Information videos are long winded tedious affairs that I skip through very quickly to find what I want to know. I never got to the first click forward in this one. I watched. I got the info I wanted, and more. No faffing around, no fillers, no fluff. No irritating chatter! No fancy effects! Wow. It felt like less than a minute, and the video was done. Every sentence useful. Never seen anything like this before. Nailed it. Thanks!
When you make it engaging from start to finish for a unmedicated adhd personwith the attention span of a Pomeranian , that’s how you know you are a great instructor and creator. Loved this
@@AlumiliteCorporation Well resines is the main things why i hear so many good tiler said they use resin not exposy ?? Whta acttually means and what brands .... to use it outside exposy is not good. Bc uv rays... but whata aboit to join porcelance tile or countertop many use exposy ??? But now they claim use resin???? Any input
@@jaandel1 Your question isn't clear. Are you laying tile, like a floor, backsplash, or wall? There are specific mastics for those purposes and they are cementitious, not epoxies or urethane resins.
I cant believe how concise and informative this video was. Everything you said was extremely useful and you managed to fit more information in one 5 minute video than multiple other longer videos combined! Honestly i think i just absorbed hours of research in a mere 5 minutes! This video was amazing! Excellent work!
I’m on the same praise boat. When you started wrapping up, I was like, “wait. I thought the video was 5 minutes long.” Only to realize that almost 5 minutes had truly elapsed. THANK YOU!
Awesome info, it’d be good have info on durability, water, heat, UV resistance, ideal applications for counters, furniture, indoor, outdoor, etc. (maybe it’s in another video, if so please post the link). It’d be nice if the camera stayed zoomed out more so we can see more of what’s being pointed at (and have the camera move less), but I mean it’s your video so do whatever you want! Well made in either case, thanks!
Normally I watch videos on x1.25 or 1.5, but holy cow I had to go back to normal speed and rewind several times. Learned more in 5 mins than hours of researching!
Another great video with easy to comprehend explanations! I'd love to see a video on utilizing the uv resin in other applications besides fishing lures. I'd also like to see a video on ways to remove bubbles from your epoxy when using it in different applications, like silicone molds, acrylic blanks, tumblers, covering artwork, etc (not just deep pouring).
This was a much needed explanation for me! Just starting to incorporate resin into my wood turnings. Id gotten a small amount of Clear slow and poured my first pen blanks where I casted mini pine cones. Turned out great, so I ordered the 16lb kit just the other night! I was really excited to start using it to cast wood into large blanks. I am SO glad I watched this before I combined this with some wood that may not have been perfectly dry and ruined the whole thing! Would love to see a video with more detail about casting wood into blanks, or using epoxy/urethane to fill knots, cracks, voids, etc.; When it’s ok to use one vs the other; What moisture content does wood have to be before you can use urethane; etc etc. Thanks for sharing the knowledge! Seth
Hey there Seth! I'm so glad you found the video helpful, and that you're liking using Clear Slow! I'm going to link a few videos here on casting hybrid wood and resins items from some of our affiliates. (Epoxy is usually best for knots and voids, and for the moisture content... as close to 0% as possible with urethanes.) th-cam.com/video/s7EoPC1Nlb4/w-d-xo.html th-cam.com/video/v-jwrEhtn20/w-d-xo.html
Hey, Seth. I've been reading on the wood combinations, too. Most people say you can use urethane as long as the wood is sealed completely, ie: a clear topcoating. Hopefully Jordan/Alumilite will correct me if I'm wrong.
@@oldkingcrow777 Polyurethane sealer works perfectly. The goal is to have a moisture barrier between the wood, which always has some moisture content, and the resin to prevent frothing, bubbling, and discoloration from the reaction of the curing resin to the moisture in the wood.
I want this guy to teach me everything. He's precise (without being petty), and concise (without being a prick). Respect. Literally not even here out of necessity but damn was that surprisingly engaging.
At 0:18 secs of this video, I feel an immense wave of relief and gratitude for this knowledge. I've been struggling to understand the different materials to use in my project and very confused. My brain is the kind where it wants to slot all information into neat boxes for further retrieval. Not having an overview of the categories and how they relate made it difficult to retain information - like having no file cabinet to slot the files in. I could just hug you for the terrific way you explained it - concise, top down, logical, factual, and one picture = 1000 words! Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!! Part 2 suggestion: Tinting Pigments. Please explain pigments and tints. So bewildering. I want to use Durabak Polyurethane bed liner. Its a great product but comes in standard solid opaque colors that I don't like. They want me to use a non-water based, paste pigment to get my color. I need to understand pigments as well as the paint side. How many kinds are there that work with the Resins? Please do a video on this!!!
This comment makes us so happy! If you ever have any questions, please email us at info@alumilite.com so you don't have to feel the frustration! Pigments and tints are a great idea for an upcoming video.
