How I Epoxy Tumblers

[@CourtneysCustoms]

When you said “don’t forget it’s butt” I cackled😂😂 thanks for another great video !!

[@DuncanCustomAirbrush]

🤣🤣

[@Hyggebugg]

You always make me laugh 😂 Does your wife still find you hilarious? 🤣 do your kids? I need a family Q&A video!! I want to know all the Duncan things!

[@DuncanCustomAirbrush]

lol, I believe my wife has become immune, and my 12 yr old boy recently told me I am embarrassing sometimes 🤣🤣. My little girl still thinks I'm awesome though😉👍

[@Hyggebugg]

@@DuncanCustomAirbrush 1 out of 3 isn’t bad 😆 I’ll be waiting for the family Q&A! All the cool kids are doing it!

[@conTAMInated71]

When you busted out with Careless Whisper, I actually cackled. You are so funny!

[@DuncanCustomAirbrush]

🤣🤣

[@carlaschlesinger5434]

Hilarious!

[@lovestobead]

I don’t have a heater, but I got out my little coffee cup warmer thingy-sat my medicine cup of epoxy on it while it was warm and mixed it-oh my goodness gracious!!! Game changer! Absolutely no air bubbles! It makes me want to try some deeper pours-and the labeling of the lids is gilden! thanks for the tips!

[@DuncanCustomAirbrush]

Awesome!!!

[@niduberi]

I have no intention of ever recreating these absolutely gorgeous toomblers, but you are just so darn funny!! I keep watching your vids because I have to pause to laugh then rewind and watch again, several times per video!!! 😂 Oh yes and also you are incredibly talented yes 🙃

[@Julzyboo]

So glad to see you doing it exactly how I do!

[@DuncanCustomAirbrush]

You got it!!😉👍

[@Nelswifi]

Love watching, you’re very entertaining. Do you have a video from beginning to end- no final steps. From sanding, painting, epoxy and all final steps. I finally have all the supplies I need to make my first tumbler. I don’t want to miss any steps. Thank you!!!!!

[@DuncanCustomAirbrush]

Hmmm, I have never thought about making a video like that - what would the title be - what kind of tumbler would I make 🤔

[@Nelswifi]

@@DuncanCustomAirbrush well my first thought I’d ask your wife because the duo team cup came out sooooo gooood But maybe title something like don’t stress you newbies just do it

[@Marys.creations31]

Yes!! Just learning, I didn't even know to mix both them😅🤣 having adhd I had to slow down and really learn about it, I thought one was gloss and one matte🤦‍♀️🤷‍♀️ but loving it now still learning. Got stripping tumblers down pat😅🤣 I don't give up!!!

[@sandysperry1568]

Thanks for the tips I will try them out. I keep getting fish eyes. Love your videos!!

[@simplelifeofsusan]

My God! I think you may have just told me what my issue is with my last two cups!!!!! Thank you SO much!!! 💕

[@tolentinolalcarhoma2710]

thank you so much for your videos... I love all your videos, it helps me a lot get through my depression... I'm now planning to do my first customize tumbler... hope to see more of your video...

[@DuncanCustomAirbrush]

Thank you for your kind words - praying for your strength through your depression 🙏

[@tolentinolalcarhoma2710]

@@DuncanCustomAirbrush Thank you... bless you more and your family... ( sending lots of love from your fans here in the Philippines )

[@OG_Beckie_Leigh]

Thank you for this! I already do all of these things, and getting a smooth coat is still hit and miss for me. I’m fairly certain that there are evil epoxy spirits haunting my studio. Weekend before last, I did everything exactly the same as I have always done, and every tumbler I put epoxy on repelled REALLY bad. I’ve never had any issues with epoxy repelling before! It’s so frustrating to think I’m on the final coat only to find the surface full of bumps. I wish there were tumbler makers in my area who were willing to get together in person for tips & tricks meetings.

[@DuncanCustomAirbrush]

Humidity is a booger for epoxy too👎

[@davidtaylor8406]

You can also microwave it for 5-10 seconds depending how much you are mixing. You know Mother Nature is about to crank up the temps. Do you use the heater during the summer? I also found it is much better to mix in small batches. I have some cups to work on today and I was also going to try warming the cups slightly before I apply the resin. I've noticed that when I spread the resin (I use the same method as you.) it will cool suddenly and not be as fluid in parts. I feel like pre-warming the cup just a little might help a lot.

[@Theresa914]

I would not think it’s safe to heat in your microwave you use for food.

[@DuncanCustomAirbrush]

Heating the cup might be a good idea👍

[@ME-hi5gn]

I'm so excited for this videoooo!!!! Yayyyyy!!!!

[@Marys.creations31]

Every time you say focus, I think you're talking to me😅🤣

[@ruthiesteele1407]

Its the "whoooo" and "dont forget its butt" for me 😂 You make tumbler tutorials fun to watch.😂

[@DuncanCustomAirbrush]

lol

[@glf3265]

I learn sooo much from you. Thank you!!!

