My First Resin Cast | Resin Fail Beginners Mistakes

I attempt my first Epoxy Resin project as a beginner and includes my resin fail. Please be kind as I still have a lot to learn. I used the Glass cast 10/50 resin and it took 72 hours to cure fully. If you have any information on the best casting resin to cast this type of project, please comment below. Remember I am in the UK.
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[@barbarawiddowson635]

No one is an expert at their first attempt Martin and you learn by your mistakes.I think you did very well! I'd love to see more.Stay safe.

[@Little_Red_Riding_Hoodlum]

The marbles were sheer genius! Give it another go with pure marbles. I think you did awesome ! Especially for the first attempt.

[@RetroHax]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@TheStwat]

Agreed. That would look great.

[@69virgin1966]

For your first attempt you did a great job. Something I've learned about epoxy resin is that if you try to put it in a vacuum chamber to draw the air bubbles out or try using a heat gun or blow torch to get the bubbles out. I don't know what time limits your epoxy is but if you have the time one of those methods will make a big difference in the amount of air bubbles in your castings. I would like to see more epoxy videos if you wish to do more. Keep the great videos coming. Thanks for sharing and God bless

[@staind288]

Use Vaseline on the interior surface of your molds to prevent sticking. Also, use a vibration source to bubbles to the surface

[@AnthonyCurreri]

Evan and Katelyn are the king and queen of resin projects. Give their channel a look.

[@canalboating]

Ok so you lost your marbles and Sharon can't peg the washing out but great for a first go :)

[@RetroHax]

I like it lol

[@shawnwright4129]

I like it too. I shouldn't laugh like a nut at 4am though. :)

[@annab.9235]

Great job! Can't wait to see more!!

[@RetroHax]

Thank you!!

[@vijayantgovender2045]

Thank you Martin I always love 💕 watching your videos I am from South Africa

[@markcuoghi-jackson3614]

Looks great Martin

[@markbowles8847]

Awesome, cant wait to see more of these, quite interesting 👌

[@RetroHax]

Glad you like them!

[@ancientruby7116]

Love it.. well done! If that is first attempt imagine how much better the next one would be.. it looks great!

[@frankrulli7449]

Nothing to be ashamed of!! It looks fantastic on your first try

[@RetroHax]

Oh thank you!

[@adeh503]

Mart for your first try that's awesome buddy, you never shy away from anything you do including mistakes, your a top man 👍

[@RetroHax]

Thanks 👍

[@petefroud5308]

Good work Martin .

[@drivinginstructor12]

you've done great for you're first attempt Martin Can't wait to see more

[@RetroHax]

Thank you so much!

[@dombarton2483]

Looks great to me! Love it!!!

[@RetroHax]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@IsaKocoglu]

Do what you love. I love your regular content, as well as this type of stuff. Whatever you do is a pleasure to watch 👌🥰👍

[@RetroHax]

I appreciate that!

[@DiecastPowderCoating]

That turned out beautiful as a first attempt, the colour's look great. Well done Martin.

[@RetroHax]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@rla26368]

Great job Sir! I really appreciate your sharing this with us!

[@RetroHax]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@Jaxdom]

I love it and think it looks great. I'm itching to have a go myself so I'm keeping an eye on you 🧐

[@marknorman389]

Great first attempt, keep doing more videos as this is something I want to try myself

[@alandykes2519]

Fantastic first attempt Martin look forward to seeing more 👍👍👍👍

[@RetroHax]

Thanks 👍

[@christibooth6794]

Really nice! From here, the gloss looked fine before sanding and I couldn't tell the difference afterwards. I really like it.

[@RetroHax]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@alfiewright8536]

Another great vid 👍 just got to keep trying and will be spot on one day

[@RetroHax]

Thanks 👍

[@a.garland5003]

The marbles look fantastic, what a great idea 👏🏻👍🏻

[@RetroHax]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@wallysrestorationshop5465]

Keep up the good work martin always a great watch 👍

[@RetroHax]

Thanks 👍

[@BMCWorkshop]

Fantastic Martin!

