How To Sand & Polish Epoxy Resin - Best Results!

In this video, Trey is showing you how to achieve the best results sanding and polishing clear epoxy resin. The epoxy in this video is Super Clear Art Resin and Liquid Glass. You can find all of the products used in this video here:
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[@michelleaultman1041]

Great way to address the issue with the mold company you're not happy with. I love it when someone takes the high road darlin, it shows that you have integrity! Anyone should be happy to accept constructive criticism in my book, that's how we all learn! Keep up the good work & the VERY informative videos, you've helped me immensely with my resin projects!

[@ronbrennan358]

How dare that company attack Triple L Rustic Designs. You guys are honest to the bone and great people to boot.

[@TripleLRusticDesigns]

Not everyone sees that. People judge us who don’t even know us. Pretty frustrating.

[@MrsDeLow]

Thank you for this tutorial! I’ve needed help with my clear table

[@tomsmessages2815]

I am so impressed! Just learning here, and these tips will help correct mistakes I have made. Thanks!

[@shawnkelly1325]

Fantastic tables. Love the warmth of the wood and the clarity of the epoxy. Thanks for the tricks and tips. Planning on getting into some epoxy projects this spring.

[@johnloader6609]

Tables look so awesome, keep up the good work Trey and team.

[@kristylarson7832]

@ John Loader thank you for watching and commenting. We hope to see more comments from you on more videos.

[@dustinepps4801]

This is super helpful. I always struggle with sanding epoxy in general. Great video.

[@southpawwoodcrafts846]

The tables look great. People don't realize how much labor is involved in a project like this.

[@TripleLRusticDesigns]

Thanks so much! Yeah it does take a lot of work but it’s cool to see it go through its different stages.

[@philvale5724]

Hi 👋, T,L,R,D. Great looking 👀 Tables, I am thinking about having a go later in the year, great territorial on explaining the process of making your Tables , I have just realised that it is your young lady that shows the Stihl MS881 , this a very good machine, And the Laser cutting machine, great job 😂 . I look 👀 forward to your next project, Stay Safe, PHIL FROM THE DARK SIDE OF THE MOULIN FRANCE.

[@TripleLRusticDesigns]

Thanks Phil!

[@salisburys7558]

WOW! Trey, those real turned out good! love that clarity! Thanks for the video

[@kristylarson7832]

@ Salisbury’s we appreciate you, thank you so very much for taking the time to watch and comment.

[@rcollazo68]

Excellent work on those tables…….I’m sure there is a happy customer somewhere…👏👏👏👌

[@curtisroof8798]

Love the tables! Thank you.

[@billstruth1128]

Beautiful work. Excellent explanations. Great projects!

[@paulcole2575]

Really good video what a shame that company tried to attack triple l rustic design s Hope Zoe will be back on her soon . triple l rustic design s are the best on you tube.

[@TripleLRusticDesigns]

Thank you Paul

[@joshuawalton8069]

Awesome video and great job on the tables.

[@TripleLRusticDesigns]

Thanks Josh! Appreciate your continued support

[@joshuafreedman7703]

Beautiful end product!

[@tombattellino-bt5tu]

Real men use live ammo in these builds! All joking aside, that is one of the clearest pours I have ever seen. The finish is absolutely perfect.

[@user-vn6hi2bi3g]

Great job it takes guts to free hand divide the table when you have a track saw nice work

[@lahorejewellerystudio9667]

❤ great way to describe precious tips

[@robertrousseau5264]

They are fantastic they look great and they're awesome this is Bob from Vero Beach Florida God bless and have a great week

[@TripleLRusticDesigns]

Thanks BoB!

[@kristylarson7832]

@ Robert Rousseau we appreciate you, thank you so very much for taking the time to watch and comment.

[@waterlilly62lori]

Gorgeous!

[@madeleinegombert661]

Amazing 🤩

[@Itseemedlikeagoodida]

Beautiful!!

[@darrenblack2802]

The link for the polishing compound is going to 'Mirror Glaze Ultra-Cut Compound' (sorry if someone already mentioned it )

[@silentsurvivor7996]

I commend you guys for your diligence. And also appreciate how much information is provided and the work behind such things.most companies that I’ve seen have no real decorum just a fake friendly guise.

