How to Make Colored Epoxy Resin
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- Опубліковано 27 сер 2024
- Tobi Jack shows you how to add colorant to epoxy, creating vibrant pops of color in your next epoxy project.
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Quick, straight to the point and clear as day on the explanation, thank you for making life so much easier
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Ur the most helpful by far. You have the best explanation on UA-cam. ❤ fast simple n straightforward. Great video u got ur self a new subscriber.😊
Thank you! So glad it helped!
Omg... thank you for explaining it quick and thorough
Glad it was helpful to you!
Beautiful work! I feel inspired to try this.
Go for it! It's a lot of fun!! Love that we were able to inspire you!
Thank you so much for this very well made video.
Glad it was helpful!
Absolutely sweet🤙
Excellent tutorial
Thank you! Cheers!
Great video... thanks for taking the time to put it together.
Awesome.
So if I stain the wood, the stain won't bleed into the epoxy?
I have an old butcher block, it has some really big cracks, I'm going to use black epoxy, I need something to seep through the cracks and work as a bonding agent to help stabilize the butcher block, would your product work well for that ?
Outstanding, thank you for this Wonderfull information
Nice color in the mix but you might mention on the next epoxy videos using the West System epoxy that the cured epxoy releases a wax surface skin which needs to be washed off before sanding (clogs the hell out of the sandpaper) and finish products might not adhere to the epoxy.
Hello my problem is the pait does not look like I wanted it to the powder pigment parley blue ones casted into the mold as it sets it is as if the color flows to the middle 🤔
Very informative
Glad it was helpful!
what grit sandpaper for sanding?
80-120 should be fine.
Nice!!!
Thank you! Cheers!
My project is calling for 3 gallons of epoxy.... I'm going to use imperial jade mica... how many grams of mica will I need for the 3 gallons of epoxy to obtain that deep swirl, outer space look??
15 grams of mica powder mixed into 3-gallons of epoxy gives a great effect.
Hello thanks for this amazing video. Is the marble-like pattern because of the specification of the pigment or is there any other way to get this effect ? Cheers.
The marble like swirling you see will naturally occur when using the pigment we specify. If you do want a solid consistent color without the swirling you need a liquid dye.
Can those colorants be mixed to achieve a custom color? If so, would I want to first mix the powders together separately in a dry bowl, or could I get away with dumping both/all colorants directly into epoxy and blend from there? Does that stuff blend together as well as paint does? Thanks 👍🏻
Yes you can mix different colors . Check the color in a clear cup. Add the colorant slowly, you can always add more but you can't take away.
What pigment did you use to get the whitish streaks through the blue?
Realise this is 2 years old but I have a question. If the epoxy colour runs onto the area surrounding the void will that permanently stain the wood or should that be able to sand off and just leave the resin in the void ? Thanks
It won't stain the wood. You would plane and sand off the excess resin after its cured.
Can i use a heat gun instead of a flaming torch
You can use a heat gun but be very careful because it will move the epoxy around. Use a butane torch but move the torch very quickly because epoxy can burn. You'll find it doesn't take much at all to pop the bubbles.
Can you please share what grit sandpaper you used.
100 grit should work fine
So I add as much of 105 as 207 ?
After the epoxy hardens and you stain, will the stain adhere to the epoxy?
Stain no but most clear finishes should adhere.
What wood did you use for the project?
Can you use a metallic pigment for a clear effect?
At the beginning you say you’ll add equal parts of the 105 and 207. But you’re adding the same # of PUMPS- not same quantity of the product, right?
The west systems pumps meters everything out for you so you do equal pumps 1:1 which make it much easier.
and how to make a crystal clear but colored? What pigment have to use?
We recommend using the WiseBond colorants now they have a wide selection so you can due translucent colors and etc...
Can I use this colorant when applying to carbon fiber weave as part of wrapping joints on a bamboo bike frame?
We can't really give you advice on this because we've never done that. If you wanted to experiment yourself though we'd recommend trying it on a small piece or smaller project first before committing to your larger project.
it’s difficult to find a video that shows the west 207 mix ratio for what you’re doing...thanks so much! Is this ratio something you came up with after trial and error?
The ratio comes from West System and is automatically the proper ratio when you use their pumps so it makes it much easier. If you want to do a deep pour river table we recommend using WiseBond Deep Pour epoxy.
