Simulating Embossed Metal With Cardstock and Epoxy

As part of a commission for Suicide Girls, I needed to recreate an embossed metal plate for a vintage candy machine. So, I took a gamble on MDF, cardstock and epoxy resin to replicate the raised type.
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TOOLS & MATERIALS FEATURED IN THIS VIDEO
▶ DeWalt DWE7480 Compact Job Site Table Saw: amzn.to/2naVDlR
▶ Ridgid Oscillating Belt/Spindle Sander: amzn.to/2jB3dEB
▶ Bosch Plunge and Fixed Base Router Kit: amzn.to/2gyZ1TE
▶ 3M Super 77 Multipurpose Spray Adhesive: amzn.to/2sPyH0Y
▶ West System 105 Epoxy Resin (Quart): amzn.to/2ugqIba
▶ West System 205 Fast Hardener (7 fl. oz.): amzn.to/2ugTmZR
▶ West System Mini Pump Set #300 (Required for proper measuring): amzn.to/2sPuE4Y
▶ Modern Masters Metal Effects Iron Paint: amzn.to/2s0r9pu
OTHER NOTES
▶ I used plain manila file folders for the cardstock, which I cut using my old Craftwell eCraft plotter.
▶ Before coating the type with epoxy, I actually added a fourth layer of cardstock off camera for a little more depth.
▶ Before painting the cured epoxy, I cleaned it with soapy water and sanded it with 320 grit.
▶ To rust the iron paint (see above), you can use Modern Masters' own Rust Activator solution, but I use a simple mixture of 1 part white vinegar, 4 parts hydrogen peroxide, and salt.
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[@idiotluggage]

That is a great idea. I had not thought of that before. Thanks for sharing.

[@DiesInEveryFilm]

Awesome work

[@oohsam]

Dude this is awesome. You're super talented to come up with this and execute it.

[@chuckotto7021]

I have rarely seen someone as talented as you. Keep up the good work. Sent from an unnamed atoll in the barren Pacific.

[@originalhotrodder4337]

I'm very happy I happened upon your channel. Looking forward to checking out more of your projects. Love your style of presentation!

[@davidhoekje7842]

Exceptional job. I love the oxidizing paint.

[@Mcphilsmith]

Nicely done. That plotter makes wonderful sounds.

[@Cluless02]

That old thing is so cool! Professional results - well done!!

[@Geeksmithing]

Neat project! That machine is looking great!

[@erikviking471]

What an amazing arsenal of skills you possess...

[@joell439]

Every video you make makes me smile. Great job and thanks for sharing your successful experiment with all of us. Joel.....

[@nitcat1]

Beautiful work, I love these old mechanical vending machines and it’s nice to see them repurposed.

[@kellerrobert80]

Nice project with great result. Subscribed.

[@dispophoto]

i was inspired by this and recently set up a simulated embossed logo for my archery case using a similar method, but with laser printed paper, spray glue and wood glue. came out incredibly well!

[@heavydoodie924]

wow! layering that card stock was meticulous work. great job. it looks amazing.

[@austinferguson8113]

That looks fantastic, super accurate.

[@keithlane4343]

Very cool solution. Bravo

[@bradpalmer9947]

Beautiful work and I live by Cooperstown and it was cool to see the card you have

[@gatekeeper65]

You're definitely among my top five favourite You Tube channels since I started following you a couple of years ago. Great imagination .

[@AndrewSetters]

Nice technique. Really digging your videos man.

[@pharaoh411]

I wish I could like this more than once. That technique and the results are amazing.

[@markoliver474]

That is very cool. Nice work.

[@kjamison5951]

I’m not at this level but I’m learning to reproduce things for old equipment. Thank you! Liked and subscribed.

[@negotiableaffections]

So clever, its almost 'naughty' - brilliant!

[@Mrcaffinebean]

Wow looks downright perfect! Very impressive!

[@ryanmacewen511]

That is Amazing technique(S)! Thanks for sharing it.

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you are amazing. I just found your channel a few days ago and have been binge watching. Thanks for sharing

[@CheveeDodd]

I'm so glad you did the 2x4 vid. It's how I found you and I spent a few days watching your entire back catalog. You are an AMAZING craftsman and a great camera personality to boot... stack that on top of excellent vidiography and editing skills and DAMN you habe a great channel.

