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My epoxy experiment

Hello everyone. This is my very first attempt at a blog, ever. If you are reading this then something in the title has captured your interest. I am attempting an experiment with epoxy (EnviroTex) that I haven't seen before so I guess you would say I'm the pioneer. The stuff I'm using is called EnviroTex lite pour on high gloss finish. It's a two part mixture of epoxy resin & polyamine hardener (equal parts of both). If you have never tried this, this stuff is amazing. One coat and it's like 50 coats of varnish, i would highly recommend it!
I like the way stained glass reflects light and thought I would bring this idea over to my woodworking, sort of. I started with a design and a piece of cupped blood wood. This piece of blood wood was something I was saving but over time cupped and ruined my idea for it. This wood is very hard & trying to plane it was a nightmare, (It got sniped so bad it looked like one of Greg's boxes) so I figured I could use it's twin for this project. I don't know how this will turn out, but I'll post my progress as I go. My idea is to cut out my design & fill it with envirotex so it will let light through. I am going to add some glitter to it & some other stuff to make it more interesting.

Creative arts Art Triangle Material property Plant

This is the design I chose.
Brown Wood Art Material property Creative arts

I cut out the design, filed & sanded it as smooth as I could. Well that's all for now, I'll post again when I pour the epoxy. Thanks for checking out my first blog entry. I just hope some of you find this useful & follow me with my experiment. Have a good day my friends. See you in the next entry. Mark (SisQMark)
Here is a photo of the stuff I'm using (EnviroTex)
Liquid Bottle Cosmetics Fluid Plastic bottle
 

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#2 ·
My epoxy experiment

Hello everyone. This is my very first attempt at a blog, ever. If you are reading this then something in the title has captured your interest. I am attempting an experiment with epoxy (EnviroTex) that I haven't seen before so I guess you would say I'm the pioneer. The stuff I'm using is called EnviroTex lite pour on high gloss finish. It's a two part mixture of epoxy resin & polyamine hardener (equal parts of both). If you have never tried this, this stuff is amazing. One coat and it's like 50 coats of varnish, i would highly recommend it!
I like the way stained glass reflects light and thought I would bring this idea over to my woodworking, sort of. I started with a design and a piece of cupped blood wood. This piece of blood wood was something I was saving but over time cupped and ruined my idea for it. This wood is very hard & trying to plane it was a nightmare, (It got sniped so bad it looked like one of Greg's boxes) so I figured I could use it's twin for this project. I don't know how this will turn out, but I'll post my progress as I go. My idea is to cut out my design & fill it with envirotex so it will let light through. I am going to add some glitter to it & some other stuff to make it more interesting.

Creative arts Art Triangle Material property Plant

This is the design I chose.
Brown Wood Art Material property Creative arts

I cut out the design, filed & sanded it as smooth as I could. Well that's all for now, I'll post again when I pour the epoxy. Thanks for checking out my first blog entry. I just hope some of you find this useful & follow me with my experiment. Have a good day my friends. See you in the next entry. Mark (SisQMark)
Here is a photo of the stuff I'm using (EnviroTex)
Liquid Bottle Cosmetics Fluid Plastic bottle
This looks like a good idea. My first thought was that the butterfly might look better with the epoxy if there was some veining in the wings. You could also various batches with different artists colors and with veins you could use different colors in the different areas. My ideas are not meant as 'improvements' for your particular project. I just think you have a great concept there and it started me thinking. It will be fun to see the process and the results too, and thanks for posting.
 

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My epoxy experiment

Hello everyone. This is my very first attempt at a blog, ever. If you are reading this then something in the title has captured your interest. I am attempting an experiment with epoxy (EnviroTex) that I haven't seen before so I guess you would say I'm the pioneer. The stuff I'm using is called EnviroTex lite pour on high gloss finish. It's a two part mixture of epoxy resin & polyamine hardener (equal parts of both). If you have never tried this, this stuff is amazing. One coat and it's like 50 coats of varnish, i would highly recommend it!
I like the way stained glass reflects light and thought I would bring this idea over to my woodworking, sort of. I started with a design and a piece of cupped blood wood. This piece of blood wood was something I was saving but over time cupped and ruined my idea for it. This wood is very hard & trying to plane it was a nightmare, (It got sniped so bad it looked like one of Greg's boxes) so I figured I could use it's twin for this project. I don't know how this will turn out, but I'll post my progress as I go. My idea is to cut out my design & fill it with envirotex so it will let light through. I am going to add some glitter to it & some other stuff to make it more interesting.

