How to SAND and TOP COAT Epoxy Resin

[@karenbaldry8096]

Watching this brings my blood pressure down. soooooooooo relaxing 😃🙏

[@karenbaldry8096]

Thank you Claire. Excellent tutorial. I’m going to start sanding tomorrow 😃They are gorgeous.

[@LiveSleepResin]

Woow Claire, I feel calm, collected, I feel like a better person after that video 😂😂😂. Absolutely amazing filming skills and instruction. Right, I'm off to have another bash!!!.... Slooowwwllllyyy! Namaste!

[@ClairesCraftyCorner]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 Namaste girl you made me laugh haaa I'm so glad you lived it and it had the calming effect I was hoping for xx

[@nicolabailey9500]

Just a heads up Claire the jesmonite ac 730 takes a long time to cure properly you may want to tell your followers it’s cheaper but I’ve been leaving it overnight otherwise it breaks Nikki Hampshire uk

[@ClairesCraftyCorner]

Heyyyyy thanks so much lovely xxx I will do ❤

[@tvcio6331]

There’s something so satisfying about watching that latex peeling off x

[@ClairesCraftyCorner]

haaaa I agree !! soooo satisfying xx

[@clarewardrope2413]

As usual I learned something new. Thanks Claire x

[@ClairesCraftyCorner]

Heyyy Clare thats amazing xxx thanks so much for letting me know ❤❤❤

[@annagravante3884]

Well done Claire you did a lovely top coat xx

[@ClairesCraftyCorner]

Thankyou so much Anna xx 😘

[@virginiaplace5917]

OMG- I bought some latex after seeing this. It’s amazeballs! Just top coated some coasters and no sticky masking tape residue - result 😁

[@ClairesCraftyCorner]

Heyyyyy lovely.. I am so glad you found it helpful! Its definitely a game changer xx

[@charlenelesher1198]

The coasters were so pretty...of course I had to feast my eyes to the very end! Thank you 🙏

[@ClairesCraftyCorner]

thank you so much Charlene xxx glad you enjoyed it

[@LiveItLikeLisa]

I love these so much, by far my favourite ones!!

[@ClairesCraftyCorner]

Thanks soooooo much girl xx ❤❤❤

[@iancook3025]

Hello Claire I have just got the resin bug in the last couple of months and I am so impressed with your tutorials 👍👍 Absolutely fantastic and very very helpful. I am just about to order liquid latex from Amazon because a top coat would make my bloom coasters really pop. Thank you for all your time, effort and tips . You have shown me so very much in the last 24 hours. Thank you again .👍👍👌👌.

[@ClairesCraftyCorner]

Heyyyy Ian - this is so amazing to hear that I have helped in some way thank you so much x I hope you're enjoying the resin fun :) xx

[@leannemorris8035]

Those are soooooo beautiful!!

[@ClairesCraftyCorner]

Thank you sooo much Leanne xxx

[@bridiemaguire5563]

Really great job Claire,I know patience is not your strong point but isn't it just so worth it. You win in the end. WIN WIN WIN.xxxxx Love 👍💙😎

[@ClairesCraftyCorner]

Thankyoooooo ... and no ... I was blessed with short patience 🤣🤣🤣 its genetic 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@FuatSevsen]

Claire Claire Claire you did it again 🤩🤩!!!!!! I never understood how the grit augmentation works until now thanks to you 👍🏻👍🏻🌷🌷🌷💕

[@ClairesCraftyCorner]

Thank you so much lovely xx really happy you found it helpful xx

[@tinaroberts6495]

These are stunning! I love using the liquid latex to protect the bottoms whilst doing a top layer, I also brush latex on the sides of my piece in case any resin drops off and decides to settle there.

[@ClairesCraftyCorner]

Ohhhh I have nevervtried that ... such a good idea and tip thank you ! Xxx

[@dragonfly9851]

Thank you I was wondering about all the things you covered.

[@ClairesCraftyCorner]

Heyyy lovely ... so glad you found it helpful x

[@hollyclayton6762]

Great video Claire, very beautiful and very informative. I watched it all the way through. I have a lot of catching up to do. I am new to the KZbin community, as well as Resin. I am a huge ResinCrete fan, and when it first came out here, in The US, I turned to your Jesmonite videos for guidance, you are brilliant, I adore your personality as well as your art. Thank you for sharing your gift.

