Best Tape for Epoxy Molds!

Do you HAVE to use expensive tape to make an epoxy form? Do you even need tape at all? Does wax or mold release help get epoxy out of a mold? Watch to find out!
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[@aprildegele1510]

What an awesome experiment I didn't have the patience to do myself. Thank you for doing it! I volunteer in a woodshop and we have folks (including myself) that use epoxy, so this is a total gem of a post. Thanks again.

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

Ah perfect, glad it was helpful!

[@nicholasb6781]

im glad you have the same name as my high school woodshop teacher. both of you know what you’re talking about and are very creative.

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

What a coincidence, that's awesome!

[@FigmentsMade]

Thank you for doing all of the experiments so we don't have to! This was very helpful!

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

You are so welcome! Just tryin' be helpful :)

[@TheDarthhidious]

Been searching for a way to put some epoxy between two pieces of wood on a wall. And because of this vid i know i can make it work with the packing tape !! Thanks a lot for this video.

[@kiiwiispice]

Such AWESOMENESS! Great info for a newbie who has yet to make a piece of bezel jewelry!! Thx so much for doing this for us!!! 💝💪🏾👏🏾🥳

[@kathyjones274]

I've spent more time and money on arts and crafts and time preparing. But I think I am close to doing something

[@adamjohnson5307]

I’m only a minute in but thanks for making this. I’ve been racking my brain trying to determine how to build a quality mold for a project I want to make.

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

Thanks for watching! Hope the rest of the video was helpful. There's lots of ways to go about it.

[@randycamplin5516]

Thanks kid ,you help out a old carpenter guy that was wondering about a few things before i do my big river pour ,

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

Glad I could help!

[@dian3145]

Miss your project videos, so I thought I would watch some old ones. Thanks for the in-depth testing, I bought some epoxy and will be trying a pour! Good luck on the build 😁

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

Thanks! I'm actually about to start editing project, and I think I'm going back to more of the older style.. with voice over and less face talking.

[@chrisflaris]

Not all heroes wear capes.

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

Thanks!

[@notthatbadtoday]

duuude amaaaazing video. Great effort and love the follow through thanks so much, I'm going to make some next level because of this.

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

Do it man! Thanks for the feedback :)

[@BruceAUlrich]

Some interesting findings. I've used blue tape quite a bit for gap filling with epoxy and I've not really had an issue.

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

That makes sense. The adhesive layer seemed like a block. So for gap filling the epoxy was probably against the sticky side, not the paper. Oh damn.. I think I’ve got another test to do.

[@DonaldMelton]

thanks for this . i added this to my favs so i can refer back to it from time to time .

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

Wonderful!

[@appalachianmountaindesigns7713]

Good to know you don't have to buy expensive tapes. Just a little wax/release and cheaper tape work great. Thanks for sharing. Until next time. *Chris*

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

Yep! And unless you have a bunch of scrap plywood that’s otherwise useless... it’s even cheaper to just buy marker board or hardboard and wax it. And not even worry about tape. For small stuff at least.

[@colind2955]

Thank you a very helpful video . best part you showed us how we can use what we already have and no special types of tapes etc needs to be used if you have silicone spray or wax. Very informative

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

Glad it was helpful!

[@budm9982]

Old video but its just what I needed! Good one.

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

Glad you found it!

[@AntoniyaArtistry]

Thank you! Was trying to figure out how to reuse silicone coaster edge mold I made!

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

Glad I could help!

[@chrisgenovese8188]

This was top notch stuff my dude! Very thorough, very helpful for a newbie. Thanks!

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

Thanks!

[@christophertrueblood3193]

Thanks a ton I'm just getting into Epoxy and was wondering what tape alternatives I could potentially use and this helped a lot.

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

Glad I could help

[@Tindaloo76]

THANKS for this!!! ♥ I was looking everywhere for a good tape test for resin :)

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

Glad I had it for you!

[@jeremyfisher8393]

this video was exactly what I was wondering about today. I am going to to a English walnut river coffee table so I was wondering what I could cover my form with so my mom doesn't have to take me to home depot since I am only 14.

