Alumilite Explains: How to choose an epoxy
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- Wondering how to choose an epoxy for your project? Are you trying to figure out what epoxy is best? In this video, Jordan walks through the 4 different types of epoxy, some of their features and benefits, and what epoxies work best for different projects.
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I am a researcher working with material science. For 2 weeks I've been trying to learn about epoxy coatings, and I've not learned from research papers as much as I have learned from your 10 mins videos. Thank you !
Glad to help!
Is it possible to cast epoxy using topology optimization , generative design
Most whitepapers seem to be written by space aliens, not written in an empathic or human way for beginners or newbie researchers to understand well. Mostly it seems papers for experts written by experts.
This is the most helpful explanation of resin that I have ever seen! GREAT Job!
Another amazing video. You really know how to deliver these. I certainly want to understand more about hardness, especially considering that not everyone uses the same scale.
That's a great point, Jerry! We'll look into it and see what we can do!
You are a fantastic teacher !! Thank you !!
New to epoxy after falling in love with a diorama artist. Thought I should check out safety and other things first and glad I did. Excellent helpful informative content. Thanks heaps.
Just ordered my first epoxy (2 gallons). I’ll give it a try. Your videos are funny but informative!
This video really helped me! I want to make a locket with flowers in it so now I know to use the ACC+ for it! Thank you!
What an incredible analogy!!! Well done!
Ohhhh my!!! If only all CZcams informative videos were made by you! Your style is perfect and your helpful-'to the point' are the best on CZcams ---> BAR NONE ! THANK YOU!
This is high praise, Steven! Thank you for watching!
So helpful! Thank you so much!
Wonderful information. Thank you
BTW - I share your videos in my groups to help newbies. I especially like to share this one and your resin safety video. Thank you for them.
Great explaination(s) Sir! Thank You!
Thanks for watching!
I like your video. It’s very informative and helpful. My only problem is when you flipped the white board and stopped using the terms the way you had used them in the first part, I got confused. I know this was because you’re using the names of your products instead, but my brain has a hard time keeping track without the continuity. I appreciate the good information!
Lots of great info! Just what I was looking for 🤙
Your video was awesome!
7 months late here but loving all of the videos you all are putting out. Cheers 🤘🏼
Loved this! Great breakdown!
- Seth
Hey Seth - glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching.
Thank you! I appreciate this video
thanks for watching!
Thanks for your explanation !! U make it fun man 💪💪 and super easy to understand
We're glad you like it!
Awesome breakdown, thanks for doing the video
Thanks for watching!
Wonderful
The best teacher
Seriously really good and clear explanation!!
Thanks for the kind words 😄
Really enjoying the videos covering Epoxy Facts. I’ve been using epoxy for surfboard construction for many years. A lot of things you have covered I’ve learned the hard. You guessed I’m new to your CZcams channel. Perhaps you have covered this in other videos but I’d love to learn the science behind “fish eyes” in surface coatings. And how to prevent them. Cheers, love the white board.
This is a great video idea! We have videos on how to fix fish eyes but not one on how to prevent them - we may have to add that to our list!
Great video mate Which one will best for cricket bat toes ?
Great video you break it down nicely & make it not quite so intimidating!! I don't know if I missed some information somewhere in this or not, but I'm wondering about heat. UVis right out in the open & easy to understand but sis I miss info on which ones are best in f heat might be a factor? Not like super hot...I'm talking coasters for drinks. I have heard so many artists complain that even after weeks of curing they have issues with stickiness if a hot cup of coffee is places on a coaster! I understand than some are probably inexperienced folks that maybe didn't mix properly, but not all of them. I have a commission to do for kitchen tile & I want to make sure there aren't any heat issues. Which do you recommend for heat protection on tile?!?
Great information thank you, I've just bought my first kit so excited to try it out. Need to check if I have the right stuff now lol tfs😁
Haha, we're excited for you! Reach out if you ever have any questions - our customer service is awesome (info@alumilite.com)!
Thanks for this video.
Thanks for watching!
This is extremely helpful! Thanks so much for this 😃 I paint wood with acrylic paint and cover it with resin. Currently I use UV resin but I noticed after it cures there’s this weird thing happening between the paint & resin where it looks like they’ve separated. I hope that made sense. I’ll have to try your AQC.
Absolutely loving your videos!
I am working on a project where I need to make Epoxy art in the shape of long cylinders that are around 0.5 to 2 inch in diameter and 2-3 feet in length. Can you suggest me what kind of epoxy should be considered for such small diameter and lengths?
