Never worked with epoxy myself. A nephew has and told me about some mistakes he's made. I'm planning on making some pieces using epoxy so I'm trying to learn everything I can so I don't waste a lot of money. This video answered some questions. Thank you.
@jeffmackdesigns6 ай бұрын
Glad you found some value in our video! Thanks for sharing, and good luck!
@kimnewburn1 Жыл бұрын
The cheapest and best tip I can give is tuck tape is the cheapest-thing when doing epoxy pours. We’ve all had leaks so double taping will save you lots of cash!!! Great amount of information was given in this clip👍👍
@jeaiiiandersons397210 ай бұрын
Haven't done any huge projects to this point. Only worked on plaques and coasters, but so far I've taken time to pay particular attention to correct epoxy, proper temperature and drying times. The video was truly helpful as I'll definitely keep these mistakes in mind when preparing to work on larger and future projects. Keep up the great work and postings, thanks.
@jeffmackdesigns10 ай бұрын
Glad you got some valuable information from it! Best of luck
@AbrahamBratlien Жыл бұрын
I have made the same mistakes, and this video is really helpful i wish I saw this before I started working with epoxy.
@thedoorguycharlie Жыл бұрын
Epoxy is a weak point for me. Needed to do a table top pour for my outside dining table in 2016. No way to do it inside. Watched as many video's as I could. Taped the edges, got it level and the pour went well. Popped the bubbles with a torch cuz that's what I had. Checked on it 30 minutes later and found a Bee floundering center left. Dug he out best I could. Let it cure for a while then heated up a nickel with the same torch and pressed it into where the Bee had been. My education continued months later when I realized that table top doesn't do well outside. I've since replaced the top again with redwood fence boards, burned, brushed and coated with Spar Varnish. Thank you for your effort. This video really helps as I continue to explore the world of epoxy.
@eduardovigil56099 ай бұрын
Hi Jeff. Great channel. What I like most, from the point of view of a non English speaking person, is the way you express yourself, it’s so clear and neat. I watched this video for the second time because I’m looking for the solution to a problem I have when using my router sled. I’ve got a pretty good router and also a pretty good router bit, but I can’t avoid getting a kind of “crater lines” every time I pass the sled. It’s like if I cut bubbles in have and get have a half spheres line all along the resin. I’ve tried to slow and speed up the router, to pass the sled slower and faster, to remove less resin and wood at a time, but I can’t get any of my creations without a single “crater”. I’m not sure if you can really understand what I’m talking about, sorry for not being able to express myself better. But if you know what I’m talking about and you have a solution I’d be enormously grateful if you share it with me. Thanks a lot in advance. Keep creating content, it’s great.
@jeffmackdesigns9 ай бұрын
It could be a number of things. Routers always leave cutting patterns on the surface but it could be dull blades or the sled flexing as its moved. It still takes a great deal of sanding after flattening to remove markings. Hope that helps!
@jimmaguire9380 Жыл бұрын
I really appreciate that JMD shares some of their mistakes and the lessons learned. As a casual resin maker, it is really disheartening to make a mistake and lose a project. Watching these videos you learn that even professionals sometime screw up.
@jeffmackdesigns Жыл бұрын
There's no shame in making a mistake, as long as we can learn and grow from them!
@benbattino9053 Жыл бұрын
I have made several of the mistakes that you mentioned. Once, on a small coffee table pour, I mixed a table top epoxy with a deep pour epoxy by mistake (the containers unfortunately looked almost identical, and I didn't double/triple check). So, of course, it didn't cure properly, just became a rubbery mess. I was actually able to salvage most of the wood to use in another project (didn't use epoxy on that one). There are many ways to go wrong using epoxy. Thank you for the great video!
@jeffmackdesigns Жыл бұрын
Sorry to hear about your mishap! At least you were able to salvage some material. Thanks for the comment👍
@brandonm9359 Жыл бұрын
I've learned a few of these mistakes myself. One of the most important ones is using the right product for the right application. Another one is liquid pigments tend to stain your wood vs mica pigments. So I've learned to seal the edges for liquid pigment pours. And a big one as you discussed. Proper ratios. I've had a few pieces not cured fully. Always learning the dos and don't on each project.
@jeffmackdesigns Жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing your experiences, we've definitely been there! Always learning 🙌
@Jacun803 ай бұрын
Great video. I feel ready for my first epoxy table top
@jeffmackdesigns3 ай бұрын
Good luck!
@daveprokop1917 Жыл бұрын
Wish I found your site earlier. Lots of good information I didn't know. Super excited to try some of your tips. That's a bunch
@jeffmackdesigns Жыл бұрын
Best of luck! Pass it along to some others who may need the help, we'd appreciate it!
