How to Make Swirls in Epoxy Projects | Alumilite

[@quietwarrior1983]

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

[@lolicru7276]

Great advice, clearly given and. Dry informative.

[@lindachampion137]

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

[@MakerCuisine]

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

[@AlumiliteCorporation]

So glad we could help!

[@williamscustomwoodworking]

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.

[@xoxosunnyfifgets8937]

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

[@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.

[@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

[@Tegwen-bw3yl]

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

[@safrahanan1571]

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

[@limgrace9358]

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

[@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!

[@SlaveUkrayini]

thanks so much for a very clear video and instructions

[@AnnickVerstappen]

Amazing! That's what I was looking for!

[@clemsteubing5520]

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

[@Peacheslaroo]

Great presentation

[@hollienealis4840]

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

[@helgahenery2447]

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

[@karendoss6026]

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

[@deborahrouchon7740]

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

[@sasha.t3737]

Ughh it’s so hard to wait!!

[@shondanicole8603]

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

[@aritherial9021]

Youre great !! GREETINGS FROM CHILE !!!

[@charley408]

What about in UV resin?

[@solemnbuddhist]

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

[@samualwilliamson1187]

Do you sometimes use a pressure pot to remove bubbles?

[@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?

[@thomasthompson8980]

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

[@charlottehawk3766]

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

[@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 😅👍🏼

[@emilyelkins7995]

Does this work with mica powders?

[@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!

[@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?

[@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!

[@charlottehawk3766]

Can you do this with UV Resin?

[@marileeflint7605]

Thank you this video was very helpful

[@AlumiliteCorporation]

Thank you for watching!

[@geoffjones4603]

Where did you get your moulds from

[@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!

[@safrahanan1571]

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

[@dalialovesdoggies4361]

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

[@esthertosin1794]

Thank you so much for the information

[@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!

[@Random_vids_girl]

Excellent video!

[@romschamber1016]

Agreeed! Thank you so much dude🎉

[@AlumiliteCorporation]

Thanks for watching!

[@shednut2666]

Pressure pot works

[@mywifetheartist]

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

[@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?

[@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)?

[@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/

[@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!

[@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

[@laracardoza877]

Does this method work if I want to cure it in a pressure pot after the 1 hour set time?

[@AlumiliteCorporation]

To preserve the swirls when using a pressure pot, timing is key! You should pour the resin and create the swirls during the working time of the resin. Immediately after swirling, place it into the pressure pot. Waiting too long will let the resin begin to set, which could distort the swirls under pressure. The goal is to trap the bubbles without affecting the design.

[@2ktap]

Can you guys make a updated headlight lens video please.

[@AlumiliteCorporation]

We'll see what we can do!

[@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. 👍🏻👍🏻

[@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!

[@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!

[@safrahanan1571]

thank you

[@mariepelua4575]

Thank you 🙃

[@AlumiliteCorporation]

Thanks for watching!

[@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.

[@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!

[@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!

[@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

[@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!🇧🇷

[@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 :) :) :)

[@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.

[@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.

[@AbelAdames-r9n]

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.

[@williamscustomwoodworking]

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.