Thank you so much for this tip! I got a tabletop bonnet style hairdryer from Sally's Beauty for $30 & it works great! Even dries my acrylic paint pour tumblers in just a couple hours vs a couple days - it's a real game changer!!!! Just thought I'd share about the hairdryer since so many people commented about not being able to find the heater too. Thanks again! 🙂
Thanks and thanks for watching! I have an awesome Facebook group that is perfect for asking questions and sharing ideas. I'd love to see you in the group! Please feel free to ask any questions that you may have! facebook.com/groups/epoxytumblersandpens
Thank you for the great idea I made one I’m trying it now for the first time hopefully it works for me bcuz I’m beginner & just keep having a hard time getting going. Thank you again 😊
Awesome! I'm so glad it worked out for you! I always use my heater box with my tumblers now just so I can get them done and get more Tumblers spinning. Thanks for watching my video!
Why don’t you have more subscribers??? I just stumbled upon you this past week and I love all your videos, and you KNOW I’m buying that heater with the hose!!! 💜💜💜
Awww! Thank you! I just created my page a month and a half ago. It's growing pretty quickly at this point. I'm hoping to put out at least 1 video a week between my real job and cup/pen orders. 😊😊😊
Well in that case, good work!!! The number of subscribers you have for less than 2 months is pretty impressive! Glad I found you when I did! I can almost say I was here from the beginning. 😂
"if you have a husband that likes to vacuum constantly" YES!!! we have pets and one day when my husband was home I counted how many times the swiffer vac came out, 14 TIMES!! Lmao, I'm totally going to get a tote today!
Pure genius! May I offer you my second born child? I'd offer the first born, but I really like her. Anyway, the second born is a 20 year old male. He works out regularly and can do all the heavy lifting for you. I'll send earplugs since he has a smart mouth. It's just my way of saying thank you. Now excuse me while I go put all of these items in my Amazon cart.
I just saw an epoxy heater on Amazon...laughed and thought, I can make one of these for a few bucks! Lol. Knew I wasn’t the only one who laughed at the almost 200 dollar epoxy heater thinking that ;). Also, I live in Florida, so I can just take my portable spinners outside and put a container over them.
Lol!!!! Yeah I wasn't about to spend that kind of money on something so simple.. the weather in Florida is amazing right now so it's super nice to work outside.
I cannot find the link to this heater and hose, and I desperately need it because my epoxy is not curing completely. Do you have a new link to this boot dryer/heater? Thank you for your valuable video!
I was super excited to try this because my garage gets super cold in the winter . So far it has worked pretty well but I feel like my white glitter on one of my cups has yellowed a little . Has anyone else had this problem ? I use amazing clear cast epoxy .
The yellowing would be from your Epoxy turning yellow. Pretty much all epoxy will yellow some over time but heat can sometimes cause it to yellow a little faster. I now use Tumblerpoxy and don't have any problems with my epoxy yellowing. I hope this helps answer your question.
@@KristisCustomCreations thank you for the reply ! But yeah , I should probably invest in some better epoxy lol . Other than that this is genius! I am able to get more done in shorter time . Thank you for the video !
I've seen this tip from several of you pro tumbler makers and I thought it was exciting. I got the fan with attachment from Amazon and I tried it. After the first hour, it melted my pvc pipe! Then, instead of drying my tumbler it ended up SUPER sticky. Why is that? Help! I would love for this heater trick to work but I'm lost as to why it didn't work for me. Thanks so much!
Oh my goodness! I use it with my PVC pipe all the time and never have any issues. I have found that I can't use it with any 3D printed turner attachments though. The heat shouldn't make your tumbler sticky, are you sure that the epoxy mixture was correct? Maybe try doing it on the low heat setting and don't let the air blow directly onto your tumbler, just let it heat up the box.
@@KristisCustomCreations weird right?? I did have it on low and pointed away from my tumbler so I think it was just the heat in the box over time. Maybe I need it to be a bit more open. But I have seen people crated amazing heat boxes for their tumbler turners that are completely closed up so idk. Also, when I found this had happened it was about 1.5 hours into it being heated and I had been checking it about every 15-20 minutes. When I stopped it and let the cup sit out like I normally do for curing, it dried fine and wasn't sticky so I don't know why I had the sticky issue with heat. I'm going to try again with some adjustments at some point and see how it goes before I give up on this trick. Thanks for responding and doing your videos. I love your creative results!!
@K M I tilted my box a bit more and it has been fine. It did still soften some parts of my pvc since the weather has gotten warmer in TX, but it didn't completely melt and bend the pvc like the first time.
Pretty great idea! I’m in Maine and getting ready to renovate an old shed into a she shed. And make it so I can do all year. Is the a link for the heater and attachment? Thank you for posting this!
I don't have any issues at all with air bubbles. What kind of Epoxy are you using? Maybe try letting the epoxy harden slightly before putting it inside the drying box (maybe 30 mins or so) to see if it helps. Also I always pop any microbubbles with my blow torch.