[@RetroHax]

Many thanks!

[@RetroHax]

Thanks Sean.

[@DonnaMSchmid]

I think it's beautiful! Good work!

[@RetroHax]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@shawnwright4129]

At least you know where your marbles are! I enjoyed watching it, and think you did a good job for the first time. You will get better the more you do!

[@RetroHax]

Thanks so much!

[@billreed2527]

Different I like it! Nice Martin

[@RetroHax]

Thanks Bill👍

[@ClassicCarCave]

Martin, Really enjoyed the video i have been watching a few of these on youtube there are some amazing ideas. Cheers Dave

[@RetroHax]

Thanks Dave, yes there's some great stuff out there.👍

[@adamgc73]

That's so cool 👍🏽👍🏽

[@littlepockets4959]

Its cool, I want one now too. I wouldn't mind making one myself....But all that sanding, i'll have to get a man to do all that for me.

[@Grianan66]

An excellent first attempt! I really love how the marbles almost disappear. As for the bubbles, you'll get better, but if anyone ever tells you they never get bubbles - they're lying to you.

[@billywhizz98]

Well done Martin for your first attempt that’s good practice makes perfect

[@RetroHax]

Absolutely William.

[@paulthompson5416]

I think you've done great for you're first attempt Martin 👏🏼

[@RetroHax]

Thank you 😁

[@oldskoowlpebblestravels]

Great 1st attempt it looks great and any imperfections only give it character keep up the good work

[@RetroHax]

Thanks a bunch!

[@cabdriveruk]

Great video Martin. It looks good to me, turned out great. I think a few bubbles in it enhances the finish. Cheers, Jeff.

[@RetroHax]

Thanks Jeff👍

[@virginiagonzalez1138]

Keep at it Martin!

[@RetroHax]

Thanks Virginia

[@alandaniel7327]

I think that looks great.

[@elfowl6873]

Looks pretty good, much better than I would do. You'll get better, but looks good now.

[@garyclifton2180]

Looks good

[@johnblackburn7673]

Looks good Martin if you are only doing small items you can make a pressure pot out of an old pressure cooker

[@tedvegas5586]

Nice work Martin

[@RetroHax]

Thanks 👍

[@Jim-ie6uf]

Nice job!

[@RetroHax]

Thanks for the visit

[@sidthescenic09]

Good first effort Martin. Looks great.

[@RetroHax]

Thanks 👍

[@williamvanleuven2645]

Its a good first attempt ! Please try out more casts.

[@vijayantgovender2045]

Please Martin do more it looks very nice for your first one ☝️

[@RetroHax]

More to come!

[@yana1955]

At work we used the plastic and a syringe full of acetone to 'glue' the boxes together.

[@valborchardt3596]

Oh thats lovely Martin, keep it up bud, practice makes perfect. Turned out great. Love the colours too. Take care

[@RetroHax]

Thanks Barbara👍

[@valborchardt3596]

RetroHax sorry i’m not barbara

[@stegradon7827]

One of your scrap lawn mowers in resin would be fun!!

[@Mad9977]

looks very nice 😎👍

[@RetroHax]

Thanks 👍

[@antoniodonelli1957]

First time? Good work! Hello from Italy 💪

[@RetroHax]

Thanks Antonio

[@CLee-oo9yl]

I think it's really nice

[@normsmowers4758]

Nice job Martin for first attempt

[@RetroHax]

Thanks 👍

[@karenmann1887]

I think it looks cool

[@user-dx6pt9oo6h]

Good job bro 👍👍👍

[@RetroHax]

Thank you so much 😀

[@MyMW3Channel]

Definitely do more. There are a lot of good and interesting comments here. I've used resin twice on large bar tops. The 2nd experience was better than the 1st. For large pieces, I found a blowtorch to be good for eliminating bubbles as it cured.

[@TheBadJuJu666]

I think this is a really good first attempt. I tried to do epoxy resin once and it was so full of bubbles, it was horrible. I think this cube would make for an awesome paperweight. Can't wait to see what else you do.