Creative arts Art Triangle Material property Plant

This is the design I chose.
Brown Wood Art Material property Creative arts

I cut out the design, filed & sanded it as smooth as I could. Well that's all for now, I'll post again when I pour the epoxy. Thanks for checking out my first blog entry. I just hope some of you find this useful & follow me with my experiment. Have a good day my friends. See you in the next entry. Mark (SisQMark)
Here is a photo of the stuff I'm using (EnviroTex)
Liquid Bottle Cosmetics Fluid Plastic bottle
This is great. Thanks for letting us see how you go about this. I have been wanting to try this product, just for slightly different applications. I will looking forward to how this works out for you.
 

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My epoxy experiment

Hello everyone. This is my very first attempt at a blog, ever. If you are reading this then something in the title has captured your interest. I am attempting an experiment with epoxy (EnviroTex) that I haven't seen before so I guess you would say I'm the pioneer. The stuff I'm using is called EnviroTex lite pour on high gloss finish. It's a two part mixture of epoxy resin & polyamine hardener (equal parts of both). If you have never tried this, this stuff is amazing. One coat and it's like 50 coats of varnish, i would highly recommend it!
I like the way stained glass reflects light and thought I would bring this idea over to my woodworking, sort of. I started with a design and a piece of cupped blood wood. This piece of blood wood was something I was saving but over time cupped and ruined my idea for it. This wood is very hard & trying to plane it was a nightmare, (It got sniped so bad it looked like one of Greg's boxes) so I figured I could use it's twin for this project. I don't know how this will turn out, but I'll post my progress as I go. My idea is to cut out my design & fill it with envirotex so it will let light through. I am going to add some glitter to it & some other stuff to make it more interesting.

Creative arts Art Triangle Material property Plant

This is the design I chose.
Brown Wood Art Material property Creative arts

I cut out the design, filed & sanded it as smooth as I could. Well that's all for now, I'll post again when I pour the epoxy. Thanks for checking out my first blog entry. I just hope some of you find this useful & follow me with my experiment. Have a good day my friends. See you in the next entry. Mark (SisQMark)
Here is a photo of the stuff I'm using (EnviroTex)
Liquid Bottle Cosmetics Fluid Plastic bottle
I use the Envirotex extensively. Love it. I make quick and easy little keepsake boxes with raised edges on the lids. Put a picture or some art in it and cover with the resin. you have a quick and easy gift that woman love. Especially if you put a picture of their kids or pets in it. I have also used it to fill in a cracked piece of Walnut that was destined for the scrapheap and is now a nice looking cheese board with a twist.

Recently another LJ was going to attempt to color the Envirotex to see how that would work.

Love the Butterfly!

Btw. I have found a similar product at the big orange store that is significantly less expensive than the brand name Envirotex
 

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My epoxy experiment

Hello everyone. This is my very first attempt at a blog, ever. If you are reading this then something in the title has captured your interest. I am attempting an experiment with epoxy (EnviroTex) that I haven't seen before so I guess you would say I'm the pioneer. The stuff I'm using is called EnviroTex lite pour on high gloss finish. It's a two part mixture of epoxy resin & polyamine hardener (equal parts of both). If you have never tried this, this stuff is amazing. One coat and it's like 50 coats of varnish, i would highly recommend it!
I like the way stained glass reflects light and thought I would bring this idea over to my woodworking, sort of. I started with a design and a piece of cupped blood wood. This piece of blood wood was something I was saving but over time cupped and ruined my idea for it. This wood is very hard & trying to plane it was a nightmare, (It got sniped so bad it looked like one of Greg's boxes) so I figured I could use it's twin for this project. I don't know how this will turn out, but I'll post my progress as I go. My idea is to cut out my design & fill it with envirotex so it will let light through. I am going to add some glitter to it & some other stuff to make it more interesting.