Really don't need a hole saw just mark the size of the heater hose and use a soldering iron to melt the plastic and create a hole... thank you for this information very helpful...how do you keep the fumes/chemicals from the epoxy from escaping all over the place?
That's a great idea! Thanks! You are always supposed to use PPE and work in a well ventilated space when working with epoxy, the heater box doesn't change that.
I have a newbie question......do you wait for a while after you first epoxy to set your heat box up? I'm just curious because I know that heat on a freshly epoxied item, makes the epoxy move. And one last question.....I only have a double turner and a single. So I think the set up I would use would be to put the box upside down on top of my 3 turners. Do you think that would be to much heat without a really good vent like what you have? Thank you Kristi! You are a very talented lady!!
I don't usually wait too long before putting them in the heater box. Maybe 30 mins or so while I work on other projects. With the cups spinning, the epoxy usually stays on without dripping, even under the heat. If you were to have your heater box upside down, it may be a lot of heat for your tumblers but I would at least give it a try. If it turns out to be too much heat, you can always cut a vent in the box for the excess heat to escape. :) Thanks for watching!!!
I thought this didnt cure them properly? Im nervous about a fire or something. Have you had any issues at all with your tote melting or cups not curing properly
Okay I live in Michigan and use my garage for Epoxy for safety reasons. Garage is not heated thoughts on this working in winter?? 😬 I will have a small space heater to keep me warm on top of this LOL and they will not be unattended
It should work very well for you in the winter. I am in Florida so my winters aren't anywhere near as cold but I have seen where numerous people who live up north do this regularly.
Kristi, I love your videos and especially the box you made for quicker drying. Yah! Do you do 2 coats of epoxy and if so, do you dry the first in the box and apply again and then dry? How long in between? Thx in advance.
@@KristisCustomCreations thank you for this AWESOME video and the tote size. I was about to order an expensive tumbler heater. You saved me about $150. :)
I recorded this video a couple years ago and I don't think that heater is available anymore. You can get a regular space heater and modify the side of the tub to go around the space heater without having to cuddle perfect circular hole. Just basically cut an area slightly larger than your space heater
Hello great idea my question is if I took the tote and turned it upside down on my cup and put a hole in it like your second one and put the heater in front of the hole would that be to much heat, Thank you for sharing
It's hard to say but it would probably be ok. You won't know until you try it! I keep my cups pretty warm when they are inside the heater box so it won't hurt to try! 😊
Great heater with the attached hose. Amazon doesn't seem to carry it anymore. If you see this maybe you could send the brand and I can search elsewhere. Thanks!
Yeah, I made this video about 3 years ago so unfortunately the heater isn't available anymore on Amazon. I'm looking at the heater now and it does not have a brand name anywhere on it unfortunately.
I clicked on the link for the new heat box with the heater and hose. It says the link can't be found. I really need that heater, could you please let me know the name of the heater.
The heater actually isn't available unfortunately... I created this video about 3 years or so ago. I guess they have stopped manufacturing it. You can create one with a regular space heater, just cut an area big enough so the space heater doesn't blow directly on the plastic tote
I created this video about three years ago and unfortunately it's no longer available. You can still use a regular space heater, just make sure to cut the hole large enough on the tote so the space heater doesn't melt the plastic.
So you were using regular epoxy and it dried that fast because of the heat? Makes sense but I use fast set, but I would love to go back to regular epoxy for more working time. This would be perfect then!
I’m new to this tumbler making business lol and I live in GA where it can get super sold. I was worried about my epoxy drying, so once they are dry and I take them out of the heat box do you think the cold would affect them in any way? Or is it best to take them in the house once dry?
So I made the box, and I have the top part “open side” facing down on my table. Almost no heat escapes. I’m so worried that I might burn a damn hole through the box. I have it on the low heat. Will it be okay or should I open it a little
Hi. I am a complete newbie. Can you please tell me if after an hour or so in container can you bring inside (as I live in a cold climate and will be working in garage) to keep cups warm or do they need to stay well ventilated? How long to keep well ventilated? 🤔 Thanks so much for your help 🥰
Be sure to wear a respirator when working with epoxy and try to ventilate the garage if possible. I would let it stay in the container until it's dry to the touch. Technically, the epoxy is no longer considered toxic after 72 hours.
@@KristisCustomCreations thanks so much it's just garage is to cold so if I seal under container to keep as much warmth in there is no ventilation for cups is that ok?
Yes, putting a tupperware or Rubbermaid container over your cups while they spin will help a lot with all kinds of bugs. You don't necessarily have to use the heat along with it, just something to cover them helps.
The honey just hooked me up thanks to your video. He made and enclosed box with plexiglax and angle that goes around all 6 turners. We bought the same heater. What setting do you put yours on?
Awesome!!! I would LOVE it if you would share of pic of your new setup in our Facebook group!!!!! I put my heater on high for 2 hours with no issues.. that little thing can put out some heat!
Thanks for the tutorial. I found the heater on Amazon. Do you leave any room for ventilation or do you completely close it off when using the heater to cure the tumblers?