Thank GOD all the facts nice and clear, at a quick pace. He covered all the information in the amount of time it takes other TH-cam presenters to finish their introduction about their tumultuous upbringing.
Thanks for the video, I've wondered quite a few times about the comparison of the two! Would you say there's any substitute for epoxy resin? I've researched quite a bit and so far I have yet to find anything that is similar or the same :(
Great explainer video and Jordan's delivery was awesome! So far I've stuck with epoxy as I'm a little apprehensive to go Urethane with the rain/humidity in the Seattle area (I'm sure it would work, but I'm a wimp). I didn't like the Amazing Clear as it was way too thick for my taste, but I saw a video on your new deep pour epoxy and just bought some to do a side by side test with my current brand. May the odds be ever in your favor. :)
Thanks for the feedback, Jerry! Yes, our Amazing Deep Pour is much less viscous than any of our other resins. It's almost like water! Thanks for watching, can't wait to see what you think of ADP.
Great video Jordan and Alumilite Team!! Great content - a lot of info in a 5min video delivered in an Amazing Clear and Fun way ;) Please give us more of that! =) I like Mert's suggestion for more content (hardness) and I think it would be interesting (at least to me) to know also which resin goes (or doesn't go) with types of colorant. I had an intriguing experience with ACS and acrylic... Cheers!
Thank you Roberto, we're proud of this video! That's a great suggestion, we'll definitely add it to our list. A lot of it goes back to the moisture content! If they're water-based colorants, they're going to react strongly with polyurethane resins. Cheers!
I like the video, maybe less camera panning by just zooming out. Reminds me of watching the movie Cloverfield. Great video though. Ran across this while trying to figure out which resin is best for my fiberglass repair.
Thank you for the ideas you shared. Even in a short discussions it really help. Hope there are more people will watch your videos. Keep smiling God bless,
I just gotta say, the person starring in this video should have a TH-cam channel. Excellent presentation, great vibes, felt like I was listening to myself talk with my favorite teacher but they had the same voice hahaha
Please tell us about hardness or softness after it is cured. Which resin can be used as on what. For small gears in vcr's or in cd roms what would you suggest.
That's a great Alumilite Explains video idea, Mert! We'll definitely add a video about shore hardness and tear strength to our list. Thanks for watching, and thanks for the idea :)
Great video and very informative but i still don't know the answer to my problem. I have a party rental business, we rent out waterslides and bounce houses and we use 20' box trucks and dollies. The box truck has a wooden floor, (2x4s) and plywood walls. When we bought the truck we asked the dealer to put a protective coat on the wood but it looks like it was something too light, like a stain or something like that and its starting to wear out. I want to coat the surface and may be 1 foot on the plywood walls in order to protect it. Sometimes our units come in wet, also we are in south Florida where humidity is always above 85% and temperature is always between 80 and 100..... After some research I was ready to do an epoxy coating, it looked more resistant to scrapes (dollies will do that) but after asking an epoxy manufacturer they said that with the truck movement the epoxy might crack inside, so now I am unsure. I feel like polyurethane might be either not protective enough or it could end up being too rubbery. Is there a type of polyurethane I should be looking at for my application or can you point me in the right direction?
Very good. Would like to see another one with even deeper explaining. For example, how are some epoxies better at UV or why can i buy polyurethane caulk which is one part as in doesn't need 2 parts that I have to mix together
That was very interesting. Question I have a bicycle with corrosion between aluminium and paint. What is the best way to treat and paint that it is a gloss coat finish Thanks
this is well explained but the zoom ins makes it way harder to follow then it needs to be, especially when only a single cell of a table is shown and you dont easily get the full context of the table
Great video!!!! I have a few projects with epoxy flood coats. They look beautiful but my 4 month old can scratch the surface by just looking at them...... have you ever heard of using polyurethane or a clear coat on top of a flood coat? Thank you!
Quick question on a temporary birch plywood kitchen island surface. Epoxy or polyurethane? It's only going to be until we find the granite we like, might be a few weeks might be a few months, afterward I'm going to use the plywood to make some cornhole boards. Thanks
I am making a football field charcuterie board. Had to paint (water based) wood green, use white acrylic pen to draw lines on field, use vinal numbers for yard markers, peel off decals for football team logos…DEATHLY afraid to pour resin over board because so many different surfaces the resin must attach. Perhaps, covering it with varnish first would provide single surface that to which resin would attach. What do you think?
As much as we want you to buy our products and be a loyal customer, we believe that education is more important! Base knowledge is important - after that you just need to use the products that work best for you and your projects!