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

That's awesome man! Glad I published it today. And super kudos to you, best of luck on your river table! Feel free to message me if you have any questions, would love to see it when you're done.

[@AliA-wb2tk]

Thank you for this video. meant a lot.

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

Glad it was helpful

[@mikerusso4775]

I think that was the most accurate use of the word DUDE since the 80s, damn dingle berries.

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

🤣🤣🤣 thanks man

[@RobSandstromDesigns]

Enjoyed the test and comparison. Having the resin release from molds is such a critical thing when making things with silicone. I belong to a group where we share information about epoxy projects and uses. One of the topics we discuss occasionally is mold release vs. no mold release and methods for ensuring epoxy doesn't stick to whatever we are using as a mold. This video is on point for that discussion. I do want to ask - this video is 3 years old has anything occurred in your epoxy work that you would question your original conclusions or have something more to elaborate on?

[@danbrit9848]

thank you for this it has helped me alot ...i love the texture some methods gave to

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

Thanks for watching!

[@JkCanvas]

Great little tips video. Love getting tips and tricks hints from other woodworkes. Thank you for sharing

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

Thanks for watching!

[@campanellacreations3764]

Thank you for doing all the legwork on this!!

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

My pleasure!

[@EthanCarterDesigns]

Very cool experimenting - definitely going to keep this in mind for future projects!

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

Please do!

[@AntonioClaudioMichael]

Very nice experiment video Caleb

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

Thank you 🤗

[@hogu4134]

Very informative, thank you!

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

Thanks for watching

[@phantomgamer441]

this was very helpful for just getting into this, thank you so much for the information

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

Glad it was helpful!

[@nicholasb6781]

this is a great video. im using mdf boards but i will also spray them down with release just as a precaution. it’s also great to know that you can just use packing tape which is one of the cheapest material in this video (depends where you get it).

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

Make sure you tape and coat that MDF, it's super porous and the epoxy is going to soak right in

[@Dokic.]

Save watching the video through, what do you

[@Dokic.]

Coat mdf with?

[@mikea1948]

Thanks. I'm just starting to use resin and my first mold is made but the pour is ahead of me. Looks like I'm adding packing tape and wax.

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

It can save a lot of tears later

[@ashschannel5024]

Thanks for taking the time to test this for us! Great information!

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

My pleasure!

[@armyscout7600]

Good to know, Thank you!

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

You bet!

[@zachcoppel6371]

Exactly what I needed to know, thank you.

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

So glad!

[@jposton5235]

All I can say is thank you!

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

Welcome!

[@TruckieLooks4Aliens]

Thank u! I needed to create a bezel for my radio

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

Glad it helped!

[@danielcampbell5387]

Very interesting! As a beginner this was good imfo.

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

Glad it was helpful!

[@joannanicholas307]

Thank you for sharing this... It was so helpful ☺️

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

Glad it was helpful!

[@jwgmarine4314]

Thank you so much! This is awesome information! Very cool and great resourceful information to help us with our epoxy work. Great video. Thank you for posting!

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

Glad you found it helpful!

[@M00se728]

This is so helpful! So pleased you did this!

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

Glad it was helpful!

[@daimyo2k]

Question... when you are using the tape for epoxy, it's usually the sticky part that is against the epoxy. It looks like, in your vid, that it's the outside of the tape that you are using for the experiment, instead of the sticky part.

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

Just depends on the application. If you're lining a form.. it'll be the not sticky part. If you're slapping it on the underside of a board over a knothole, it'll be sticky.

[@daimyo2k]

@@YouCanMakeThisToo Ahhhh, ok, I gotcha. Thanks =D

[@laurenbm0]

Cool thanks for your thoughtful testing!

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

Thanks!

[@Jamiebuckner16]

Thank you for this! Helped a lot!

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

Glad it helped!

[@memphiswoodshop192]

I've never wanted to wax something as badly as I do now.

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

I don't know what to say to that.

[@GGG.793]

Thank you so interesting to watch

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

Thanks for watching!