@@KristisCustomCreations if I were to lay the box face down, would I need to ventilate it? I’m doing more thick projects and thinking of ways to heat the up easier and like this idea… but now sure if it would work
@@TheRecoveringButterfly I have seen where some people completely enclose their greater boxes but I personally feel like they need ventilation. If you are trying to do molds in them, I would be cautious of that because the epoxy if poured too deep can get extremely hot during the curing process.
I made this video about 2 years ago and I don't think the heater is available anymore. You can do something very similar with a regular space heater though.
I haven't put any silicone molds in it because I didn't want the mold getting too hot. Here's the link to the space heater that I use.. amzn.to/3o5nJi0
Would this work if I built a wooden box to go around my 6 cup turner and then attached the heater on the side of that wooden box? or does it have to be plastic?
Yes, a wooden box would work. That's a great idea! Basically it can needs to be something that can contain some of the heat from the heater to keep the cups warm. You just want areas in the box where the great can escape because you don't want it getting too hot.
I live where it's been in the teens-low 20s lately. I'm just starting out but I'm wondering since I only have 1 turner if you thought I could just put the turner and heater both under a tote completely. I have a 3 car garage which is where I have to epoxy. Thanks :)
Hey there! If you put both under there you need to make sure it doesn't get too hot.. you don't want to start a fire or melt anything. There are smaller space heaters that I have seen people put inside like that but they don't put off quite as much heat so it was safer. 😊
@@KristisCustomCreations, do you happen to know which ones they use? Also, would it be best if I drill some vent holes in the tote? This is the heater I have. Thanks so much! www.walmart.com/ip/Mainstays-1500W-3-Speed-Electric-Fan-Forced-Space-Heater-HF-1008B-Black/419011167
I've only had it a few weeks and have used it numerous times. I didn't read the reviews before I purchased it (which I usually do) but it hasn't given me any issues at all.
Will this work for epoxy ashtray etc ? I have started a small business and it’s my first time working epoxy but some reason my ashtray aren’t curing all the way because it’s cold now
Have you ever had problems with the epoxy yellowing fast or becoming brittle? I just got my tote and heater and tried it out and it worked!!!! But a lot of ppl are telling me not to do it because of these reasons.....??
I haven't had any issued with the epoxy yellowing or becoming brittle. It's literally the same exact concept of this epoxy tumbler dryer but MUCH less expensive amzn.to/3o5nJi0
I am knew to this. I am wanting to make the swirl tumblers with alcohol ink. Will it hurt the curing if I let it turn for a while and then put it under the heat box? It's a lol chilly where I will be doing my tumblers about 60 degrees.
If you are doing an alcohol ink swirl then you will want to let the epoxy harden some before putting it in a drying box because it may cause the inks to swirl more than you would like if you put it in the drying box too early.
I’m new to this and having an issue with the epoxy being sticky. I’ve tried adding new layers of epoxy over the sticky layer, with drying 6-12-24 hours on a spinner between layers and making sure my measuring resin/hardener is precise. Any suggestions??
Yes, if your Epoxy is staying sticky then it's not going to help by putting more epoxy over it. Your cup will remain toxic from the toxins in epoxy because it won't ever properly cure and the epoxy underneath can actually Leach up through the other epoxy layers that you have put down. My suggestion would be to strip the cup and start over. You don't want to risk anyone getting sick or the cup never hardening like it's supposed to. One coat of epoxy that isn't mixed properly or measured properly can ruin the whole cup. What kind of epoxy are you using?
@@KristisCustomCreations I’m actually trying to make some glitter pens for graduation gifts, using envirotex from hobby lobby. I just watched your video on tumblerpoxy and was impressed with how impressed you were lol. So actually think I’m going to order that. Hopefully it gets here in time to redo these pens 🤞
Yes, back when I made this video I used a couple of different kinds of epoxy but the same epoxy can be used on both tumblers and pens. I currently use Tumblerpoxy and Swiftpoxy. 😊
I recorded this video almost 2 years ago. I don't think this heater is available anymore but there are plenty other heaters on Amazon that will work as well, you'll just have to cut a bigger area in the side of the tote for it to work.
I know you did this 5 months ago but i hope you can answer this. I did purchase this heater. I set it up but my question is this. Does the heater go on and off when you turn it on. I put it on the high setting and it comes on stays in for a min or two then shuts off( stoos blowing doesnt turn off off ) for abfew seconds then comes on again
Having a heater blow like that in the tote, does it not blow dust particles on the cups? I'm having the hardest time with keeping my tumblers dust or lent free. Help me!😲😢
Hey there! I don't have any problems with dust when I use the heater and storage tote. Have you tried just putting a storage tote over your cups as they spin without the heater? That should completely prevent any dust particles in your cups if they are getting in through the air. Also, I don't vacuum, run a fan, or do anything like that while my cups are spinning just to prevent kicking up any kind of dust.
