How to Make Swirls in Epoxy Projects | Alumilite

In this video, Jordan explains the simple technique of adding swirls to your epoxy projects. Follow along to master this beautiful resin technique in no time.
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[@quietwarrior1983]

Great content. Not too much fluff. Straight and consice. Clear instructions. 💪🏿💪🏿💪🏿

[@shondanicole8603]

The coaching me through walking away after I just left a finger print in a mold yesterday 😅

[@MakerCuisine]

Been researching how to do swirls better and this video was extremely helpful

[@AlumiliteCorporation]

So glad we could help!

[@lindachampion137]

love your teaching style. Quick, informative and relevant. Best instructor Ive seen so far !!

[@hollienealis4840]

Great video! Was very informative and helpful. Question, how would you do the swirl if your mold is going a color?

[@brucepal3907]

I played the part for my wife about stepping away and not messing with it. That is her flaw.... always touching and trying to make stuff better! 😅 good video.

[@limgrace9358]

Hello! Thank you for the video! I was wondering if I can use acrylic paint instead of dye

[@themagicwoodbus3211]

I am starting to use Alumilite in a lot of projects and catching up on a lot of these videos. Thanks for the tips and tricks. I’m learning a lot and love the products.

[@havingfunwithjandjshow2024]

I love it. I didn't know I had to wait 60 min I always just poured the color int he resin but now I can try this, thank you for sharing

[@karendoss6026]

Can you use alcohol inks and get that effect? Those are gorgeous!

[@safrahanan1571]

yes u r right we have to wait 1h after the pouring , but that depend on the type of the resin

[@Tegwen-bw3yl]

This is the best video I've seen on using colour in resin. Can't wait to try it, thank you

[@xoxosunnyfifgets8937]

You are amazing! Love this no nonsense short tutorial. Thank you :)

[@shawndostie6846]

I use Alumilite, 3/8inch pour, was going to do the 3-5 hour 2nd layer, 1 hour swirl, but... 60 minutes later, could barely dent with a fingernail. So next layer did the swirl at 30 minutes. 70 degrees. What did I do wrong? I am addicted!

[@aritherial9021]

Youre great !! GREETINGS FROM CHILE !!!

[@solemnbuddhist]

I'm about to do a cast with rose gold flakes and silver flakes with black swirls

[@jwhitby92]

Thanks for the advice. I'll have to try this one out on my next project.

[@AlumiliteCorporation]

Can't wait to see what you make!

[@ImJustThatFamous]

This video really helped….I put a pinch too much ink which caused it to not cure in certain spots at the top but I was able to put a second layer after 10 hours and that cured after another 10 hours 😅👍🏼

[@thomasthompson8980]

What kind of dye are you using, alcohol base or something else?

[@sasha.t3737]

Ughh it’s so hard to wait!!

[@Littlewings1211]

Would this work in 3d moulds? I want to make my nephews a chess set for their birthdays and am trying to figure out something cool looking to do with the chess pieces. I was thinking of pouring about 2/3 of the piece in clear or one colour, wait for it to thicken then use a toothpick with a second colour of resin on to make the swirls, before filling the remaining 1/3 up with the second colour. Would that work?

[@AlumiliteCorporation]

That could definitely work! The effect may be a little different but I think it would come out cool! I would recommend doing a test first before you do the whole set!

[@SlaveUkrayini]

thanks so much for a very clear video and instructions

[@deborahrouchon7740]

Is there anyway to make swirls with a mica powder dye?

[@helgahenery2447]

Thank you, really nice to watch your video. Quite new to epoxy, so going to try and will definitely send you a video😉

[@meanmazda]

Really good and thank you. I’ve made this simple mistake and it came out not as I wanted. So next time I will set the alarm and wait. Many thanks from England 😀

[@AlumiliteCorporation]

The patience is the hardest part! You've got it!

[@dannybaker8795]

What if you are only pouring 3/16 inch? I waited a little over an hour and it still was not long enough. How do I add a picture to show you what I'm trying to do?

[@divinehomes6928]

Ok, first your video AMAZING. So easy to follow. Now here is my question. If I want to do the exact same thing in a size of approx., 12" x 40" ish with that blue swirl and about 3/4" thick. Any suggestions on the amount of time on that size?

[@user-po2uh4jr7m]

Amazing! That's what I was looking for!