[@RetroHax]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@mrnatty122]

Very good first attempt Martin 👍

[@RetroHax]

Thanks 👍

[@Eyesofthebeholder214]

Please show more. Cheers.

[@benmakepeace5759]

Defo more resin. But use it to repair stuff like old tools with missing handles etc. Keep up the good work Martin 👍

[@RetroHax]

Thanks 👍

[@grandadsworkshop5394]

Nice job you done there bud

[@RetroHax]

Thanks 👍

[@altieri555]

Great first try! You'll get better.

[@RetroHax]

I hope so!

[@garygrainger978]

Pretty good for a first attempt Martin, try out some more things.👍

[@Evergreen64]

Not bad. This you keep as your 1st attempt. Then revisit it at your 25th and 50th and see how far you've come.

[@Cavalier_Steve]

Drill some little dots in and then put white paint in them to make a dice 🎲 just remember one side should add up to opposite to 7 so 1 and 6 are directly opposite each other. Great first attempt I thought!

[@RetroHax]

Good tip!

[@kevancroftkc]

Looks good to me.

[@johnfithian-franks8276]

Looks good to me

[@pauledwards3833]

Great vid Martin as usual, I did a pyramid of marbles many years ago as a school art project i think my dad still has it on his desk it did look good so maybe try different shapes but please kee going ...

[@RetroHax]

Thanks 👍

[@baldanddangerous1572]

that aint to bad martin for a first attempt,really good,all the best...................................dougie

[@RetroHax]

Thanks Doug

[@vxmac350]

Looks great for a first attempt. I've seen other people use pressure pots when it sets to get rid of bubbles.

[@RetroHax]

Yes I need to get one next.

[@Mark...]

Yes more resin would be good, I am thinking of giving it ago myself 👍

[@RetroHax]

You should!

[@victor58010]

Well done , great first attempt - what about a small animal skull ,maybe a mouse or bird? I think it would look stunning

[@forzapaq]

A lot better than my first attempt, at least all your resin stayed in your mould. Watch Evan & Katelyn’s channel for tips and tricks 👍🏻

[@RetroHax]

Thanks for the tips!

[@patrickmcgivern9686]

Great effort, I'm impressed ! Had a kit for doing that as a teenager and it was great fun. Seem to recall it was possible to get various sizes and shapes of plastic casting moulds that were highly polished and gave a great finish. Only the bottom of the mould (the open side when you are pouring) needed finishing. Also,remember for complicated casts with lots of parts / objects, I had to build it up slowly with several layers of resin, rather than casting in one pour. The final pour could often be a solid colour that gave a nice background or base when turned out. Also helped to either dip some of the parts in resin before putting them in place and pouring resin soon after, or moving the parts about as you poured, to avoid or remove bubbles. You've inspired me to look into having another go !!

[@RetroHax]

Nice one Patrick, Cheers

[@patrickmcgivern9686]

@@RetroHax Had a quick look on that well known auction site and see all sorts of moulds for resin casting. Times have changed as they are mostly silicon. In the 70s I was using hard plastic moulds and it was often difficult to remove the casting !

[@andy_v4443]

like it it, very nice.

[@RetroHax]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@professionalidiots101]

I love the marbles, pressure pot next 👍

[@RetroHax]

Exactly. I'm on the look out

[@125sm3]

Great first attempt, is it a case of less is more for the effect.

[@peteramberley9952]

Nice mart very pretty. Can't you spray pva (not builders glue) in as a releasing agent Might help. I had the old David's isopon kit back in the 70s for making paper weights etc. 👍

[@lucynamaswojezdanie...4165]

👍 Super 🙂

[@RetroHax]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@koshtie]

Hi Martin not bad at all, i thought that plastic over here was called Perspex ? ATB Wayne..........

[@RetroHax]

Probably, Its just what i've seen in videos.