Thank you so much. This was such a clear and helpful video ❤
You're very welcome! Thanks for watching! ❤️
Thank you so much for this tip! I got a tabletop bonnet style hairdryer from Sally's Beauty for $30 & it works great! Even dries my acrylic paint pour tumblers in just a couple hours vs a couple days - it's a real game changer!!!! Just thought I'd share about the hairdryer since so many people commented about not being able to find the heater too. Thanks again! 🙂
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@@tammybigham4733 9.3? Lol I'm not sure what that means 🙂
Super easy! Thanks for the simplicity girl! Amazing
I made mine after seeing this video. I love it. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks for watching and commenting!! 🥰
Thanks
Thank you, great help
You're very welcome!
Simply Amazing. Thanks for providing the links as well.
You're very welcome! 🥰
What a genius idea!! Thanks for a great video😊 Would love to see an in-depth video of your tumbler area/desk setup. It looks so organized!! 💙💙
Thank you!!! I'm hoping to post a video of my setup sometime very soon. 😊
@@KristisCustomCreations Have you made this video yet?
Great idea! Thank You for sharing.
I made this drying box!! It’s is wonderful! Thank you!
Yay! I'm so glad it worked for you! Thank you for watching and commenting!
Thank you for sharing!
The one with the side cut out will work great for those of us with single turners!
Yes ma'am it will! I actually still use my one with the cutout side on my single cup turners when I need to spin more than 7 cups. 🥰
What a great idea. I'm just getting started and all advice is WELCOMED!
Thanks and thanks for watching! I have an awesome Facebook group that is perfect for asking questions and sharing ideas. I'd love to see you in the group! Please feel free to ask any questions that you may have! facebook.com/groups/epoxytumblersandpens
Thank you for this idea. I have to work under a open carport so I am hoping this will work for me to leave outside and dry in cold.
Thank you for the great idea I made one I’m trying it now for the first time hopefully it works for me bcuz I’m beginner & just keep having a hard time getting going. Thank you again 😊
You're very welcome! Thanks for watching! 🥰
Mind blown! I'll be making one, thanks for the tips I'm just starting out
You are so very welcome! Thanks for watching!
Made this yesterday and holy cow- total game changer! Thank you for sharing!!
Awesome! I'm so glad it worked out for you! I always use my heater box with my tumblers now just so I can get them done and get more Tumblers spinning. Thanks for watching my video!
Thank you for posting this!!!! This was a game changer for me 😊🙌🏻😎
You're very welcome!! I'm so glad you found it helpful! 🥰
Why don’t you have more subscribers??? I just stumbled upon you this past week and I love all your videos, and you KNOW I’m buying that heater with the hose!!! 💜💜💜
Awww! Thank you! I just created my page a month and a half ago. It's growing pretty quickly at this point. I'm hoping to put out at least 1 video a week between my real job and cup/pen orders. 😊😊😊
Well in that case, good work!!! The number of subscribers you have for less than 2 months is pretty impressive! Glad I found you when I did! I can almost say I was here from the beginning. 😂
@@KeautyDesigns Lol!!! Thank you so much and thank you for your support!!! 🥰 You have no idea how much I appreciate it!!!!
This is brilliant! THANK YOU SO MUCH for sharing!
You're very welcome! 🥰
Thank you for sharing. I'll definitely be doing this, this week.
Awesome, I LOVE THIS IDEA 💡 . Thanks for sharing.
You're very welcome! Thanks for watching!
Your a GENIUS! Definitely going to try something similar to my projects for sure. Thank you so much for sharing.
Thanks so much and you are very welcome!!!
This video is awesome thank you so much for taking your time.
Thank you! Love this idea!! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
You're very welcome! 🥰 Thanks for watching!
"if you have a husband that likes to vacuum constantly" YES!!! we have pets and one day when my husband was home I counted how many times the swiffer vac came out, 14 TIMES!! Lmao, I'm totally going to get a tote today!
🤣🤣🤣 but... At least they like to clean! 🤷🏼♀️😉
Thank you, pretty dern awesome
Thank you 🥰
Wow awesome idea, definitely going to do this. I need a husband that loves to vacuum 😂. Thank you so much for sharing. ♥️ ♥️
🤣 thanks!!!
Fabulous just fabulous! New subbie here. Thanks for sharing your beautiful art pieces and these amazing tips & tricks 💯✅🌹🌹🌹
I'm so sorry I am just now seeing your comment! Thanks for subscribing and watching!!!!!!! :)
Pure genius! May I offer you my second born child? I'd offer the first born, but I really like her. Anyway, the second born is a 20 year old male. He works out regularly and can do all the heavy lifting for you. I'll send earplugs since he has a smart mouth. It's just my way of saying thank you. Now excuse me while I go put all of these items in my Amazon cart.
😂😂😂😂😂 you've got me cracking up.. I'm glad you found my video helpful! 🥰
@@KristisCustomCreations HILARIOUS !!! LOL
Awesome video!! Thank you
I'm glad you enjoyed it! Thank you for the comment!
I just saw an epoxy heater on Amazon...laughed and thought, I can make one of these for a few bucks! Lol. Knew I wasn’t the only one who laughed at the almost 200 dollar epoxy heater thinking that ;). Also, I live in Florida, so I can just take my portable spinners outside and put a container over them.