[@kristylarson7832]

@ Silent Survivor we appreciate you! Thank you! Thank you for watching and commenting. We hope to see more comments from you on more videos.

[@johnwilkins7062]

That table is so nice . Great job

[@TripleLRusticDesigns]

Thank you John

[@bobdavis5216]

Greetings from Humboldt County California. Just found your channel, researching for my first project. Lots of good information presented in a well thought out manner. I subscribed right away. On a personal note, I hope you are enjoying working with your Dad. I worked with mine and really miss his company.

[@dog2.051]

I ceramic coated the wood and epoxy after all the finishes are applied. Gave it a nice shein.

[@KraigElliottWW]

Very nicely done! It’s great to see you use the Slab Mizer for smaller projects too. I get questions everyday about flattening small pieces. Another great video from TLRD!

[@TripleLRusticDesigns]

Thanks Kraig!

[@dcruicks1]

Wow gorgeous!

[@robtownsend3940]

Great tables! I couldn't find it but can you list exactly what grits after the 320 to get to 10000? Thanks!

[@user-vh7uh9lc6v]

I don’t like drama? You deserve a crown Queenie

[@toddgriffis896]

That side view right at the end really showed the clarity of the epoxy!! Very nice

[@kristylarson7832]

@ Todd Griffis thank you so very much for taking the time to watch and comment.

[@Lutzboater]

Thanks for this tutorial on polishing the tables. They are amazing!!

[@kristylarson7832]

@ Pinta Crafts thank you so very much for taking the time to watch and comment.

[@dudleyorgeron4034]

Nice looking tables, nice work.

[@TripleLRusticDesigns]

Thank you!

[@johnmmiller]

Outstanding....

[@kristylarson7832]

@ John Miller we appreciate you, thank you so very much for taking the time to watch and comment.

[@nicholasb2245]

Beautiful!!! am working on my first resin table and it's pissing me off! I love your table and the way you explain it. I, unfortunately, have to go through household 6 to get equipment and that doesn't always work. I love the way you explain the sanding. One question though, if you were to do a table top epoxy, would you sand all the way to 10k grit? That's how I want to finish my POS, but I'm not sure of the steps. Thanks.

[@nancyscheneman4967]

Tables came out beautiful. I feel with each and every project you get a little better at sanding epoxy. Like you said learning from mistakes. That being said this has to be the best video I have seen in 3years explaining the process specially for a beginner that needs help . With that being said I run into the problem of the polishing part , Your wood here is separated pretty well from the epoxy not allowing polishing compound to get into the wood. For instance a checker board when polishing the wood gets so clogged up with compound the cleaning is terrible. And even wet sanding it often changes the color of the wood if too much water is required. Do you have any suggestions as to what I can seal the wood with before polishing and for wet sanding ? Thanks

[@RobertHarrison-cn3ok]

Pneumonal absolutely pneumonal love it ❤ I live in Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@Daddy-mv2vz]

Do you do restaurant tables ?

[@TripleLRusticDesigns]

We are starting to accept table orders. Please send us an email on our website. TLRDS.com

[@GyWO10]

Wow, the tables look amazing! I didn’t realize so much work goes into this. How many hours total do you think you spent on sanding & buffing?

[@INU026]

When you were wet sanding, did the disc's have the holes or were they solid? Wondering about the water and the vacuum dust collocation.

[@CFwoodworksLLC]

Great video 👍🏼

[@TripleLRusticDesigns]

Thank you brother!

[@probie-3085]

Awesome work guys 😊

[@TripleLRusticDesigns]

Thank you!

[@MannycIII]

I have a small container of Wool Lube. Is that OK for the wet sanding?

[@medicmark9683]

Love the turnout on the tables, I’m new at this and wondering how to make something Ike a table at home ? How would we be able to cut the table down without that big machine?

[@nobroko]

We always run some packing tape down the seams of our molds as the epoxy does not stick to it. It also seals up any gaps in the mold

[@lewisjohnson2732]

Wow them our awesome !!!

[@kristylarson7832]

@ Lewis Johnson we appreciate you, thank you so very much for taking the time to watch and comment.

