Beginner Tumbler Tips: Epoxy

In this video, I’ll show you how I measure and mix my epoxy. I’ll also go over 3 different application methods and the pros and cons of each.
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[@ColvinFamilyFarms5588]

Love it thank you for showing so many different ways. Normally all I see is Epoxy method but they do not go into detail about timing, or waiting vs rapid use. As always you are a gem and a huge help!!

[@osicegirl]

This was super helpful seeing the different methods. I was wondering what I was doing wrong as my tumblers are coming out too lumpy and now I know it’s because I was not letting the epoxy sit for a while before applying, thank you so much for this video!

[@summerpuckett1310]

Thank you so much for taking the time to make this video! Its explained so much! Thank you thank you thank you

[@MrUltraHide]

You are very good at teaching. This video is very professional! Thanks for making it!

[@mistrywoman4388]

Excellent demonstration and video! Learned so much!!!

[@anner.4944]

This was very informative thank you for taking the time to do this.

[@thekoneill8]

Another great video and most definitely a problem solver. Thank you.

[@coulettelove935]

You're a LIFE SAVER!!!! BABAAAAAY when I tell you I hate the mod lodge method... whew.. thank you so much!! **new subscriber **

[@PhyllisGast4]

Thank you! I didn't realize I could control this! Thank you again! 🥰

[@latresastateman985]

Thanks this really help. I prefer to have mine thicker as well I notice less bubbles and it comes out so much better

[@lindalowery8541]

Your video is great!!! It’s very informative! Thank you! ❤❤❤

[@littledraws6680]

Thank you that explains why we're not been doing mine they don't come out smooth but sometimes have like eighties that don't completely filled in even though like when I am done messing with it is all smooth but as it stays on the turner it gets to where spots are not covered

[@Candice_Nurse2020]

Thank you for this video! I’m new at this and I just trash what’s left instead of doing another coat. I was wondering why it was so smooth and thick when I just let it sit. Now I know.

[@naturalcurls4life576]

Awesome information. I am just starting and this was great to learn, tfs.

[@dreamydesignsbyalia]

great comparison video thanks so much!

[@jacklynnnino6000]

Loved this video! Beginner here, and found it very helpful. Can I still cure my tumblers if I don’t have a cup turner? (Not sure what it’s really called)

[@CHunterSlater]

Bless you Sandy.

[@SuperBrowndog1]

Great advice. Thanx 👍

[@vickyewilliams8920]

Great tips! Thanks

[@shawndatolliver8807]

That was amazing! How do you get the top and bottom of the cup covered so it does not come out rough?

[@yvettehollins8569]

Thank you for sharing your work with us 😀. All of them a Beautiful🤩‼️‼️‼️

[@parkerconroy8849]

I’m 14 and I like doing this and this was very informative and helpful

[@SandysOrganizedChaos]

So happy to help you out Parker!

[@maryannposey1837]

This was one of the most helpful videos. Thanks for everything. I just ordered a lot of your glitter.

[@jonellejacobs2934]

This was a great teaching tutorial 😊 Things that make you say Hmmmm🤔

[@Lonepineacres]

I’m just starting out, this is very helpful! I’m curious why nothing shifted doing all the glitter right away with just epoxy vs how much things moved when you did the glitter right away on top of the mod podge. Does that question make sense?

[@marchettabrown7449]

Hello, thank you so much for your video. I have a question… what causes holes and pull back in the resin when curing?

[@busyb610]

Great tips. Thank you!

[@SandysOrganizedChaos]

You’re welcome 😊

[@edwinfiso9369]

Thanks for the wonderful tips. I do have a question, how do you prevent the epoxy making dips onto the cup

[@nathaliequiles1122]

This video has become so helpful !!! I just have a quick question .... I always make sure my cup is clean and the stickers are well placed on but when I put the expoxy it quickly starts to show bubbles and I have tired everything ! Please help !!!

[@bluer4u]

This was very helpful. I am getting frustrated with my tumblers, it looks as though the epoxy has pooled all around the tumbler and in places it is 1/2 inch ridges. Could this have to do with the epoxy??

[@peppergarrison8521]

Thank so much ❤

[@lisalarson5657]

Very helpful video. Do you apply the epoxy right over both glitters (fine and chunky)? How long do the tumblers take to cure?

[@donaunsworth5620]

Fabulous tutorial. May i ask where to buy the pump action adaptors please?

[@sandiebennett5310]

Wow! Your designs and tumblers are so beautiful.

[@PlanwithBetsy]

Great tips, thank you

[@SandysOrganizedChaos]

You’re welcome!

[@joycebecker2449]

The pumps for your resin is a GREAT idea!!! Are they specifically for the resin containers?