Lol!!!! Yeah I wasn't about to spend that kind of money on something so simple.. the weather in Florida is amazing right now so it's super nice to work outside.
Thank you for the amazing tip. Just one question...... How do you find a husband that likes to vacuum?🤔🤔🤔😂😂😂
Bahaha! Girl, my husband is SO OCD! He tries to come down to my craft room and moves everything around. I have to kick him out! HAHA!
I cannot find the link to this heater and hose, and I desperately need it because my epoxy is not curing completely. Do you have a new link to this boot dryer/heater? Thank you for your valuable video!
Love this!! thanks for sharing..How soon after can you apply a second layer? Do you have to wait at least 24 hrs to apply the second layer?
Love this idea!! Would this work with fast set epoxy as well?
Thanks so much im a newbie
You're very welcome.. thanks for watching!
I was super excited to try this because my garage gets super cold in the winter . So far it has worked pretty well but I feel like my white glitter on one of my cups has yellowed a little . Has anyone else had this problem ? I use amazing clear cast epoxy .
The yellowing would be from your Epoxy turning yellow. Pretty much all epoxy will yellow some over time but heat can sometimes cause it to yellow a little faster. I now use Tumblerpoxy and don't have any problems with my epoxy yellowing. I hope this helps answer your question.
@@KristisCustomCreations thank you for the reply ! But yeah , I should probably invest in some better epoxy lol . Other than that this is genius! I am able to get more done in shorter time . Thank you for the video !
@@chasityhale5702 you're very welcome! 🥰
I've seen this tip from several of you pro tumbler makers and I thought it was exciting. I got the fan with attachment from Amazon and I tried it. After the first hour, it melted my pvc pipe! Then, instead of drying my tumbler it ended up SUPER sticky. Why is that? Help! I would love for this heater trick to work but I'm lost as to why it didn't work for me. Thanks so much!
Oh my goodness! I use it with my PVC pipe all the time and never have any issues. I have found that I can't use it with any 3D printed turner attachments though. The heat shouldn't make your tumbler sticky, are you sure that the epoxy mixture was correct? Maybe try doing it on the low heat setting and don't let the air blow directly onto your tumbler, just let it heat up the box.
@@KristisCustomCreations weird right?? I did have it on low and pointed away from my tumbler so I think it was just the heat in the box over time. Maybe I need it to be a bit more open. But I have seen people crated amazing heat boxes for their tumbler turners that are completely closed up so idk. Also, when I found this had happened it was about 1.5 hours into it being heated and I had been checking it about every 15-20 minutes. When I stopped it and let the cup sit out like I normally do for curing, it dried fine and wasn't sticky so I don't know why I had the sticky issue with heat. I'm going to try again with some adjustments at some point and see how it goes before I give up on this trick. Thanks for responding and doing your videos. I love your creative results!!
@K M I tilted my box a bit more and it has been fine. It did still soften some parts of my pvc since the weather has gotten warmer in TX, but it didn't completely melt and bend the pvc like the first time.
Pretty great idea! I’m in Maine and getting ready to renovate an old shed into a she shed. And make it so I can do all year. Is the a link for the heater and attachment? Thank you for posting this!
Thank you! Here is the link to the heater amzn.to/3AOSL56
I just made one!!!!!how do u deal with air bubbles?I don’t have them usually but this made them come out a lot more
I don't have any issues at all with air bubbles. What kind of Epoxy are you using? Maybe try letting the epoxy harden slightly before putting it inside the drying box (maybe 30 mins or so) to see if it helps. Also I always pop any microbubbles with my blow torch.
I use counter culture!I think it was because I didn’t have a space between the bucket and the table and it got to hot but it works great!
@@Aliciamarie1990 ooh yeah.. try letting it breathe a little bit so it doesn't get too hot. I'm so glad that it works great for you! 🥰
Really don't need a hole saw just mark the size of the heater hose and use a soldering iron to melt the plastic and create a hole... thank you for this information very helpful...how do you keep the fumes/chemicals from the epoxy from escaping all over the place?
That's a great idea! Thanks! You are always supposed to use PPE and work in a well ventilated space when working with epoxy, the heater box doesn't change that.
Can it be any heater ? Beautiful my other heaters don’t have to insert a attachment idk if that one does have like something to attach
Yes, you can use any heater, just cut the side open large enough so the heater can blow in there.
I have a newbie question......do you wait for a while after you first epoxy to set your heat box up? I'm just curious because I know that heat on a freshly epoxied item, makes the epoxy move. And one last question.....I only have a double turner and a single. So I think the set up I would use would be to put the box upside down on top of my 3 turners. Do you think that would be to much heat without a really good vent like what you have? Thank you Kristi! You are a very talented lady!!
I don't usually wait too long before putting them in the heater box. Maybe 30 mins or so while I work on other projects. With the cups spinning, the epoxy usually stays on without dripping, even under the heat. If you were to have your heater box upside down, it may be a lot of heat for your tumblers but I would at least give it a try. If it turns out to be too much heat, you can always cut a vent in the box for the excess heat to escape. :) Thanks for watching!!!