Creative arts Art Triangle Material property Plant

This is the design I chose.
Brown Wood Art Material property Creative arts

I cut out the design, filed & sanded it as smooth as I could. Well that's all for now, I'll post again when I pour the epoxy. Thanks for checking out my first blog entry. I just hope some of you find this useful & follow me with my experiment. Have a good day my friends. See you in the next entry. Mark (SisQMark)
Here is a photo of the stuff I'm using (EnviroTex)
Liquid Bottle Cosmetics Fluid Plastic bottle
Tokolosi, this stuff is great isn't it? I do something similar. I put an image on chewing tobacco lids & cover it with the epoxy. I have found that you must coat the picture with spray poly first to avoid the picture from soaking up the moisture from the epoxy, thus discoloring it. Have you found the same? What might the name be of your discovery? I am interested. Thank you. You can PM me the answer if you want.
 

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My epoxy experiment

Hello everyone. This is my very first attempt at a blog, ever. If you are reading this then something in the title has captured your interest. I am attempting an experiment with epoxy (EnviroTex) that I haven't seen before so I guess you would say I'm the pioneer. The stuff I'm using is called EnviroTex lite pour on high gloss finish. It's a two part mixture of epoxy resin & polyamine hardener (equal parts of both). If you have never tried this, this stuff is amazing. One coat and it's like 50 coats of varnish, i would highly recommend it!
I like the way stained glass reflects light and thought I would bring this idea over to my woodworking, sort of. I started with a design and a piece of cupped blood wood. This piece of blood wood was something I was saving but over time cupped and ruined my idea for it. This wood is very hard & trying to plane it was a nightmare, (It got sniped so bad it looked like one of Greg's boxes) so I figured I could use it's twin for this project. I don't know how this will turn out, but I'll post my progress as I go. My idea is to cut out my design & fill it with envirotex so it will let light through. I am going to add some glitter to it & some other stuff to make it more interesting.

Creative arts Art Triangle Material property Plant

This is the design I chose.
Brown Wood Art Material property Creative arts

I cut out the design, filed & sanded it as smooth as I could. Well that's all for now, I'll post again when I pour the epoxy. Thanks for checking out my first blog entry. I just hope some of you find this useful & follow me with my experiment. Have a good day my friends. See you in the next entry. Mark (SisQMark)
Here is a photo of the stuff I'm using (EnviroTex)
Liquid Bottle Cosmetics Fluid Plastic bottle
Yes you have to seal the paper. If you are using actual photo prints you dont but a regular paper print needs sealing. Few things I do, depending on the aret. I either cover it in plastic laminate, or, and do practise this first before you try it, coat the entire picture (top and bottom) in regular white elmers glue and stick it down to the wood. But I like the idea of the spray-poly!

As for the name of the stuff I saw at the big orange store, I dont recall. I was buying some mineral oil and noticed the box. Same shape and size as the ET box but for like $10 cheaper than what I pay at a craft store.
 

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My epoxy experiment

Hello everyone. This is my very first attempt at a blog, ever. If you are reading this then something in the title has captured your interest. I am attempting an experiment with epoxy (EnviroTex) that I haven't seen before so I guess you would say I'm the pioneer. The stuff I'm using is called EnviroTex lite pour on high gloss finish. It's a two part mixture of epoxy resin & polyamine hardener (equal parts of both). If you have never tried this, this stuff is amazing. One coat and it's like 50 coats of varnish, i would highly recommend it!
I like the way stained glass reflects light and thought I would bring this idea over to my woodworking, sort of. I started with a design and a piece of cupped blood wood. This piece of blood wood was something I was saving but over time cupped and ruined my idea for it. This wood is very hard & trying to plane it was a nightmare, (It got sniped so bad it looked like one of Greg's boxes) so I figured I could use it's twin for this project. I don't know how this will turn out, but I'll post my progress as I go. My idea is to cut out my design & fill it with envirotex so it will let light through. I am going to add some glitter to it & some other stuff to make it more interesting.

Creative arts Art Triangle Material property Plant

This is the design I chose.
Brown Wood Art Material property Creative arts

I cut out the design, filed & sanded it as smooth as I could. Well that's all for now, I'll post again when I pour the epoxy. Thanks for checking out my first blog entry. I just hope some of you find this useful & follow me with my experiment. Have a good day my friends. See you in the next entry. Mark (SisQMark)
Here is a photo of the stuff I'm using (EnviroTex)
Liquid Bottle Cosmetics Fluid Plastic bottle
Tokolosi, thanks for the info I'll check the next visit. Note: the spray poly works great & drys pretty fast too.
 

