I wish you were a shop teacher. You would not just mold art, you would mold lives. You are a fantastic teacher. Signed, a retired school teacher/current adult educator.
Having experienced the headache, I now wear a half face respirator with gas cartridges and crack the window (it's freezing here now,) and nitrile gloves because no matter how careful YOU think you are, that stuff gets on things within a 3 foot radius. Aside from that, I use this brand and it works excellent!
You are absolutely dynamite. As a former teacher myself, you have a gift for being an engaging teacher. And heck yes, PPE like crazy. I work in a smaller space, so I use an air purifier as well as my PPE and I leave the room where stuff is curing.
I'm so happy a great LEGITIMATE company has stepped up to clearly explain the best practices for using the products you sell. I'm always very hesitant to share with others about my crafting, not because I want to keep it a big secret, but because I fear they will not respect their own body and the nature of the products. I mean, I would much rather spend the money others have spent on a visit to the ER on more product, not to mention the time and suffering involved. A good respirator, non-vented goggles, a few boxes of gloves and some protective garment is a drop in the bucket compared to medical bills. I do my work in the garage, outside the ventilation system of my home. Thanks for posting this, it will likely be much more convincing coming from a responsible company representative than from just me. I'm so happy everyone at Alumilite is so supportive of their customers.
I think a hugeeeee thing is, people need to respect these things. Yes it's a cool sparkly plastic when cured but it's chemicals and you gotta make sure you know what you're doing.
People forget or have blinders on. It is a chemical. People read the bottle of cough syrup from the pharmacy. Why can't they take a minute to read how to. Before they blame the products when they didn't didn't read the instructions. Just like pet owners have to remember. All pets are still animals, they still have natural instinct to protect themselves.if they are spooked they can't turn on a small child or adult.
Coming from photosensitive resin (3d printing) I thought epoxy resin was non-toxic because of all those videos where nobody seems to wear any protection at all. In resin printing world people don't seem to stretch enough the importance of nitrile gloves, safety goggles and respirators. Glad I do my research before coming into epoxy resin. Thanks for the video!!
One thing not mentioned - pets! Seems like common sense that if it isn't safe for humans, it isn't safe for animals, but sometimes that is overlooked. Thanks for the awesome video, I have saved it and subscribed!
Good video - but I think its necessary to delve more into what a respirator is, what the cartridges are for, how to wear it properly. Folks on FB groups are woefully misinformed. They think an N95 mask is enough. Keep up the great instruction - love it.
I assume that while mixing and using the epoxy, you'll need the ammonia/methylamine (Yo Mr. White!) cartridge as it is tighter filtering than organic vapor. There are no solvents being used, so that seems to further emphasize using the 3M #6004 cartridge. I would love some confirmation on this though.
I used Bondo resin in a small space built in fan and open window and N95 mask plus painting mask. Then I have cough and pain in my upper chest. It was fours exposure which is category 3 acute toxicity level.
An N95 mask is a respirator, so technically that's following the video's advice... It's inadequate advice. They really should talk about what kinds of filter are necessary when.
I knew I was the bad kid in your class when you said "no reading ahead" and I immediately wanted to rewind. Also, thanks for this vid. It is super helpful.
I am sitting here right now with a huge swollen eye and cheek because I accidently touched my skin and got uncured epoxy on my lower eyelid while cleaning some up supplies. Just a few days prior my skin was still severly inflamed and it's still healing. So I'd also like to plead people to wear your mask and goggles and of course your gloves as you clean up. That said, thank you for making this step by step video and for warning all people out there.
TLDR: Always wear a respirator when working with epoxy even outside or in a large space! Long Version: Hey @AlumiliteCorporation, I really liked your video and it's great for educating people about epoxy, because you did a great job of visualizing it. But sadly I have to report, that even working outside (or 'large space' as you call it) is not safe without a respirator. I did some epoxy runs (like 4 or 5 times) and was cautious of the mixing process, but I still developed mild asthmatic respiratory symptoms like a heavy chest and minor difficulties to breathe. I want to educate everyone out there, just as you do, that you have to be very cautious, when working with epoxy. So to all viewers, please be responsible and wear a respirator for your own sake. Thanks for reading!
I really appreciated the calm and rational information given in this video. The videos where someone has not used any protection while using resin everyday for a year, and is now hysterical and sobbing is very upsetting to watch.
I tried epoxy for the first time a couple of days ago and used my ffp3 mask but somehow I still noticed the smell of the hardener. Today my 3m mask arrived and I think it is worth the money. I bought the 4255 mask (which is suitable for epoxy) from 3m for 30 euros on Amazon, I think it is worth the money. Can't smell anything through the mask, no Deo /parfum etc. I really don't want to get sick working with epoxy. Thanks for the video 👍
Thank you so so much for making this safety video on using epoxy. I keep seeing all these pretty videos of beautiful resin products being made...but not many creators are explaining that you must wear PPE, work in a well ventilated space OR be careful when mixing resin! I've saved and subscribed so I can learn better and prepare a safe space to work in.