You are a awesome speaker and very detailed... You taught me alot in that short time ..thank you for the video.. You should be a teacher ...you are 99% better at it than 100% of any teacher I have e we had ... lol...Thanks again!!
thank you, Jordan, for all the 411. I have a used 53' dry van trailer with a new oak floor just installed and the shop sold me some other product for the inside floor. I was checking out you tube for products to apply to the underside between the crossmembers 12" on center. I will be applying this product upside down; would you offer any suggestions on what product to use and how to apply it over head?? thank you in advance
Extremely useful, would like to see more. BACK the camera up, I was getting a little motion sickness; talking with movement is normal but it looks strange when it’s just your head.
You can get slow and fast cure hardener for epoxy and still work with it while it’s hardening for the first hour. Polyester is still highly used to make surfboards, skimboards, and boats. It’s highly resistant to moisture, but way harder to work with because it sets up quickly, especially in hot/humid climates. You have to mix the catalyst according to the temperature. Also, gel coat is polyester resin with bondo in it. That’s what is on the hull of every boat, except wood bottom boats.
Really great explanation!! loved it!!I I've been using your Clear Slow set and love it, I did appreciate hearing about the difference between epoxy vs poly when casting with wood - which I do. I have Total Boat (sorry to bring up a competitor!). Can you address how your epoxies might compare to theirs or others on the market?
Hey Amy! Thanks for reaching out. I'm glad you found the video helpful! We sell three different epoxies - our Amazing Clear Cast, Amazing Clear Cast Plus (which has added UV resistance), and our Amazing Deep Pour (the name says it all!). Our ACC+ has the best UV resistance on the market, ACC is similar to TB's table top, and ADP is a 2:1 deep pour that's seriously crystal clear. If you have any questions, shoot us an email at alumilitesocialmedia@gmail.com or on Instagram @alumiliteco :)
Jordan, when pouring polyurethane, should you put it in a pressure pot or just let it stand for the required set time? Do you have to wear a respirator? Can polyurethane be poured inside the house?
Hey Richard! It's Jordan from the video here. When doing castings with polyurethane, I would definitely recommend a pressure pot to ensure a crystal clear bubble-free casting. Just letting it sit to cure is absolutely fine, but you may end up with trapped air because of the shorter open time. As far as a respirator/pouring inside your home goes, I recommend using your best judgement. If you have a large space with excellent ventilation and airflow, then a respirator may not be necessary. However, if you're in a smaller space without those things (like a small bedroom etc.), you may want to consider it. I always default to "rather safe than sorry". Thanks for the great questions, Richard!
Thank you! You’re amazing. We are tobacco pipe artists wanting to make our own beautiful stem blanks instead of buying and learning from your channels and others “how to”. Please keep the videos coming!!
So glad you're enjoying the videos and finding them helpful. If there's anything you can't find an answer to, you can always email us at info@alumilite.com!
A friend wants me to make the steps for the stairs in his new house.Wood and colored epoxy resin . That part will not be a problem. I am however somewhat concerned about scratch resistance. What to take for the top coat? How many layers? Epoxy or Polyurethane Resin? Or is it just a bad idea to make stairs with resin? Thank you
I beed to glue together tpu (photo camera part) with rubber (of the handgrip), would you recommend polyurethane adhesive or any other one? For my old camera , traditional cement bonding would work for leather and metal, but It seems tpu and rubber is a different approach? Thanks
Jordan, can cured Alumilite be painted? And then if it can be painted, can it be clear-coated; and if so, should I clear-coat with Alumilite or can I clear coat with polyurethane or some other brush applied clear coating? I will be making an item that will be turned on a lathe, then sanded and polished.
This video precisely answered what I need to know, and was all given in just the right amount of time. Love to see you focus on the board rather than Jordan jumping around though. He would have bene just as dynamic without all the crazy camera work. ;)
Hi Jordan? Wow, I'm so confused as well. I have a question for you. I'm dealing exactly with what you are talking about. I have already stain some cedar wood with a penetrating stain. Can I now seal the wood with a lacquer or something? Could you recommend something? Perhaps something non toxic or low VOC? Grateful
That is a great question and not something we've studied too much - we would recommend reaching out in our facebook group (Alumilite Maker's Group) to see if another maker has dabbled in it!
Nice explanation. Should make a video about epoxy and polyurethane curing time when additives are added or what CAN actually be added. For example id like to add aluminium powder to clear polyurethane so its sorta like ive cast some metal but obs it aint really cast. Or would that not be allowed and have to use special chems
Alumilite Mold Making & Casting Materials thank you I will check in with them, it’s that I have a very big piece of oak burl and a big hdpe bucket so I’m thinking big bowl for sure
Comment regarding the types of Amazing Clear Cast: When I’ve used the Surface Clear Coat , I’ve had trouble with a film of some kind and a bunch of little specks. I have used a heat gun to get out air bubbles. The thickness is about 1/4 - 3/8.” Been told to use the CC+. Will that work with deeper surfaces like 3/8 - 1” ? Thanks Dennis
We have a whole video on safety in the works! Both require proper PPE, but both are not FDA compliant. Only our epoxies - Amazing Clear Cast, Amazing Clear Cast Plus, and Amazing Deep Pour are FDA compliant after properly mixing and allowing to cure for a full week.