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My epoxy experiment

Hello everyone. This is my very first attempt at a blog, ever. If you are reading this then something in the title has captured your interest. I am attempting an experiment with epoxy (EnviroTex) that I haven't seen before so I guess you would say I'm the pioneer. The stuff I'm using is called EnviroTex lite pour on high gloss finish. It's a two part mixture of epoxy resin & polyamine hardener (equal parts of both). If you have never tried this, this stuff is amazing. One coat and it's like 50 coats of varnish, i would highly recommend it!
I like the way stained glass reflects light and thought I would bring this idea over to my woodworking, sort of. I started with a design and a piece of cupped blood wood. This piece of blood wood was something I was saving but over time cupped and ruined my idea for it. This wood is very hard & trying to plane it was a nightmare, (It got sniped so bad it looked like one of Greg's boxes) so I figured I could use it's twin for this project. I don't know how this will turn out, but I'll post my progress as I go. My idea is to cut out my design & fill it with envirotex so it will let light through. I am going to add some glitter to it & some other stuff to make it more interesting.

Creative arts Art Triangle Material property Plant

This is the design I chose.
Brown Wood Art Material property Creative arts

I cut out the design, filed & sanded it as smooth as I could. Well that's all for now, I'll post again when I pour the epoxy. Thanks for checking out my first blog entry. I just hope some of you find this useful & follow me with my experiment. Have a good day my friends. See you in the next entry. Mark (SisQMark)
Here is a photo of the stuff I'm using (EnviroTex)
Liquid Bottle Cosmetics Fluid Plastic bottle
I'm in fer the educatin part.. thnx
 

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Epoxy Experiment

Hello to anyone that is actually following along. I now have the epoxy poured, added some red & white glitter with some little stars, hearts & flowers. I noticed that most of the items sank to the bottom, I'll have to make up for this during the final coat. I covered the bottom with packing tape so it wouldn't just run through. During the tape removal I noticed It is still rather sticky. So take note: more drying time for the bottom to dry.

Brown Insect Pollinator Arthropod Butterfly

Top of project after the epoxy cured.

Insect Pollinator Human body Wood Moths and butterflies

This is a close up of the bottom after I removed the tape. It left it a little sticky. I'll let it dry some more. I'm not worried about it looking dull right now because the final coat of epoxy will brighten it up & make it clear again. Well that's all for today. Any comments are welcome. I know this is different, that's why it's an experiment, a learning process for me for something new. Some of you box builders could even use this process in your box lids. Maybe some of you can think of a better way than me. I'm just throwing out the idea. Until next time, thanks for looking & good day to you all. Mark
 

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Epoxy Experiment

Hello to anyone that is actually following along. I now have the epoxy poured, added some red & white glitter with some little stars, hearts & flowers. I noticed that most of the items sank to the bottom, I'll have to make up for this during the final coat. I covered the bottom with packing tape so it wouldn't just run through. During the tape removal I noticed It is still rather sticky. So take note: more drying time for the bottom to dry.

Brown Insect Pollinator Arthropod Butterfly

Top of project after the epoxy cured.

Insect Pollinator Human body Wood Moths and butterflies

This is a close up of the bottom after I removed the tape. It left it a little sticky. I'll let it dry some more. I'm not worried about it looking dull right now because the final coat of epoxy will brighten it up & make it clear again. Well that's all for today. Any comments are welcome. I know this is different, that's why it's an experiment, a learning process for me for something new. Some of you box builders could even use this process in your box lids. Maybe some of you can think of a better way than me. I'm just throwing out the idea. Until next time, thanks for looking & good day to you all. Mark
very cool. How well did it pour and are there any bubbles? I can't see any. I think I need to change products. I wonder how it would work adding a color to it.

Anyway, great idea and it looks like it is going to work out. The idea's this can be used for are limitless. I'm looking forward to the next one.

Joey
 

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Epoxy Experiment

This is a quick up date of my progress. I cut out the butterfly on my band saw, then hand sanded it to round out the edges to a 400 grit. Of course small things do break & this was no exception. The antennas of my butterfly broke, so I am in the process of fixing that. First I tried some tight bond2, it didn't stay. Next & finally, CA glue with a mixture of blood wood dust. I'm letting it dry now, then a little more sanding & I'll be ready for the next coat of epoxy. Here is some progress photos.