@BareBottom10 ай бұрын
Well I pretty much make all of those mistakes on each piece repeatedly. I have done 30 plus pours, and I still continue to do so, as I am building all of My Kitchen/Vanity/Bar Countertops throughout my entire New Barndominium. I am 67 and do this in my Spare time as I still work full time. Its just a Labor of Love.
@jeffmackdesigns8 ай бұрын
The point is to learn from your mistakes!🫣 We get it though, its easy to overlook things in the process.
@dirtypickle775 ай бұрын
I have a question, I did my first pour on a kitchen countertop. It was a lot to do in minutes. Somehow, in the shadows of the upper cabinet was a spot that I didn't spread the epoxy over, like an inch by 2-inch oval dibit that has nothing on it. Is there any way to fill this and sand it smoth? Even if the finish isn't perfect after. It's over black charcoal chips and under where it doesn't show to bad. A 2nd pour isn't an option right now.
@crystalisrockin2 ай бұрын
Kitchen counter using clear epoxy. Pitting and not drying. Help!
@shwetapriyadarshani1974 ай бұрын
Loved the video, busted a lot of my queries. Keep creating such good content
@jeffmackdesigns3 ай бұрын
Thank you! Will do!
@toronadogofast7868Ай бұрын
First pour, I did most of these except wrong the mix. Added a piece of thick cedar to a cutting board counter top for a reloading bench. The piece was cut over 20 years ago by my best friends dad. He had been a leading supplier of first and violin tops. Pour went well except for some leaks. Bubbles had came out well for the first half hour, then on whole side started having tons of small bubbles coming up and would not pop or rise to the surface. Had to grind and send them out. Did a second pour but much thinner. Same thing started to happen but I'm a smaller area. Took a small bristle brush and took small areas out and wiped them off on a shop towel. The used the brush to drizzle small amounts back in and pop the bubbles. When not more bubbles came out ,then added more epoxy. Worked great. I found after a pour and can see small dipples, using flood lights and looking at angles, I keep a little bit of the epoxy and use a bristle brush and drizzle a little in at a litme. A quick heat of heat will level it.
@cas_434 Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for all the tips and tricks! I’m about to do my first pour in a couple days and really looking forward to it.
@jeffmackdesigns Жыл бұрын
Good luck! Take your time and double check everything😉
@thehudzik Жыл бұрын
Good video. Thanks for taking the time. One more I would add is I did a pour recently and apparently the mix ratio was slightly off. The epoxy never hardened. Instead I have a sticky glue mess. Luckily the pour was just over voids / cracks and not the whole piece. After several attempts to clean up the stickiness I'm at the point of not wasting any more time and will either abandon the project or drill out the troubled spots and fill in. Probably not a good solution either but I'm scratching my head at this one.
@jeffmackdesigns Жыл бұрын
Unfortunately, improperly mixed epoxy is a real hard mistake to fix. How did it turn out?
@adgieem18 ай бұрын
Great video. Well done. Well presented, Probably the best video I have watched on here. Very good information is shared here. This is a save video to rewatch it as needed for sure.
@jeffmackdesigns8 ай бұрын
We appreciate the support! Glad you found some value in our video, thank you!
@marykedykhuizen69025 ай бұрын
Thankyou for the video Very helpful. Also instead of measuring I weighed the resin for one project and had a big goopy mess, was that the reason it failed
@jeffmackdesigns5 ай бұрын
Some epoxy brands go by volume instead of weight, so your ratio was probably off!
@michaellacaria91010 ай бұрын
Wow great lessons in one video! I subscribed. I find these Q & A very helpful, thanks!
@jeffmackdesigns9 ай бұрын
Glad you found value in our video! Thanks for the sub
@jumperzee9161 Жыл бұрын
Great video! Appreciate you putting it together. Daughter and I are looking forward to doing our first project and this is very helpful. Thanks!
@jeffmackdesigns Жыл бұрын
We love to hear that! Good luck on your first project together 👍
@kimditomassi-weiner5843Ай бұрын
Thank you for sharing your knowledge and expertise! I’m in the process of learning to fill-in cracks and open areas on wooden bowls; however, it isn’t going well 😡 How can I build up a wall/ledge so the epoxy doesn’t go outside of the intended area?