Excellent video. Well put together, sorting out the important from the not so, good mic placement, nice graphs, nice additions of quick humor, good cuts, and excellent explanations. The only thing I didn't care for was the cameraman. Sorry! Too much movement and panning. Hard to watch with all of that. But otherwise great overall.
What would be the best resident to use to make a solid object with something else inside it such as a Christmas ornament with a little figurine inside of it?
Where does an acrylic urethane finish coating fit on the "thermosetting" side of the drawing? I saw "acrylic" listed in the "thermoplastic" side, but don't understand where "acrylic urethane" fits. For example, both these paints are two-part paints and they use the same primer, but also both require a hardner: AwlGrip (polyurethane) vs AwlCraft (acrylic urethane)....are they different than what you're talking about in this video?
This is the type of video you can watch over and over to clarify which product and process to use in a lot of different projects,... mine is thickening up polyurethane, so it stays transparent when cured, instead of using clearcast, (like what's used on countertops with stuff captured deep inside)
Information videos are long winded tedious affairs that I skip through very quickly to find what I want to know.
I never got to the first click forward in this one. I watched. I got the info I wanted, and more. No faffing around, no fillers, no fluff. No irritating chatter! No fancy effects! Wow.
It felt like less than a minute, and the video was done. Every sentence useful. Never seen anything like this before.
Nailed it. Thanks!
Wow Cathie, that's high praise! Thank you for watching.
When you make it engaging from start to finish for a unmedicated adhd personwith the attention span of a Pomeranian , that’s how you know you are a great instructor and creator. Loved this
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Pretty sure I just learned more in 5 minutes than I have in the past month of trying to figure out what different resins do. Awesome.
We're glad we could help! Thanks for watching!
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Well resines is the main things why i hear so many good tiler said they use resin not exposy ?? Whta acttually means and what brands .... to use it outside exposy is not good. Bc uv rays... but whata aboit to join porcelance tile or countertop many use exposy ??? But now they claim use resin???? Any input
You could probably learn about 5-minute epoxy in 30 seconds.
@@OregonDARRYL With this guy, I don't doubt it.
@@jaandel1 Your question isn't clear. Are you laying tile, like a floor, backsplash, or wall? There are specific mastics for those purposes and they are cementitious, not epoxies or urethane resins.
I cant believe how concise and informative this video was. Everything you said was extremely useful and you managed to fit more information in one 5 minute video than multiple other longer videos combined! Honestly i think i just absorbed hours of research in a mere 5 minutes!
This video was amazing! Excellent work!
This was one of the best intros I've seen. Clear and concise. Thank you.
Happy to hear it, Lou! Thank you for watching and for the feedback.
I’m on the same praise boat. When you started wrapping up, I was like, “wait. I thought the video was 5 minutes long.” Only to realize that almost 5 minutes had truly elapsed. THANK YOU!
Awesome info, it’d be good have info on durability, water, heat, UV resistance, ideal applications for counters, furniture, indoor, outdoor, etc. (maybe it’s in another video, if so please post the link). It’d be nice if the camera stayed zoomed out more so we can see more of what’s being pointed at (and have the camera move less), but I mean it’s your video so do whatever you want! Well made in either case, thanks!
Normally I watch videos on x1.25 or 1.5, but holy cow I had to go back to normal speed and rewind several times. Learned more in 5 mins than hours of researching!
Very informative 👍
Heyo thanks Bobby!
Hi bobby
Absolutely freaking amazing presentation of information! Well done!
I love this guy's energy! On top of that he made the information make sense and didn't take forever to do it. (I have a very short attention span.) :)
Thanks for the awesome feedback! Glad you enjoyed it!
Another great video with easy to comprehend explanations! I'd love to see a video on utilizing the uv resin in other applications besides fishing lures. I'd also like to see a video on ways to remove bubbles from your epoxy when using it in different applications, like silicone molds, acrylic blanks, tumblers, covering artwork, etc (not just deep pouring).
These are some awesome ideas that we'll definitely be adding to our list! Thanks so much for watching!!
Awesome, thank you. Now I’d like to see about the differences AFTER they are cured.
Brilliant video, informative, helpful and fun! I wish I had had a science teacher like you at school, I might have learnt more! 😂
haha so happy to help!!!
At this point, I'm just gonna buy Alumilite products, just because the videos are so entertaining and informative compared to any other manufacturer.