[@nickcody7257]

I also found him by the 2x4 challenge and have also gone though a bunch of backlog videos. I am honestly surprised that Wesley isn't more popular given the quality (and that he has kept with making these videos with only a few hundred subscribers for so long...) Hopefully things start taking off for him KZbin wise.

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Very entertaining, the video editing and progressive audio is fantastic. Really quite professional. It's like if Norm Abram was born with a sense of humor. Subscribed.

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Fantastic skill. I staying around for more.

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Congratulations on all of your new subs! Your work speaks for itself and I won't be the least bit surprised when you hit 100k.

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Maybe Dave Wes deserves **Doctor No voice** One MILLION!!

[@martinjoseph7029]

You gave me a great idea on how I can use my powerplasma cutter to create some unique designs. Thank you.

[@iamsteveo]

I dont know of yours can but my vinyl cutter can do thicker things like craft foam. I have seen craft foam with an adhesive backing that you may be able to use to get the thickness you want. Would solve having to line so many layers up and wouldnt soak up the epoxy in the same way and get jagged on the ends. Not speaking from experience but may be worth a try.

[@richkibbie5250]

I see that this is an older video but the finished product you made is impressive. Very creative solution.

[@accelwell7018]

Man this guy is a regular badass. I love seeing people with a completely different skill set then mine.

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You are too cool for one KZbin host. Not a lot of endless chatter, no techno music with fast forward video... I wish I had teachers in school like you and I might have been a multi-millionaire at age 21; que sera... AND you're doing work for the Suicide Girls, DAMN!!!

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That was a great job you did. Can not tell the difference.

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I had to subscribe when you said "It's a hundred and balls degrees in here". Great skills and a great sense of humor.

[@pflewis]

John Hansen Isn’t 100 and “balls” an engineer joke (wordplay)? My father is a civil engineer and he uses that term when we’re measuring and doing projects together. It always makes me chuckle.

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Paul Lewis yes, balls meaning double zero usually.

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I subscribed for the same reason :) oh and also the skills and stuff

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Nice job! That was fun!

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Dude you made me subscribed ..I like your sense of humor , I think 💭

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I have missing part of the shelf, would u like tonoake close up look?

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This guy is awesome. Cool, interesting little projects. Great narration and humor. Thank you. SUBSCRIBED. 👍🏼

[@atzonaftaniel4798]

3:41 Wow what's that machine?

[@chadvoller]

Based on the software he is using, eCraftShop Pro, it's an eCraft by Craftwell. I don't think they are made anymore. Alternatives are Cricut or Silhouette type machines.

[@sidneyanderson1824]

nice work of art

[@56cadillacdude]

You're an artist, thumbs up !

[@EskimoKillaz]

I'm gonna have to use this method, with corresponding high temp materials to try and do some valve covers.

[@sk537224]

Looks great!

[@Uncle_Buzz]

Audio problem was on my end. Awesome stuff. Cheers! Chris.

[@zipperneckkids]

Wow I saw that work in person in L A at their office ! Awesome stuff .

[@ricardoalves3038]

Great job! Greetings from Portugal!

[@chrishoffer1665]

"A hundred and balls degrees".......I was laughing SO hard! You've made my day with that alone! But your video was quite exciting as well!

[@shadodancer4323]

great job ... just wow

[@bsrobinson]

Tha's the coolest sounding machine ever! (The vinyl cutter?)

[@WesleyTreat]

It's oddly soothing, isn't it?

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I forgot that I found this channel glad i subscribed

[@Xyienced]

Very cool process here

[@ethan073]

Wow, the weathering is identical!

[@bruceabe3139]

I'm coming to the party late but I'm thoroughly enjoying your vids!

[@shaukeki]

Is a hundred and balls a metric or Kelvin measurement?

[@andrewbeaver1843]

I almost forgot about this style of 3D printing. In high school, I took an engineering class. One project we had take a piece of Lego, modeled it in software, used a slicing software and plot cutter, and built the layers up in much the same way.

[@andrewbeaver1843]

Not really 3d printing in today's standards however. Still very much the same idea

[@qimover]

Man I thought your vids were great! Watched every one the 1st day I found the channel! Keep up the great work and I'll keep watching! Peace!