[@lynetteflores3407]

Where did you purchase the big bottles of A&B? These kits come with small bottles. Thank you for your time😊

[@judychenoabotello4609]

I liked you video, thx for sharing. I wanted to know how you made your turner, as I am new to this.

[@georgiagurl1107]

Thank you. You mentioned something about sanding the chunky glitter ? What do you mean?

[@stephanieburgett3478]

After you drizzle the sparkles in do you spray it with adhesive glue before you add another resin layer?

[@jenniferpace4385]

Do you add more epoxy after the glitter in the last technique or is the first coat enough once the glitter is applied? How long do you keep them on the turner?

[@karenmckenzie8465]

So mixing a letting it sit before pouring onto the tumbler ie best?

[@ashleighkennedy500]

Can I ask, I’ve just started my first tumbler. I had it spray painted black first. Then I did a thin layer of 1:1 epoxy and as I was spreading it with my finger before I’d put glitter on it sort of went a mottled look? What does that mean and how do I fix? I tried a bit of heat gun and it didn’t seem to make a difference.

[@tinahaynes175]

great tips thank you so much!!

[@SandysOrganizedChaos]

You’re very welcome!

[@mikenmonih.villarreal7492]

On the last way you showed do you have to seal it with another coat of epoxy so it is shiny and smooth??!

[@Robsquick]

Holy cow you are amazing. Thank you so much for explaining this, I had no idea 😳. Great tutorial!!!

[@SandysOrganizedChaos]

You’re welcome!

[@Robsquick]

So I decided to switch to alumilite (because it’s what you use and they are having a 20% off sale). I can’t find the dang pumps anywhere. Any ideas?

[@SandysOrganizedChaos]

I’m sure there are other pumps available, but I got mine from Alumilite. Maybe reach out to their support and see if they know when they’ll be back in stock. The pumps are not 100% needed, but it sure makes it a lot easier. Good luck on your search.

[@Isa.lapioo]

Your video is nice and I really like the way u explained everything can you please do one with a plastic cup I get that people don’t like plastic cup but someone gifted me my first turner and I want to practice❤

[@iluv2bake]

That was a big help now I know what I was doing wrong. Thanks

[@SandysOrganizedChaos]

Glad I could help!

[@ashleycox8083]

I have a question I have done my epoxy right but I have like ripples in the cup when the epoxy hardens ! Do you think it mite be because my cup turner is messed up and it’s not level 🤷‍♀️?

[@hayleyheathscott5325]

So I have a question I apply epoxy to my tumblers and I've been trying to figure out why it does it but sometimes even after I use the heat gun when I first do it and then 15 minutes afterwards I still have little bumps in them or like streaks whereas completely coated the cut but it dries and it's like leaves the area am I not putting enough epoxy on the cup is that why or what

[@beverlyka7024]

So after the silver glitter was put on did you use resin again?

[@elizabethzocco6318]

Do you prep the cups before doing the epoxy like sanding

[@mark-hp6un]

I know you have answered me on this before lol but how much epoxy do you use for glitter i got the 16oz bottles of epoxy and also on the alcohol ink twirl tumblers how much epoxy should i mix before adding the inks

[@caradebaun5428]

I use the same resin… where did you get pumps for these?

[@donnasmith5727]

So interesting! Thanks

[@SandysOrganizedChaos]

You’re welcome!

[@lisahernandez425]

First I want to say that I love your designs! My question is do you sand every tumbler? Second question, why use Alumilite Epoxy? I’m trying to find one that is easy to work with.

[@countrywench2310]

How do the little measuring cups get cleaned out for reuse ?

[@bellarrene]

Beginner here! Do you mix A & B the whole time?

[@debbiemccartney9633]

How do you get a smooth finish? I keep getting streaks… Not sure if it’s applied too thin, too thick, but I am soooooo frustrated! Thanks, Debbie

[@Britneymphotography88]

what is different putting in epoxy? is it easier ?sorry i am new

[@sweetericka09]

I just want to say THANK YOU for sharing your info! I just ordered epoxy and looking at a where to get a reasonable Turner as I just want to try it. I watched your DIY to make one but I dont have the tools 😫. You're a sweet soul!

[@SandysOrganizedChaos]

Hobby lobby has Spin It turners for relatively cheap.

[@LucyGar23]

I know this is 9 months old and I dont know if you ever got a turner. But, I found one on amazon for 30 bucks

[@sweetericka09]

Aw thank you Lucy, we actually built mine using Sandy's video

[@LucyGar23]

@@sweetericka09 oh! I am so glad!!!! i am building one right now! starting a business

[@sweetericka09]

@@LucyGar23 ohh cool! Are u on Instagram? If so add me @craftyericka

[@maegancaramiciu1178]

I was just wondering if you don’t do glitter do you still have to do two layers of Epoxy? Or can you stick with just one layer?