Also, one's respirator can be for particulates or VOCs or both. It is worth the effort to know what your respirator is capable of filtering. Good video!
You would be a great teacher!! My husband and I have recently been dabling into the epoxy resin projects, and this video is full of valuable knowledge and help!!❤
Hello, I want to ask why we can’t use reusable nitrile gloves, I mean they give higher protection and you don’t need to spent 4 gloves just to print I single model
Resin is a very interesting and fun hobby but it’s not all just beers and skittles. The whole process is a chemical reaction/reactions, and without proper ventilation and PPE it’s dangerous like anything that isn’t properly researched
Thank you for this video! It really does mean a lot that you would take the time to talk about this and take it seriously. I think the next step would be to make sure any affiliate who works with you is ALSO teaching these same practices so they don't blindly lead people into the dangers.
A complete newbie to epoxy resin and trying to gather as much info as I can. I have the respirator, gloves, mask, etc but my question is … how long must I wear the respirator ? Can I remove it after I have finished my piece? Some pieces take hours to cure and I cannot see having to wear it the whole time. And what about others in my home who are present but in another room? Would I be putting them at risk? I would ventilate as much as I can but it’s now winter and cold!!
My spouse needs to see this and take take it to heart. She keeps wanting to do epoxy in a small room in our basement, my office/computer room. Keeps saying, " It's low VOC so it'll be fine." Thanks but no thanks.
If she's still not accepted your advice, persuade her to watch the YT video on epoxy resin safety on the wonderful 'Jennifer Maker' channel, and the warning about getting sick using epoxy resin on the 'Auntie Tay' channel. Both are from three years ago (2019) but resin's still resin.
Excellent presentation for product safety. I thought the drawn pictures and color coded diagrams really help with retention. I use the same technique and it is very effective. I will be sure to reference this video in the future.
I've linked this video on all of my resin craft videos, Thank you for such a great video. It scares me so much that I see some resin crafters recommending reusing disposable nitrile gloves to save money :(
Lots of great information. Unfortunately, I am one of those people who need more protection. I do all of what he suggests and still have a reaction. It would be wonderful if he could have added information on how to make a ventilation system.
It would be great if you did a video about uv resin for 3d printing. Reading the SDS it says you need to shower after being in the same room with the stuff even if it isn't being cured. I assume the same safety for epoxy applies for UV resin.
Thank you SO much for this! I'm new to working with resin and bought your Quick Coat expoxy ( and a respirator). Used it on coasters and it was easy - zero bubbles and look beautiful. Only thing is, 10 days later and I still can't put a mug of hot coffee on them without denting. Will it eventually cure hard enough to be used ascoasters
Thank God someone has put safety first because as a Safety Rep you should put your safety and the safety of others before doing any activity that can harm anyone. Stay safe so you can enjoy life to the fullest and away teach your Children about safety because it could save there life or someone else.
Thank you so much for sharing this information. I just started selling epoxy product for the past 1 month, but I had no idea how dangerous epoxy can be. I didn't wear glove at all as I thought it will be fine if I just wash it with soap. No wonder I got my asthma attack few times already.
I'm SO glad I found you! I was about to poison myself my roommate and my two cats in a small NYC apartment 🤣🤣🤣 I don't understand why there's really no warning signs about this! Thanks for sharing and I'm about to binge watch all your videos!!!
Bonjour et MERCI !!! C'est la meilleure vidéo que j'ai vu sur la résine , des explications plus que claires ... merci beaucoup .. Une belle journée à vous et prenez soin de vous ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Excellent video!! IDK How people don't know that this is a chemical and a reaction is being made hence the A and B bottles, but from what ive seen on TH-cam, theres a serious need for more education and awareness about epoxy safety and dangers!!
This is a very good video. Epoxy has become so common place. People don’t realize it’s a toxic substance and extraordinarily dangerous substance as it can literally crystallize inside your lungs and seep into your skin. Personally I use reusable long gloves and resusable short gloved I have never used epoxy and not had it accidentally get onto my forearms and it does soak into normal clothing. A painters suit is highly recommended. All of this makes me a horrible sweaty mess. I have seen too many people end up with immune disorders from epoxy poisoning. I absolutely love the material but it extremely dangerous especially in a 2k spray. The hobby art market has made it seem far too casual, though I don’t know how anyone could smell the stuff and not instinctively know this is bad for you. The biggest thing I want to emphasize is it spills and gets everywhere cover yourself well and leave drop cloths on your surroundings. You don’t want to end up panicking and having to try to clean something during curing which can end up making you reckless.