@jeffmackdesignsАй бұрын
We use hot glue to create barriers on top of the wood
@craftsshack15 күн бұрын
I didn't pour a table but I did pour a tray with the wrong resin. Other then the massive ripping I got from the fast cure resin I used. I new know I should have use casting resin for trays I guess old dogs can learn new tricks. Thanks for the video this was very informative
@aaronnewton93206 ай бұрын
I made several mistakes on my first pour, resulting in labor-intensive salvage efforts. The first mistake was that I did not flatten the slabs before putting them in the mold. The slabs were slightly warped, which required more epoxy to fill the gaps (more money). Then, removing the excess epoxy required a lot of work on the router flattening table! The second mistake was I used melamine plywood for the form and didn't tape the bottom and sides. I used a silicone spray-releasing agent (two coats), and the epoxy still stuck to the melamine. Again, a huge chore to router the plywood off of the epoxy. The third mistake was not measuring the epoxy ratios correctly. I had several brands of epoxy on hand. Some of the ratios were 1:1, and others were 1:2. On one pour that was supposed to be 1:2, I mixed it at a 1:1 ratio, and it heated up too fast and cracked in several places. The epoxy was tinted, and when I mixed up more to fill the cracks, the tint wasn't the same color, and the cracks were still visible. Another mistake I made was not sealing the inside edges of the slabs which resulted in thousands of air bubbles that did not rise to the surface and were trapped in the epoxy. I think the epoxy was too cool and was not fluid enough to allow the air bubbles to rise to the top. Additionally, I should have done several shallow pours instead of pouring the 2" all at once.
@jeffmackdesigns6 ай бұрын
Surprised even with a release agent it still stuck so efficiently to the malamine. A layer of tuck tape seems to do the trick for that!
@SuperContentDaily Жыл бұрын
Great video and some very good advice which will hopefully save some people alot of time and money 👍🏻 great job.
@jeffmackdesigns Жыл бұрын
We're glad you enjoyed it! Thank you 🙌
@davidoneil798211 ай бұрын
I found your video very informative. I have never worked with epoxy and would like to make a live-edge coffee table using epoxy. Where do you purchase epoxy and how do you know which type to use for your project?
@jeffmackdesigns11 ай бұрын
I would recommend using Ecopoxy FlowCast for a coffee table build. We have a video called “The Beginners Guide To Epoxy Tables”. I would give that a watch. You can order all the supplies from our website www.JeffMackSupply.com Hope that helps.
@Beachnative4211 ай бұрын
I've made all of those mistakes in my 35 years of resin top manufacturing and more including working at a shop where $60,000 of resin furniture was stolen. As far as why things crack could be a whole myriad of reasons from: 1)too much exotherm, 2)moisture in the wood, 3) getting too cold then the coefficient in contraction comes into play ( the rate of expansion and contraction based on heat, 4)not enough penetration due to poor choice of epoxy due to viscosity and not knowing how to get around it (yes there are ways of thinning epoxy but can come at a cost if gone too far) 5) Epoxy hardness 6) Poor prep of surfaces 7) Contaminants in the air or introduced unintentionally 8) Weather - humidity and temperature 9) Thinking only table top epoxy gets the job done and not realizing there are better products out there for specific purposes 10) Vacuum infusion leaks
@jeffmackdesigns10 ай бұрын
It can definitely be tricky stuff to work with!
@ladymac83119 ай бұрын
Thank you for this video. It is fantastic and so informative.
@jeffmackdesigns9 ай бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@ronlonsbury8893 Жыл бұрын
My brother inlaw tried to pour expoy on a very expensive customer corn hole boards and according to my sister he ruined them. They were gifts from their children. I'm a amatuer woodworker and have never used Expoy. I appreciate all the tips. I may ask some questions once I get the boards.
@alexperalez997 Жыл бұрын
I did my first poor today on eight tables. I used ultra clear epoxy A and B I hope they come out good
@VaughnDykes6 сағат бұрын
I’m doing some countertop rite now. It is separating. Fish eye. I applied a thin coat of sealer. Sanded and cleaned well. Sealer was completely dry. What do you think
@rosemarynishti47642 ай бұрын
You make this video a year ago. Came across it. And I'm still watching it now. How do you handle a charcuterie board that's half wood half resin. Bubbles formed from the gases in the wood. I'm lost! New at this. Don't know how to fix this problem. I read somewhere to heat the wood first before adding the resin
@Africanqueenske Жыл бұрын
I love your content. Teaches me alot
@billrobinson8939 Жыл бұрын
I'm relatively new to this epoxy game and I'm set up for wood working in my shop which is only 12x16. Stuffed full of tools and equipment, machinery, lumber, cutting and charcuterie boards in various stages of completion. Actully same as they were when I started messing with epoxy. I'm using a 14" round silicone mold with various woods and epoxy. Here's the kicker.. I'm in Central Florida, pouring on my screen porch with only a ceiling fan on medium directly overhead. Poured my 5th one today ar 84 degrees and it went up to 94 this afternoon. I swirled it at 10 hours and all looks good. I've seen 100s of yt videos with caution about too hot. My highest temp pour was at 90 and it hit 98 that day with a heat index of 106. Why aren't I having trouble? What trouble should I be having? I'm pouring a table next week and don't want this customers 40th anniversary present to his wife to go wrong. Thanks, good video btw.