[@neishat]

This was interesting to watch! And kinda satisfying

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

Right?! Peeling epoxy is pretty satisfying :)

[@Mucram-17]

Just found your channel exactly what I was looking for you got a new subscriber here buddy thanks for the video

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

Thanks, glad to hear it!

[@reesebrandphillips9801]

This is great info. Very helpful.

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

Glad it was helpful!

[@bridgetann5067]

Great video. 😊 Thanks 👍🏽😲

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

Thanks!

[@Vikingblackbeard]

Thanks for the info!

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

You bet!

[@Windsorsub]

Excellent review sir. I have an 8 foot 3D printed submarine model that is absorbing way to much water when submerged (even with a coat of fiberglass resin to stop water entry). Based on this video, I am going to use the 3D hull as a mold, and add 3 or 4 coats of fiberglass over it, before breaking out the 3D plastic. Due to the special lines on the sub, I will probably use the Glad Cling Wrap and Gorilla tape as my de bonding set up. Thanks for a great video.

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

Sounds like a good plan, glad this was helpful!

[@Windsorsub]

UPDATE: Good morning, used the Gorilla tape to cover a portion of my submarine hull, and covered it with 4 coats of cloth and Polyester resin. It worked GREAT. Thx again.

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

Thanks so much for the follow up! Really glad to hear it worked out great for you

[@Windsorsub]

Here is the final product.....facebook.com/Windsorsub/videos/4667492043262167

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

@@Windsorsub I think your post may be set to private or just for friends

[@RichardRecupero]

Packing tape and cling wrap for the win

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

Heck yeah!

[@dennisbracci9212]

great video. Thanks for sharing

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

Thanks for watching!

[@williamcopper4072]

Excellent instructional video

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

Thank you!

[@sarasartcreations]

Thank you for doing this. It was very helpful 🙏

[@Bobo-gm9fd]

Oh never mind you already did it, thanks

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

Any time!

[@scweeeker1]

Really great info…

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

Glad you think so!

[@timothywashburn2641]

Dude, awesome video!! Thank you for helping me make my selection for my next epoxy pour🍻

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

Sure thing!

[@jasonbernal4254]

Thank you

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

You're welcome

[@YoDude874]

So it looks like just wax work well. Only issue is the seams. I wonder if the wax works over hot glue?

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

Probably, just make sure to add plenty

[@SeaFanStudio]

Blue tape works great when the epoxy is on the adhesive side.

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

Yep, otherwise it soaks into the paper side and is not fun to remove.

[@fk8chick893]

Thanks for this !! I bought mosaic marble hexagon tile to create a safe floor for my bearded dragon enclosure and I was brainstorming ideas to do a safe easy border to fill the edges . Cutting marble this small is not easy .. so I thought some kind of resin would be perfect. So I’m going to be using clear cast mixed with some dye. Does the epoxy gas off fairly quickly ?

[@DroneTravels_KS]

Now I'm ready to use a plastic PVC sheet as the bottom of a mold. Do you have any experience with this? Will it stick to Pvc?

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

Great question.. I doubt it. Just do a small test first

[@johnstevens1192]

Very educational. Thanks mate. 🇦🇺

[@stevegronsky8904]

Good to know info here. Thanks

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

Any time! Glad it was helpful.

[@jggraphx]

So can you release resin from resin?? great video I learned something today👍👍

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

You'd have to use wax or something in-between

[@melissareid4435]

Have you tried and experimented with transfer tape. I did a experiment with packing tape and it left the epoxy sticky on the bottom. I just recently did another experiment with transfer tape and because the transfer tape is similar to the adhesive on packing tape once the epoxy became in contact with the transfer tape and the epoxy cured it left marks on the bottom of the piece I did and the transfer tape started to crumble a little bit because the epoxy got hot.

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

I haven’t, that’s interesting

[@melissareid4435]

@@YouCanMakeThisToo this is the transfer tape I used, www.brilliantvinyl.com/Clear-Medium-Tack-Transfer-Tape-with-Release-Liner-and-Blue-Grid-Lines-12-x-150-Feet.html

[@anothersubaruguy1647]

you should try the aluminum foil tape, the stuff used for HVAC duct-work!!!