I liked and subscribed because you actually covered Epoxy PPE, THANK YOU! I think another worthwhile mention talking about consumer grade products is that when using any new resin, it’s really helpful and informative to determine the ratio between an epoxy’s wet and dry layer thickness, and establishing a %solids by both volume and weight. VOC is a trendy buzzword, but these are far more helpful to determine the level and possible area coverage in an air circulatory environment that you might face respiratory risks not from the solvent vapors but from epoxy particulates while they are in the curing process. I mention it really vaguely because you have a great channel and know what you’re doing, so you’ll know what I’m getting at, and it could probably cover an entire video on it’s own broken down well-this is less applicable for people with pressure pots and vacuum chambers doing molding, but I’d say the huge using garage epoxy flooring to seal a basement crowd might benefit a lot. Regardless, hopefully that’s constructive, and I’m loving the engagement on your channel as an engineer on a weird side project involving safety and easy access digestible information while I build and document about a 20,000 model lab with the challenge of attempting the best safety possible as an end consumer or outside a safety professional/lab setting. One thing that has really opened my eyes during this, because it will be peer reviewed by a panel of chemistry experts we’re assembling to see how I did and offer informal endorsements, lambast mistakes, and give suggestions, is just how little information on chemical safety and product ingredients a lot of consumer maker materials get away with. Because I’m walking a very fine line and have to deep dive with everything, the project is currently about half of each day spent with me on the phone decrypting vague labels and pointing out safety things manufactures should be listing on sites and boxes, before then returning to the product hunt for a replacement. I’m not trying to sound wonky or alarmist, it’s just something that is especially true in resins and polymer based making. 3D UV resin printing, for instance (as one of my hobbies not the project) basically covers nothing, and for each type tracking down even simple SDS sheets is absurdly hard for an end consumer. In the absence of information, I really appreciate the emphasis on PPE and that you use an acceptable threshold of caution. Since it is feasibly unrealistic to do the amount of legwork my philanthropy project is doing for every consumer product, I think it’s just smart in general to scale up to the worst material case for a situation, so for like an epoxy flooring, assuming it’s as low as 52% solid and ventilating, etc accordingly. Long rant during an obnoxious and unexpectedly difficult process that entails watching a lot of people doing dangerous things and passing the same dangerous things on as advice, sorry. But please, keep up the good work!
Here's an Idea. I don't have space. BUT. I can use my backyard patio to work with resin AT NIGHT. It's open, will use respirator, gloves. A night job. Now I need to meassure the time I can use the patio for this work.
I have no idea of why this video was recommended, but you are very entertaining. Your presentation of this information kept me totally engaged! If anyone has questions on epoxy and safety, I can answer them. Lol. Great video.
I love your videos. Every time I have a question pop into my head about resin, your videos are EXACTLY what I need to watch and answer every single one of my questions. Plus you have a super fun personality lol. Thank you so much!
I’m glad I found this because I got 2 kits recently and I really want to try them but I needed to see some safety precautions before I could so I don’t do a dumb mistake
Also : hygene. Don,t eat or drink in your epoxy workshop. And chose the right gloves : nitril. No latex nor pvc gloves will protect adequate enough. Also when using fillers like microballones, q-cel, aerosil etc. Dont breath this fine powder in and keep your workshop clean. Use a separate area to mix your chemicals. Cheers !
Thank you for this great video on safety and epoxy. I shared it on Facebook to help educate those using this product. I see a lot of videos of people using epoxy with no protection.
wow i didn't know precisely all that as I took a work shop with 10 students last October and there were no windows opened! we were like 10 around a table and explanations on quantity to mix I didn't get it as the students flocked in the room where she was mixing 10 jugs of epoxy and resin. This was my first time. we had respirator and aprons. She asked us to remove our gloves too early and add some crystal and it was a mess up and my polo neck sleeve is nicely resined. Impossible to wash. And didn't say that you have to tap the silver dust glitter on the painting and it was horrible for me and did not like my work.
I love how entertaining you explained this. Very informative and entertaining at the same time. I think I will listen attentively if you are the kind of professors I have in my uni hahahaha. Thank you teacher! :)
This is such a useful video! Thank you so much! I do have a question. How do you stay safe from resin fumes while it's curing? For example, the best place for me to work with resin would be my garage. However if I have a mold with resin curing in the garage, are my family, dog, and I at risk of the fumes from the curing resin when enter the garage (getting in the car, out of the car, leaving the house, bringing in groceries, etc)? I don't want to risk my family's health and safety. Thank you!
I use a machine that internally mixes Isophorone Diisocyobate and Polyol - to create a polyurethane resin to coat labels. I’ve started to use a PAPR with an organic filter. Is that enough to not be inhaling?
Your video is great and so very informative and educational, in fact I am waiting to get all the supplies on hand Before I begin because I only have set of lungs and I am NOT into self harm. I will Save this video for sure. Thank you so much.
Thank u souch for all this awesome information! It can save lives,our health! I been doing some small craft with resin for like a year and am now having HORRIFIC HEADACHES! don't know if it's related! Bit I am very concerned! Now
yes it can, that is one of the symptoms. There is a video by a gal who got really sick from it and warns about it. Look her up with words "warning epoxy" and it should pop up. Were you following the safety protocols?
Awesome lesson for someone like myself who is entering into Resin crafting. So I live in Florida and I have a screened porch, I need to know if I should have a fan going while I am working on my screen porch?. My porch is screened all the way around. I am solid on all the PPEs as I have all of those things that you have covered in this lesson. If I do need a fan what type of fan do you suggest? Thanks in advance.