@edmelzark106910 ай бұрын
I am a newbe and will try a pour soon however need to learn more first..
@jeffmackdesigns8 ай бұрын
We have tons of videos available to help you learn!
@Animal_House_Prints9 ай бұрын
Just made one today on my first pour, I took a toothpick to fish out a bubble and is was too far along in the cure process that it grabbed the toothpick and it was like on the matrix when Neo touched the mirror. I created more bubbles and a giant lump lol. Had to route it out to make it look halfway decent, lesson learned.
@jeffmackdesigns9 ай бұрын
Ah what a shame! Now you know 😉
@alaricomanju7280 Жыл бұрын
My go-to for leaks is Flex Paste to temporarily stop the leak and hot glue over it to reinforce it. Its thicker than any silicone I've used, so it gives you enough time for the hot glue to cure.
@jeffmackdesigns7 ай бұрын
Awesome, we'll have to check that out!
@phrog46992 ай бұрын
Hey Jeff! Regarding the question at 8:09 I'm planning to do a table with a thin strip of epoxy between 2 jointed pieces of wood rather than a live edge, would you recommend sealing it or just leaving it be and pouring? Thanks!
@t69drummer2 ай бұрын
Workin on my first project using epoxy. I'm making a clock that that has small holes drilled for the minuites that go around near the outer edge, and holes that are a little bit larger in between for the 12, 3, 6, 9 parts. I also routed an inner circle that goes around the entire diameter about in the middle of the face. When I was pouring the expoxy, I quiclly realized it wasn't filling the holes and routed our circle as expected, so i eneded up using the mixing stick edge to slide, push, and level the expoxy over the entire face of the clock so it would go into the holes and routed out circle. It's now been 24 hours and I now need to figure out how to get the expoxy of of the entire face of the clock, with the exception of where the holes and routed out circle is. Also, off of the side / edge where it flowed over. I have an Orbital sander and a jointer that I can also use to plane. What is the best method of getting rid of the excess epoxy so I can get back down to the wood?
@adibarehman6996 Жыл бұрын
Thank you , you cleared many of the issues but I would like to ask that how can we avoid dust particles to stick on the pour ? Than you
@Camp_Dogs Жыл бұрын
Great question. Following
@jeffmackdesigns7 ай бұрын
That would be a matter of cleaning meticulously before starting and making sure you don't have any breezes to stir up dust. If you have the space, you could set up a room similar to a paint booth or designated pouring area. Also consider dampening your floors/surfaces to hold down particles. Good Luck!
@pattyhawkins4078 Жыл бұрын
Thanks! I plan to do some wood "cookie" type tables just for myself. There are holes and cracks in the wood, is there a thicker type of epoxy to fill the cracks with or do you have a video covering that. Also, on this video you said to use a meter to be sure the wood is ready, what degree of dryness does it need to be?
@LoganVegas33532 ай бұрын
I think I didnt use enough for the first coat on a very small bathroom countertop, spread it and after a few minutes it was like I spread oil all over, solid pools every few inches and next to nothing in some spots like it all separated. Am i able to go back over it after sanding/scuffing and itll rebalance the areas that seem like nothings there and look fluid and clear or? Thanks alot.
@cindyhirschman19236 ай бұрын
Hi 👋. I poured my table with a second coat, within the 24 hour time limit. Came out this morning to find that condensation dripped down on the table whilst I was sleeping. The rest of the table turned out beautiful. Can I sand just the affected areas and pour on top of them? Will it meld into the rest of the cured epoxy and look ok? Or will it look like a blurb/epoxy bubble?
@jeffmackdesigns6 ай бұрын
Sounds like your best option is to clean the area as best as possible, no moisture. Then scuff up the areas you'd like to re-pour and try you rbest to match the colour. There is always a slight chance you will see it after. Good luck!
@luisantoniogalvezheras279210 ай бұрын
great tips!!!, however I do not recommend using a paddle for fast setting epoxy, it introduces a lot of bubbles into the mix, which can become a problem if your proyect is 1/4" thick or above
@jeffmackdesigns9 ай бұрын
Yes, we rarely use fast cure epoxy, but you could also place it in a vacuum chamber to help get rid of bubbles.
@LucaStefanoMissaglia10 ай бұрын
Hey man, very helpful video first at all. I did my first project and I've poured the rist layer about 2cm thickness and come back about 20hrs later to pour another 2cm on top, but I haven't scuffed it... I haven't yet removed it from the mould... how would I fix if the 2 parts gets separated? I was thinking of maybe drilling through holes top to bottom and then pour some epoxy?
@jeffmackdesigns10 ай бұрын
You could try drilling holes but theres a chance you will see them, its still fairly difficult to blend the perfect colour match. You should be fine, just remember to scuff them next time!