I have the creative freedom and might use bonding with small wooden chunks as well
Hello Jordan, does Polycarbonate resin exist for casting? If not, what can be used for space application?
THX for these videos! Can AQC be sprayed? via paint sprayer or air compressed sprayer?
Great video. Have you ever poured a bathroom sink? I would like to do that but looks like it may not be a good idea. Thanks
Thank you so much!
Thanks for watching!
Great job. Super helpful.
Glad it was helpful!
thanks very informative!
We're glad you like it - thanks so much for watching!
Thank you my friend
Excellent explanation, your video is very useful.
I'm wondering: how can I identify the products that suppliers sell so I can classify them within their chart because I noticed that those names appear on some product labels but not on others?
Again, thank you very much.
Great video! nice info but still not sure what kind of epoxy I can use to cover a cigar ashtray. Any advice? I need a high temperature resistance on that resin as the cigar can bring a 500-700 C deg temperatures. I searched the internet but can't find any real info. Your advice is very much appreciated. Thanks!
Love your videos.. Want more and more from you. Not boring at all. Can you make resin casting videos with family mold with runners ?
This is a great idea! We'll look into it!
What kind of respirator would you recommend for sanding a piece with an epoxy river pour? I want to make sure we get the kind that will handle that fine of a particle. Thanks
Here's the thing. I want to make one single small project, and according to this video I would need AQC and ADP for that (seal the wood, then pour ~1,5cm). Is it possible to seal the wood with ADP and just wait a little longer? Or do you have to use AQC for that? Because having 1 type of epoxy lying around is one thing, but I don't want to have an entire shelf full of materials for this one project
By the way, AMAZING video!!
very great eplaination
Thanks for watching!
Thank you so much for this video. I am using this product for my paintings and have run into an issue with the last few paintings I have poured. The epoxy is not covering the entire painting. The first time I thought maybe the painting wasn't level or I didn't mix enough epoxy for the size of the painting or that maybe the weight of the epoleveledxy was sagging into the middle of the canvas. This time I leveled , placed cardboard under to make it more rigid and used an epoxy calculator. The pour came out better but I am still finding that in a few places the epoxy seems to be pulling off the edges of the painting. I find that I have to pour twice which is too expensive. Can you tell me what I am doing wrong?
Do you think that the acc+will work ok for coating poly clay jewelry?. I got your 16 oz kit and I cant wait to try it. I can let stuff sit, but the costs will be thin. Still think it's good? I wanted the extra uv protection to prevent yellowing from wear
thanks for the information and clearing up the maze. Quick question. I am building a bar top using 3/8 inch thick “disks” of cedar about 1-1/2 inches in diameter. They will go on the bar top and the epoxy will be used to fill the voids between disks and ultimately cover the entire table top. Can i 1st apply a quick coat as the bottom layer with color, place the disks in the quick coat to “adhere” let try and then apply my deep pour to the level of the surface, about 1/2 inch thick? After curing i would then pour a table top over the entire project? Wil that work?
Hi , I made this flexible strip of "ribbon" with epoxy and glitter and Swarovski "rocks" using a long silicone tray (cut later) ... I attempted to repeat it today and now I can't get the ratio of A&B perfect to make it flexible. I may also be using a different type of resin, but I'm pretty sure it was ice resin because I need the backing to be clear. I'm not sure what the heck I'm doing wrong and I'm hoping you can help me!! Also if my two cents mean anything, I love the sciencey stuff!! Thanks for all you do ❤
which one would you recommend for 3/4 x 3/4 x 5" pen blanks and can I use ADC with a pressure pot? Thanks.
What's the best epoxy for a 5" turtle mold? should I use deep pour for the shell and casting for the fins? or??? thank you for your help ~!
Can you please define "small castings"?
Thanks!
Which one to buy for making a machine part that will be exposed to 150F heat?
When can I start sanding my project (tumbler)? What part should I pour first? Because I have heard you pour part B first.
Thanks for this! So for casting, I'm trying to understand how to interpret the "depth" numbers. Does this mean epoxies (specifically Deep Pour) shouldn't be used in molds with over a 2" vertical depth? Similarly, 3/8" seems like a really shallow mold. I've been using polyurethanes up till now, and I'm thinking about expanding into epoxies, but these numbers seem kind of limiting. How easy is it to get around these limits with successive layers?
Thanks!