[@GavSedae]

50% perfect 100% of the time, everytime 😂, nice work Claire

[@ClairesCraftyCorner]

🤣🤣🤣 Gave yes ... haaaa that is exactly it ! Haaaaaa

[@antonietta2874]

These are gorgeous!! I love them. Thank you for sharing.

[@duchessofdark]

Oooooooooooooh these are beautifully done x

[@ClairesCraftyCorner]

Thankyou so much ❤❤

[@moldsandshapes3783]

Thank you so much for sharing and showing your process. Great to know the reasons and background of sanding and topcoat! It was so relaxing to see how the topcoat revealed the flowers so clear and bright after sanding! Great job Claire, thanks xx

[@ClairesCraftyCorner]

Thankyou so much lovely xx and for all of your support ❤❤❤

[@moldsandshapes3783]

@@ClairesCraftyCorner So happy that you like to work with the molds and thank you so much for sharing! xx

[@ClairesCraftyCorner]

@@moldsandshapes3783 i adore them all ! Cannot wait to use more... I have BIG OLANS for that Big Geode .... x

[@Alicia-BG]

Thank you for this video! Your knowledge and also explaining where something goes wrong is what I love. I'm definitely going to get the latex. Thank you again, you're amazing 🥰

[@SkitchBean_aka_Christine_E]

Claire, I have never topcoated a project before. Not because it didn't need it, but because I didn't know how to get a good result. Thank you so much for showing me how to do it. I love these coasters, and I am going to look for the video on how you made them. You are an amazing teacher ❤️

[@customMadebyACLD]

Another awesome and very informative video. I've watched so many videos to try to understand how to sand and top coat and I'm still confused. You made it very easy. Thank you. To prevent the Resin from running under I've seen some people use a doming mat. It seems to work. Haven't tried it yet though. Love the masking tape method you used on another video. Will most likely use that with the PVA glue. Thanks again for sharing.

[@gourdhead22]

I was late as always but loved it. I will rewatch. Top coating is my least favorite thing to do. Thanks love you are a wonderful youtuber...(is youtuber a real saying. 🤔😏🤭) oh well you get my drift. Thanks Hugs Sheryl 💙🎨💙

[@ClairesCraftyCorner]

Heyyyyy lovely thankyou so much xxx ❤❤❤ really appreciated you being there xx

[@amethyst1826]

Yup, KZbinr is a real thing. And Claire is one of the very best! 😃😃

[@ClairesCraftyCorner]

@@amethyst1826 awww 🥰🥰🥰 thank yoooooooooo it took me 2 years to call myself a you tuber ..... but I guess I began to believe in myself more xxx

[@amethyst1826]

@@ClairesCraftyCorner And so you should!!! xx

[@gwenbaby6293]

Gosh wish I had discovered the moulding latex as I do canvas tiles and there’s beading all the way around, I then have to use a heat gun and pallette knife to get them off but even then; I have to sand down to even out surface and it’s not perfect so I’ll use the latex on the edge and see how that helps, thank you ❤❤❤

[@jfw775]

Sorry I missed the live. This was so informative. Thank you so much for taking the time to explain this process with us. You did an awesome job top coating💙

[@ClairesCraftyCorner]

Heyyy Johnnie ... no worries at all I am so glad you found it helpful xxx

[@moldsandshapes3783]

Hi Johnnie, I just saw your message in the live chat, and I replied but the live session was closed for comments. So I found you here. Enjoy the Give Away molds, enjoy creating and thank you for letting know you received them. It was pretty fast!

[@karenwaddell4724]

😳now I feel the need to sand. You've sold me. I definitely want to try some latex as well. Thank you. ❤️🙏🏻❤️

[@ClairesCraftyCorner]

🤣🤣🤣 Karen ... I only sand if there is an issue ....or if they need to be heatproof x honestly ! I only top coated these because I made them specifically to then do this video ... they didn't even need top coating xx 🤣🤣🙈🙈🙈 its not my first love haaaaaa

[@elder7293]

Those are proper pretty! Awesome video 💜

[@ClairesCraftyCorner]

Thank you so so much xxx ❤❤❤

[@kristineohno3785]

Thank you so much Claire for the life of me I could not remember latex❤❤❤

[@chippydoodle1415]

Hi Claire, I’m gutted I missed the live but the video was great. You are truly an inspiration. Thanks to you I am just getting ready to order my first lot of jesmonite (as I can’t use resin) Hopefully see you on the next live and absolutely loved your coasters today.x

[@ClairesCraftyCorner]

Heyyyyyy ... omg thank you so much that is so amazing of you to say xxx Ahhh yes my next 2 videos will be Jesmonite 😍😍😍 I love it so much ! Xxx

[@drlaura7675]

I have studied a dozen videos on this subject and yours are the best because you show and explain detail all along. Wonderful. I notice that the sides are not attended to at all. Is there reason for that? than you

[@shazpsychs]

Ooh I’ve just bought some latex, for tip coating, I haven’t tried it yet! looks very satisfying! I’ve been learning how to use my cricut machine atm been quite fun.