@czykrepublic4323 Жыл бұрын
Just did our first pour on a penny bar top. We did a seal coat and I think we took too long as the epoxy got hot, thick and cloudy on the final few spots we brushed. Would you recommend trying to sand those down and re-sealing them before we do the 2nd pour?
@bijan47278 ай бұрын
Hi this was very educational. I made a small epoxy and I noticed later on many small tiny white dots. What have I done wrong ? I appreciate your input. Thanks
@jeffmackdesigns8 ай бұрын
Do they look like bubbles? Did you use pigments? Is it something that has contaminated during mixing process? It's hard for us to know!
@darhod34795 ай бұрын
Thank you for the video.
@jeffmackdesigns5 ай бұрын
You're welcome
@angelahatfield5683Күн бұрын
Why would an epoxy not dry an d attract lint and bugs? What would cause it to run and gum up? This was a brushed pour and the wood was close to 20 years old. It was sanded lightly before the pour. Over tiled wood table. Is there a way to dry It enough to sand it and not mess up tools?
@matthiasdrost90988 ай бұрын
Great vid. I want to also step into epoxy projects (perhaps first some smaller ones). These answers will help me for sure. But how do you measure the amount of epoxy you need. especially when you use a very curved piece of wood. Because making way to many wil cost a lot of money to throw away unused.
@jeffmackdesigns8 ай бұрын
You measure the volume of negative space the epoxy will fill! You're mostly looking for a "close enough" calculation. Unless you get super mathematical only then will you have an exact amount. It is always beneficial to have slightly more than you need, with some small projects standing by ready for the extra if necessary. Wood can soak up epoxy which can't be calculated for.
@matthiasdrost90988 ай бұрын
Thank you for the answer. 🙂
@Pure_Blood_Patriot9 ай бұрын
I have a cured rattlesnake skin on a piece of white pine. I would really like to do a pour on it to make it last longer. Any advice on this? Should I do a seal coat w/out the skin and let it dry or should I do a seal coat and apply the skin while it's tacky, let it dry, then do the final pour? Any and all suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
@jeffmackdesigns9 ай бұрын
Sounds like your best bet is applying the skin while it's tacky, letting it dry, and then do the final pour. You may need a vacuum chamber to help eliminate trapped bubbles round the skin!
@poppyhampson7878 Жыл бұрын
Please talk about uneven ripples either from using heat gun and forming waves or how to fill in dimples. I am on my 9th attempt on my dining room table after about a year. Very frustrating, not to mention expensive!!! Probably $750 of wasted product bcuz I'm a perfectionist and if I see 1 hair fiber or raised dust particle-i start all over worried that it wouldn't be even if I try to level out a dimple
@jeffmackdesigns7 ай бұрын
Well you'll always have slight imperfections when doing a pour. You'll either have to touch them up later or remove debris/bubbles while its still liquid. You shouldn't be heating your epoxy to the point where it ripples while removing bubbles unless you're purposely trying to make a wave effect!
@dirtypickle775 ай бұрын
@jeffmackdesigns I have a question, I did my first pour on a kitchen countertop. It was a lot to do in minutes. Somehow, in the shadows of the upper cabinet was a spot that I didn't spread the epoxy over, like an inch by 2-inch oval dibit that has nothing on it. Is there any way to fill this and sand it smoth? Even if the finish isn't perfect after. It's over black charcoal chips and under where it doesn't show to bad. A 2nd pour isn't an option right now
@sajisebastian5919 Жыл бұрын
Epoxy hardens fast just after mixing with mica powders and metallic color and unable to work for a kitchen counter top for about 32 sft.? Outside temp. was below 72F. 1:1 (0.5gal) : (0.5gal) mixed separately before mixing with colors separately in a small cups. After researching it's noticed exothermic reaction ... *Timer *Volume *Temperature. What is your advice to avoid the fast hardening when mixing with colors?
@SilviART4you Жыл бұрын
Such a great video with lots of great tips. thanks for that. my question: what am I doing wrong if matt spots can be seen on the surface after curing. In any case, I mixed it conscientiously. so what could be the reason? thanks in advance and best regards, Silvia
@jeffmackdesigns Жыл бұрын
It may be from uneven hardening, but there are many variables. How are you ensuring a well mixed ratio? You can always sand and buff a piece for a high gloss finish after the fact.
@SilviART4you Жыл бұрын
@@jeffmackdesigns I use a scale for mixing because my epoxy is mixed by weight. Thanks for the quick reply...I'll be more careful in the future and follow your valuable tips.
@stuartwade3302 Жыл бұрын
Hi, I did a pour for a 1m2 stair landing. Mold was fine and sealed well, but kept having to top up epoxy. Didn't realise until cured that the epoxy was capable of floating 40kg of timber. Used twice as much as I should have. Clamp the pieces down!