I’ve always wondered the real safety of sanding epoxy. Even if people vacuum the studio for epoxy dust after sanding; wouldn’t there still be epoxy dust that still lingers and cause a safety hazard when your without a respirator while not working with epoxy I always thought people would designate a room for sanding and use plastic to cover the walls to catch epoxy dust particles similar to Fiberglass or is it different?
Well we definitely wouldn't recommend removing your respirator immediately after sanding since the dust is still floating around in the air. But after allowing the room to air out/ventilate and allowing the dust to settle, you should be good to move about the room without a respirator.
First off, THANK YOU FOR WHAT YOU DO! i do have a couple of questions that would help others as well. Your response would be very much appreciated!! Thank you ahead of time! Unless I missed this, when epoxy is curing, isn’t it giving off gasses during that process where it needs to be in a well ventilated area unit it is cured? Using PPE when working with epoxy resin is required, but shouldn’t the same hold true for while it is curing? Example…You work with in your craft room with windows open, but then close the windows and work in your craft room while it cures seems unsafe, or is it? That said, if it is we ogre with in small spaces but then you close the windows, do the harmful agents dissipate over time, or is that air going to remain in your home? At this point I am using polymer clay and uv resin as a topcoat. UV resin is considered safer because it cures quicker, but aside from that, using PPE is still a good thing, right? Or is it not needed? (It may come down to risk tolerance, but I am still thinking it is a good idea.) Does polymer clay have any harmful effects? Lastly, I almost got on good pair of gloves. Glad I did not because you specifically state disposable. I read NITRILE gloves are best? And should they be 4ml or 6 ml? Thank you. Answers to these questions may help others as well. Also, do you have a pdf on resin safety?
Hello Sir ... many Many thanks to you... you teach us very well ... I have a question I am a weak girl who has a weak immune system and weak stomach and also wearing glasses with -3.75 power is epoxy or resin safe for me ?? Kindly answer me please . From India 🇮🇳
I wish you were a shop teacher. You would not just mold art, you would mold lives. You are a fantastic teacher. Signed, a retired school teacher/current adult educator.
He keeps his videos lively and engages with his audience.
Gift for engagement! YES! You are correct! He certainly does!
Having experienced the headache, I now wear a half face respirator with gas cartridges and crack the window (it's freezing here now,) and nitrile gloves because no matter how careful YOU think you are, that stuff gets on things within a 3 foot radius. Aside from that, I use this brand and it works excellent!
Thank you for the feedback!
You are absolutely dynamite. As a former teacher myself, you have a gift for being an engaging teacher.
And heck yes, PPE like crazy. I work in a smaller space, so I use an air purifier as well as my PPE and I leave the room where stuff is curing.
How long fumes are present in room during curing process
I'm so happy a great LEGITIMATE company has stepped up to clearly explain the best practices for using the products you sell. I'm always very hesitant to share with others about my crafting, not because I want to keep it a big secret, but because I fear they will not respect their own body and the nature of the products. I mean, I would much rather spend the money others have spent on a visit to the ER on more product, not to mention the time and suffering involved. A good respirator, non-vented goggles, a few boxes of gloves and some protective garment is a drop in the bucket compared to medical bills. I do my work in the garage, outside the ventilation system of my home. Thanks for posting this, it will likely be much more convincing coming from a responsible company representative than from just me. I'm so happy everyone at Alumilite is so supportive of their customers.
Thanks for the kind words and for your support, Violette! We appreciate you!
I think a hugeeeee thing is, people need to respect these things. Yes it's a cool sparkly plastic when cured but it's chemicals and you gotta make sure you know what you're doing.
Absolutely!!! Understanding that these products are real chemicals and treating them as such, are super important!!
People forget or have blinders on. It is a chemical. People read the bottle of cough syrup from the pharmacy. Why can't they take a minute to read how to. Before they blame the products when they didn't didn't read the instructions. Just like pet owners have to remember. All pets are still animals, they still have natural instinct to protect themselves.if they are spooked they can't turn on a small child or adult.
Coming from photosensitive resin (3d printing) I thought epoxy resin was non-toxic because of all those videos where nobody seems to wear any protection at all. In resin printing world people don't seem to stretch enough the importance of nitrile gloves, safety goggles and respirators. Glad I do my research before coming into epoxy resin. Thanks for the video!!
One thing not mentioned - pets! Seems like common sense that if it isn't safe for humans, it isn't safe for animals, but sometimes that is overlooked. Thanks for the awesome video, I have saved it and subscribed!
Great thinking! Thanks for watching :)
Someone else said the same, so I'm doing anything on my balcony probably better for me too doing it outside.
Good video - but I think its necessary to delve more into what a respirator is, what the cartridges are for, how to wear it properly. Folks on FB groups are woefully misinformed. They think an N95 mask is enough. Keep up the great instruction - love it.