[@ClairesCraftyCorner]

Ahhhh yes I got a cricut in January... really must use it more! Xxxx

[@PetisHomeart]

What a brilliant video 😍 I really learnt a lot. Thanks for sharing, Claire ❤️

[@ClairesCraftyCorner]

Thanks sooooo much Petra .... so amazing to know it has been helpful xx ❤❤❤

[@mengyuhan8837]

Hi! That’s such a good video. My table is not 100% flat and I really having issues that the resin running over to the back. I will try the latex! Also would you please share me the link of the mold you used to make the cup coaster? Thank you!

[@cathdavies2433]

Missed the live chat again 😞 Great video again Claire and what a great tip to use liquid latex, it’s going to make life so much better 💜

[@ClairesCraftyCorner]

Heyyyy Cath .. thankyou so much glad you found us helpful xxx ❤❤❤ yeh I love it xxx

[@amethyst1826]

Glad to see I didn't miss much (had to leave the live because my beautiful daughter turned up). They really are so beautiful, Claire!! I must get some liquid latex. xx

[@ClairesCraftyCorner]

Thank you so much xxx ahhh how lovely x I hope you had a great day xx ❤❤❤

[@amethyst1826]

@@ClairesCraftyCorner Yes, thank you. We chilled a bit. xx

[@Talia_IceCreamPaints]

This was so helpful. I’ve watched several tutorials trying to find a technique that works for me. I’ve been trying to figure out how to mask off certain areas of work and liquid latex seems like a viable option. I’m excited to try it. Great video!

[@ClairesCraftyCorner]

Heyyyy Talia .. honestly I absolutely love the liquid latex .. people also told me to try school glue PVA but right now I will use up my latex before I do that x

[@forti201]

Thank you for this awesome video!! What kind of resin do you use for top coating? I couldn’t find that in your list of products. Thank you!!

[@simanamiq7967]

Hello dear, for the top coat if you use yellowing resin, will it yellow over time?

[@lorenanakagawa5540]

These are beautiful

[@thepondisgreen]

loved this video amazing wk love them ❤

[@ClairesCraftyCorner]

Thank you so much lovely xx really glad you loved it ❤❤

[@MileyonDisney]

I just sanded and top-coated some pieces yesterday. This morning, they had a few dimples in them, and the mica powder made a circle of changed reflection around each one. So, I'm gonna do it again. This time, I won't use a torch. I think that plated a hand in it. Oh - and I still think those coasters are absolutely BEAUTIFUL!

[@ClairesCraftyCorner]

heyyy lovely .. yes I totally found the torch made dimples in these too .. which is why I thought it best to add a tad more resin .. it is so frustrating to wait and realise a top coat didn't go to plan ! xxx

[@jeanynesaylor3827]

Yay beautifully done 😍

[@ClairesCraftyCorner]

Thank you!! 😊 so glad you enjoyed xx

[@dawnpearson4907]

Thanks for showing this.

[@ClairesCraftyCorner]

Heyyyy Dawn thank you so much x glad you found it helpful x

[@Chan-bw4ci]

Do you think it would be fine to use a nail drill to sand?

[@moran439]

Wow Claire! These came out super beautiful! I have to say, top coating is the way to go, but like you, I truly do not like top coating!!! You can’t imagine how many pieces I have ruined due to topcoat. This video gives me courage to try it again. 😁. Thank you for bringing us such informative videos, I greatly appreciate you - and your wonderful personality! ❤️

[@ClairesCraftyCorner]

Heyyyy lovely ... thank you soooo much I am so glad you found it helpful... I do not enjoy top coating at all !! Not one bit 🤣🤣🤣🤣 but filming ... did make me slow down and try my best to do it right xx it really is a pain haaaaaaa

[@moran439]

@@ClairesCraftyCorner - I’m with ya!!! 😂😂😂❤️❤️❤️

[@ClairesCraftyCorner]

@@moran439 🤣🤣🤣🤣 these didnt even need it ! 🤣🤣🤣 I am now selling coasters as 'COLD DRINKS ONLY' .... its just too risky x

[@moran439]

@@ClairesCraftyCorner - exactly what I plan on doing. 😂😂😂. Can you tell I’m lazy 🤣. It’s just too much work.