[@WardoUSA]

Nice tables and video. The multiple sanding grits seem a bit extra? Why not stop after 3k and compound and polish to finish? Just asking, I have never worked with polishing epoxy, only automotive applications. Thank you.

[@StringBanger]

Great video. How long did you let the epoxy cure before sanding? I have found some epoxies will not sand properly unless they cure for 30 days. Usually I try after a week. Also are you using a 3/16 or 3/32 throw for your ROS?

[@randydobson1863]

hello trey its is randy and i like yours video is cool thanks friends randy

[@kristylarson7832]

@ Randy Dobson hello, we appreciate you, thank you so very much for taking the time to watch and comment.

[@neilb.8336]

Beautiful craftsmanship - very impressive! I do have a question regarding your finishing technique... specifically, you mention sanding and polishing "just the epoxy portions," which makes sense, but obviously there will be some overlap onto the adjacent wood. That being the case, do you go back after the final polish and take the wood "back down" by hand sanding carefully up to the line? If so, what is the final grit that gets used on the wood (since Rubio only recommends going to 180)? Thank you!

[@perrys5954]

Oh I second that question. Hope you get a reply as the same thing crossed my mind.

[@deanmarskell1518]

Well done Trey the tables look amazing great work love what you guys do keep up the great work. Triple l rock's!♥️👌

[@kristylarson7832]

@ Dean Marskell thank you for watching and commenting. We hope to see more comments from you on more videos. Thank you again!

[@SpareTimeFurnitureTransform]

Great video and love getting someone else's process ideas! Thanks for sharing! Where did you get your discs for wet sanding? I have a hard time finding decent ones especially in the high grits.

[@TripleLRusticDesigns]

Thank you very much. We a have a link to all the products we use in the description below this video. Or you can try clicking here: www.amazon.com/shop/triplelrusticdesigns

[@donaldhightower5269]

Awesome

[@kristylarson7832]

@ Donald Hightower we appreciate you.

[@staceylecas1932]

❤really nice very cool

[@kristylarson7832]

@ Stacey Lecas we appreciate you, thank you so very much for taking the time to watch and comment.

[@jurezadravec3852]

Hi. They turned out great! I've noticed that when I use a polish, I definitely need to ward off the wood with some tape to avoid it being absorbed into wood, since the finish (Rubio) doesn't look good if it absorbed any of polish. This is pretty hard and tricky when working with live edges that are super complex. Any ideas how to get the glass clear epoxy and satin wood in these projects without having to tape the wood away? Thanks! :))

[@roberthudson3727]

So I went sanded up to ten thousand and then I went to wipe the whole project off and I had to spray it Down now I have polished epoxy and raised grain on the wood.Any suggestions?

[@kramasz]

Badass! I'd like to see a chess board with shell casings in it. Maybe even full bullets without the gunpowder.

[@annearnold9500]

Where do I find reference to the supplies you used? Great video

[@-RONNIE]

Them epoxy tables turn out good. Question - so from start to finish it's a 6-Day process

[@waterlilly62lori]

How much clearance do you give yourself for cleaning up the edges?

[@apriln2108]

What about sanding the wood. I have small spots in my wood filled with epoxy. Can you sand the wood to that grit?

[@WayneSmith-yf3fg]

The tables are beautiful. I personally don't care for the shell casings, but I'm sure you have a market for them.

[@kristylarson7832]

@ Wayne Smith we appreciate you, thank you so very much for taking the time to watch and comment.

[@roxoriginal732]

That slab mizer is a beast I would to own that but I got such a small space I would no chance . That mould issue is so wrong that company sounds like it’s in denial .dont know if you know this but you can use just about anything oil for mould release .olive oil works really well.i dont buy silicone spray no more since i run out one day and improvised using cooking oil and it worked really well . Nice table and it’s good to see people sanding and polishing pieces instead of just flood coating a piece and calling it finished or throwing a load of Rubio over epoxy and calling time on it . Also I’ve actually started from 400 grit before and finished on 3000 grit but I was previously sanding in between coats but I have started from 600 as well on a crystal clear flood coat so in some cases that 40 to 4000 grit is a bit of a myth .and trust me I know how to polish epoxy I’ve got good results with the polishing but it’s the trapped bubbles I get that does my head in but that’s because Ive used table top epoxy trying to cast but when I use the slow cure epoxy I get the better results. Man your resin is super clear you definitely know what you doing good to see 👌👌👌

[@danieldavidson5012]

Should the wood be sealed before using a polishing compound? Or is there no risk of that compound staining the wood or interfering with the finish?