[@DuncanCustomAirbrush]

😉👌

[@mikeh1348]

i am glad i found your videos..new to this game and wife and i spend time together learning and experimenting making tumblers.. can you give me any information on your spinner that you use, it seems having a dependable spinner is half the battle. Thank you

[@DuncanCustomAirbrush]

That is fantastic!! I made my own turner, but you can buy them also kzbin.info/www/bejne/f4KkkJiabc9ksKs

[@mikeh1348]

@@DuncanCustomAirbrush after posting for your help I found your video I will make one this weekend thank you again

[@marie-franceblondeau4915]

The shipping cost the same price to bad I would love to buy I am in Quebec Canada, love all your video and you are so funny.

[@monicascullion4001]

Duncan I love your energy and happiness in your videos! I want to make them but not sure how to do the intro grAPhics! Can you please help me with this and video editing? PLEASE

[@joycepugh5347]

Thanks - - just love watching you lol

[@DuncanCustomAirbrush]

Thank you!!

[@rosecturner]

Great video! Thank you for sharing, Taylor.

[@DuncanCustomAirbrush]

Thanks!

[@toca_liv288]

Thank you so much for this, this really helps out!

[@DuncanCustomAirbrush]

Great to hear!

[@Marys.creations31]

Thank you!

[@suzanslayton3308]

Awesome! I've been looking at that but wasn't sure how it worked, I love how it doesn't take as long. Can I use this as a top coat as well as the others? Thanks for sharing. :)

[@DuncanCustomAirbrush]

yeah i use it as a final coat too

[@virginiasimer4171]

Nice. Thx

[@kryptoniangoth]

Ty for the tips and video...keep up the good work n videos!!!

[@DuncanCustomAirbrush]

Thanks

[@BrianWerner]

How do i prevent small circular "holes" in the epoxy coat. They seem to form as it is drying. Is that why you put a second coat on? I used flat black paint, but I still get them. Are they "fisheyes?"

[@jens2old2care]

do you use the same technique- with more time in between the 2 coats- with regular epoxy?

[@matthewmickles1997]

So is epoxy the only way? you wouldn't recommend a water proof clear coat. Just curious as to why clear coat wouldn't work? Thank you!

[@DuncanCustomAirbrush]

I have used automotive clearcoat before. Some people have used mod podge

[@matthewmickles1997]

@Duncan Custom Airbrush I found this water proof clear coat stuff, just wondering what's the difference or which is better, but epoxy seems like a pain over clear coat.

[@BobMcKinley]

Great tips, thanks for sharing!! btw, is Alumilite Amazing Quick Coat your everyday epoxy now, or was this more of a test/review? Just so many options out there, it's hard (and expensive) for us beginners to keep jumping around.. I ended up getting just ACC, before I did enough research but after this video I may end up restocking with Quick Coat!

[@DuncanCustomAirbrush]

If I had only one to pick that I could use, I would get the regular ACC

[@BobMcKinley]

@@DuncanCustomAirbrush Thanks!!

[@fawnnelson3369]

This is beautiful! What color glitters did you use and where did you get them? Thank you for your wonderful videos.

[@DuncanCustomAirbrush]

The glitters are mentioned in this video here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eGemYo2iiNRkgas

[@jenniferenos2383]

Sorry I am new and just found your channel....is there a difference between the torch or heat gun?

[@drunkdogartwork4016]

i have been having problems with "holes" forming in my epoxy coating. only in my tumblers not when i do a vase. i dont do anything different. any ideas?

[@amberchapa307]

So do I need to mod podge after this? I’m new to tumblers and someone I know told me I need to use waterproof mod podge at the end.

[@glendawente7317]

I have never had a tumbler turn out completely smooth. Always a couple tiny bumps, like tiny grains of sand. Any ideas? Usually torch twice.

[@DuncanCustomAirbrush]

You rub it really good?

[@glendawente7317]

@@DuncanCustomAirbrush Well, I thought I did. I'll spend some more time on that next time. 😊 Thanks

[@trishhudson9014]

When using regular set epoxy can you put a second coat on during the “tacky” stage? Tacky tacky tacky.

[@DuncanCustomAirbrush]

yes, I do

[@SpaceKitten33]

Another amazing "Apooxie" vid 🤘

[@DuncanCustomAirbrush]

🤣

[@Hoosierdaddyjones812]

What are you using to spin the tumblers as you coat them with the epoxy? I painted my tumblers and have an epoxy kit ready now to use. Can i do it without that thing spinning them?

[@DuncanCustomAirbrush]

I made my own - I have 2 vids on my channel that show how I did it

[@nanalinda5]

So you put A and B in the same cup? I’ve been using a cup for each plus another one to mix.

[@DuncanCustomAirbrush]

I do if there is enough room to mix

[@kimmyd941]

You're so cute it's ridiculous. I literally said that out loud watching this video. 😊

[@DuncanCustomAirbrush]

🤣🤣Thanks!

[@cheryl637]

Do you prefer the kitchen torch or the torch in this video?