I assume that while mixing and using the epoxy, you'll need the ammonia/methylamine (Yo Mr. White!) cartridge as it is tighter filtering than organic vapor. There are no solvents being used, so that seems to further emphasize using the 3M #6004 cartridge. I would love some confirmation on this though.
I used Bondo resin in a small space built in fan and open window and N95 mask plus painting mask. Then I have cough and pain in my upper chest. It was fours exposure which is category 3 acute toxicity level.
An N95 mask is a respirator, so technically that's following the video's advice... It's inadequate advice. They really should talk about what kinds of filter are necessary when.
I knew I was the bad kid in your class when you said "no reading ahead" and I immediately wanted to rewind. Also, thanks for this vid. It is super helpful.
I am sitting here right now with a huge swollen eye and cheek because I accidently touched my skin and got uncured epoxy on my lower eyelid while cleaning some up supplies. Just a few days prior my skin was still severly inflamed and it's still healing. So I'd also like to plead people to wear your mask and goggles and of course your gloves as you clean up.
That said, thank you for making this step by step video and for warning all people out there.
Oh no!!! That's terrible!!! We're hoping for your speedy recover 🙏
Some people are just natural at instructing and narrating; you sir, are one of them. You delivery is as fluid as epoxy in liquid state.
TLDR: Always wear a respirator when working with epoxy even outside or in a large space!
Long Version:
Hey @AlumiliteCorporation, I really liked your video and it's great for educating people about epoxy, because you did a great job of visualizing it. But sadly I have to report, that even working outside (or 'large space' as you call it) is not safe without a respirator. I did some epoxy runs (like 4 or 5 times) and was cautious of the mixing process, but I still developed mild asthmatic respiratory symptoms like a heavy chest and minor difficulties to breathe. I want to educate everyone out there, just as you do, that you have to be very cautious, when working with epoxy. So to all viewers, please be responsible and wear a respirator for your own sake. Thanks for reading!
I really appreciated the calm and rational information given in this video. The videos where someone has not used any protection while using resin everyday for a year, and is now hysterical and sobbing is very upsetting to watch.
She's so young! ❤😢
I tried epoxy for the first time a couple of days ago and used my ffp3 mask but somehow I still noticed the smell of the hardener. Today my 3m mask arrived and I think it is worth the money. I bought the 4255 mask (which is suitable for epoxy) from 3m for 30 euros on Amazon, I think it is worth the money. Can't smell anything through the mask, no Deo /parfum etc. I really don't want to get sick working with epoxy. Thanks for the video 👍
Thank you for watching - we are glad you found it helpful!
Thank you so so much for making this safety video on using epoxy. I keep seeing all these pretty videos of beautiful resin products being made...but not many creators are explaining that you must wear PPE, work in a well ventilated space OR be careful when mixing resin! I've saved and subscribed so I can learn better and prepare a safe space to work in.
Thank you for the kind words, Helen! So glad you found this helpful.
Yeah in fact in many videos people just use bare hands to mix with icecream stick in tiny cups.
uh.........I think I am going to stick to watercoloring as a hobby. Knitting maybe? Wow...........I had no idea. Stay safe EPOXY hobbyists!❤
Also, one's respirator can be for particulates or VOCs or both. It is worth the effort to know what your respirator is capable of filtering. Good video!
You would be a great teacher!! My husband and I have recently been dabling into the epoxy resin projects, and this video is full of valuable knowledge and help!!❤
Thank you for doing a video without the obnoxious music! I was able to watch this one all the way through. Please do more like this.
Would’ve been a better teacher than 90% of what’s left in schools
Thanks for the kind words!
Lmfao
Bro, your videos are so educational and hilarious. I love it so much man thank you.
I definitely wish he was my teacher. I would’ve learned a lot.
Hello, I want to ask why we can’t use reusable nitrile gloves, I mean they give higher protection and you don’t need to spent 4 gloves just to print I single model
Thank you for you're video I've been sharing it with people on Resin Facebook groups that keep saying but 'it says not toxic on it so its fine'.
Resin is a very interesting and fun hobby but it’s not all just beers and skittles. The whole process is a chemical reaction/reactions, and without proper ventilation and PPE it’s dangerous like anything that isn’t properly researched
Love your fun way of explaining something so crucial! Great job! 😊👍🏼
Thanks so much for watching Jenna! We appreciate the awesome feedback!
Thank you for this video! It really does mean a lot that you would take the time to talk about this and take it seriously. I think the next step would be to make sure any affiliate who works with you is ALSO teaching these same practices so they don't blindly lead people into the dangers.
@AuntieTay, your video led me to find this guy. Thanks for the warning! Thank God I've only been doing this a couple of weeks.
I prefer your warning to all the ones shouting 'Warning', because it does not pass fear, it actually educates.
Considering using epoxy soon but wanted to understand the risks / safety around it. This video was really helpful thanks!
A complete newbie to epoxy resin and trying to gather as much info as I can. I have the respirator, gloves, mask, etc but my question is … how long must I wear the respirator ? Can I remove it after I have finished my piece? Some pieces take hours to cure and I cannot see having to wear it the whole time. And what about others in my home who are present but in another room? Would I be putting them at risk? I would ventilate as much as I can but it’s now winter and cold!!