Plant Pollinator Insect Wood Creative arts

Here it is cut out and sanded.

Hood Plant Wood Terrestrial plant Vehicle door

Don't you just hate it when things break? Here is the boo-boo I have to fix. Who said "if it can happen it will"? Well it did!! I'm going to get this fixed and get the next coat of epoxy down then I'll post again. I hope this helps some of you find a new technique to try. Maybe even some of you smarter guys can give me some advice. Some of you already have, & I thank you for it. See you in the next post, Maybe later tonight. Mark

Note: I have another idea based on this same concept. I might do another blog on that one too if anyone is interested. Does anyone know if epoxy mixes well with acrylic paint? Hey, thanks for getting this far with me on this project. I'm new to this blog thing so I don't even know if I'm doing it very good, hey at least I'm trying huh? Have a good afternoon. See ya next blog.
 

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#15 ·
Epoxy Experiment

This is a quick up date of my progress. I cut out the butterfly on my band saw, then hand sanded it to round out the edges to a 400 grit. Of course small things do break & this was no exception. The antennas of my butterfly broke, so I am in the process of fixing that. First I tried some tight bond2, it didn't stay. Next & finally, CA glue with a mixture of blood wood dust. I'm letting it dry now, then a little more sanding & I'll be ready for the next coat of epoxy. Here is some progress photos.

Plant Pollinator Insect Wood Creative arts

Here it is cut out and sanded.

Hood Plant Wood Terrestrial plant Vehicle door

Don't you just hate it when things break? Here is the boo-boo I have to fix. Who said "if it can happen it will"? Well it did!! I'm going to get this fixed and get the next coat of epoxy down then I'll post again. I hope this helps some of you find a new technique to try. Maybe even some of you smarter guys can give me some advice. Some of you already have, & I thank you for it. See you in the next post, Maybe later tonight. Mark

Note: I have another idea based on this same concept. I might do another blog on that one too if anyone is interested. Does anyone know if epoxy mixes well with acrylic paint? Hey, thanks for getting this far with me on this project. I'm new to this blog thing so I don't even know if I'm doing it very good, hey at least I'm trying huh? Have a good afternoon. See ya next blog.
I am following… it is interesting and intriguing.. a new process for me..
 

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Epoxy Experiment

Hello again, As I mentioned in my last post, when I got the next coat of epoxy put on I would post it, so here it is. This will be short, I promise. This side was still missing the glitter from when I first poured the epoxy because it sank to the bottom. So, I let it dry and applied another coat of epoxy mixed with glitter so it would match. Tomorrow I will coat this whole side with epoxy to include the edges. It should give the glitter some depth and a nice flood coat will finish bringing out the beautiful grain. As you can see when you add another coat it totally conceals any imperfections that my be present. This stuff is awesome. It's coming along pretty good so far, and I am experimenting with adding color to a different batch by adding some acrylic paint. I don't know how it will turn out, I just know it is taking a little longer to dry. If anyone is interested I'll post the results of that test too. I mixed white & purple, and swirled it together to look like marble. Let me know if you are interested & I'll add some pics. See you tomorrow. Have a good night all. Mark

Pollinator Insect Arthropod Butterfly Moths and butterflies
 

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Epoxy Experiment

Hello again, As I mentioned in my last post, when I got the next coat of epoxy put on I would post it, so here it is. This will be short, I promise. This side was still missing the glitter from when I first poured the epoxy because it sank to the bottom. So, I let it dry and applied another coat of epoxy mixed with glitter so it would match. Tomorrow I will coat this whole side with epoxy to include the edges. It should give the glitter some depth and a nice flood coat will finish bringing out the beautiful grain. As you can see when you add another coat it totally conceals any imperfections that my be present. This stuff is awesome. It's coming along pretty good so far, and I am experimenting with adding color to a different batch by adding some acrylic paint. I don't know how it will turn out, I just know it is taking a little longer to dry. If anyone is interested I'll post the results of that test too. I mixed white & purple, and swirled it together to look like marble. Let me know if you are interested & I'll add some pics. See you tomorrow. Have a good night all. Mark

Pollinator Insect Arthropod Butterfly Moths and butterflies
That is looking great Mark. I would love to know the results of the paint mix. As you know that's something I have been wanting to try on my inlays, I just haven't gotten around to it yet. Thanks for doing all the hard work for me. LOL.