[@esthertosin1794]

Thank you so much for the information

[@emilyelkins7995]

Does this work with mica powders?

[@charlottehawk3766]

Can you do this with UV Resin?

[@romschamber1016]

Agreeed! Thank you so much dude🎉

[@AlumiliteCorporation]

Thanks for watching!

[@geoffjones4603]

Where did you get your moulds from

[@charley408]

What about in UV resin?

[@shednut2666]

Pressure pot works

[@brianlindsay9097]

Thanks! Tricky question because I know there are lots of variables and it's hard to quantify: but if you're letting your epoxy thicken to get more viscosity, at what point is it too late to throw it in the pressure pot? For instance, is the viscosity in the video above too late?

[@AlumiliteCorporation]

This is a great question! With this technique it's more difficult to incorporate the use of a pressure pot. We would almost recommend putting the piece in the pressure pot during the waiting time, adding the swirls, and then putting it back in the pressure pot for the remainder of the cure schedule. For a more accurate answer, definitely reach out to our customer service team ([e-mail]) they may have run into this situation already!

[@dalialovesdoggies4361]

Can I use any other resin? Helpppppp😂🤣😅😆😁do I need to use casting epoxy?

[@sherrilbjalexander2856]

Always do mine too soon, very impatient! I'll have to try harder to wait. 8-)

[@AlumiliteCorporation]

The waiting is the hardest part but it's definitely the most important!

[@marileeflint7605]

Thank you this video was very helpful

[@AlumiliteCorporation]

Thank you for watching!

[@Kat-ju3yi]

If it’s 68 in the room and I’m doing a deep pour of 1” for a table top- would the wait be pretty long? Like 2 hours?

[@clemsteubing5520]

can you mix epoxy like the deep pour and amazing cast for swirls

[@Random_vids_girl]

Excellent video!

[@samualwilliamson1187]

Do you sometimes use a pressure pot to remove bubbles?

[@charlottehawk3766]

I want to make a swirled globe. How do I do that and is there a particular acrylic paint to us

[@mywifetheartist]

Great information. I have subscribed to your channel. Can you mix tube paint into resin to do a tray? Thanks for your help.

[@angelaharder3997]

When I tried this method with the same materials you used, I had a different result. I was making smaller heart shaped objects and when the piece cured, I had wet areas of the dye color that never completely cured. Too much dye, right? Or not swirled into the epoxy enough? Thanks!

[@googleprofile2629]

Would it be possible to use different color dyed resin to draw or write say more uniform shapes or designs such as drawing a cloud or sun without the use of shapers/molds, but just literally using the resin as if it were paint to draw something? I was thinking you could, but then I realized the resin would spread out and deform whatever you drew right? If it is possible, how can that problem be tackled?

[@richardquesada2574]

What temperature should you wait for before you start mixing? 105 degrees (or thereabouts)?

[@lahkesis15]

Ooooooooooooooh!!!no wonder i had such a hard time while making my marble style coasters,gosh!!coz i immediately swirled instead of waiting those 60 mins😒lesson learned

[@AlumiliteCorporation]

It's always the waiting - it gets us too, don't worry!

[@johnobrien1921]

Love the tutorial. Now to find the material and thickness for a 2" pour depth. Any recommendations on where to start?

[@AlumiliteCorporation]

Our Deep Pour is perfect for that kind of thing :) www.alumilite.com/products/amazing-deep-pour/

[@safrahanan1571]

can we blow the resin ?? like they do in blooms swirls paint ??

[@stevensobel4677]

I just watched your video with the swirl technique. You gave great info and technique . I’m interested in the work of Fred Eversley , I have tried to get ideas and suggestions from other resin folks , to no avail. I believe there is a technique of spinning the resin mold , then adding different color resin getting a layered effect . Would you have any suggestions and or be willing to collaborate a project of the kind? Can send images of his work so you can gat a better idea. Thank you,

[@NatalieSobel]

Hopefully you will reply to my query. This work I speak of is by today’s standards still very valid and significant. Fred is ahead of his time. Please help if you can , I would like to simulate this work . Steven

[@safrahanan1571]

thank you

[@daveschibler3465]

Hello, I’m a new subscriber and I use alumilite for coating lures on a turner. It is a very thin layer spinning. How do I apply swirls using this style of procedure as I want to use this in the lure design? Thanks for your vids. 👍🏻👍🏻

[@mariepelua4575]

Thank you 🙃

[@AlumiliteCorporation]

Thanks for watching!