As long as its in a ventilated area you won't have to keep the resiporator on close the door to the room or cover the project if possible!
You are the best explainer I have ever seen. Thank you.
My spouse needs to see this and take take it to heart. She keeps wanting to do epoxy in a small room in our basement, my office/computer room. Keeps saying, " It's low VOC so it'll be fine." Thanks but no thanks.
If she's still not accepted your advice, persuade her to watch the YT video on epoxy resin safety on the wonderful 'Jennifer Maker' channel, and the warning about getting sick using epoxy resin on the 'Auntie Tay' channel. Both are from three years ago (2019) but resin's still resin.
I'm strongly going to encourage my husband to watch this video! He is a very smart man, but I think this video hits the nail on the head! ❤
Excellent presentation for product safety. I thought the drawn pictures and color coded diagrams really help with retention. I use the same technique and it is very effective. I will be sure to reference this video in the future.
I wish I knew this sooner, I've been getting this clear epoxy stuff all over my hands, and using zero ventilation. I'm still alive, for now I guess!
Thank you SO MUCH!!! I just started working with resin and was not warned of all this. You explained it so clearly. Very much appreciated!!!!
December to July, after my third epoxy tumbler, face broke out into a rash felt like the outside of a strawberry.
Thank you so much. This morning I was ın hospital bc of epoxy. I wish I could watch this video before..
I've linked this video on all of my resin craft videos, Thank you for such a great video. It scares me so much that I see some resin crafters recommending reusing disposable nitrile gloves to save money :(
Lots of great information. Unfortunately, I am one of those people who need more protection. I do all of what he suggests and still have a reaction. It would be wonderful if he could have added information on how to make a ventilation system.
It would be great if you did a video about uv resin for 3d printing. Reading the SDS it says you need to shower after being in the same room with the stuff even if it isn't being cured. I assume the same safety for epoxy applies for UV resin.
Thank you SO much for this! I'm new to working with resin and bought your Quick Coat expoxy ( and a respirator). Used it on coasters and it was easy - zero bubbles and look beautiful. Only thing is, 10 days later and I still can't put a mug of hot coffee on them without denting. Will it eventually cure hard enough to be used ascoasters
Thank God someone has put safety first because as a Safety Rep you should put your safety and the safety of others before doing any activity that can harm anyone. Stay safe so you can enjoy life to the fullest and away teach your Children about safety because it could save there life or someone else.
I never thought a resin safety video would become my favorite TH-cam video😂 you're awesome
We're glad you enjoyed it!
Thank you so much for sharing this information. I just started selling epoxy product for the past 1 month, but I had no idea how dangerous epoxy can be. I didn't wear glove at all as I thought it will be fine if I just wash it with soap. No wonder I got my asthma attack few times already.
Thanks! trying epoxy for the first time so, looks like I need a respirator and some gloves 👍
You got it!
I'm SO glad I found you! I was about to poison myself my roommate and my two cats in a small NYC apartment 🤣🤣🤣 I don't understand why there's really no warning signs about this! Thanks for sharing and I'm about to binge watch all your videos!!!
Your teaching skills are 🎯 Love the visuals. I love a dry erease board. Great info as I embark on my resin voyage..⛵️💜
Bonjour et MERCI !!!
C'est la meilleure vidéo que j'ai vu sur la résine , des explications plus que claires ... merci beaucoup ..
Une belle journée à vous et prenez soin de vous ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Excellent video!! IDK How people don't know that this is a chemical and a reaction is being made hence the A and B bottles, but from what ive seen on TH-cam, theres a serious need for more education and awareness about epoxy safety and dangers!!
We totally agree! Thanks for watching!
This is a very good video. Epoxy has become so common place. People don’t realize it’s a toxic substance and extraordinarily dangerous substance as it can literally crystallize inside your lungs and seep into your skin. Personally I use reusable long gloves and resusable short gloved I have never used epoxy and not had it accidentally get onto my forearms and it does soak into normal clothing. A painters suit is highly recommended. All of this makes me a horrible sweaty mess. I have seen too many people end up with immune disorders from epoxy poisoning.
I absolutely love the material but it extremely dangerous especially in a 2k spray. The hobby art market has made it seem far too casual, though I don’t know how anyone could smell the stuff and not instinctively know this is bad for you.
The biggest thing I want to emphasize is it spills and gets everywhere cover yourself well and leave drop cloths on your surroundings. You don’t want to end up panicking and having to try to clean something during curing which can end up making you reckless.
Thanks for watching and for educating!
I liked and subscribed because you actually covered Epoxy PPE, THANK YOU! I think another worthwhile mention talking about consumer grade products is that when using any new resin, it’s really helpful and informative to determine the ratio between an epoxy’s wet and dry layer thickness, and establishing a %solids by both volume and weight.
VOC is a trendy buzzword, but these are far more helpful to determine the level and possible area coverage in an air circulatory environment that you might face respiratory risks not from the solvent vapors but from epoxy particulates while they are in the curing process.