This was a much needed explanation for me! Just starting to incorporate resin into my wood turnings. Id gotten a small amount of Clear slow and poured my first pen blanks where I casted mini pine cones. Turned out great, so I ordered the 16lb kit just the other night! I was really excited to start using it to cast wood into large blanks. I am SO glad I watched this before I combined this with some wood that may not have been perfectly dry and ruined the whole thing!
Would love to see a video with more detail about casting wood into blanks, or using epoxy/urethane to fill knots, cracks, voids, etc.; When it’s ok to use one vs the other; What moisture content does wood have to be before you can use urethane; etc etc.
Thanks for sharing the knowledge!
Seth
Hey there Seth! I'm so glad you found the video helpful, and that you're liking using Clear Slow! I'm going to link a few videos here on casting hybrid wood and resins items from some of our affiliates. (Epoxy is usually best for knots and voids, and for the moisture content... as close to 0% as possible with urethanes.) th-cam.com/video/s7EoPC1Nlb4/w-d-xo.html th-cam.com/video/v-jwrEhtn20/w-d-xo.html
Thank you so much!
Hey, Seth. I've been reading on the wood combinations, too. Most people say you can use urethane as long as the wood is sealed completely, ie: a clear topcoating. Hopefully Jordan/Alumilite will correct me if I'm wrong.
@@julietmurphy8637 maybe a dewaxed shellac or sanding sealer
@@oldkingcrow777 Polyurethane sealer works perfectly. The goal is to have a moisture barrier between the wood, which always has some moisture content, and the resin to prevent frothing, bubbling, and discoloration from the reaction of the curing resin to the moisture in the wood.
You killed the game on this!!
Thank you!!!!❤❤
Really useful information. Definitely do another more detailed one. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks for the feedback! We'll have another one coming out shortly. :)
I want this guy to teach me everything. He's precise (without being petty), and concise (without being a prick). Respect.
Literally not even here out of necessity but damn was that surprisingly engaging.
At 0:18 secs of this video, I feel an immense wave of relief and gratitude for this knowledge. I've been struggling to understand the different materials to use in my project and very confused. My brain is the kind where it wants to slot all information into neat boxes for further retrieval. Not having an overview of the categories and how they relate made it difficult to retain information - like having no file cabinet to slot the files in.
I could just hug you for the terrific way you explained it - concise, top down, logical, factual, and one picture = 1000 words! Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!!
Part 2 suggestion:
Tinting Pigments. Please explain pigments and tints. So bewildering.
I want to use Durabak Polyurethane bed liner. Its a great product but comes in standard solid opaque colors that I don't like. They want me to use a non-water based, paste pigment to get my color. I need to understand pigments as well as the paint side. How many kinds are there that work with the Resins? Please do a video on this!!!
This comment makes us so happy! If you ever have any questions, please email us at info@alumilite.com so you don't have to feel the frustration! Pigments and tints are a great idea for an upcoming video.
So informative! Thank you!
Thank you! I would like more information about this topic.
Awesome, Mark! We'll definitely be making more videos in the future.
Thank GOD all the facts nice and clear, at a quick pace. He covered all the information in the amount of time it takes other TH-cam presenters to finish their introduction about their tumultuous upbringing.
Glad you got what you needed from it! Reach out if you have any other questions or need help at all. 🤙🏻
Thanks for the video, I've wondered quite a few times about the comparison of the two! Would you say there's any substitute for epoxy resin? I've researched quite a bit and so far I have yet to find anything that is similar or the same :(
Excellent video
You are easy to follow, easy to understand and easy on the eyes!
Thanks for the help 😊
Love the info, love the science, love the presentation. I just love the new videos!
Catherine, that's so great to hear! We'll have more for you soon.
Thank you for explaining all this! So many years with just hearing the terms being thrown around without any understanding. Great vid.
We're glad you liked it! Thanks for watching!
Great explainer video and Jordan's delivery was awesome! So far I've stuck with epoxy as I'm a little apprehensive to go Urethane with the rain/humidity in the Seattle area (I'm sure it would work, but I'm a wimp). I didn't like the Amazing Clear as it was way too thick for my taste, but I saw a video on your new deep pour epoxy and just bought some to do a side by side test with my current brand. May the odds be ever in your favor. :)
Thanks for the feedback, Jerry! Yes, our Amazing Deep Pour is much less viscous than any of our other resins. It's almost like water! Thanks for watching, can't wait to see what you think of ADP.
thank you. i just got into wood turning and wanted to add resin to my pieces but was unsure what i needed to use.
Glad we could help!
Great video Jordan and Alumilite Team!! Great content - a lot of info in a 5min video delivered in an Amazing Clear and Fun way ;) Please give us more of that! =) I like Mert's suggestion for more content (hardness) and I think it would be interesting (at least to me) to know also which resin goes (or doesn't go) with types of colorant. I had an intriguing experience with ACS and acrylic... Cheers!