[@GreeneAlien]

Dude that was amazing

[@nvdwalt]

I laughed out loud so many times in this awesome vid

[@myk3l9675]

You are my new favorite person, lol. Love these videos. Learning a LOT and laughing my ass off

[@sirrichardpumpaloaf8154]

You are a genius, a true alchemist! 🇬🇧

[@evilgrinfx]

What machine did you use to cut the card stock?

[@Oleg-oe1rc]

I think it's a vinyl cutting machine

[@kristenkuhns1419]

holy moly... and you have ALL THE TOOLS

[@joeventura1]

VERY WELL DONE!

[@SaintBigAl]

that was freaken awesome!new sub!

[@philp.3978]

Very impressive.

[@MichaelHaskin]

You are putting so much effort into these videos that it blows my mind. Love your style

[@john.cbyron6702]

Hi Wesley love all your videos you have amazing talent keep up the good work

[@sergiovega8664]

This looks awesome! You are quickly becoming my wife and I's favorite KZbin maker.

[@alfalisandro3203]

Maquinas para tudo deve ser cansativo kkk bom trabalho

[@StuffIMade]

Great job on this! Just subbed.

[@davidhyson9910]

Oldie but a goodie. How we evolve...

[@ricardrinaldo4791]

Great job

[@shimmeringtrashpile]

So great! Congrats!

[@gregsmith2262]

Smart man amazing talent

[@gitarplayer229]

That's amazing man!

[@justinbanks2380]

So glad I'm not the only one who tends to get a little overzealous when hammering back on paint can lids, lol

[@theomnipresent1]

First video, already a subscriber!

[@MrHotrod460]

this was the best 'how to' video ive seen in ages, brilliant, just found it by luck, regards man

[@pault8470]

Very talented man . Liverpool UK here 😉

[@marlenepisani9887]

OMG that is amazing!

[@elwood1247]

Nice Stoner machine with gum wheel... You can sell that Fresh Candy piece on eBay if you still have it .. hard piece to find. You do great work..

[@WesleyTreat]

I stored it in the bottom of the machine. I felt they should stay together.

[@videogalore]

Just found you - love it! really interested to see what else you get up to! :)

[@tonyennis3008]

I have anxiety from not seeing you use a roller to firmly press down the paper lettering at about 5:30.

[@randallshular5362]

That was really cool. What type of cutter machine do you have. Also was the font done from a computer then downloaded to the cutter ???? Hey theirs a video for you to do, on the cutter and steps of how to.

[@WesleyTreat]

Details on the cutter are in the description. The design was from the client. Thanks!

[@allcountydoorrepair7225]

100 and balls degrees in here, thats all i needed to here to hit subscribe, haaaaa

[@LemonExtras]

What was that cutting machine?

[@TheVolumeJunkie]

Can you tell me what the machine was that you used to print the graphics?? Some sort of stencil cutter?

[@Elviloh]

That's a cute cutter.

[@northatlantic2723]

Nice job! That came out really well in the end. BTW, it would be nice if you would mention some of the extra detail in the video, rather than just pointing to the notes. Nothing wrong with a bit of a voice-over. Watching through your back catalog here.

[@Cactusworkshopchannel]

cool job!

[@mikemontana7436]

What brand/model is that printer?! This is like seeing manna for the first time! Is that an upscaled version of the cricut toy?

[@WesleyTreat]

Details are in the description. I wouldn't recommend buying one at this point, though, as they haven't updated the software in years.

[@ShaneManTV]

100 and balls degrees in here!!! LMAO Dude you are amazing!! my new favorite tuber!

[@backwatchbandit]

Lmao I lost it at "100 and balls" I live in Houston so I know that heat

[@joeyaklic9002]

New subscriber, been binge watching your videos, they are very interesting and entertaining. You get some really amazing results “winging it” like on this project. You have some serious skills bro. I know none of your history, I assume you make your living being a maker since you said this was for a client? How would one commission you for a project? Do you have a website or something? Thanks, and keep up the good work and keep them videos coming!

[@tohopes]

I really need to buy myself one of those cutting machines. Finished product is awesome 👍 Road trip? Ooh, stop at Carlsbad Caverns if you haven't been.