[@hadeyah8311]

Thanks for all the experimenting and sharing it. Was wondering if the wax can be used in a silicone mold to pop the epoxy out after it cures or would the silicone release spray be better for that?

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

Both work well

[@freebird1963]

Informative video. Thanks. Curious about if just waxing a cheap pine 2x4 from box store works for non stick. Have you done a video on what tape works best for sealing bottom of slabs from leaks and around like cookies with big cracks in them. I can't seem to get the tape to keep the epoxy from leaking out. subscribed.

[@georgedsuarez]

This video is great. my application is a little different. I want to seal a through-hole with epoxy or potting compound without having to sand the epoxy down. So I was thinking about applying tape on one side and filling with epoxy from the other side? Do you think the adhesive side of these tapes would stick to the epoxy?

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

Your best bet for that will be get a scrap of wood and coat it with tape. Then place tape down against the show side of your and hot glue the heck out of that block to your piece to seal it off and hold it tight. Then pour in from the other side. The adhesive on tape tends to act as a barrier so epoxy seldom really sticks to it.. but it tends to droop and the epoxy seems to work it’s way through the adhesive and leak.

[@georgedsuarez]

@@YouCanMakeThisToo Thanks for the reply! I really appreciate it!

[@SamChaneyProductions]

Great video, thanks! What you said about the Thickset was a little confusing. Were you saying that Thickset is more viscous than 2:1 or less viscous? I would think the one with "Thick" in the name would be thicker

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

Thickset is less viscous. The "thick" is because it can be used in a thicker (deeper) pour, not because the fluid is thicker.

[@karna1962]

I’d like to see how it comes off of the sticky side of the tape and also how shiny or dull the resin is.

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

Good question

[@39FORTYWATER]

Man this was great. I was looking forward to the blue one somewhat winning the race at the last pull... Oh please oh please....No' you stuck to the painters tape.🤣👍 Good information I don't have to go and buy more stuff. Gorilla tape it is...😎😁 Oh I just gotta find out what is a way to make the mold🙄

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

Clear packing tape works well too! Melamine is a solid mold material. I've also used marker board for a cheaper option, but it's not as thick

[@JohntheSchreiner]

Lots of good info here!

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

Glad you think so!

[@conniestevenson226]

I was curious to know if the finishes clarity was altered from the releasing components

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

Not that I've noticed.

[@FredMcIntyre]

Thanks for the info! 😃👍🏻👊🏻

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

You bet!

[@raygonzales8493]

Very useful information

[@BradsWorkbench]

Think the cling wrap would melt on deeper pours?

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

I doubt it, it gets hot.. but I don't think it gets near hot enough for that.

[@DorisS75]

You can put cling wrap in the oven, so as long as it doesn't get over 350-400 degrees Fahrenheit, it should be fine.

[@Gloryofthereef]

Does the sticky side of tape release from epoxy? I need to seal the back side of a seam I’m filling in the crook of a tree (cutting board).

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

Depends on the tape... often it will.

[@ATAsgard1]

So it seemed like, of the tapes, the Gorilla did about the best? But the packing tape did well enough on it's own to win in terms of value, since it's much cheaper than all of the tapes?

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

I wouldn’t say gorilla was the best, but it was the most surprising. I think what helped the gorilla release was the texture.. harder for a vapor lock. But that’ll also leave a texture. For me the take away was almost anything works if you wax it enough

[@ahareoutofsquare2757]

Totally new to woodworking in general so I love your channel. I see used minwax finishing wax can car wax be used as well? I am asking because my husband has either meguiar's or turtle hardshell waxes in the garage.

[@erins.5420]

What about press and seal wrap? Thoughts? Edit: oh even better.....Teflon sheets/roll and there’s even a Teflon tape. I love Teflon and no that I’m into resin you bet I’m going to use it and I know it will work for sure!

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

Ohhh interesting! Please comment back after you give a shot!

[@Cold_S0up]

Thank you!

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

You bet!

[@DorisS75]

Have you thought of something to do with the bits of resin left over? They look like bits of stained glass to me.

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

From this test? No, I already scrapped them. But when I have extra I have little silicone cups I pour them in to use them as stand offs.