Thank you Roberto, we're proud of this video! That's a great suggestion, we'll definitely add it to our list. A lot of it goes back to the moisture content! If they're water-based colorants, they're going to react strongly with polyurethane resins. Cheers!
Quick yet clear. Very good style and approach. Cannot recommend this video enough for any resin hobbyist or new crafter.
Thanks so much!
Really informative, I would like to see you do a video on applying cyanoacrylic (superglue) to produce a high gloss finish on a wood surface!!
I like the video, maybe less camera panning by just zooming out. Reminds me of watching the movie Cloverfield. Great video though. Ran across this while trying to figure out which resin is best for my fiberglass repair.
Thanks for the feedback!
@@AlumiliteCorporation camera motion made me ill, for a few minutes.
I absolutely loveeee this video! Thank you for getting straight to the point without making me skip thru a bunch of stuff, and making me laugh!😭☺️
Haha! Happy to hear it Mari - we'll be sure to make more to keep you educated AND entertained.
Thank you for the ideas you shared. Even in a short discussions it really help. Hope there are more people will watch your videos. Keep smiling God bless,
I love this guy. He makes me laugh SO HARD. I just almost fell of my bed. LOL. Amazing video. Super helpful.
Haha! Glad to hear you enjoyed it. Thanks for watching!
Thanks a lot for sharing, which one is more resistance to scratch?
Loved this guy ...very informative without talking over your head ! Thanks for clearing things up.
Thanks for watching!
I just gotta say, the person starring in this video should have a TH-cam channel. Excellent presentation, great vibes, felt like I was listening to myself talk with my favorite teacher but they had the same voice hahaha
One of the best videos I've seen in a long time! Need to see some strength relationships also joints and forming illustration be helpful.
Thanks for this very informative upload. Your knowledge and experience is very much appreciated. Keep informing the people...
Perfectly explained! Well done! Could I get a picture of the white board?
Please tell us about hardness or softness after it is cured. Which resin can be used as on what. For small gears in vcr's or in cd roms what would you suggest.
That's a great Alumilite Explains video idea, Mert! We'll definitely add a video about shore hardness and tear strength to our list. Thanks for watching, and thanks for the idea :)
quite possibly the best explanation summary I have ever seen.
Great video and very informative but i still don't know the answer to my problem.
I have a party rental business, we rent out waterslides and bounce houses and we use 20' box trucks and dollies. The box truck has a wooden floor, (2x4s) and plywood walls. When we bought the truck we asked the dealer to put a protective coat on the wood but it looks like it was something too light, like a stain or something like that and its starting to wear out. I want to coat the surface and may be 1 foot on the plywood walls in order to protect it. Sometimes our units come in wet, also we are in south Florida where humidity is always above 85% and temperature is always between 80 and 100.....
After some research I was ready to do an epoxy coating, it looked more resistant to scrapes (dollies will do that) but after asking an epoxy manufacturer they said that with the truck movement the epoxy might crack inside, so now I am unsure. I feel like polyurethane might be either not protective enough or it could end up being too rubbery. Is there a type of polyurethane I should be looking at for my application or can you point me in the right direction?
Very good. Would like to see another one with even deeper explaining. For example, how are some epoxies better at UV or why can i buy polyurethane caulk which is one part as in doesn't need 2 parts that I have to mix together
Thanks for the feedback!
Great video - I am repairing a boat so my main question was whether to use epoxy or polyester - keeping in mind gel coat will be going on last.
That was very interesting. Question I have a bicycle with corrosion between aluminium and paint. What is the best way to treat and paint that it is a gloss coat finish Thanks
Simple, fast, informative....... Awesome!!!!
Great and to the point. No blabla for 40min+.
Thank you❤
this is well explained but the zoom ins makes it way harder to follow then it needs to be, especially when only a single cell of a table is shown and you dont easily get the full context of the table
Great video!!!! I have a few projects with epoxy flood coats. They look beautiful but my 4 month old can scratch the surface by just looking at them...... have you ever heard of using polyurethane or a clear coat on top of a flood coat? Thank you!
We haven't but that doesn't mean it isn't possible! If you do decide to try it, let us know how it goes!
love the video! Your speed and focused script were great
Thanks for the feedback!
Thank you ! What would you recommend for small jewelry making???
Great question Lorie! Our Amazing Clear Cast and/or Amazing Clear Cast Plus epoxies are great for jewelry making.
Quick question on a temporary birch plywood kitchen island surface.
Epoxy or polyurethane? It's only going to be until we find the granite we like, might be a few weeks might be a few months, afterward I'm going to use the plywood to make some cornhole boards.
Thanks
I have had issues with pouring the clear with wood and now I know why. I also have to figure out how much of each I need around now! Thank you!
