553. Coating Resin (granite) tests and trials
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- Eventually here is the video of me testing how this resin performs and what lessons I can learn before the main pour. These are test pieces which I’m relieved about - here’s how it went.
If you’d like to buy a raffle ticket for the 11oz storage container in sloe patrol colours then click on this link
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One of my favorite things about this channel is that you take on projects that are too much for one person, yet you see them through. Looking forward to the end results, best of luck.
That’s very kind of you
James, that is the best ever advert for a container. Absolutely brilliant and so funny.
Looking forward to the resins final result, very interesting. 10 out of 10 for your efforts and perseverance 👍
Oops, it's not food safe, Ok, "Plan II" item container, ie: pens, pencils, white-out, comb, marker, x-acto knife (no children), etc... ;-)
Well done for not using the M word. Glad you liked how the worktops looked
Yeah it was proper hilarious, wasn't it....
James, if you want a more “feathered” look to your veining, use a feather to move the colour around. If I may suggest, use a thinner line with the white and then feather it out. Whatever you do it will look amazing!
Seeking perfection in a workshop, full of dust, bobing up and down i other boats wash, are we expecting a bit much? That's a lot to expect yourself to have control over, mate. Wow, I'm seriously impressed with those test pieces, what an effect!!! Cool man, really cool.
I know what you mean - I was thinking I’d made the wrong choice but seeing how that pour coat has ended has made me feel like the environment can be controlled enough to make this work
So funny listening to you describe the not drinking cup 😂. Love the test pieces of the worktops. 😊
😀😂😂 Hilarious James ⭐️👍❤
Yeah, I was in stitches, no really...
looks really good. I personally liked the 2nd piece with the gold more. Can make some lovely cup/mug coasters with this also and yes as you yourself showed you can make some wall art.
The stuff i can make from this is endless so it’s going to be fun
Well done James both looked really good sure you find a use for them be good to see the finished work tops tc now the oldies 🤗👍🤗
It’s pretty cool stuff isn’t it
Hope you’re both well x
That was so interesting. They both looked good but I think I preferred the one nearest the camera. loved the copper 👍
I will buy some tickets in the morning 😊
Now the pieces has settled down and hardened fully, I’m inclined to agree with you
both looks amazing and if nothing else they will make wonderful works of art on the walls, great video
They look like galaxies. Beautiful!
That’s the cosmic effect rather than granite but yeah they do look cool
I like the one with the gold/copper.
Yeah I’m going to add some of that
You two great pieces of artwork for the wall.
Hmmm maybe
When you want higher accuracy from a level, you need to use it one direction then turn the level 180 degrees around and check again. It's level when the bubble stays in the same place regardless of the printed lines.
They looked amazing James - great job!
Well done James, the boat will be unique. Thanks and take care.
Unique is good in narrowboats as many people just go for the same
James, the boat moves with passing traffic and you stomping around,
Absolutely fantastic James, personally I like the look of the second panel (on your left side) but wow!
Ok thanks for the vote for more colour
You should add those test pieces to the raffle prizes James!
Been watching these with interest and you're getting great results! If you paint the corners of the tape with clear resin first and let that harden you might be able to prevent leaks. 👍
I am well impressed. It's gorgeous!
Ah great - glad you like
Considering your working conditions you have done a brilliant job James ❤
@@martinworrall5888 thanks Martin - it’s a challenge but I think it’ll be ok
I think it looks great. Great job James!
Thanks so much - nice of you to say
Just purchased my tickets and would love to win an 11oz storage container 😅😅😅 Great description.
Good on ya !! I reckon they could be used to prop open a door maybe - uses are endless
They both look fantastic 🎉
Thanks so much
Because of you, Im looking at doing epoxy over my existing kitchen counters (because I think they are ugly). I have been binge watching videos on dirty pours and such.
Not sure if you are looking at American youtubers, but I definitely recoment watching Stone Coat Countertops. They show every single step and explaint it perfectly!