I mention it really vaguely because you have a great channel and know what you’re doing, so you’ll know what I’m getting at, and it could probably cover an entire video on it’s own broken down well-this is less applicable for people with pressure pots and vacuum chambers doing molding, but I’d say the huge using garage epoxy flooring to seal a basement crowd might benefit a lot.
Regardless, hopefully that’s constructive, and I’m loving the engagement on your channel as an engineer on a weird side project involving safety and easy access digestible information while I build and document about a 20,000 model lab with the challenge of attempting the best safety possible as an end consumer or outside a safety professional/lab setting.
One thing that has really opened my eyes during this, because it will be peer reviewed by a panel of chemistry experts we’re assembling to see how I did and offer informal endorsements, lambast mistakes, and give suggestions, is just how little information on chemical safety and product ingredients a lot of consumer maker materials get away with.
Because I’m walking a very fine line and have to deep dive with everything, the project is currently about half of each day spent with me on the phone decrypting vague labels and pointing out safety things manufactures should be listing on sites and boxes, before then returning to the product hunt for a replacement.
I’m not trying to sound wonky or alarmist, it’s just something that is especially true in resins and polymer based making. 3D UV resin printing, for instance (as one of my hobbies not the project) basically covers nothing, and for each type tracking down even simple SDS sheets is absurdly hard for an end consumer.
In the absence of information, I really appreciate the emphasis on PPE and that you use an acceptable threshold of caution. Since it is feasibly unrealistic to do the amount of legwork my philanthropy project is doing for every consumer product, I think it’s just smart in general to scale up to the worst material case for a situation, so for like an epoxy flooring, assuming it’s as low as 52% solid and ventilating, etc accordingly.
Long rant during an obnoxious and unexpectedly difficult process that entails watching a lot of people doing dangerous things and passing the same dangerous things on as advice, sorry. But please, keep up the good work!
Here's an Idea. I don't have space. BUT. I can use my backyard patio to work with resin AT NIGHT. It's open, will use respirator, gloves. A night job. Now I need to meassure the time I can use the patio for this work.
Sei il numero uno! And your American accent makes my day!
As usual clear, short, informative.
Thanks
Jordan you are an amazing teacher. Thank you for sharing your knowledge!
This is my new favourite safety video wow. Hilarious and so so so important. You would make an excellent teacher.
I have no idea of why this video was recommended, but you are very entertaining. Your presentation of this information kept me totally engaged! If anyone has questions on epoxy and safety, I can answer them. Lol. Great video.
@Tamara Dattola- Hello ! Very simple question, pls suggest the best mask to use for Resin so that we are 100 pcnt safe . Thanks
I love your videos. Every time I have a question pop into my head about resin, your videos are EXACTLY what I need to watch and answer every single one of my questions. Plus you have a super fun personality lol. Thank you so much!
What at great teacher
Thanks for the cautions
Great presentation! It's very clear you're from a line of teachers 👏
I’m glad I found this because I got 2 kits recently and I really want to try them but I needed to see some safety precautions before I could so I don’t do a dumb mistake
I love your personality. You make it so fun to watch. Thank you for educating us. Youre the best!!!
Great video with great information! Loved the fun way you presented it too!
Thanks for the kind words!
A shop teacher would have been perfect for you, thank you so much for the knowledge!
Man, this is the kind of videos that should be in TH-cam, pure wisdom!!!! THANKS!
Also : hygene. Don,t eat or drink in your epoxy workshop. And chose the right gloves : nitril. No latex nor pvc gloves will protect adequate enough. Also when using fillers like microballones, q-cel, aerosil etc. Dont breath this fine powder in and keep your workshop clean. Use a separate area to mix your chemicals. Cheers !
I definitely think you would have made a great teacher..
Good Job on the safety. Didn't waste anyones time.
We're glad you enjoyed it - thanks for watching!
Thank you for this great video on safety and epoxy. I shared it on Facebook to help educate those using this product. I see a lot of videos of people using epoxy with no protection.
Your the best. So detailed and informative all the time. Thank you
Thank you so much for this clear explanation! P.S. You should really be a teacher
wow i didn't know precisely all that as I took a work shop with 10 students last October and there were no windows opened! we were like 10 around a table and explanations on quantity to mix I didn't get it as the students flocked in the room where she was mixing 10 jugs of epoxy and resin. This was my first time. we had respirator and aprons. She asked us to remove our gloves too early and add some crystal and it was a mess up and my polo neck sleeve is nicely resined. Impossible to wash. And didn't say that you have to tap the silver dust glitter on the painting and it was horrible for me and did not like my work.
Love love love this! Such a great and informative video! Very entertaining as well! Great job guys! ❤️
Thanks so much - we're glad you enjoyed it!
I love how entertaining you explained this. Very informative and entertaining at the same time. I think I will listen attentively if you are the kind of professors I have in my uni hahahaha. Thank you teacher! :)
Hahah thank you for the kind words and thanks for watching!