[@AntonioClaudioMichael]

Wow at how easy they came off all the gorilla tape

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

Right?! Blew me away, totally unexpected.

[@officialwildcardadventures]

How can I make epoxy stick to a chrome motorcycle gas cap? I want to put my dog tags on my gas cap and encase/encapsulate it in epoxy.

[@kirtandrews1859]

Hello there I am wanting to make top covers for my bedside tables. Basically like a oversized placemat. I have made some frames the size I want out of pine I was thinking about cauking a silicone base to it to create my base and cauking it afterwards on the inside too to create a nice seam all around. But then before all that should I be covering the pine in something first ? Clingwrap parchment paper ? Before I go ahead and fix the basee silicone to the frame ? Hopefully I have explained this enough for you to possibly be able to advice. In a nutshell. I have created a pine frame out if sawn pine woof and screwed together. I was thinking maybe I should cover frame in clingwrap or parchment paper then using some caulking to stick my base to the frame and seal om the inside too. I have ordered a thick silicone mate the type we use to bake on so about 4mm size I require. So I was thinking should I be covering rhe pine in Clingwrap or parchment then affixing the base ak my silicone mat with caulking then sealing it inside to create nice seams . I just want to be able to demould with ease. This is my first major job and it's for my bedside tables so I would like nice clean results I just couldn't afford ti pay put £100 or more a custom mould for my job. Hopefully you understand what I am trying to do and maybe able to help . Thank you

[@deborapowell8653]

I am pouring into a big crack in a parota table, the crack goes to the end of the table, should I tape the ends with packing tape?

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

Something.. for sure. In my experience tape doesn't onto the ends very well. I either screw a board (covered in tape) onto the end to make a wall and caulk it... or if the gap is small enough, fill the end of the crack with silicone caulk and then cut the end off once it's done.

[@StevenDavisPhoto]

So after this test, does this change how you make you epoxy projects? What would you use? Just melamine coated in wax?

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

I think so! Or hardboard coated with wax. The melamine releases a little better, but it tends to chip out at the edges.. so it's really important to covert hat bit.

[@StevenDavisPhoto]

@@YouCanMakeThisToo nice. u could try HDPE too. expensive, but its solid plastic.

[@ericmccolough2482]

Great demonstration, have you tried corflute?

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

Never used it

[@homeschoolchromebook1718]

what do you use to keep epoxy from leaking under a bezel?

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

Form it up

[@cliffgrando859]

Caleb, what spray and wax did you use on the gorilla tape? And does the tape have to be black? Can you just use the gorilla tape and wax? Would that work in your mold?

[@Talia_IceCreamPaints]

I’ve been using blue tape as a dam but with the sticky side up. It’s been working, but I want to do a pour of about 1”, which I haven’t tried yet. Have you tried a dam using the sticky side up? Also, have you tried metal tape?

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

I've done sticky side on when I'm just patching knot holes and stuff. The problem is the epoxy sometimes wicks between the adhesive and will start leaking.. but that's only when tape is all I use. Metal tape will work as well.

[@jebknott1550]

Do you think I could just apply wax to plexiglass?

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

THat'd probably work.

[@StevePotter]

I was about to do the same sort of testing, but to see which tape has the least meniscus effect at the edges. It is a lot of work sanding/filing off sharp edges due to the meniscus of epoxy against the dam, so if there is some tape where epoxy would "bead" and not stick at all, that would be ideal. Looks like Gorilla duct tape may be the one?

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

Your best bet to eliminate that is instead of tape, use marker board (smooth melamine coating) and put paste wax on it.

[@StevePotter]

@@YouCanMakeThisToo How about making dams out of strips/blocks of parafin or beeswax? Anyone tried that?

[@timguitar862]

Any thoughts on aluminum tape?

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

Should work fine

[@jessemecera7810]

Great content!!do you think i could use just plywood 40in×40in with the clear tape because in a different country with limited supplys?thank you got a new subscriber here:)

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

Yes, absolutely

[@bus1inyagirlsbut]

Did you add any wax or spray on the Clint wrap or wax paper?

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

I didnt