[@drlaura7675]

that is a very smart solution! @@ClairesCraftyCorner

[@lnc-to4ku]

This was so great, thank you SO much!! 💗

[@ClairesCraftyCorner]

Thank you so much xxx so glad you found it helpful ❤❤❤

[@duchessofdark]

Sweet glory at this point . Sigh. Nice tunes too 💕🥰

[@ClairesCraftyCorner]

thank you so much lovely xxx

[@steveflynnmedia]

As anew newbie to resin what would you sugest as the best heat proofing for coasters. Ive been using TEEXPERT 2 to 1 and tbh its not good. It take about 2 days for a thing layer to dry similar to how you did it in the video. Is there a quicker way or dare l say a spray the does the trick Keep up the good work

[@jennifercameron9337]

Great video! Thank you for your help!

[@tiger1775]

If you wet sand up to a high grit, like 8-10k grit to polish some blemishes, do you recommend going back to a 120 grit before a top coat?

[@joseedufour1772]

I'm new at this... when you do the top coat do you use part a and part b?

[@tracygreen4982]

Beautiful ❤ how do you fix a coaster that's overly domed?

[@ClairesCraftyCorner]

Heyyy Tracy ... overly domed ? I would probably sand it right back .... But more than likely I would leave it or sand the sides and flood coat it xx

[@tracygreen4982]

@@ClairesCraftyCorner thank you

[@theanniewoo2891]

Good video , well explained,thank you 😊

[@ClairesCraftyCorner]

Glad it was helpful! thank you so much xx

[@debbrantner6666]

Love the video. Another great excuse to use my Dremel!!! :) I have a question though. You take such care to protect the bottom of the piece, but what about the sides? It seems like if you have drips on the bottom, you will also have them on the sides. Am I wrong or did I miss something? Thank you.

[@donnadoss9405]

I was going to buy a counter top resin that takes 500° heat to make my coasters. Is that a good idea?

[@shirleysavoie743]

I am lost , can someone please help???? I don't understand the rubber latex - you pour it on, then peel off? is it like a backing of sorts?? please be nice with comments I don't understand how that stuff works. Tnx

[@judyeuller7602]

What so you do with the peeled LATEX? Great video. Thanks.

[@ClairesCraftyCorner]

Hey Judy ... you can save it for some spooky Halloween DIY's but thats about all x

[@priyalmodi3332]

For top coating which liquid you are using

[@24janethd]

If you let it drip it will make the edges shines and the whole coaster will be shiny and even.

[@belindagalle97]

Great video. Thank you 😊

[@leeiaprice7386]

Thank you 😊

[@madelinecruwys1923]

Thank you so much!!

[@Madhura.gaanam]

What is the liquid used while sanding..

[@trishscreativecrafts]

Awesome job! Great tips in this video! Do you know if that latex works on wood? Just thinking about how hard it was to get drips off a large wood round I did!

[@ClairesCraftyCorner]

Heyyy girl .. thank you .. I absolutely always use Masking tape on wood. I dont think Latex would come off easly at all. Unless the wood has been sealed and painted maybe x When I work on Wood Rounds ... masking tape is the best x

[@trishscreativecrafts]

@@ClairesCraftyCorner Ah, darn! :( Oh well. lol. I have used painter's tape, but I still had a heck of a time getting some of it off, even using my embossing gun.

[@ClairesCraftyCorner]

@@trishscreativecrafts yeh very true ... it doesn't come off so easy at all 😢😢 but I would say paint the underneath to make it easier ❤❤

[@Red_Queens_Jubilee_Club]

I’m so excited. Sanding and coating is my life. Girrrrrrlllll…. How much caffeine does it take to make you to speak so fast? Ohhhhh they’re so pretty 😍.