Thank you for this information! I just ordered my first epoxy resin set want to make sure I’m safe. Gonna go find me a respirator asap!
Sounds like a good plan, Sandra! Thanks for watching!
Can you please let us know your opinion on using food grade resins that the manufacturer has stated they are safe on skin and no mask needed!
Great presentation! Ever sold snow to Eskimos? You could. I wish I have teachers like you in school,
This is such a useful video! Thank you so much! I do have a question. How do you stay safe from resin fumes while it's curing? For example, the best place for me to work with resin would be my garage. However if I have a mold with resin curing in the garage, are my family, dog, and I at risk of the fumes from the curing resin when enter the garage (getting in the car, out of the car, leaving the house, bringing in groceries, etc)? I don't want to risk my family's health and safety. Thank you!
Thank you for this very informative and important video.
Great video, it appears that teaching is in your blood. Thanks for posting this.
What kind of respirator would you reccomend for working with epoxy? Great video! Please let me know?
You're a great explaining stuff I love your energy this is so helpful
You are an excellent teacher. Very informative! I feel more prepared. Now to find more of your teachings
We're glad we could help!
this is super helpful! you did a great job teaching too, i appreciate it!!!
I use a machine that internally mixes Isophorone Diisocyobate and Polyol - to create a polyurethane resin to coat labels. I’ve started to use a PAPR with an organic filter. Is that enough to not be inhaling?
Thank you for this information.
Your video is great and so very informative and educational, in fact I am waiting to get all the supplies on hand Before I begin because I only have set of lungs and I am NOT into self harm. I will Save this video for sure. Thank you so much.
They make low odor, no VOC and non toxic resins.....I suggest people start using them
Thank u souch for all this awesome information! It can save lives,our health! I been doing some small craft with resin for like a year and am now having HORRIFIC HEADACHES! don't know if it's related! Bit I am very concerned! Now
yes it can, that is one of the symptoms. There is a video by a gal who got really sick from it and warns about it. Look her up with words "warning epoxy" and it should pop up. Were you following the safety protocols?
Awesome lesson for someone like myself who is entering into Resin crafting. So I live in Florida and I have a screened porch, I need to know if I should have a fan going while I am working on my screen porch?. My porch is screened all the way around. I am solid on all the PPEs as I have all of those things that you have covered in this lesson. If I do need a fan what type of fan do you suggest? Thanks in advance.
I like this guy😂. Thank you for the video, it’s informative and fun to watch 👏🏻
Glad you enjoyed!
How about doing this in an open space? Like outside our house where the air is nice. Is it recommended?
This should be also said about Resin 3d printing but more drastic as those are VOC types + the extreme amount of IPA fumes.
that was a fabulous video. Clear, direct and very entertaining. Knowledge is power so a big thank you for the info.
We're glad we could help!
Cool vid thanks man i work with this stuff soon on my new job!
Dude, I have no words. You are AWESOME! Great videos and show this comment to your boss because you deserve a raise :)
I’ve always wondered the real safety of sanding epoxy.
Even if people vacuum the studio for epoxy dust after sanding; wouldn’t there still be epoxy dust that still lingers and cause a safety hazard when your without a respirator while not working with epoxy
I always thought people would designate a room for sanding and use plastic to cover the walls to catch epoxy dust particles similar to Fiberglass or is it different?
Well we definitely wouldn't recommend removing your respirator immediately after sanding since the dust is still floating around in the air. But after allowing the room to air out/ventilate and allowing the dust to settle, you should be good to move about the room without a respirator.
What kind of respirator? Also, where can safety data sheets for Alumilite products be found? I cannot find them on your website.
First off, THANK YOU FOR WHAT YOU DO! i do have a couple of questions that would help others as well. Your response would be very much appreciated!! Thank you ahead of time!
Unless I missed this, when epoxy is curing, isn’t it giving off gasses during that process where it needs to be in a well ventilated area unit it is cured? Using PPE when working with epoxy resin is required, but shouldn’t the same hold true for while it is curing? Example…You work with in your craft room with windows open, but then close the windows and work in your craft room while it cures seems unsafe, or is it?
That said, if it is we ogre with in small spaces but then you close the windows, do the harmful agents dissipate over time, or is that air going to remain in your home?
At this point I am using polymer clay and uv resin as a topcoat. UV resin is considered safer because it cures quicker, but aside from that, using PPE is still a good thing, right? Or is it not needed? (It may come down to risk tolerance, but I am still thinking it is a good idea.)
Does polymer clay have any harmful effects?
Lastly, I almost got on good pair of gloves. Glad I did not because you specifically state disposable. I read NITRILE gloves are best? And should they be 4ml or 6 ml?
Thank you. Answers to these questions may help others as well. Also, do you have a pdf on resin safety?
Hello Sir ... many Many thanks to you... you teach us very well ... I have a question I am a weak girl who has a weak immune system and weak stomach and also wearing glasses with -3.75 power is epoxy or resin safe for me ??
Kindly answer me please .
From India 🇮🇳
What safety precautions are needed when curing UV resins? Thanks!