Wow 🤩,what’s the heater called please and thank you
Do you know where else I could find a hose for the heater. The link provided is no longer available. Thank you soooo much
I'm sorry, I don't.. 🤷🏼♀️
Just found your page and subscribed 👍
I thought this didnt cure them properly? Im nervous about a fire or something. Have you had any issues at all with your tote melting or cups not curing properly
It doesn't get hot enough to melt my totes so no issues with melting and haven't had any curing issues, they cure rock hard.
Okay I live in Michigan and use my garage for Epoxy for safety reasons. Garage is not heated thoughts on this working in winter?? 😬 I will have a small space heater to keep me warm on top of this LOL and they will not be unattended
It should work very well for you in the winter. I am in Florida so my winters aren't anywhere near as cold but I have seen where numerous people who live up north do this regularly.
Wonderful invention. I only have one turner. But I see the concept. Should be too hard to figure out😐😐🤣
You can do it with one Turner too 😉🥰
Do you remember what size that tote is? What are the measurements? And thanks for the hack -- totally brilliant!
The tote I used is 30"x20"x14" it's a 27 gallon tote 😊
Kristi, I love your videos and especially the box you made for quicker drying. Yah! Do you do 2 coats of epoxy and if so, do you dry the first in the box and apply again and then dry? How long in between? Thx in advance.
I live in Colorado and it is cold now😀. Do you think I could use the box in my garage where it is cold? Nervous to epoxy indoors. Great video. Thanks
Yes! I don't think you would have any problems using the heat box in your garage to help your tumblers cure in this cold weather. 🥰
Thanks for your quick response. Happy New Year.
No problem! I always try to respond quickly! Please let me know if you have any other questions. 😊
And Happy New Year!
That is such a great idea!!!! Do you happen to know what size tote that is? Looks like a game changer to me :)
The tote I used is 30"x20"x14" it's a 27 gallon tote 😊
@@KristisCustomCreations thank you for this AWESOME video and the tote size. I was about to order an expensive tumbler heater. You saved me about $150. :)
@@jerridyke8706 I'm so glad to hear this!!!! 🥰🥰🥰
Where can I find a heated fan with a attachable hose? I’ve looked on eBay Amazon. Walmart cannot find it. Can you help me out
I recorded this video a couple years ago and I don't think that heater is available anymore. You can get a regular space heater and modify the side of the tub to go around the space heater without having to cuddle perfect circular hole. Just basically cut an area slightly larger than your space heater
What is the heater called?
Hello great idea my question is if I took the tote and turned it upside down on my cup and put a hole in it like your second one and put the heater in front of the hole would that be to much heat, Thank you for sharing
It's hard to say but it would probably be ok. You won't know until you try it! I keep my cups pretty warm when they are inside the heater box so it won't hurt to try! 😊
Ok thank you I will try, Thank you again for sharing
Great heater with the attached hose. Amazon doesn't seem to carry it anymore. If you see this maybe you could send the brand and I can search elsewhere.
Thanks!
Yeah, I made this video about 3 years ago so unfortunately the heater isn't available anymore on Amazon. I'm looking at the heater now and it does not have a brand name anywhere on it unfortunately.
It has a product model number of 1802 but that's literally all the information on there about it.
I clicked on the link for the new heat box with the heater and hose. It says the link can't be found. I really need that heater, could you please let me know the name of the heater.
The heater actually isn't available unfortunately... I created this video about 3 years or so ago. I guess they have stopped manufacturing it. You can create one with a regular space heater, just cut an area big enough so the space heater doesn't blow directly on the plastic tote
Great Idea! Can I get the names of the blower you recommend? Would like to purchase.
There is a link to the one I purchased down in the description box 😊 you don't have to use that particular one though to make a heater box 😊
what was the name of the space heater with a hose the link doesnt work and I cannot find the heater with a hose
I created this video about three years ago and unfortunately it's no longer available. You can still use a regular space heater, just make sure to cut the hole large enough on the tote so the space heater doesn't melt the plastic.
Can you tell me what settings you use on the second heater? I have one just like the second heater!
I set the second heater on high for about 2 hours. I keep a close eye on it while it runs since it doesn't have a shut off.
I don't know where to find your link for your heaters
Once dry After the 2hrs do you apply another layer of epoxy ?
So you were using regular epoxy and it dried that fast because of the heat? Makes sense but I use fast set, but I would love to go back to regular epoxy for more working time. This would be perfect then!
Yes, in this video I was using regular Epoxy. ☺️ The greatyer box makes it dry SO much faster.
So I looked on Amazon for heater with hose and the price is 185.00😳so I ordered your other heater. Fingers crossed
Holy smokes! They have definitely gone up in the price and that is ridiculous! The other heater will work just fine for you. Thank you for watching!
I’m new to this tumbler making business lol and I live in GA where it can get super sold. I was worried about my epoxy drying, so once they are dry and I take them out of the heat box do you think the cold would affect them in any way? Or is it best to take them in the house once dry?