[@MichelleJ1822]

I just started making my first tumbler and i spray painted it, let it dry overnight. Then i used mod podge to do first layer of fine glitter. I sprayed it with clear spray and let it dry. Then I did my first layer of epoxy. I put it on the turner and used the lighter to try to pop any bubbles and I got too close and burnt it in a couple of places. I let it finish curing then I attempted to remove them by sanding but that’s not working. I’ve got it all sanded and thought I would attempt to put another layer of glitter on. Since it’s got a layer of epoxy can I only do the epoxy method of adding glitter or can I do the mod podge again?

[@Chrissy1234321]

I have a question. With the white one, you don't put a coat of epoxy over the glitter??

[@jasminegrn]

Did you let the epoxy sit before doing method 3 as well?

[@annabailey355]

I am using the same resin as in this video. Wondering if you can tell me, if you “work” the resin to long does it change its curing to a hard finish? By working I mean heating it adding alcohol inks and moving the resin with air? Any help is appreciated. I can mix resin for 2 cups work them the same way and still one will cure one will be tacky sometimes. This also occurs if I don’t use the inks sometimes. I have eliminated heating my bottles thinking could be condensation. Also set a timer to be sure it is stirred and mixed well. Scraping the sides etc… I can’t figure out what I’m doing to cause the inconsistently.

[@jamiepfeiffer6005]

I just bought this one do you wear a mask with this ?

[@melodycanady1463]

What did you use to sand the rim?

[@Chubbbs117]

Great tips

[@SandysOrganizedChaos]

Thank you!

[@timoiiiproductions]

How do you get a smooth surface? I’m doing little 1.5 gallon trash cans with a clear coat. But my first coat is all sort of uneven right now. It’s been spinning about 1.5 hours. Any tips appreciated :)

[@user-il6of8gj4u]

Help! My tumblers are having issues. I have a TON of resistant areas. What am I doing wrong?

[@carolynwarhurst3395]

I am so curious now, my tumbler i just made which is my first one ever. The epoxy keeps creating holes where the epoxy just leaves a circle with nothing.. I’m not sure what I’m doing wrong

[@heidiewing6566]

That is a great tutorial!! ^5!

[@SandysOrganizedChaos]

Thank you!

[@katyruddiman9680]

Great Tips. Why do I get dents in my epoxy?

[@vanessagallegos2003]

Do you mix a n b all the time

[@kacperserafin3858]

Is the straight from mix coster vs 10 min coster, more flat in first case? It looks like that, when you see light reflections straight from mixing looking glass flat when in the 10 minutes waiting you can see light breaking in the not even surface, isn't it?

[@Lannnaaaaaa]

Thank u so much

[@jamifrank8185]

Great video

[@SandysOrganizedChaos]

Thank you 😊

[@shenanigans50]

Help! My epoxy seems to have dips, digits or craters…what an I doing wrong? I am stirring, mixing and scraping the sides but nothing seems to be helping 😩. Any ideas??

[@troypowell1671]

how much money do you usually have in the tumblers? if i got 32 resin how many tumblers can i make. or how many out of 1 galan? wife was thinking of doing this .

[@user-le3ii5wu7f]

I am worried that my basement will be too cool to work on tumblers down there. Can you give any advice on this?

[@catstazz1]

How do I get the waves out? Everything is level and I'm still getting waves around the cup. Very frustrated

[@cherylpatten6001]

Thank u

[@jesustorres2159]

So which way is better I'm sorry I quite didn't understand

[@reneethrasher7154]

Thanks for your videos I really enjoy watching them. Couple of questions what do you do about bubbles and dust. I keep having issues with little specks I believe to be dust. It doesnt matter how clean my craft room is. Any help would be appreciated.

[@SandysOrganizedChaos]

I’ve learned to not let slight imperfections bother me. What may seem like a huge deal to me, the customer never sees. I’m sure you are doing your best to keep those bubbles and particles to a minimum. Art is never perfect. In the end all your customers will see is something handmade just for them.

[@saidumuhammed4737]

Will you tell me the measurements for resin

[@karlaobrien3168]

When you use the last epoxy method where you put the chunky glitter, don't you have to epoxy again over it?

[@kustomambition9831]

Thank you for all these tips Sandy. You make some really helpful videos. I’m curious, I’m working on a tumbler now that just will not stop dimpling. I’ve read a bit about it and my temperature is steady and I covered the tumbler to prevent dust the second time, but it’s still getting dimples. 😕 any tips on dimples??