@jeffmackdesigns Жыл бұрын
Clamps or silicone are a must, bet you didn't make that mistake again!?
@deborahrouchon7740 Жыл бұрын
Great video! My biggest problem is that I don’t give up on a project gone wrong and keep pouring flood coat after flood coat and it almost ALWAYS ends up getting tossed. I need to say enough sooner and quit pouring good epoxy after bad. I’m trying but I just tossed another charcuterie board after a seal coat and two or three flood coats. COME ON!! $$$$$
@jeffmackdesigns Жыл бұрын
Yea stop doing that! You have to take care of any defects before progressing, hoping they disappear
@ramielzayat4940 Жыл бұрын
I think my biggest mistake is not removing the bark properly, devastating and ruined my first poor, as well as properly clamping to keep most of the epoxy from getting under the project because takes a lot more time to sand. Lastly making sure your surface is level when pouring, super important!
@jeffmackdesigns Жыл бұрын
A level work surface, yes! That often gets overlooked and can leave people putting in more effort when it comes to flattening projects.
@Ravensmilz2 ай бұрын
Does it matter how deep the surface is to pour? I have a small dip and want it to cover the full surface
@katherineharbigerwalker46411 ай бұрын
I appreciated your video. I came across it while looking for a way to repair a torch burn on white epoxy resin. The white epoxy resin bubbled up and turned a golden yellow. Any suggestions? Thanks
@jeffmackdesigns10 ай бұрын
Sounds like youd have to remove the yellow areas, scuff and re-pour. There is always a chance the patch job will be noticeable though.
@katherineharbigerwalker4649 ай бұрын
Thank you.
@lindacox908410 ай бұрын
I am getting ready to do my first pour. Your video was great but i missed the temperature you should have your work space.
@jeffmackdesigns9 ай бұрын
Average room temp or cooler!
@davidmitchell36714 ай бұрын
How do you clean the paddle mixer after use? Or is it one use only?
@jeffmackdesigns4 ай бұрын
We just let ours harden and either chip it off befor ethe next use or leave it as it cures pretty well!
@royruser507410 ай бұрын
we did a wooden floor the hardwood was about 3/8 s “ thick and 1-1/2 “ wide we sanded as best as possible with a flat large sander, poured in the day temp about 75 degrees, we poured it looked great left and stayed out about 8 hrs. as not to take a chance of walking on it until cured, came back some had seeped through the tiny cracks leaving the top thin layer in higher spots which cured hard, but the lower spots pooled in areas that didn’t seep out it would not cure 3 weeks later we scraped it off, and varnished it instead, ? what went wrong our measurements were correct, we were super careful only second time with epoxy, if anything we were over cautious we didn’t want any mistakes we even over mixed being sure everything was completely mixed, was it just a bad batch of epoxy or did we do something wrong ?
@jeffmackdesigns8 ай бұрын
That definitely sounds strange! If you had areas that cured hard, and some others soft, it could have been a mixing issue or contaminant. It could also have been something that contaminated in the low spots that was there before the pour. Hard to know for sure!
@richieadams6701 Жыл бұрын
Can you saw (like a table saw) a small section of set epoxy to remove the wood mold since I can't get it off?
@sakaj Жыл бұрын
Great video
@KarlSchwanz7 ай бұрын
My piece has recently formed two cracks in it. One is from a bubble, the second one I’m not sure why it came about. It’s not separating from the wood, the resin cracked. My pour was made about a year ago. Any suggestions on how to fix the cracks? It’s a 8 gallon pour and any suggestions would be appreciated.
@jeffmackdesigns7 ай бұрын
It might be cracking from wood movement, if poured correctly the wood joint is usually strong enough to hold which explains your case. However, there could have been contamination or lesser mixed sections in the pour. With cracks, all you can do is scuff the surfaces and re pour trying to colour match as best as possible. Good luck!
@karenbolt78965 ай бұрын
I want to put crushed glass on a table top that has resin on it do I sand the resin on the table or can I just go ahead with it also do I put the glass down and pour the resin over it or do I need to put a small layer and put the glass down and then pour over the top to seal it in
@jeffmackdesigns5 ай бұрын
Sounds like your best bet is to scuff the exisiting epoxy surface, apply a very thin layer ( like a flood coat) and lay down your crushed glass, let it cure and then do a final top pour!
@CarolCityCane305 Жыл бұрын
How do I remove my kitchen countertop light scratches ? Is there a wax or spray?
@griceldaaguirre8425 Жыл бұрын
Great info
@jeffmackdesigns Жыл бұрын
Glad you think so!