[@perrys5954]

That's a great question. Hope it's ok to add my comment as I am interested in the response. Lots of great people and questions here in the comments! :)

[@perrys5954]

Great video! Very professional and professional!! I do love those tables and feeling inspired to give it a try. ..which actually brings me to my question. I am wondering how you would approach something like this but with a wood surface that is already finished to liking. I want to try "Shou Sugi Ban" (burning and staining the wood grain) but I realize that the finishing and sanding would remove the burned and stained wood effect. Perhaps the approach is obvious but my brain is stalling out haha Love your vid and already convinced to subscribe, hopefully I may come across an answer to my question in some of your other video's. If you have any video suggestion in mind I am definitely 'all ears', Thanks again for the great content, sorry about your troubles with that mold manufacture but I definitely respect you for your approach. People/business are all to quick to smear one another and it seams to me that in the world of smearing everyone gets dirty on both sides :p So than you for your example of class and maturity!

[@user-ti5ze8jk6c]

So i am just starting in table making. I started with chess sets amd i want to get into tables. But i dont have any fancy equipment. Any tips for a minimalist? Lol. I do most of my work for now in our spare room. Plus i tried using wood before but the wood itself kept making lots of bubbles amd the project cured with lots of bubbles cured inside the project. I had to trash it. Could it have been the wood i was using? Is there a way to prep the wood?

[@TripleLRusticDesigns]

I’d be happy to answer all your questions. Give us a call sometime. You can find our number on TLRDS.com

[@joehaynes2696]

With the polishing compound, if it gets on the wood is there any concern for that to adversely affect the finish?

[@TripleLRusticDesigns]

We haven’t seen it affect the finish in any of the projects we have done but it could I’m sure.

[@joehaynes2696]

@@TripleLRusticDesigns Thank you! Great video & beautiful tables.

[@kristylarson7832]

@@joehaynes2696 we appreciate you, thank you so very much for taking the time to watch and comment.

[@ronbrennan358]

Really nice tables.

[@TripleLRusticDesigns]

Thanks Ron!

[@davidquinlan8517]

You must have to charge the big bucks for those tables, to pay for the hand labor that went into them. I admire the finish but so much work!!!

[@matthewjohnson6360]

Beautiful.

[@kristylarson7832]

@ Matthew Johnson thanks, We thank you so very much for watching and thank you for taking the time to write a comment.

[@JJ-gt7ve]

What type of Rubio monocoat?

[@isiahrowser]

Awesome work 👍🏾👍🏾

[@TripleLRusticDesigns]

Thank you very much

[@waterlilly62lori]

Because you sanded with a high grit, do you not have to raise the grain?

[@user-eo7tx9pe4y]

Do you experience any issues when polishing the epoxy without putting the Rubio on first?

[@caseymorgan2112]

Why do you use this method vs a flood coat?

[@jameslewis6334]

How much you get for them tables

[@TripleLRusticDesigns]

I sold these for $400 each to the same couple who purchased the matching coffee table. I would normally price these around $700 each

[@soltanyhandcrafts]

don't you think its better to apply Rubio monocooat then polishing the epoxy ?

[@hwaggoner]

What rubiomonocoat product did you use?

[@TripleLRusticDesigns]

Pure. There’s a link to it in our Amazon store in the description below the video.

[@mikemack609]

Do you need to wipe off the black epoxy after sanding?

[@TripleLRusticDesigns]

Yes I blow it out with air compressor and wipe down with alcohol.

[@billyshumate853]

Looks great

[@TripleLRusticDesigns]

Thanks Billy!

[@billyshumate853]

@@TripleLRusticDesigns How's your baby doing ❤❤

[@user-ob6hn3kw3l]

Hi would you please detail sand paper progression. you spoke to the range but not the progression. Thank you

[@randallsykes990]

Great work!

