You should look into final sand, if you haven’t yet. It’s the easiest to sand tumblers, no hand cramping. I used final sand on 36 maker flo pen chambers it took no time at all. It really is the best.
TYSM for all the info! I've gotten more information from your videos then I've gotten from every other tumbler maker combined, and I've watched a TON of them! Every one of your videos are so helpful, Thank You!!!
I find it very confusing the sanding grit’s mentioned by various tumbler makers. I’m guessing those blocks are vastly different than the grits we use on cars. The 60 or 80 grit that we have would absolutely gouge the tumblers leaving DEEP scratches. I use 400 grit paper that we have for finish sanding cars to paint. I seldom use 180 for grinding down uneven epoxy and follow up with 400 grit to get the ‘glass’ look finish. I love the grinding wheel suggestion for the rims and the toilet paper roll trick. Awesome tips. ❤
I’m not sure the difference in them either. I haven’t had an issue with it going too deep using these. I wonder if it’s a different block all together. I’m happy you lived the tips!!
Thanks for sharing. I have noticed that everyone uses dawn dish soap. does the brand of soap really matter? Dish soap is dish soap, right? You are the first tumbler creator I have seen using wet dry sandpaper, it will also make your sand paper last longer.
I’ve never tried it with a different brand, but I don’t see how it would affect the outcome. You just want something of the same make and consistency, and to be able to spray it like the power wash comes out. I would love to know if another type of soap works, please let me know if you try it.
It depends on the Tumbler but there’s a few that if you soak it in acetone, that texture will peel off like a balloon. Other times, I just got a really low grit sand paper and just sanded it off. If you’re doing Glitter over it though, that little texture won’t matter.
So, I always thought you had to put a decal on top of a smooth coat of epoxy, but you're saying its ok to go ahead and put the decal on top of a sanded surface?
Yes! It’s definitely ok to put it over a sanded surface.( if it is vinyl or an image with an opaque background) I find that it grips better. The only thing, if you have a layer of glitter, and then one coat of epoxy, make sure you do not have any rough glitter poking up. You will see those bumps through the decal. Make sure that is completely covered to a smooth surface before you sand and apply that decal (vinyl) Now if you were doing a decal with a clear background, that will have to go on a shiny surface. If you put it on a matte surface, you’ll see the outline of your decal.
You should look into final sand, if you haven’t yet. It’s the easiest to sand tumblers, no hand cramping. I used final sand on 36 maker flo pen chambers it took no time at all. It really is the best.
I have that and I love it for Matte tumblers. I just would go through too much if it for anything else.
TYSM for all the info! I've gotten more information from your videos then I've gotten from every other tumbler maker combined, and I've watched a TON of them! Every one of your videos are so helpful, Thank You!!!
Christina, you just made my day!! I love that you find them so helpful!! Thank you so very much for the feedback!!!
Absolutely loved this video. So informative. Looking forward to checking out more of your videos. Thank you 😊
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Awesome information.. thank you hugs Sheryl 💙🎨💙
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Thank you for all your help 💕
You’re welcome!
I find it very confusing the sanding grit’s mentioned by various tumbler makers. I’m guessing those blocks are vastly different than the grits we use on cars. The 60 or 80 grit that we have would absolutely gouge the tumblers leaving DEEP scratches. I use 400 grit paper that we have for finish sanding cars to paint. I seldom use 180 for grinding down uneven epoxy and follow up with 400 grit to get the ‘glass’ look finish. I love the grinding wheel suggestion for the rims and the toilet paper roll trick. Awesome tips. ❤
I’m not sure the difference in them either. I haven’t had an issue with it going too deep using these. I wonder if it’s a different block all together.
I’m happy you lived the tips!!
Thanks for sharing. I have noticed that everyone uses dawn dish soap. does the brand of soap really matter? Dish soap is dish soap, right? You are the first tumbler creator I have seen using wet dry sandpaper, it will also make your sand paper last longer.
I’ve never tried it with a different brand, but I don’t see how it would affect the outcome. You just want something of the same make and consistency, and to be able to spray it like the power wash comes out. I would love to know if another type of soap works, please let me know if you try it.
Thank you ❤️
You’re welcome!
How do you prep a tumbler that is stainless steel but is colored with texture?
It depends on the Tumbler but there’s a few that if you soak it in acetone, that texture will peel off like a balloon. Other times, I just got a really low grit sand paper and just sanded it off. If you’re doing Glitter over it though, that little texture won’t matter.
So, I always thought you had to put a decal on top of a smooth coat of epoxy, but you're saying its ok to go ahead and put the decal on top of a sanded surface?
Yes! It’s definitely ok to put it over a sanded surface.( if it is vinyl or an image with an opaque background) I find that it grips better. The only thing, if you have a layer of glitter, and then one coat of epoxy, make sure you do not have any rough glitter poking up. You will see those bumps through the decal. Make sure that is completely covered to a smooth surface before you sand and apply that decal (vinyl)
Now if you were doing a decal with a clear background, that will have to go on a shiny surface. If you put it on a matte surface, you’ll see the outline of your decal.
@@SippieCouture Awesome! I will definitely put that info to use! Thank You So Much!!!
You’re welcome!
If my tumbler is already white do I still sand and prime?
If there is a slight gloss to the tumbler yes, I would just to be safe. If it’s a flat or matte finish, nope. You’re good to go!
@@SippieCouture thank you so much for taking the time to reply!
Can lettering be sanded down?
Lettering as in vinyl or something etched into the Tumbler?