacuum pot on every project to pull bubbles for about 5-10 min before I pour to clear up my epoxy before I pour.
Lol 😂 128 oz is the most I have mixed … glitter table top
Um, I've used mine many times and have never experienced problems with curing in my epoxy.