[@DuncanCustomAirbrush]

The big boy camping butane torch

[@annemarierubilotta]

I want to start making things with epoxy/resin. Start doing my own tumblers, moulds, etc.... I don't know where to start. There are so many epoxy/resins. Mica's. Alcohol inks, pigments. I'm so confused.

[@DuncanCustomAirbrush]

I would say for moulds the Alumilite Deep Pour - thin and takes longer to cure so it has zero bubbles. For tumblers I would get Alumilite Amazing Clear Cast and a set of the Piñata alchohol inks - of course you would need a turner also

[@kristendebow9905]

I have MUCH better luck measuring out part B first. I like to remember B- BEFORE. A- AFTER

[@DuncanCustomAirbrush]

I usually do that if I don't preheat it on my heater

[@kristendebow9905]

Yes, heating really is a game changer too!!!

[@sanditubia5061]

Omg. I mark my .measuring cups too.

[@DuncanCustomAirbrush]

Great minds think alike!!

[@tiffaniturner]

When he played the George Michael music I cracked up. 😂

[@DuncanCustomAirbrush]

🤣🤣🤣

[@sarathornburgh8880]

I dont have a torch. Will a heat gun work the same?

[@DuncanCustomAirbrush]

ehh

[@truthhurts3905]

Does ehh mean yes or no, I have the same question.

[@gourdhead22]

My hubby wants to start doing airbrush. Do you have beginners videos about airbrushing? Could you hook me up with a link. Thanks my friend hugs Sheryl

[@DuncanCustomAirbrush]

I do!: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hJ23dqp8i8eSjac

[@kduhon61]

How do you put your logo on the bottom of your cups?

[@DuncanCustomAirbrush]

I sign it with an 18k gold pen

[@roseannabrown6554]

Can I ask what kind of heater you have there? Is it a heater you plug in?

[@DuncanCustomAirbrush]

Yeah, it is like a portable plugin Steelton Tools oil filled radiator heater

[@roseannabrown6554]

@@DuncanCustomAirbrush ok thanks that’s what I thought it was. I think they are cheaper to run, I was thinking about getting one for my she shed 😬

[@raisingnana]

So can this be used as your final coat?? if so, I'm so on it!

[@suzanslayton3308]

I was wondering that too.

[@DuncanCustomAirbrush]

yes, i use this as a final coat too

[@raisingnana]

@@DuncanCustomAirbrush Well.. THAT is a game changer right there! I will be getting some to try~ Thanks!!

[@rochelleslover3074]

As a final coat does it have a UV protection. If not is that okay? When is it important to have UV protection and when it’s not so much a worry? Sorry! I’ve been trying to find a way to use my UV changing glitter and micas but all the “compliant” epoxy has UV problem and kills the effect 🥴 so if I can just use a quick coat as a final it may solve it 🎊🎉

[@DuncanCustomAirbrush]

I has very little UV protection because of the trade-off it make it cure faster - if that makes sense

[@myjas2001]

Your wife has to really love you, if you treat her like your cups!

[@DuncanCustomAirbrush]

🤣🤣no way...I'm super gentle

[@Thefurryfamsquad]

"You know, how any of us would want to be rubbed down with epoxy" ha ha ha ha

[@DuncanCustomAirbrush]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@jeffreypugh1200]

How do you keep your cups from being sticky after they cure. What am I doing wrong

[@DuncanCustomAirbrush]

You may not be getting the 1 to 1 mix ratio correct, or not mixing well enough

[@jeffreypugh1200]

@@DuncanCustomAirbrush i think you are right. It must be off a little bit

[@sarathornburgh8880]

How's the odor on the quick coat?

[@DuncanCustomAirbrush]

haven't noticed any odor at all tbh

[@lisathompson9585]

Can you use a heat gun instead of the 🔦🔦?

[@kimlandis4360]

I use my heat gun and it worked great👍🏻😁...just got my torch & it makes me a tad nervous that I may burn my epooxie 😱🤭😬🤣🧋

[@kyliemurray9528]

Can you use this making boards as well

[@DuncanCustomAirbrush]

probably.. not sure what kind of boards you mean

[@kyliemurray9528]

Like chopping boards

[@sandypradmore2654]

Have you done domino's if you have how much expoxy did you use.

[@DuncanCustomAirbrush]

I have not

[@sandypradmore2654]

@@DuncanCustomAirbrush thank you

[@ny24j]

You make me laugh!! I'm pretty new to epoxying tumblers and all has been good so far until I accidentally threw my "empty" epoxy cup in my new stainless steel sink... Ummm... Ya that epoxy isn't going anywhere... 🤦

[@DuncanCustomAirbrush]

OH NO!!😱 You all learn my bad habits of throwing things!!🤣🤣

[@marie-franceblondeau4915]

I would love to buy the epoxy but cost almost the same price that the epoxy.

[@lisathompson9585]

Please help me I'm scared to do epoxy and everyone is doing it in ways that its making it hard for me. Please help me Duncan 😭😭

[@DuncanCustomAirbrush]

You just have to do it, fail, and learn. Then do it again. And again.

[@Epoartist]

Awesome video about epoxy tumblers! Are you open to collaborate?