Great questions Brian! Unfortunately depth limitations on their own are very difficult to say "this is the exact way to do this." What really matters is the mass of the pour - so for something like a river table or cutting board with Deep Pour, you'll never want to pour over 2 inches or you'll get a large exothermic reaction. Same with ACC and 3/8inch. Filling something like a coaster mold will be no problem with epoxy. Larger molds do work better with Deep Pour, etc. Happy to help clarify further if needed!
I need a product that has similar properties as PLA used in 3D printing (Hardness and Impact resistance) what do you recommend?
How long after pouring 1/8 inch of the the AQC epoxy can I add another layer?
And you mentioned ADP avoids exotherming turning the epoxy yellow and gross. Does exotherming do anything other than discolor the material? Will the material be significantly weaker?
I'm looking at doing a bar top outside I see I will need the ACC+ this bar will not be covered it will be directly in the elements and we do have hot summer (110°F) and cold winters (-20°F) so my question would be how would Is temperature affected and about how long before the UV take a toll on it based off your experience?
What kind is best for fixing carbon fiber cracks?
hey there, what epxy do you recomend fora snap surfboard??
I'm considering a deep pour epoxy on vertical timbers with backlighting drilled from back to the crevice of the cured epoxy. Q1: what's the best epoxy for light conduction? Q2: best epoxy for no run over years? Q3 is there a good epoxy for this or should I be looking at acrylics? My plan is to backlight with a light interrupting wheel that may give the illuminated resin the look of water flow. Thank you, im just beginning
So I hope you can help. I purchased the ACC epoxy to do a photo casting. But the mold is a 5x7 with a 2-inch depth. Can I pour a 3/8 depth, let it harden, and pour another 3/8 "
What is the best resin for fiberglass and carbon fiber
I want to make epoxy figures, paint them and sell them. Is there a suitable mold material that I can pour them into?
Just like making a clay sculpture, taking its mold and then pouring plaster into that mold. But it will be epoxy instead of plaster.
If you are using two different types of deep pour for example; one a 2:1 mix ratio and one a 3:1 mix ratio can you pour one over the other when the first pour is in the gel stage?
What kind if epoxy would you use for making like, motorcycle armor or other protective clothing?
So I made some small shelves for a furniture piece from doming resin and they are too flexible. I was unaware of the softness before hand. Is there any way I could add a coat of casting resin for strength on each side or should I just re-pour the shelves
I'm using clear cast + one a deep engrave on a cutting board. Is the ok or should I use ACC
Great video! I do have one question.. can AQC be used as a last coat on a tumbler or would you have to use a different epoxy after?
Yes! Amazing Quick Coat is just as durable as our other epoxies and is also FDA compliant so it works great as a last coat!
Is small castings considered like coasters, small trays, small silicone molds etc. ?
You are the epoxy guru on YT and if you are still active, I am wondering if you can suggest a readily available epoxy that will have very low shrinkage. I am working with tight tolerances so it should also be abrasion resistant. Thank you.
What is the best epoxy to use for waterproofing 1/2 inch to 1 inch gap in the concrete floor/patio.
Hello, I’m new to this epoxy thing, I’m trying to build a bar in my basement, and the bartender counter top Ill to make it of 3/4” plywood, but I’ll like to know what epoxy to lay on top ! I’ll try to make it look like marvel, any recommendations are welcome
very informative . does any one know what would be the best type of resin to bond laminate sheets of plywood together in a mould for making skateboards. lm looking for a strong but flexible bonding with the ply but don't want to use pva glues as they can be brittle. ant one have any idea
Great information. Thanks
QUESTION
What makes a resin food safe?
I see some resins touting the fact that they are food safe. Are there any resins that are not food safe or are there things to look for to ensure a resin is food safe?
Will the AQC hold up under the sun outside? I'm assuming it will discolor but will it hold up to weather and lots of sun?
What is the drawback to using a deep pour resin in shallow pours. Going to take longer to cure obviously but is that the only downside?
How about which ones to use for pen blanks, label casting and those type of things?
Hi Kandie! Those applications typically dip into our urethane resins (Alumilite Clear, Clear Slow) but Amazing Clear Cast epoxy and Amazing Deep Pour epoxy can be used for blanks as well - they just take much longer to cure than your typical urethane resin.
What epoxy you recommend to do carbon fiber part repair for a spoiler of a vehicle. I need to have high UV resistance, but will it work well with Carbon Fiber or is there a different product to use?
Great video.. Does the quick cast cure at a constant rate or more like not much then all at once? I ask because I want an 1/8 inch coat over an uneven surface....ocean diorama.