@zebasd12 күн бұрын
I made a lot of resin projects but what I never find a good solution to is when I have a piece of wood and I make a pattern in the wood using a chisel that I intend to fill with resin the resin and wood never line up no matter how careful I am. I want the resin to be resin and the wood to be wood and avoid a kind of waveform where they meet or that the resin will be "hanging" as a pot hole in the wood. That is the hardest thing to achieve. Yes you can sand it down and then add a very thin top of resin but still, you will be able to feel it with the finger that it is not a flat surface. That is same with river tables, very very hard to get a wood part and a resin part level with each other.
@Spain42 Жыл бұрын
What epoxy do you use
@VaughnDykes6 сағат бұрын
I can pull it thin now. And maybe do another coat later ?
@apriln21088 ай бұрын
I use melamine and mold release. Silicone the creases. No issues with that method so far.
@jeffmackdesigns8 ай бұрын
It works for many! The nature of building molds with silicone seams just means there is a possibility for leaks.
@terriclark1285 Жыл бұрын
Can you use "found" wood with epoxy? I love the shape of decaying root balls and would love to capture a ring of the root ball inside an epoxy pour but it sounds like I could have separation issues. thanks
@jeffmackdesigns7 ай бұрын
In theory you could! As long as the pieces are dried and free of moisture and debris. You can brush on an epoxy coat to help seal the found wood before pouring.
@JudyWilliams-g8d9 ай бұрын
can you recommend a good way to fix tiny pin holes in cured epoxy? Thanks
@jeffmackdesigns9 ай бұрын
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@p-killad831911 ай бұрын
Is there another way other than sanding and polishing to give the finish a clear shiny finish?
@jeffmackdesigns10 ай бұрын
Unless you do a flood coat and leave it after it cures, no. Even then you could end up with high/low spots.
@richieadams6701 Жыл бұрын
I can't remove the wood I used for the mold to pour the epoxy. Can I just sand it down until the wood is removed?
@NancyPichetteАй бұрын
How do I repair a hole in my epoxy table top. I accidentally went all the way through while drilling for my table legs .
@davidwallace997511 ай бұрын
The biggest mistake I have not solved yet are billions of micro bubbles suspended in the epoxy. This is very evident on clear pours. Do you use vacuum chambers on all of your clear pours to prevent this. This is extremely frustrating for me as I have talked to the manufacturer and am following all of there steps.
@jeffmackdesigns11 ай бұрын
A vacuum chamber will go a long way in helping solve this issue. I would recommend that as your next step for sure!
@sandyhack87077 ай бұрын
3 weeks after an epoxy for I came home from work when the house was really warm and found a spot in my countertop that had gone soft I've removed the soft part but need to know how to fix. Also had a coffee.maker over flow and now have a stain when I had used ultimate top coat? How to fix it
@jeffmackdesigns7 ай бұрын
Sounds like you need to sand and re apply!
@paulwoodland4781 Жыл бұрын
Around the 1130 mark you discussed under mixing and epoxy not drying. How do you fix. I have a sticky spot and I assume that is what happened.
@jeffmackdesigns Жыл бұрын
You would have to pick/scoop out the whole sticky area, re scuff and pour again to hopefully try and save your project. Best of luck!
@bananamilk26057 ай бұрын
Gosh darn it... i found your video too late. I just poured a bunch of epoxy on my table top and made a few sinful mistakes: 1) did not mix A and B parts long enough..... 2) definitely did not use enough epoxy so now i have a bunch of dimples throughout... and 3) used a torch (not heat gun) and zapped the same spots repeatedly... 😅😅😅😢😢😢
@jeffmackdesigns7 ай бұрын
You learn as you go!
@friedazamora8608Ай бұрын
I did cover a frame but it did not cure and some little part still wet how can I fix it
@kunataufahema167710 ай бұрын
I need your help with my wooden bowl i have a crack in it and it leaks what’s the best way to seal the leak
@jeffmackdesigns10 ай бұрын
If you can, tape it off and try with epoxy. Or use CA glue. Depends on how big the leak is!
@MultiRene747 ай бұрын
What about many fish eyes on a stain table, what the problem can be? No seal wood after stain? How to fix it? Thanks!!!.
@jeffmackdesigns7 ай бұрын
Fish eyes are a result of improper sanding prep, or polishing of the topcoat if any. Hard to tell without seeing it in person. Try sanding through the grits fully and applying your stain or finish after, following the manufacturers directions.
@johnalfieri479610 ай бұрын
I keep getting little dimples in my pour. Sanded and poured again and they still come back. I wash it with isopropyl alcohol before I pour but they still come back in different places. I used deep pour and figured that was a mistake for a final coat so then I used Craft Resin and got the same results. Can you help.
@jeffmackdesigns9 ай бұрын
Depends on the size. You may have to fill each little dimple separate, sometimes pouring a layer over top can end up trapping air in the same spots.