Thanks so much for taking time to reply! I just received my west system 207 and the ratio stated is a 3 part resin to 1 part hardener. I’m pouring small voids no deeper then 1” (much like your video) In your instruction you’ve used a 1 to 1 ratio. It’s expensive stuff to trail and error test runs, so I thought I would clarify. Many thanks in advance if you take time to reply!
@@AdvantageLumber Did you intend on stating equal parts of each. West systems states a 3:1 ratio. With the Mini Pumps, I believe it should be equal pumps instead of equal parts. Can you confirm this. Your projects are beautiful!!
So is it just regular mica your using? Or is it a special mica for expoxy?
We now carry the colorants from WiseBond. You can try regular mica powders if you like but quality might not be good.
I was wondering how long after the pour do you peel the tape off?
24hrs
How about the other way. Any tips to extend the working time?
Why is epoxy better than resin for something like this Thanks
That looks REALLY cool. what color was that?
Ocean Blue
Instead of colour oxide can I use colour dyes ?
Yes we recommend WiseBond Dyes. Wisebond has a wide array of color options for epoxy.
What was the name of the website for the pigment?
WiseBond.com
So epoxy is different product than resine that is used 4 boats?
Resin is an expoxy I think
Yes, it is different than polyester resin, which is what is used on boats. Epoxy for boats has that harsh chemical scent. This epoxy resin shown in the video needs to be mixed with a hardener. It is also nearly odorless.
The epoxy used in this video is a marine grade epoxy resin.which has to be protected from the UV rays of the sun. Either painted over or use of a varnish. As stated below in Tobies response polyster is a different chemical make up but is still a resin
I have a question, has anyone ever tried using Testors enamel or acrylic paint with Epoxy resin? Does it work?
We have not
Acrylic paint works fine, it just makes the color solid and bland
I’ve seen all over the internet that the combination of west systems 105 and 207 harder cures yellow. Is it the way you mix it or something else? Thanks
The yellowing usually occurs in the clear epoxy over time. Mixing pigment in with the epoxy should reduce the yellowing.
@@AdvantageLumber Thanks
What type of tape are you using to hold epoxy in?
We recommend WiseBond self releasing epoxy tape
What is the material color blue and green ?
It's Ocean Blue
Isn’t it a 1/3 ratio ?
Which type of colour you using?
WiseBond Epoxy Colorants
Can I run that board through my 12" plane?
That depends on the specie of the board, if it's end grain or not but in terms of the epoxy yes you should be able to make light passes.
Does Epoxy stick well to glass? I know it is safe for fish once cured, but i was hoping to put a nice beautiful layer on the bottom of my turtle tank for a beautiful effect.
We can't give you a definite answer it might not stick. There's only one way to find out.
As long as you're putting it on a watertight bottom it should work. If it floats off, you can just use silicon to glue it down.
Thank you so much.... nice information how I am contact you
Send us an email!
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Why doesn’t the epoxy catch on fire ?
Certain epoxies can only be poured very thin otherwise the exothermic reaction becomes so strong they can catch on fire. If you are looking to pour deeper epoxy all at once we recommend using WiseBond Deep Pour epoxy. You can pour up to 2 inches thick in one pour it has a slower reaction and curing time so you don't have to worry about it heating up too much, it's the best epoxy we've tried for pouring epoxy river tables.
Why did my epoxy foam up? It looked like elephant toothpaste.
You might be using a cheap epoxy or you are trying to pour too much at once. Some epoxies can only be poured in thin layers if you pour them too thick or deep it heats up too much and produces lots of bubbles and foam in some cases they can heat up enough and catch fire. If you are trying to pour deep rivers we recommend WiseBond Deep Pour Epoxy.
That gave me a wood
I don't understand how it's okay to work with epoxy, let alone applying heat, and don't wear a vapor mask.
This type of Epoxy doesn't have any solvents or significant vapors. Some of them you can barely even smell. It's most important to keep it off your skin.
shouldnt you be using a mask?
It does not really give off fumes and we are doing this in a professionally ventilated workshop. You'll see when he's spraying the clear coat finish on he's using a ventilator as that's much more harmful. If someone is very sensitive though they can and should wear a ventilator when mixing epoxy.
short sweet, cut thru all the long drawn out bullshit! great job!