I must say, this is one of the most original, beautiful ideas I have seen in a long time. Thanks for sharing your experiences and moving the art forward another notch.

Have a safe night,
See ya tomorrow.

Joey
 

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My Epoxy Experiment

Well guys, as promised, here is side 1 of the finished "Epoxy Experiment" project I've been working on. After fixing the antennas & some sanding, this is the finished first side of my project. I added some spots of green & blue glitter mixed with epoxy to give it a little extra color. Note: You have to keep a close eye on it at first after pouring the epoxy, it is on the runny side. Keep an eye out for drips & wipe them off the bottom, remember this is going to be coated too, but the smoother the finish the better your results will be. I have it elevated as well as on some toothpicks. Less surface contact to get stuck to, & less to fix later because of drips drying to it. You can always sand it flat again to remove any unwanted material, but less is more in this case. Here is some photos of my ongoing progress.

Pollinator Butterfly Arthropod Insect Textile

Here is the final coat, side one.
Arthropod Insect Pollinator Butterfly Moths and butterflies

This sure does look better in person, IMO.
Outerwear Shoe Sleeve Creative arts Bag

Look how the grain of the wood just pops out at you!
Arthropod Insect Pollinator Butterfly Moths and butterflies

Gotta love that blood wood.
Pollinator Insect Plant Petal Arthropod


Food Ingredient Cuisine Dish Liquid


I am going to let this cure over night. I will put the last coat on the other side tomorrow.

For all of you who where interested in my secondary experiment of epoxy/ acrylic mix, here is my results so far. I started with two little plastic shot glasses I measured up from the bottom 3/8" on both. One was filled with part A & the other with B . I mixed them together and poured half of the mixture in a sacrificial container and mixed with 3 drops of white acrylic paint. To the rest of the mix I added 3 drops of purple acrylic paint. After they were both well mixed, I added some drops of the purple color to the white epoxy & gave it a swirl with a toothpick. I then added the purple mixture on the other side of the white mix so they stayed separated. I then carefully picked out some of the white and dripped it into the purple side. I gave it a swirl with the toothpick, and WA la, it looks like marble. I also dripped some left over pink glitter that I used for the butterfly.
The results- After drying for about 24 hrs now. I pried it out of the container, it's still very pliable at this point. It kind of resembles rubber and feels like rubber. As time goes on I can only assume it will cure to a further hardness. Next time I might add some crushed up Viagra, it's a hardening agent isn't it? Just kidding!! LOL It looks cool and the applications are numerous. I thought I would cut a heart out of it & use it as inlay, but as with most things I make, my wife saw it and hi-jacked it!!! She found a good use for it though. Inside of one of her glass jar lids. I have to admit it looks cool in there & It's currently on display in the kitchen. Here is some shots of the results. Thanks for getting this far in the post, I know I'm rambling so I'll leave you with the pictures. See you tomorrow with the next post. Have a great night. Mark

Tableware Dishware Purple Tints and shades Circle


Purple Pink Astronomical object Magenta Circle


Purple Pink Dishware Ingredient Onion


This is what it looks like held up to the light.

Purple Violet Tints and shades Magenta Circle


Purple Paint Violet Art paint Magenta

As you can see it is still pliable. Also as a note, this mixture is curing better by the hour. I would guess by tomorrow it should done curing. I'll let you know the results in my next post. Thanks for looking.
 

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#34 ·
My Epoxy Experiment

Well guys, as promised, here is side 1 of the finished "Epoxy Experiment" project I've been working on. After fixing the antennas & some sanding, this is the finished first side of my project. I added some spots of green & blue glitter mixed with epoxy to give it a little extra color. Note: You have to keep a close eye on it at first after pouring the epoxy, it is on the runny side. Keep an eye out for drips & wipe them off the bottom, remember this is going to be coated too, but the smoother the finish the better your results will be. I have it elevated as well as on some toothpicks. Less surface contact to get stuck to, & less to fix later because of drips drying to it. You can always sand it flat again to remove any unwanted material, but less is more in this case. Here is some photos of my ongoing progress.