Epoxy cures at a constant rate!
Ok, that's good, but, specifically, which epoxy is best for knotholes and/or cracks. Sounds like ACC, but it wasn't mentioned.
Thanks
Are any of these epoxy good for a thin coating of a cars splitter..just to add more durability and strength to it over a vinyl
Excellent video! Can I download the info sheet that matches your white board? Pleeeease!
We don't have a digital version but it's a great idea!
Can you use those with carbon fiber or glass fiber ? Also, is it good with heat ?
I just want to make jewelry and keychains. Which is best? If you need to mix ,how to?
I need to know how you cast cast items that have holes in them. I’m trying to cast a piston rod, but I don’t know the best way to deal with maintaining the true shape.
I love your info. Yet I do have a question on a project of mine. I rescued a 13 feet reflection pool, with 4 outer dolphins which stray water to the center of the pool, which has a 3 tier fountain topped with 2 entwined dolphins that spray out to the pool. (Now if that isn't confusing enough) it is constructed out of cement. After taking it down moving it and repairing some missing fins... it's now time to set it back up and turning it into a fish fountain, but I want it more colorful and and sealed to help prevent any additional damage.
Shesh, glad that's explained. Much QUESTION IS- which epoxy coating would you recommend? I was think the 2nd one the UV coating, over a moisture barrier/seal.
The difficulty with this project is that it will be outside so you need to be careful of yellowing. Our ACC+ would be the best option in this case since it will take the longest to yellow out of all our epoxies - but it will still yellow eventually. If you plan on using colors (not white) then the yellowing shouldn't be noticeable and you should be good to go!
Can i use flor epoxy for table
You should be a science teacher,great job. I make concrete benches for outdoor garden which epoxy or resin should I use to coat the top?.
Can you pour a deep pour resin at 1" and expect it to cure in 24hrs? I'm looking to get the deepest pour possible to reduce the amount of layering needed without ruining my silicone molds..
Which one of these epoxies would be best for a composite airplane project?
I'm trying to repair my Lava me3 guitar that fell off the strap. It's made of a carbon fiber composite. Due to the constant string tension, which type of resin is best? Much appreciated for any advice.
please where do small projects like jewelries, coasters, trays etc fall on this spectrum please. this is a question I've been trying to answer for a while, your response will make my dayyy!!
Great question! For all of the projects you mentioned, our Amazing Clear Cast will work really well (Amazing Clear Cast Plus if you are extra concerned about UV rays)! But for the really small projects, like jewelry and keychains, our Amazing Quick Coat will save you loads of time and work just as well!
Fan-freakin-tastic! Thanks!
I want to use resin in a small craft, like the size of a ballpoint pen. I need it to maintain its shape, but be slightly soft and bendy to the touch.
Another attribute that you should consider is high temp resistance. Epoxies are available that resist heat up to 500 degrees, and are used for countertops (put a hot pan on it) or for coasters and/or trivets. Most epoxies are only good up to about 140 degrees F., before they start to soften.
Which one would you recommend for pendant small molds projects? Half inch deep estimation but needs to be durable? Thank you so much
For small projects like pendants and jewelry you can typically get away with using Amazing Quick Coat but if you want to play it safe then Amazing Clear Cast will be the way to go!
hi, I am planning to do sidewalk tiles with led. I gonna use epoxy. They'll be installed on sidewalks at outside. Uv-resistant epoxy resins are hard to find in my country, I googled at internet everybody suggests I have to use spar ( yacht ) varnish. So how about your opinion about applying spar varnish over cured epoxy. Does it work? my tiles will be colored also, they'll not be crystal clear.
Can I use Deep Pour on a project that is 11/16th deep?
nice informative video, a question from a beginner: can epoxy parts be glued together?
To get a good bond we would recommend using an epoxy glue and buffing the surfaces beforehand.
I am making a 6 feet, 3/8inch thick, 20inch diameter cylindrical transparent aquarium to be kept outside under the sun, it gets up to 50 celsius from where I am from. Is it advisable for me to make this out of UV resistant resin. Or should I be using some other material?
Please would u explain fiber resin like this video? thanks
That's a great idea - we'll look into it!
I am making lamps, and I need a resin that doesn't break easily, something that I can pigment but lets light shine trough it, the lamps are thin like 1 or 2 mm thickness, and it has to harden quickly in case I want to make many in a day or two, what would you suggest?
Can you do multiple 3/8" pours with ACC+ to build up thickness?
Absolutely!