[@kustomambition9831]

Ah, just watched your fisheye video. So then my new question is, can I spray clear coat over this cost of epoxy before my final coat to get this stuff to stick? I’ve sanded in between epoxy coats to try to fix and it just keeps pulling away. In those areas.

[@daydreamworksbykim2681]

Thank you for your great videos...I’ve been binge watching lol. Can you tell me where you got and what type pumps you use?

[@SandysOrganizedChaos]

I got them straight from Alumilite.

[@annettethompson2808]

That was very interesting Sandy, thank you once again for a great teaching vlog!!(:

[@SandysOrganizedChaos]

Thank you, Annette!

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[@jessicabrown1625]

Thank you for this awesome video! Can i ask where you purchase your Alumilite and do they come with the pump?

[@SandysOrganizedChaos]

I purchase direct from Alumilite. The pumps are sold separately. I also purchased those from Alumilite.

[@jasminevalenzuela99]

Loved it thanks but what tumblers do you recommend when starting out?

[@SandysOrganizedChaos]

Great question! The Stainless Depot offers practice tumbler bundles. These Tumblers have slight defects making them unsuitable for regular sale but are great for practicing! thestainlessdepotcompany.com/products/practice-on-these-cups-bundle-20-units-2-each

[@nownzengifts3802]

Silly question, but how do I add names to the tumbler?

[@Establishedin74]

Thank you

[@SandysOrganizedChaos]

You’re very welcome 🤗

[@808armywife]

I’ve been watching your videos, I’m new to doing tumblers. My first one I got lots of fish eyes. I saw one of your videos you added clear coat.. I’m confused with this video are you adding the clear coat ? If you don’t have a video, can you show from starting a cup to end? Thank you. Your videos help!!

[@SandysOrganizedChaos]

Sometimes those chunky glitters are a bit to slick and tend to wick the epoxy away. I like to use Rust-Oleum 2x ultra spray sealer before the epoxy to help it have something to hold onto. I will make sure to make a video from start to finish or I’ll talk about it in my next vlog.

[@caligwood3042]

When using epoxy on a powder coated tumbler. Do you have to sand it and spray paint it first or can you go right in and add epoxy and glitter then decal it

[@SandysOrganizedChaos]

I would give it a sand and repaint just to make sure your epoxy has something to hold onto. Sometimes the powder coating is a bit slick.

[@sarahanderson7163]

I am just beginning and this has been helpful! One big question I've been having is, how to get the bubbles out? Hair dryer? Do you spread the epoxy over the cup and then go back with a hair dryer?

[@SandysOrganizedChaos]

I use a kitchen torch that you can buy off Amazon. The hair dryer will heat up the epoxy helping remove bubbles but I’ve found using a torch to quickly pass over the epoxied tumbler gives much better results.

[@sarahanderson7163]

@@SandysOrganizedChaos thank you!

[@ReneelovesGod]

What do you do for protection from the harmful effects of epoxy? I’m just learning

[@SandysOrganizedChaos]

Nitrile gloves are always recommended. A respirator is always encouraged if the area you are working in is small and cannot be properly ventilated. When in doubt, reach out directly to the company of the epoxy you use for proper usage. I use Alumilite and I recommend subscribing to their KZbin channel and watching their videos all about Amazing Clear Cast. Here is a great video about properly mixing and what they recommend for safety equipment kzbin.info/www/bejne/fZ-3lXygma9gfKs

[@shanazimmerman5386]

I’m a little lost as I am completely new to this whole process. When you applied the second example you mixed A and B together correct? And the one you use. You apply which one first and which one second? I am putting permanent vinyl on cups and was curious how I should go about that. Since they are stainless steal tumblers, that are colored. Do I put the vinyl on first then put the epoxy over them so the vinyl doesn’t get rubbed off?

[@SandysOrganizedChaos]

You just need equal 1:1 ratio of A and B. One is thicker than the other so I try to add the thinner side to the thicker side so it is easier to scrape out of the cup into the other. If there is a texture to the pre painted tumblers the vinyl may lift off after you apply your epoxy over top. I would epoxy first. Apply your decal. And epoxy again to seal on the decal. If the tumbler isn’t textured you should be good to apply the decal first then seal with your epoxy.

[@amberlylopez1535]

It is recommended to use a respirator with this type of epoxy? And can we do this outside ?

[@SandysOrganizedChaos]

You always want to follow the warnings on what ever brand you use. Alumilite has a KZbin page as well and shows lots of helpful information. From them I’ve learned that if you are in a very well ventilated area you don’t need a respiratory. If working in a small area with no ventilation use your respiratory. This is a helpful video I watched from them. kzbin.info/www/bejne/fZ-3lXygma9gfKs