Pollinator Butterfly Arthropod Insect Textile

Here is the final coat, side one.
Arthropod Insect Pollinator Butterfly Moths and butterflies

This sure does look better in person, IMO.
Outerwear Shoe Sleeve Creative arts Bag

Look how the grain of the wood just pops out at you!
Arthropod Insect Pollinator Butterfly Moths and butterflies

Gotta love that blood wood.
Pollinator Insect Plant Petal Arthropod


Food Ingredient Cuisine Dish Liquid


I am going to let this cure over night. I will put the last coat on the other side tomorrow.

For all of you who where interested in my secondary experiment of epoxy/ acrylic mix, here is my results so far. I started with two little plastic shot glasses I measured up from the bottom 3/8" on both. One was filled with part A & the other with B . I mixed them together and poured half of the mixture in a sacrificial container and mixed with 3 drops of white acrylic paint. To the rest of the mix I added 3 drops of purple acrylic paint. After they were both well mixed, I added some drops of the purple color to the white epoxy & gave it a swirl with a toothpick. I then added the purple mixture on the other side of the white mix so they stayed separated. I then carefully picked out some of the white and dripped it into the purple side. I gave it a swirl with the toothpick, and WA la, it looks like marble. I also dripped some left over pink glitter that I used for the butterfly.
The results- After drying for about 24 hrs now. I pried it out of the container, it's still very pliable at this point. It kind of resembles rubber and feels like rubber. As time goes on I can only assume it will cure to a further hardness. Next time I might add some crushed up Viagra, it's a hardening agent isn't it? Just kidding!! LOL It looks cool and the applications are numerous. I thought I would cut a heart out of it & use it as inlay, but as with most things I make, my wife saw it and hi-jacked it!!! She found a good use for it though. Inside of one of her glass jar lids. I have to admit it looks cool in there & It's currently on display in the kitchen. Here is some shots of the results. Thanks for getting this far in the post, I know I'm rambling so I'll leave you with the pictures. See you tomorrow with the next post. Have a great night. Mark

Tableware Dishware Purple Tints and shades Circle


Purple Pink Astronomical object Magenta Circle


Purple Pink Dishware Ingredient Onion


This is what it looks like held up to the light.

Purple Violet Tints and shades Magenta Circle


Purple Paint Violet Art paint Magenta

As you can see it is still pliable. Also as a note, this mixture is curing better by the hour. I would guess by tomorrow it should done curing. I'll let you know the results in my next post. Thanks for looking.
It looks amazing Mark. I don't know what else to say. Great idea and great execution.

I am interested to see how hard the one with the acrylic gets. That will govern if I can use it or not for my style. I am sure it will find a home in my shop soon, even if it's not for my intended purposes. There's not enough hours in the day to go with all the ideas in my head.

Have a great night and I'll look forward to your next episode.
 

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Final entry of "My Epoxy Experiment"

First let me apologize for not posting yesterday. I had a few thing come up & couldn't get around to posting. Anyway here is the final post of this series before I post It as a completed project. I finished putting on the last coat of side two, with some added decorative glitter. It turned out pretty good.

Pollinator Insect Butterfly Arthropod Moths and butterflies

The last coat of epoxy on side two.

Pollinator Insect Arthropod Butterfly Moths and butterflies


I sanded side one again to remove some of the epoxy that seams to always run underneath after you pour. I used 400 grit to smooth all of the edges and the surface area that needed the most attention. When I was satisfied with the sanding I drilled a hole so there would be a place to run some string to hang it with. I used some glass beads & braided fishing line on both sides so it would match. I made a holding jig to hold it vertical for when I poured the final flood coat over the whole butterfly it could run down into a drip pan.

Wood Creative arts Hardwood Art Wood stain

Here it is hanging in the jig with the epoxy dripping into the drip pan.

Table Art Tableware Butterfly Insect

The epoxy will cure to an even coat on both sides this way.

Insect Pollinator Butterfly Arthropod Moths and butterflies

Remember to keep wiping off the drips as it cures or you will have dried drips in your final project.