@johnalfieri47969 ай бұрын
I tried fixing the dimples but I mad them worse. I ended up applying additional flood coats and that turned out well Thanks, Jeff@@jeffmackdesigns
@jenp.31764 ай бұрын
How about the process of getting dried hard epoxy off an uneven pourous floor? It's adhered very well and the surface is not smooth, can't get anything under it to pop it up.
@jeffmackdesigns4 ай бұрын
Once its absorbed and cured there isn't much you can do! Usually involves sanding it down.
@friedazamora8608Ай бұрын
I belief the ration was not equal an my proyecto did not cure dry in some parts how do I fix it
@derekrahme46295 ай бұрын
Did my first pour a couple of days ago. Did some cutting board art , and was too light on the pigment. There's like barely any color to it lol
@jeffmackdesigns4 ай бұрын
It takes lots of experiments!
@derekrahme46294 ай бұрын
@@jeffmackdesigns I got it now . Added a scoop to what I put in the first time. It's never let me down since
@petersimcoe7341 Жыл бұрын
what's the coldest temp i could get away with when doing a pour?
@jeffmackdesigns Жыл бұрын
We recommend staying very close to room temperature so about 18-20 degrees celsius! There's a few degrees of tolerance but we don't recommend pouring in cold temps.
@deborahrouchon7740 Жыл бұрын
I have two projects going in FL today that I needed to do a 1/4” pour. Put the bottles in the sunlight and they read 74 degrees when room was 70. But when I mixed a small amount there were so many bubbles, I didn’t risk it. Seems I need an indoor temp of about 72-74 for SuperClear to act normally. Low temps are not usually a problem here
@boblab11 ай бұрын
I have pits in the second seal coat. What would cause that?
@jeffmackdesigns10 ай бұрын
Off gasing, or contamination.
@DanielleMeloche5 ай бұрын
Small little project literally an inch on the bottom of a dresser drawer. I did it in my bedroom…. I have carpet in my bedroom. I put the container I mixed it in down. And it dripped all down the edge. And now I have epoxy in my carpet…. It’s a brand new house build like 4 months old…… and I’m renting 😳😭
@favillaverde Жыл бұрын
Great vid and seem to make a new mistake with each poor.
@jeffmackdesigns Жыл бұрын
Just as long as you don't make the same mistake twice! Sorry about your luck 🥲😁
@deborahrouchon7740 Жыл бұрын
It’s a steep learning curve, isn’t it!
@lenny1086 ай бұрын
Steering the resin and hardener for three minutes didn't work for me. It was always sticky and not cured properly. I now use a dremel with a whisk attachment that mixes the resin with the hardener better.
@jeffmackdesigns6 ай бұрын
Glad you found a solution!
@PapaFlammy69 Жыл бұрын
okay.
@jeffmackdesigns Жыл бұрын
Okay
@johnscharffbillig6485 Жыл бұрын
I just leaning on how to do this I keep getting fuoming like and a lot of bubbles. Still have not figured it out
@jeffmackdesigns10 ай бұрын
You're either pouring too much at once, or mixing it and creating a ton of bubbles. Try a vacuum chamber, or let it sit and use a heat gun to slowly remove bubbles before pouring. Could also be the type of epoxy!
@JJ305JJ6 ай бұрын
This video made me nervous. I’m getting ready for my first tabletop… hopefully I don’t jack up… 😢
@jeffmackdesigns6 ай бұрын
Hopefully our videos provide the knowledge and confidence, but learning as you go is a huge part of the process! Best of luck.
@davidhunterx3054 Жыл бұрын
Lolz well a clear work area. My mistake was simple. Poured , walked away. Thinking all is well. Kids (4 under 8) playing tag. Rushed though back door and saw dust took over table as a strong breeze came though the door as kids ran out of the door.... So , clean work environment (ps before I did start, wife did say should make sure work area is cleaned to a T, I said, nothing will happen, door is closed and locked. . . . The unexpected variable, "kids"❤ , love them but man.... )
@DonnaKiley-k6v Жыл бұрын
Omg you had me at start the car
@HeatherBoyd-q1dАй бұрын
Why won't my resin stick to the edges
@wadepladson3662 Жыл бұрын
My epoxy didn’t seem to cover. It puddled up in most of the area, and other areas look like the epoxy didn’t cover. Like drops or dimples all over the surface. Not sure what I need to do now:( This was supposed to be a seal coat, bye the way.
@blackopal3138 Жыл бұрын
The problem I've run into is, hte epoxy doesn't stay spread out, it puddles up much thicker than it was spread out, almost like dough. It cured perfect in 30 hrs, but it's all stippled and thicker bumps, where it was totally flat after the pour???