(Please note I'm commenting at the start of me watching your video, so this may not even be valid by the end. LOL)
If you watch the youtubers i mentioned, they show a really great way to tape up the piece, and how to make the sides flow over the edges (breaking the tension so it goes over smoothly and evenly).
@@ItsMeJenBB yeah I’ve watched them!! Very American and I do like that!! Amazing results they get - their old vids are really interesting.
Best of luck with your counter tops - it’s a great way to go
Your trial ones came out really good. Well done. If you wanted more black maybe instead of tipping the white and golds on use the other end of the paint brush or a pencil even to drip it on in thinner lines then use the hair dryer again as you did. Also you spoke about depth and layers, you can also do one layer with half the resin that you used allow to dry completely as you did in today's video and then do the whole process again and create different patterns again. This would create a real layer effect and you will see all the patterns created at different depths. 😊
Wow james they both look amazing, take my hat off to you for attempting a difficult job , keep up the good work 👍👍👍
Thanks - I’m happy with how they look
Love your promo for your handpainted mugs.They mugs would make great pen/ pencil/crayon holders.
Absolutely they would. They could be used as toothbrush and toothpaste holders too
I like the gold in the granite style, looks more like granite. You did quite well for a first attempt.
Thanks - I like the gold too - and the other colours - that’s the problem
Ha ha. James is turning his ambition level to max! :D
I’ll take that - thanks
Good start! I agree less is more especially when your working in a medium where you can add but you cannot subtract.
Absolutely
Also I don’t want to worktops to looks messy when they’re clean if you know what I mean
Very clever advert for a non drinking mug.
I worked temporarily in a weighbridge many moons ago. I’m sure the no word is Tare
you can use a coat hanger handle or any piece of bent wire in your electric drill as an effective stirrer
James, that totally had me engrossed. Such an interesting concept and a fab medium to produce art on your worktops. Can't wait to see the next episode. Anita
Thanks Anita - great feedback. I was nervous about such a long video
Bloody good job lessons learned i think your main pour will be great!
I’m hoping so - massively relived I tested first
Hi James, been watching since episode 1 of the sloe patrol build, loved them all, I have just entered to hopefully win a shit pointless mug to make me laugh everytime I look at it. Cheers! 🤞🏼👍🏼
@@JamesAdam100 it’s NOT a f**king MUG !!!! Cheers bud 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
@TheNarrowboatThatJamesBuilt I do apologise, if I don't win.. can I buy one? I'll use it to prop open my shed door
@@JamesAdam100 that’s a near perfect way to use it. Looking at the odds….I’m pretty sure you’ll be having a pile of smashed ceramic by your shed door in no time !!!
I'm so looking forwards to seeing the finished counter tops, i really hope the bases are strong enough to take the weight, I'm sure they are as you've reinforced them, but i still have my fingers crossed. I love watching as you problem solve each step of the pour. Awesome episode. 👍
The bases will be plenty strong enough although the resin certainly adds weight
6KG extra across both surfaces is quite a lot
You should use a feather to sculpt the pour lines to get a granite effect
I’ll look for one
Looks incredible mate! For a test piece the finish is superb.
You should keep them and use them as chopping boards or something.
The bronze is stunning. For the motteling may I suggest tooth picks? And get swirls in there.
Keep at it bud ❤
Cheers fella
I keep forgetting to buy toothpicks when I go out
@TheNarrowboatThatJamesBuilt I just seen people use them to swirl colours together. Plus they are cheap and more precise than a brush.
You could select some pictures of black marble or granite that you like, and maybe have them open in front of you for reference? I know I would probs do that, as my mind would go completely blank otherwise, lol. The marble looks a bit easier than the granite. But anyway, you are likely to get some interesting effects whatever you do - simply due to the material. Really like the copper and gold pigments.
Your last sentence is 100% the ethos to have. I’m not going to try to replicate granite or cosmic - I’m just going to make something which will just look like resin as resin is the only way to make it. It’ll probably look more cosmic than anything else
It takes a keen eye to know when to stop or in the briefest moment of time it can be ruined.