[@barrybark3995]

thatd make a good gearknob for your acclaim

[@NavyVeteran1776]

No it’s great. Would make a perfect addition to any teachers desk. Maybe a local art teacher say 4-6 grade? Great first project.

[@jmptaz]

That is amazing once you perfect it you should restore one of the small cars from the diesel guy and seal it in resin

[@eastcoastuk9705]

Great 1st effort get it on the Bench grinder with a polishing Wheel .

[@RetroHax]

Thanks 👍

[@roystheboy]

I did this sort of thing in secondary school our teacher gave us old light bulbs to use to make the moulds in

[@doriasmeeth8083]

Do more resin projects, the small cars you have to repair put one in resin as a paper weight

[@timempson]

Hi ya Martin,, first attempt cooooool dude be a nice paper weight for sharon ,,,,,also well done on your diet I am also a diabetic,, type 2 but need insulin as well ,,,,you look much better after losing a bit of beef well done you mate.....BIG TIM

[@RetroHax]

Thanks Tim, Look after yourself bud.

[@parrot340]

I thought u said on one your other chanels this was a fail? I think its brill fo first attempt 😊. Just wondering though did u use ur vacume pot at all? also dont bother with vaseline. yesit works. But then I got a fine spray release agent. Wow the difrence is amazing will never go back to vasalean. keep up the good work 😊

[@RetroHax]

Yes I did but apparently, its a pressure pot I need.

[@parrot340]

@@RetroHax Mmm both realy. vacume to get most of the bubbles out then presure pot to get the last few. there are some DIY ones arund youtube. 😊

[@teraleidavis5637]

to get an even space on the top and bottom pour 1 layer of resin first then after it dries add your colorful marbles and then top it off with resin

[@RetroHax]

Yes I learn't that in this test.

[@shaineriches4369]

Martin that's excellent for a first attempt! Mine will be alot worse than that! Are you going to use it as a paperweight? Or maybe something else? Let me know what your going to use it for?!🙂

[@RetroHax]

Not sure yet

[@adrianjohnlouis1]

Try a few flowers daises or pansies might turn out good!

[@brianhull5125]

Hey Mart, that’s not bad at all. Maybe you need to vibrate it to remove the air bubbles. Why did you sand it...it looked pretty good to begin with and polishing is a long arduous task.

[@RetroHax]

The top when you pour has a dip in it.

[@brianhull5125]

Of course 🤦🏻‍♂️

[@TechGorilla1987]

Good show!! Resin is pretty interesting. Perhaps you could try flame-polishing the plastic. Ben Krasnow (Applied Science) has a great video on polishing plastic easily and quickly using different methods.

[@RetroHax]

Thanks for the tip!

[@TechGorilla1987]

@@RetroHax This is something that really interests me. I wonder if you can use a vacuum to remove the last of the little bubbles? I use an old compressor from a dehumidifier I scrapped for a small vacuum chamber. I'm ghetto as though. :D

[@tootall5559]

actually, I've seen guys that have done it many times not get it that nice. There will probably always be a few imperfections. If there was something that vibrated that you could set it on that would leave no or fewer holes and get the bubbles out. Frankly you did better than I can usually do, but I've not done it but a few times either. I'd like to see something like a dinky or tootsitoy car suspended in the stuff. is there some product you could use on the "plexi" plastic to make it come off easier? Some kind of release agent? I've tried cooking spray, that doesn't work very well. I've also tried WD 40 a little better but clouds the epoxy so you have to do more sanding and polishing to get it to look like anything.

[@RetroHax]

Yes I'll be doing a few toy cars in resin amongst other things.

[@buckneighkidd419]

Tap the full mold with a spoon to get the air bubbles up!

[@grisjambon3812]

I'm getting a sense of Deja Vu

[@g4mmalotus937]

I saw the marbles and immediately assumed that it'd be a disaster, thinking you were going to turn it on a lathe.

[@RetroHax]

I don't have a Lathe lol

[@DaveJudd]

Gear knob for the Trotter van?

[@RetroHax]

Good idea.