Glad we could help! Email us at info@alumilite.com if you have any questions in the future :)
Dude, I had one question and you gave me more than I could ever ask for. Really great video man, extremely informative👌🏼👌🏼👌🏼
Danny that's music to our ears. Thank you so much!
I am making a football field charcuterie board. Had to paint (water based) wood green, use white acrylic pen to draw lines on field, use vinal numbers for yard markers, peel off decals for football team logos…DEATHLY afraid to pour resin over board because so many different surfaces the resin must attach. Perhaps, covering it with varnish first would provide single surface that to which resin would attach. What do you think?
Thank you.
I need moulds for concrete pavers. So, for de-moulding it is necessary se flexibility. What would be the right product?
Powerful information right here! Easily comprehensible and dense, nice work and thank you!
Thank you for this video. I am doing a research on these things but couldn't get much with so many "buy this, buy that" ads/marketing.
As much as we want you to buy our products and be a loyal customer, we believe that education is more important! Base knowledge is important - after that you just need to use the products that work best for you and your projects!
You are a awesome speaker and very detailed... You taught me alot in that short time ..thank you for the video.. You should be a teacher ...you are 99% better at it than 100% of any teacher I have e we had ... lol...Thanks again!!
Great lesson teacher kept my attention. I learned exactly what I was questioning.
Happy to hear it! If you have any other questions, please don't hesitate to reach out.
@@AlumiliteCorporation sir if in this video some experimental than it will be great video no doubt this is Amazing video
Jordan, I have learned a lot watching your videos. Thanks bunches for sharing your expertise!! 😊
You yellowing video was great!! 👍🏼
I thought you did a great job you’re a natural
thank you, Jordan, for all the 411. I have a used 53' dry van trailer with a new oak floor just installed and the shop sold me some other product for the inside floor. I was checking out you tube for products to apply to the underside between the crossmembers 12" on center. I will be applying this product upside down; would you offer any suggestions on what product to use and how to apply it over head?? thank you in advance
Extremely useful, would like to see more. BACK the camera up, I was getting a little motion sickness; talking with movement is normal but it looks strange when it’s just your head.
You can get slow and fast cure hardener for epoxy and still work with it while it’s hardening for the first hour. Polyester is still highly used to make surfboards, skimboards, and boats. It’s highly resistant to moisture, but way harder to work with because it sets up quickly, especially in hot/humid climates. You have to mix the catalyst according to the temperature. Also, gel coat is polyester resin with bondo in it. That’s what is on the hull of every boat, except wood bottom boats.
Pretty interesting! Thanks for the info!
Really great explanation!! loved it!!I I've been using your Clear Slow set and love it, I did appreciate hearing about the difference between epoxy vs poly when casting with wood - which I do. I have Total Boat (sorry to bring up a competitor!). Can you address how your epoxies might compare to theirs or others on the market?
Hey Amy! Thanks for reaching out. I'm glad you found the video helpful! We sell three different epoxies - our Amazing Clear Cast, Amazing Clear Cast Plus (which has added UV resistance), and our Amazing Deep Pour (the name says it all!). Our ACC+ has the best UV resistance on the market, ACC is similar to TB's table top, and ADP is a 2:1 deep pour that's seriously crystal clear. If you have any questions, shoot us an email at alumilitesocialmedia@gmail.com or on Instagram @alumiliteco :)
Thanks! Is polyurethane acrylate carcinogenic in gel nail polish? I can't find a CAS number
Very well demonstrated and with such energy! THX!!! All the confirmation I needed for my garage floor!!!
I love your teaching ♥️ ❤️ 💕 💖
U makes it look so easy
Thanks
Jordan, when pouring polyurethane, should you put it in a pressure pot or just let it stand for the required set time? Do you have to wear a respirator? Can polyurethane be poured inside the house?
Hey Richard! It's Jordan from the video here. When doing castings with polyurethane, I would definitely recommend a pressure pot to ensure a crystal clear bubble-free casting. Just letting it sit to cure is absolutely fine, but you may end up with trapped air because of the shorter open time. As far as a respirator/pouring inside your home goes, I recommend using your best judgement. If you have a large space with excellent ventilation and airflow, then a respirator may not be necessary. However, if you're in a smaller space without those things (like a small bedroom etc.), you may want to consider it. I always default to "rather safe than sorry". Thanks for the great questions, Richard!
Thanks for watching, Richard!
I rarely commend on videos. I had to commend on this one. I love your humourous teaching style and and explanations. Informative.
Thank you! You’re amazing. We are tobacco pipe artists wanting to make our own beautiful stem blanks instead of buying and learning from your channels and others “how to”. Please keep the videos coming!!
So glad you're enjoying the videos and finding them helpful. If there's anything you can't find an answer to, you can always email us at info@alumilite.com!
How are the stems turning out? Website?
@@othername1000 sadly after serious health issues & the economy, the small business dissolved.