I was told long ago by a photographer, "be patient, wait for it to peak... take the shot"
I see those two pieces becoming door art? ;-)
I know what you mean - it’s a delicate balance
james, walking up n down the boat will affect the level of your worktops, stay in one place for 24hrs lol.
the smaller piece is artistically the nicest but i get that you are trying to create a granite effect. nice - worth the faff.
Yeah it’s certainly worth the faff
Awesome breadboards 😉
I’m not so sure what they’ll be like to cut on - but I’ll be testing it for sure
Can I use the mug as a small emergency compost toilet….? Might need a funnel 😂
It would require a good aim and strong thighs
wow james they look crazy cool, cant wait for the main bit
Yeah I know what you mean
Me too
That came out better than I was expecting, James. No offence intended.
The smaller piece is definitely worth a couple of square feet of wall space.
Fingers crossed for the big pieces.
You and me both mate. Tbh the issues of primer coat have gone away now I know the main pour ends like that and hides all blemishes
You have to have a level working surface.
If too much colour is added it will end looking like a mess.
To make a marble effect, use a toothpick and drizzle the white in a straight line and then move it with the hair dryer, being careful not to push it too wide.
Black always looks good.
Yes I am trying to achieve a perfect level
@@TheNarrowboatThatJamesBuilt
A boat makes that a bit difficult.
At one point I was doing a lot of resin as art work, it nearly drove me mad……….definitely not as easy as it looks.
Cheers
Great job James, well done.................
Thanks so much
They look absolutely cool!
Yeah cheers
Looks good mate, I think the edge that leaked looks cool, adds to the effect. Does the natural rocking of the boat effect the leveling? Love the ad for the mug..... I have entered and have my fingers crossed, will be a great chuck key holder for my workshop.
@@andyince that’s me boy - just don’t use it as a mug
11 fluid oz of tat made me laugh out loud!
Only midway through - where you're worrying it doesn't look like granite - true, but it does rather look like black marble...
Looks like a solar galaxy 😍
I think it’s meant to - that’s the cosmic bit rather than the granite bit
well done nice work keep up the good vlogs on channel thanks lee
Love the results, great job there mate! Quick FYI - tare is pronounced tear (like 'tear a piece of paper'). Also, dont forget you can tear the masking tape instead of trying to carry the whole bundle around the edge.
Yes I need to improve my masking skills
Thanks for the education and to help me stop looking and sounding clueless
have you thought about asking the woman painter you had do the work on Sloe Patrol, to do the markings in the resin to make them look more stone like. I agree less white in there overall and maybe less thickness to what are meant to be veins of different coloured marble. Definitely cosmic looking , maybe look at some Hubble telescope images of the galaxy before doing more?
I’ve found the pattern…..and it’s going to be…..
I think sanding and prepping in the same area you are going to do the pour is always going to be a challenge
Yeah for sure
You do need decorating tak clothes or car body and hoover hoover hoover hoover hoover ok have fun 🤗
I think you should be brave and persevere with the colour mixing as your test pieces were a success. Personally, I preferred the smaller test as it successfully portrayed an organic looking blend. Why not use a picture of granite as a visual guide for your next pour? I think after watching your video the hairdryer and pencils blended the colours more naturally, more so than the brush did which was too efficiently uniform and looked a bit heavy handed. Do smaller test pieces and auction those off please, folk would then almost own a little bit or your boat 😁 That’s my two penneths worth!
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James I have a LOT more than 11 fluid ounces of tat--I think I need more raffle tickets.
@@suecox2308 you know what you might be one of those lucky people who could potentially end up with 2x 11oz portable storage containers -
You are a very good sales/craftsman😅
Haha!! I’ll take that with the pinch of salt intended - thanks
A load of Pollocks. Jackson Pollocks.
Embarrassing, I had to google who he was. I’m choosing to take this comment as a compliment - if I’ve got that wrong and it was intended to be an insult, then sorry, please let me know
James, I would have liked to have seen the effect if you hadn't smudged it with the paintbrush so much. I prefer the overall look of the one with the gold more visible but it's all subjective and I think you're going to be very pleased whatever you do 😊
Regarding the levelling, couldn't you find someone willing to let you do it in their shed? 😊
@@suzieq2958 I could do it in a friends garage but that would mean carrying the worktops a long way and they are heavy heavy heavy
I’ve worked out a way of getting them level now
@@TheNarrowboatThatJamesBuilt that's good, if only for the lack of waste resin!