[@kristylarson7832]

@ Wade S we thank you for watching and commenting.

[@waterlilly62lori]

Where do you get the shell casings?

[@perrys5954]

If that was a serious question and you aren't a shooter yourself you can buy spent casings (for those wanting to reload) in many gun-shops. I recall "Western Munitions" here where I live essentially has mixed brand as if it was picked up off the range after a day of people shooting so you'd get a nice visual variety if that's what you are into. Or heck just go as a guest with someone to an outdoor range and you are bound to find a bunch :)

[@leonkirszenbaum6603]

I could not find the link to your final finishing . I think you called it reveal monocoAt. Could you let me know the correct spelling and where I can get it . Thanks.

[@2990rick]

Rubio mono coat

[@rguby01]

Well I can't find the link to the 3m polish compound or monocoat you mention and say you have links to. I click on what I think they are and it's all McGuire products. ????

[@TripleLRusticDesigns]

www.amazon.com/shop/triplelrusticdesigns

[@rguby01]

@@TripleLRusticDesigns do you have a link to the 3m polishing compound mentioned?

[@WeepingWillowLLC]

I just made my first wood/epoxy/flower tray...I have that Dewalt router and am having the HARDEST time with the edges. I haven't been able to find anyone to help me in tutorials. Are you able to help explain how to use this to me on the edges? I WOULD BE SO GRATEFUL!

[@TripleLRusticDesigns]

Give me a call I’ll be glad to explain. Google Triple L Rustic Designs for our number.

[@perrys5954]

@@TripleLRusticDesigns or make a video on it? Im sure youd get a lot of interested viewers. Perhaps a 'video short'? Not trying to tell yah how to do or what to do. Love your willingness to help 1-on-one that's amazing!!! :)

[@fjelstednord3159]

They turned out pretty nice. I do wonder about using Rubio MC after you've sanded to 10k grit. Rubio recommends only sanding to 150gt for optimum results and since you've polished the wood so much, that's actually prohibiting the Rubio from penetrating into the wood. I think you'd be better off sanding the wood back down to 400gt and applying Odie's oil. Just my opinion though. I've been professionally finishing for over 35yrs. Still nice looking tables.

[@TripleLRusticDesigns]

The wood is only sanded to 320. I forgot to mention it in the video. Only the clear epoxy is sanded to 10,000 grit

[@primeboysander]

But there is overlapping.. it's impossible to only sand the epoxy without sanding a little bit of the wood where it meets as well. So yes, some of the wood is sanded up to 10k, and overtime that will likely become more noticeable. Did the splattering of the polish stain the wood since you had not protected it yet?

[@darrenblack2802]

Great work, thanks. If you could make one showing how to simply polish away thousands of micro bubbles in a finished pour I would REALLY appreciate it...... No? 😏 Thumbs up - comment -and subscribed anyway. Thanks again

[@waterlilly62lori]

Should always do a climb cut when you can.

[@kalafatx]

why no chemical bonding? it is much better than sanding right?

[@user-qd4yc4vf7c]

Excellent video. One suggestion: if you plan to apply finish to underneath the table I would probably do so prior to installing legs. Would seem to be more efficient than working around the legs and not having to present the edge to possible damage.

[@LALIWOOD]

I 3M compound isnt listed

[@JJ-gt7ve]

What type of sand paper from 100-10,000?

[@TripleLRusticDesigns]

Links to every product are in the description. Click on our Amazon store in description

[@JJ-gt7ve]

No they are not. Not the sand paper and not the finishing monocoat. What type. Glossy. Or satin etc

[@kalafatx]

protecting the wood also with an epoxy? Can this be done? It is better to protect the wood also i believe

[@timothynevins3778]

where do you get the casing

[@waterlilly62lori]

Do you not raise the grain?

[@inz1]

Bit too yeehaw but the process and finish is good.

[@sethkatz1020]

Looks great, why not just skip all that work and pour a final coat of tabletop epoxy to finish?

[@kristylarson7832]

@ Seth Katz I ask the same question, it looks wonderful before sanding. @ Seth, We appreciate you, thank you so very much for taking the time to watch and comment.