A friend wants me to make the steps for the stairs in his new house.Wood and colored epoxy resin . That part will not be a problem. I am however somewhat concerned about scratch resistance. What to take for the top coat? How many layers? Epoxy or Polyurethane Resin? Or is it just a bad idea to make stairs with resin? Thank you
Hi Bro,
Your explanation + time is 5 Star! Keep up the good work
I beed to glue together tpu (photo camera part) with rubber (of the handgrip), would you recommend polyurethane adhesive or any other one? For my old camera , traditional cement bonding would work for leather and metal, but It seems tpu and rubber is a different approach? Thanks
Jordan, can cured Alumilite be painted? And then if it can be painted, can it be clear-coated; and if so, should I clear-coat with Alumilite or can I clear coat with polyurethane or some other brush applied clear coating? I will be making an item that will be turned on a lathe, then sanded and polished.
What would you recommend of a semi truck warehouse where there is heavy loads.
Can you do one on how much the humidity of a room or setting affects a PU casting resin by the weight and strength of the final product.
Thank you very interesting bare they the same hardner for them?? between epoxy and polyester ??
No! Urethane will cure (or harden) much more quickly than epoxy and thus has a different formula!
This video precisely answered what I need to know, and was all given in just the right amount of time.
Love to see you focus on the board rather than Jordan jumping around though. He would have bene just as dynamic without all the crazy camera work. ;)
THE ULTIMATE video in explaining the subject matter! Awesome brotha'!
Thanks for the awesome feedback!
What product would be used to create an outdoor shed, like a plastic shed made by Rubbermaid? And would I be able to apply it to over foam board?
Hi Jordan? Wow, I'm so confused as well. I have a question for you. I'm dealing exactly with what you are talking about. I have already stain some cedar wood with a penetrating stain. Can I now seal the wood with a lacquer or something? Could you recommend something? Perhaps something non toxic or low VOC? Grateful
This video was exactly what I was looking for. Thank you!
hey thank you very much per this information now. can I use this to stabilize turquoise?
That is a great question and not something we've studied too much - we would recommend reaching out in our facebook group (Alumilite Maker's Group) to see if another maker has dabbled in it!
Exceptional video. Easy to watch, funny, and tons of info
Nice explanation. Should make a video about epoxy and polyurethane curing time when additives are added or what CAN actually be added. For example id like to add aluminium powder to clear polyurethane so its sorta like ive cast some metal but obs it aint really cast. Or would that not be allowed and have to use special chems
That's a great video idea! We'll definitely keep that in mind for future videos.
I want the deep pore one but you are not doing it in the uk yet please get it over here I have such a big project for it
Hey Steve! I think House of Resin has put an order in or will be soon... definitely check in with them soon! houseofresin.co.uk/
Alumilite Mold Making & Casting Materials thank you I will check in with them, it’s that I have a very big piece of oak burl and a big hdpe bucket so I’m thinking big bowl for sure
Comment regarding the types of Amazing Clear Cast:
When I’ve used the Surface Clear Coat , I’ve had trouble with a film of some kind and a bunch of little specks. I have used a heat gun to get out air bubbles. The thickness is about 1/4 - 3/8.”
Been told to use the CC+. Will that work with deeper surfaces like 3/8 - 1” ?
Thanks Dennis
Please explain difference in safety precautions for epoxy versus polyurethane. Are both food safe?
We have a whole video on safety in the works! Both require proper PPE, but both are not FDA compliant. Only our epoxies - Amazing Clear Cast, Amazing Clear Cast Plus, and Amazing Deep Pour are FDA compliant after properly mixing and allowing to cure for a full week.
Excellent video. Well put together, sorting out the important from the not so, good mic placement, nice graphs, nice additions of quick humor, good cuts, and excellent explanations. The only thing I didn't care for was the cameraman. Sorry! Too much movement and panning. Hard to watch with all of that. But otherwise great overall.
I like your style! No nonsense but still fun and very informative. Great job great topic,
What would be the best resident to use to make a solid object with something else inside it such as a Christmas ornament with a little figurine inside of it?
Where does an acrylic urethane finish coating fit on the "thermosetting" side of the drawing? I saw "acrylic" listed in the "thermoplastic" side, but don't understand where "acrylic urethane" fits. For example, both these paints are two-part paints and they use the same primer, but also both require a hardner: AwlGrip (polyurethane) vs AwlCraft (acrylic urethane)....are they different than what you're talking about in this video?
This is the type of video you can watch over and over to clarify which product and process to use in a lot of different projects,... mine is thickening up polyurethane, so it stays transparent when cured, instead of using clearcast,
(like what's used on countertops with stuff captured deep inside)
What would be recommended for stainless sheet metal to plywood?
Great movie, can you expand more on pu paint and how it fits in here?