Really looking forward to the pour, just keep a level head and slow down so you don't knock it, sometimes you're like a bull in a china shop (oo er, I sound like my dear old mum!!). Didn't win the raffle but someone must have bought loads because the won two "desk tidies"! 😉
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One of the techniques I've seen is to use a FEATHER to create your designs in the contrasting colours. as you push or pull it through the colour, it twists and turns and creates partly random patterns as you move it. Just an idea....
I’m looking for a bird right now
@@TheNarrowboatThatJamesBuilt LMAO
You've heard of Tupperware, well now there's Tatterware.
Absolutely
I think I’d just buy a worktop 🤷♂️
That’s why shops sell them
I wasn't gonna buy a raffle ticket for one of the mugs until you went thru all of the legal sounding B.S. about how I could never put a liquid in the mug or touch the mug to my lips.
Then I bought a three tickets and if I win one I cannot wait to drink coffee out of a Bethnel Green Sloe Patrol mug over here in America!
Right, you are in so so so much trouble. If you do win, I’m sending yours out full of batteries and screws, to hell with the expense of shipping.
Tare is actually pronounced “tear” not “tar” but it won’t stop me watching your vlogs 👍🏼😬
Im sure its 'tare weight' not 'tarr'
As in 'lets tare the scales' meaning zero the scales. And 'that bottle is full. Its tare weight is 1L'
Anyway, I'd love a guitar body done in that resin.
Looking at doing this myself, does the epoxy stink up the joint?
No this has zero odour at all
I might be talking right out of my backside but if the resin is so sticky why not paint the wood upside down….no dust hopefully.
Errr, gravity
But is it different to blacking under a boat….how thick is it…probably as thick as I am by the sound of it 😂
Is it as thick as blacking paint….
Just watched the rest of the video…..don’t do my idea it won’t work…..gravity I’m afraid.
@@peterlondon2217 I get your logic - the product is as thick as blacking you’re right, but the coat is also much thicker - ie you put a lot more on per square inch so that’s why it would just fall off - it’s not brushed on it’s poured on
Your idea might work though for the base coat as that is more painted on than poured
The cup could be used as a planter
Absolutely it could. Perfect way to use what was a perfectly good drinking mug
Pours epoxy.... 2 seconds later:
"Already, I'm not doing it like they did it in the videos".
LMAO. I'm dying.
I will probably leave a 3rd comment as I continue to watch. 🤣
Zeroing a scale is setting the scale display to zero when there is no load applied to the scale. A that point the zero on the display is the true zero of the calibrated scale. Taring a scale is setting the scale display to zero when the scale has a load.
Ahh - thanks for the detail. Good to know
James, did the grit come off the brush?
Maybe - but there’s dust and grit everywhere despite how much I clean up it seems
Just a thought Any imperfections could be hidden by a fossil
🔥🔥🔥👉🏻 Hey James 😊. I tried to enter the contest and it won't allow me to purchase a ticket. Are other people having issues too?
I’m not too sure why
The link does work
Ok I will try again
The learning curve for me would be to use white or natural. Blacks a pain in the bum.
Well I’m way too into it now to divert from black - I know what you mean though
I’ve seen it in the comments, you do need tac clothes.
Yep on it
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Tile it.
Tile what?
Looks more like bad abstract art than faux granite/marble/stone. Frankly, it looks like shite, Jimbo.
I know it doesn’t resemble granite yet. Thanks for being frank
Geez James. Where is your mask???????
Epoxy Resin is not the best material to work with at anytime.
For this stuff you only need a mask whilst sanding which I wear. No need for a mask for mixing and pouring and playing
@@TheNarrowboatThatJamesBuilt Thats good to know as i remember the fumes it use to give off.
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