[@ClairesCraftyCorner]

Heyyyy Mary ... I think I did talk fast in this one didnt I 🤣🤣🤣 I was thinking wow ... calm down girl haaaaa

[@gourdhead22]

Question when you put the stuff on back of coasters to be topcoat. Is there a certain amount of time to get it off. I wondered if I could back more then I would top in one day and still get that stuff off back. I hope you understand my question. Hugs Sheryl 💙🎨💙

[@ClairesCraftyCorner]

Heyyyyy Sheryl ..... no not at all .... you could back 50 coasters and top coat 3 months later ... it would still peel off the back xxx ❤❤❤ Just be aware that Latex .... sticks to latex .... so store them all apart or they will rip eachother off x

[@gourdhead22]

@@ClairesCraftyCorner thanks claire..

[@IrisKarls]

Can one recycle the latex?

[@ClairesCraftyCorner]

Heyyyy Iris .... you absolutely can recycle it ... but not on future coasters as it won't stick ... you can use it for Halloween projects or Special effects makeup... xxx not very helpful for resin though x

[@IrisKarls]

@@ClairesCraftyCorner Alright thank you for the answer! Love the Coasters btw! 😊

[@ClairesCraftyCorner]

@@IrisKarls thank you so much xx I'm glad you do ... and sorry my answer was not THAT productive 🤣🙈🙈❤❤

[@prissy2205]

another beautiful work!!! Can i please ask do you sand the bottom first then latex or just put latex on?

[@ClairesCraftyCorner]

Heyyyy Prissy ... no I never sanded the bottoms. I just put the latex straight on.

[@prissy2205]

@@ClairesCraftyCorner apart from using latex is there anything else i can do to not make my coasters stick to one another?

[@MushroomHausArt]

Liquid latex is such a life changer! I'd tried using masking tape originally and just wound up with shreds of it embedded under my now permanent drips 🙃

[@ClairesCraftyCorner]

Ahhhh yes I agree ... latex really is great ! Xx ❤❤❤❤

[@judyarellano718]

What is the difference between a topcoat and a final layer of resin?

[@ClairesCraftyCorner]

not much depending on piece. A final layer of resin could be seen as 2 things. The piece is still in the mould but needs a final layer - then it could also be seen as a top coat - done when you have already potentially de moulded. So technically could both be the same :)

[@KkTank-yi4ee]

Top coat only epoxy resin or resin,hardner mix plz tell

[@ClairesCraftyCorner]

heyyy lovely - you can top coat with most epoxy resins 2 part. The only resin that wouldnt work great is a deep pour.

[@leeiaprice7386]

Hi, are you using resin as the top coat? Or is it a special top coat for resin, thanks

[@ClairesCraftyCorner]

heyyyy lovely - this is epoxy resin as a top coat yes. You can use most epoxy resins for top coating. Just not deep pour resins.

[@leeiaprice7386]

I’m confused, so you don’t rub it down again? Was it epoxy resin you used first? Thanks

[@leeiaprice7386]

You said not on deep pour resins? What does that mean, sorry I’m new to this x

[@leeiaprice7386]

Ahh I understand, so the mould I’m going to use is around 3 inches deep? Is that ok for epoxy?

[@ClairesCraftyCorner]

@@leeiaprice7386 Yes - you will need DEEP pour resin for 3 inches :)

[@resinconceptindia8676]

How to stay away from dimples in top coat 😅

[@estelaortiz4632]

Excuse my question but is the top coat resin as well?

[@ClairesCraftyCorner]

Heyyyyy Estela, yes the top coat is resin too 😍😍😍😍

[@michaelnicholas2417]

Great video. Very informative demonstration, thanks for posting! 🤙🤖🎸

[@elliewilliams7103]

why do i have resing on my window floor etc if it dont of where its never been ok im messy lol and yes the latex stinks and really stink lol

[@ClairesCraftyCorner]

Haaaaaaa Ellie .... resin on the windows. I am glad you answered your own question before I got a chance to say it ha ha ha ha xxx

[@elliewilliams7103]

@@ClairesCraftyCorner i have managed to get a bit in every room, light switch's the window of my back door and i do my resin in the same room same place for a yr now oh even got it on the on off switch of my phone so had to et new phone note to self while using glove when doing resin TAKE THEM OFF BEFORE YOU LEAVE WHERE YOUR DOING IT!!! its just luck that so far i remember to take the gloves off before i fo to the loo but im sure at some point i will do that as well but i sleep walk and cook make resin, trash bungalow etc i wish i would clean in my sleep bloody hate cleaning hahaha