I would personally bring them in the house when it's dry because most epoxies aren't supposed to be subjected to super cold
So I made the box, and I have the top part “open side” facing down on my table. Almost no heat escapes. I’m so worried that I might burn a damn hole through the box. I have it on the low heat. Will it be okay or should I open it a little
If you feel like it's too hot in there, just open it a little bit to let it vent 😊
Hi. I am a complete newbie. Can you please tell me if after an hour or so in container can you bring inside (as I live in a cold climate and will be working in garage) to keep cups warm or do they need to stay well ventilated? How long to keep well ventilated? 🤔
Thanks so much for your help 🥰
Be sure to wear a respirator when working with epoxy and try to ventilate the garage if possible. I would let it stay in the container until it's dry to the touch. Technically, the epoxy is no longer considered toxic after 72 hours.
And welcome to the world of tumblers.. it's very addicting! 🥰😉
@@KristisCustomCreations thanks so much it's just garage is to cold so if I seal under container to keep as much warmth in there is no ventilation for cups is that ok?
Do you think this would work for other resin items not so much for dryer faster but keeping the temp regulated?
Yes ma'am, it should work just fine with other items 😊
Great idea. Did you build our buy your tumbler turners? Thx!
Thanks!! My husband built it for me 😊
@@KristisCustomCreations yeah hubby! Looking forward to his tutorial😄❤👏🏽👏🏽
I have actually recorded a Turner tutorial of him building some turners for me I just have to edit it before I can post it. 😊😊😊
I am having problems with gnats will a heat box help?
Yes, putting a tupperware or Rubbermaid container over your cups while they spin will help a lot with all kinds of bugs. You don't necessarily have to use the heat along with it, just something to cover them helps.
The honey just hooked me up thanks to your video. He made and enclosed box with plexiglax and angle that goes around all 6 turners. We bought the same heater. What setting do you put yours on?
Awesome!!! I would LOVE it if you would share of pic of your new setup in our Facebook group!!!!! I put my heater on high for 2 hours with no issues.. that little thing can put out some heat!
@@KristisCustomCreations sure I think I just joined, not certain. Link to be sure?
@@michelletorres3444 facebook.com/groups/epoxytumblersandpens
One more stupid question, does this cut the "72 hour" cure time down"
Not a stupid question at all! The cure time is still 72 hours
Thank you for the tip! What is the drill attachment called and what size (to make a hole in the tote)? Thank you!
It's called a "hole saw." 😊 Thanks for watching!!!
And it was 2"
@@KristisCustomCreations thank you so much!!!
You're very welcome!
Thanks for the tutorial. I found the heater on Amazon. Do you leave any room for ventilation or do you completely close it off when using the heater to cure the tumblers?
The whole front side of the plastic tote (where the lid would go) is open for ventilation.
@@KristisCustomCreations if I were to lay the box face down, would I need to ventilate it? I’m doing more thick projects and thinking of ways to heat the up easier and like this idea… but now sure if it would work
@@TheRecoveringButterfly I have seen where some people completely enclose their greater boxes but I personally feel like they need ventilation. If you are trying to do molds in them, I would be cautious of that because the epoxy if poured too deep can get extremely hot during the curing process.
I have tried to find this heater and link doesn't work do u know where I can find it
I made this video about 2 years ago and I don't think the heater is available anymore. You can do something very similar with a regular space heater though.
Will this work for epoxy silicone molds? Can I get the link or name of the space heater, I can’t find it. Thank you!!!!
I haven't put any silicone molds in it because I didn't want the mold getting too hot. Here's the link to the space heater that I use.. amzn.to/3o5nJi0
Hi Kristy were did u get the fan with the tube
Hey! I bought it on Amazon 😊 there's a link to it down in the description box.
I can't find the heater or hose attachments.
Would this work if I built a wooden box to go around my 6 cup turner and then attached the heater on the side of that wooden box? or does it have to be plastic?
Yes, a wooden box would work. That's a great idea! Basically it can needs to be something that can contain some of the heat from the heater to keep the cups warm. You just want areas in the box where the great can escape because you don't want it getting too hot.
Would this keep the dimples out of my epoxy on my cups?
I live where it's been in the teens-low 20s lately. I'm just starting out but I'm wondering since I only have 1 turner if you thought I could just put the turner and heater both under a tote completely. I have a 3 car garage which is where I have to epoxy. Thanks :)
Hey there! If you put both under there you need to make sure it doesn't get too hot.. you don't want to start a fire or melt anything. There are smaller space heaters that I have seen people put inside like that but they don't put off quite as much heat so it was safer. 😊
@@KristisCustomCreations, do you happen to know which ones they use? Also, would it be best if I drill some vent holes in the tote? This is the heater I have. Thanks so much!
www.walmart.com/ip/Mainstays-1500W-3-Speed-Electric-Fan-Forced-Space-Heater-HF-1008B-Black/419011167
@@bobbih.9104 The ones I saw them using were very similar to this.
amzn.to/3ctTi2i
It wouldn't be a bad idea to drill some vent holes in just in case.