We guys, I hope you have all enjoyed my first blog series & I hope that I have been helpful to you with this technique in uncharted territory. At least I've never seen it done before. If you have any questions feel free to ask, I will be happy to answer any you may have. This has been fun for me & a learning process as well. For all of you that want to know how my secondary experiment went with the white & purple acrylic paint/epoxy mix. It took about a day and a half to cure to what I would say to be a toolable surface.
Thank you for following me with this adventure, I'll post the finished project tomorrow when It has cured fully. Have a great night (great day for some of you).
Mark-
 

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#41 ·
Final entry of "My Epoxy Experiment"

First let me apologize for not posting yesterday. I had a few thing come up & couldn't get around to posting. Anyway here is the final post of this series before I post It as a completed project. I finished putting on the last coat of side two, with some added decorative glitter. It turned out pretty good.

Pollinator Insect Butterfly Arthropod Moths and butterflies

The last coat of epoxy on side two.

Pollinator Insect Arthropod Butterfly Moths and butterflies


I sanded side one again to remove some of the epoxy that seams to always run underneath after you pour. I used 400 grit to smooth all of the edges and the surface area that needed the most attention. When I was satisfied with the sanding I drilled a hole so there would be a place to run some string to hang it with. I used some glass beads & braided fishing line on both sides so it would match. I made a holding jig to hold it vertical for when I poured the final flood coat over the whole butterfly it could run down into a drip pan.

Wood Creative arts Hardwood Art Wood stain

Here it is hanging in the jig with the epoxy dripping into the drip pan.

Table Art Tableware Butterfly Insect

The epoxy will cure to an even coat on both sides this way.

Insect Pollinator Butterfly Arthropod Moths and butterflies

Remember to keep wiping off the drips as it cures or you will have dried drips in your final project.

We guys, I hope you have all enjoyed my first blog series & I hope that I have been helpful to you with this technique in uncharted territory. At least I've never seen it done before. If you have any questions feel free to ask, I will be happy to answer any you may have. This has been fun for me & a learning process as well. For all of you that want to know how my secondary experiment went with the white & purple acrylic paint/epoxy mix. It took about a day and a half to cure to what I would say to be a toolable surface.
Thank you for following me with this adventure, I'll post the finished project tomorrow when It has cured fully. Have a great night (great day for some of you).
Mark-
That came out real nice.
 

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#43 ·
Final entry of "My Epoxy Experiment"

First let me apologize for not posting yesterday. I had a few thing come up & couldn't get around to posting. Anyway here is the final post of this series before I post It as a completed project. I finished putting on the last coat of side two, with some added decorative glitter. It turned out pretty good.

Pollinator Insect Butterfly Arthropod Moths and butterflies

The last coat of epoxy on side two.

Pollinator Insect Arthropod Butterfly Moths and butterflies


I sanded side one again to remove some of the epoxy that seams to always run underneath after you pour. I used 400 grit to smooth all of the edges and the surface area that needed the most attention. When I was satisfied with the sanding I drilled a hole so there would be a place to run some string to hang it with. I used some glass beads & braided fishing line on both sides so it would match. I made a holding jig to hold it vertical for when I poured the final flood coat over the whole butterfly it could run down into a drip pan.

Wood Creative arts Hardwood Art Wood stain

Here it is hanging in the jig with the epoxy dripping into the drip pan.

Table Art Tableware Butterfly Insect

The epoxy will cure to an even coat on both sides this way.

Insect Pollinator Butterfly Arthropod Moths and butterflies

Remember to keep wiping off the drips as it cures or you will have dried drips in your final project.

We guys, I hope you have all enjoyed my first blog series & I hope that I have been helpful to you with this technique in uncharted territory. At least I've never seen it done before. If you have any questions feel free to ask, I will be happy to answer any you may have. This has been fun for me & a learning process as well. For all of you that want to know how my secondary experiment went with the white & purple acrylic paint/epoxy mix. It took about a day and a half to cure to what I would say to be a toolable surface.
Thank you for following me with this adventure, I'll post the finished project tomorrow when It has cured fully. Have a great night (great day for some of you).
Mark-
Mission accomplished!!! Great job!!! I am not going to let my daughters see these for a couple of months. I don't have much time to get them in the shop right now, but when I do, I will be using some of your idea as long as you don't mind. They have great windows in their rooms that let in lots of light and would be great for these.

How much of the resin did you use? Or better yet, how many of these do you think you can get out of one box?

Well Mark, you did a great job, I want to say thanks for sharing your ideas and learning experiences with us. You have given me a lot of new ideas and worked out some of the how to's for me, especial that final coat.

Thanks,
Joey
 

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