[@denniscarter7241]

Can you tell me with Alumilite slow 12 minute at what is a good temperature to swirl or pour the 2nd batch for good swirl effect?

[@AlumiliteCorporation]

We would actually recommend reaching out to some of our woodworking affiliates for this info! One channel to check out is Jake Thompson - kzbin.info

[@samanthalambert3717]

I'm trying to make this domino set. She wants purple with a white pearl swirl in it. How would I do that? I have tried pouring the purple first then adding white and swirling it with a toothpick and it didn't come out "vibrant enough". Thank you

[@AlumiliteCorporation]

Which part wasn't vibrant enough, the white or the purple? You could try using white pearl powder and mixing that in it's own cup of epoxy and pouring both purple and white at the same time!

[@2ktap]

Can you guys make a updated headlight lens video please.

[@AlumiliteCorporation]

We'll see what we can do!

[@brianlindsay9097]

One more question: Can you polish Amazing Clear Cast with a buffing wheel? (I've heard many epoxies aren't good for this)

[@AlumiliteCorporation]

Yes you can! Just be careful to take breaks so the piece doesn't get too hot. It's also recommended to wait the full 7 day cure time before sanding & polishing!

[@rehmatos2266]

Perfeito!🇧🇷

[@pdwoodwerkz9625]

My question: can I use this technique to make swirled pen blanks? 3/4x3/4x6? And how long to wait before using in a project?

[@AlumiliteCorporation]

If your using epoxy then this technique will work! But if you're using urethane then the whole process will be much quicker!

[@jencstephens5452]

Wait for resin temp to get to 120f, then colors stay separate

[@TheRealKirkHammett]

I want you guys to tell me how I can get swirls in my Alumilite Amazing Deep Pour!

[@AlumiliteCorporation]

Now THAT is going to take a lot of patience! Thanks for the suggestion!

[@darsmith3448]

Thank you! You want pictures? When I confidently produce art, you will be the first to see the pictures... after my friends and husband!!! Appreciate you!!! :)

[@AlumiliteCorporation]

Sounds like a deal!

[@darsmith3448]

@@AlumiliteCorporation :) :) :)

[@rhino3334]

Is it possible to make a working gun barrel out of resin? Have not found anyone who has tried.

[@AlumiliteCorporation]

We're not sure, it's not something we've seen! But if you decide to give it a go, we definitely want to see it!

[@richardquesada2574]

High Heat, explosive pressure, weaker than steel material... what could go wrong??

[@jeffdishong4853]

It is ABSOLUTELY NOT possible. I hope this is a joke. So no, it’s not possible at all. Don’t even try to, you’ll just be wasting your resin.

[@ellinghoem828]

Have you done a video like this doing swirls with Deep Pour. I wasted over a $100 in resin because it works so differently than Clear Cast. Also, when I tried swirling after 6, 7, 8 and even 9 hours, all i got was a “muddy” over blended mess, ruining three major Christmas projects and wasting expensive resin. If I missed the video on swirling Deep Pour, same on me, if Alumilite didn’t explain it better (video ) shame on you. When I contacted “support” by phone and e-mail, they didn’t even have an answer on how long to wait before “swirling” . It has been an expensive lesson to learn.

[@oleksandroliinyk4720]

Well, in my case 60 minutes equals 10-12 ours and result is not satisfied, because my epoxy resin have much more freeze time. Twice I try to make a beautiful swirls, but… I has to wait a few ours more to get an epoxy of “good” condition. Despite the fact that manufacturer guaranteed that there’s epoxy have to freeze in 48 ours.

[@AlumiliteCorporation]

This process can change drastically depending on your environment and the materials you're using. Resin is exothermic so it cures using heat - if your material is too cold or the room temperature is too low, it will always take longer to achieve your intended results.

[@user-md8of9yj1d]

Ink from a pen 🖊️😂

[@mauritsvw]

So it's 72 degrees in the shop. Luckily the whole world is using the same units, so there can be no confusion.

[@themagicwoodbus3211]

I am starting to use Alumilite in a lot of projects and catching up on a lot of these videos. Thanks for the tips and tricks. I’m learning a lot and love the products.