@@KristisCustomCreations, thank you so much!
@@bobbih.9104 You're very welcome! 🥰
How long have you used the heater with hose? Only asking because it has a handful of negative reviews!
I've only had it a few weeks and have used it numerous times. I didn't read the reviews before I purchased it (which I usually do) but it hasn't given me any issues at all.
Will this work for epoxy ashtray etc ? I have started a small business and it’s my first time working epoxy but some reason my ashtray aren’t curing all the way because it’s cold now
Yes, it should help keep your molds warm enough to properly cure.
Hi this isn't available anymore the heater and attachment
Have you ever had problems with the epoxy yellowing fast or becoming brittle? I just got my tote and heater and tried it out and it worked!!!! But a lot of ppl are telling me not to do it because of these reasons.....??
I did this and posted on a fb group and i literally got ripped to shreds by ppl saying how unsafe it is....
I haven't had any issued with the epoxy yellowing or becoming brittle. It's literally the same exact concept of this epoxy tumbler dryer but MUCH less expensive amzn.to/3o5nJi0
What temperature does it get?
While using hole saw on plastic use the drill in reverse
I am knew to this. I am wanting to make the swirl tumblers with alcohol ink. Will it hurt the curing if I let it turn for a while and then put it under the heat box? It's a lol chilly where I will be doing my tumblers about 60 degrees.
If you are doing an alcohol ink swirl then you will want to let the epoxy harden some before putting it in a drying box because it may cause the inks to swirl more than you would like if you put it in the drying box too early.
@@KristisCustomCreations Thank you so much
@@kimwinnett6345 You're very welcome!
I’m new to this and having an issue with the epoxy being sticky. I’ve tried adding new layers of epoxy over the sticky layer, with drying 6-12-24 hours on a spinner between layers and making sure my measuring resin/hardener is precise. Any suggestions??
Yes, if your Epoxy is staying sticky then it's not going to help by putting more epoxy over it. Your cup will remain toxic from the toxins in epoxy because it won't ever properly cure and the epoxy underneath can actually Leach up through the other epoxy layers that you have put down. My suggestion would be to strip the cup and start over. You don't want to risk anyone getting sick or the cup never hardening like it's supposed to. One coat of epoxy that isn't mixed properly or measured properly can ruin the whole cup. What kind of epoxy are you using?
@@KristisCustomCreations I’m actually trying to make some glitter pens for graduation gifts, using envirotex from hobby lobby. I just watched your video on tumblerpoxy and was impressed with how impressed you were lol. So actually think I’m going to order that. Hopefully it gets here in time to redo these pens 🤞
Do u use the same epoxy for both tumblers and pens?
Yes, back when I made this video I used a couple of different kinds of epoxy but the same epoxy can be used on both tumblers and pens. I currently use Tumblerpoxy and Swiftpoxy. 😊
Which one do u recommend me using for first time swiftpoxy or tumblerpoxy? I’m bout to place order now.
I did that in the winter and needed quick drying tumbler but I got heat spots help me please
By heat spots do you mean fisheyes in the epoxy?
Can not find this dryer help
I recorded this video almost 2 years ago. I don't think this heater is available anymore but there are plenty other heaters on Amazon that will work as well, you'll just have to cut a bigger area in the side of the tote for it to work.
does the heater cut off once it gets so hot? mine does and then it won't cut back on till it cools down which is messing up my cups
No, this one does not.. it stays on until I shut it off or for when the timer turns it off.
How many can you dry at a time?
I know you did this 5 months ago but i hope you can answer this. I did purchase this heater. I set it up but my question is this. Does the heater go on and off when you turn it on. I put it on the high setting and it comes on stays in for a min or two then shuts off( stoos blowing doesnt turn off off ) for abfew seconds then comes on again
Ooh no... Mine doesn't do that. Mine runs as long as I have it on or shuts off when the time goes off if I set it.. I wonder if you got a bad one?
@@KristisCustomCreations i have two and they both do it. But it works great so i was just wondering
@@sharinessig7806 maybe a newer version. Once it reaches the correct temp it turns off to prevent fires. That’s my guess.
What size is the tote please
What size is the tote?
The tote I used is 30"x20"x14" it's a 27 gallon tote 😊
Do you know how you can put names on tumblers
I put names on tumblers using vinyl cut with my Silhouette Cameo
Having a heater blow like that in the tote, does it not blow dust particles on the cups? I'm having the hardest time with keeping my tumblers dust or lent free. Help me!😲😢
Hey there! I don't have any problems with dust when I use the heater and storage tote. Have you tried just putting a storage tote over your cups as they spin without the heater? That should completely prevent any dust particles in your cups if they are getting in through the air. Also, I don't vacuum, run a fan, or do anything like that while my cups are spinning just to prevent kicking up any kind of dust.
Is the box heat proof? What’s the brand? I’ve melted two already 😭
It's a box from Lowe's. I made this video a year ago.. I honestly don't remember the brand.
@@KristisCustomCreations thank you I’ll go to Lowes 😉
@@cieralebouef2332 you're very welcome!