How to make a Resin Cheeseboard | Epoxy Art Overlays For Beginners | Epoxy & Woodworking Tutorials
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This pre-recorded tutorial was created for beginners as part of the Virtual Woodshow!
It’s also my first tutorial on TH-cam.
Sincere apologies in advance for the production and sound quality for this particular demonstration.
I’m excited to bring you some more great tutorials and tips soon! Thanks so much for joining me on my woodworking and epoxy journey and also at the very beginning of my TH-cam journey.
TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 Intro
00:27 What Are We Making?
00:37 Safety & Personal Protective Equipment
03:34 Preparation & Tools
08:18 Pigments & Dyes
09:57 Taping Your Piece
11:36 Mixing Your Epoxy
16:09 Mixing Your Pigments
18:16 POUR TIME!
24:29 Heat Gun Work
25:00 Tips & Tricks
28:03 How to Sand Your Cured Piece
32:30 Finishing
37:27 Outro
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I've added timestamps to make it easier for you to refer back! As always, don't hesitate to ask if you have any questions at all. Thanks so much for watching!
I am just starting and I have a couple of questions. Is this the best place to ask you or do you have an email or something. Thanks, meg
I have some questions: do we always have to wear a mask with resin? what happens if it doesn't fit? Are there ready-made resins? or do you always have to put the catalyst? and then I wanted to know if the colors can be of various types (metallic, acrylic, etc.) and if they always have to mix with the resin. Thanks
I use art resin quite often and I maybe doing it wrong but there’s zero foc’s them along with other resins.
I do, however always have a window open and a bit of flow … it’d be pretty cool to have ready made resins, but you’d still need to stir and mix it well.
Mica powders, glitters, acrylic paints do mix with resin - I would go with mica powders if you’re just starting out - do you have something in particular that you’d like to do, for example - ocean art?!
If so, buy a few “decent” blues, greens etc - they seem expensive to buy but they are so highly pigmented that a little really does go a long way … you will NOT achieve lacing of cellls with anything other than a good quality white pigment … hope I’ve helped. Enjoy!!
Not sure what you mean about “if they have to mix with the resin?”
Thank you! 1st time, I have heard anyone say to re- use when you can. Clean buckets and silicone sticks and cups! You go!!!🎉❤
One of the best videos i have seen. Thank you so much!
I’m sorry, I just cannot stop watching you!!!! Maybe I will try your epoxy and white tint. Do you try to put your white right on the edge of your clear, with a hint of it on the dry? Because I tend to lose my define edge all the time. It’s so frustrating to see exactly what I want to do, and not have it turn out. Like you, I don’t like a huge vigorous wave, I like a small frothy undertow on the edge, but like 3 small ones…your videos are so great, can’t tell you how appreciative I am for your wonderful talent that you so kindly share.
Sorry for the late response! Yes, exactly! You can try and let the mixed white epoxy set up a little bit before putting it down. Also, don’t blow too much with the heat gun. Let me know how it works out for you 🥰🌊
I have watched so many videos on this process, and yours is by far the best. Thank you for being so meticulous in describing the process! Well done!
This is ONLY tutorial on this that has held my attention. Awesome job
Oooh! Thanks so much. I’m so glad you found it helpful 🥰
Thank you for your tutorial. This may be realize that this is not a project for the weekend crafter. Your info about safety was informative and all the supplies you would need for the project would be costly. I have a greater appreciation for the artists who create resin pieces and the price they charge is definitely worth it.
Thanks so much for watching! You’re absolutely right, it can be a bit of an investment to get started and can definitely take time to get the hang of it. Don’t let that discourage you if you want to give it a try though, it’s so much fun and many find it extremely therapeutic ❤️
Help in pricing what is fair Iv seen some selling for big money or no money
I base my prices off time and materials. Most people that are undercharging are probably new at the process or just do smaller and local markets. It really depends on who your customers are. To start, set yourself an hourly wage, then figure out your time and material costs, then double it. That’s a good starting point. Then adjust from there!
Thank you so much. You have given vast amounts of information for beginners. I don't think I will be able to remember even half of it.
Keep the videos coming. 😊😊
Lady you are the best! thank you so much for inspiring me to have a go ( i am doing one right now) and I love it. I have watched a lot of these tutorial vids and I think yours is prob the best I've watched..................so............... thank you for taking the time to help others. I am also impressed as you are the only one that warned about spontaneous combustion of the rags after oiling. This actually happened to me about two weeks ago using Rubio Monocoat and if it wasn't for smoke detectors, I might not be here now as my kitchen caught fire from a sponge that I was using to apply the oil. Apparently it is the linseed oil that oxidises and gets hot according to our fire brigade here in the UK. So, again, keep producing the vids, they are awesome. Steve Britton
Thank you so much for the kind words, Steve! It’s been challenging to juggle the business and the content-making, but I’ve finally gotten into a groove on Instagram so I think I’ll put more of a focus on TH-cam now and in the future.
I’m so thrilled that you gave it a try and you’re enjoying it. It’s such a fun technique once you get the hang of it 🥰
Oh my goodness! That is so scary. Glad to hear you’re okay. Safety is really the most important and it surprises me that more people don’t talk about it.
Thanks for being here and for watching! 🌊💙
Crazy how your tutorial is the first that popped up AND we have the same name 😂
That IS crazy!! Hahaha! This is my married name 🥰
I totally agree with everyone this is a very good video tutorial. I really don't care for long tutorial but you made this very interesting, details that's easy to follow and understand. I am new to the epoxy community. Thank you
Thank you sooo much for that lovely feedback!! I’m so so happy you found it helpful. I agree and I usually don’t love a long tutorial, but this one specifically I wanted to make very, very thorough for the wood show. My newer videos will be much shorter and hopefully still have all the great info and tips you’re after ❤️ Welcome to the community! Thanks for being a part of it!
This is one of the best tutorials I have watched. Thank you very much. Beautiful Work. ❤️❤️❤️
That’s so nice! Thank you so much for watching 🙏🏻❤️
Answered some of the big questions i’ve had watching many of these videos and provided information I didn’t even know I’d need. Awesome and thanks.
I’m so glad you found it helpful! Thanks for watching 🌊🙌🏼
Awesome!
Thanks for the slow pace and the TOTAL explanation
Thank you! I’m so glad you enjoyed it 🥰
This is the clearest, most informative video on this subject I've ever seen ! 👏 excellent job ❤
Very formative! Thank you so much. I see where I’ve gone wrong. Lol
I’m so glad you found it helpful!! Thanks for the feedback and your support. Lots more to come ❤️🙌🏼
This is the best tutorial I have seen so far!! Thank You
That’s so nice of you to say!! Thank you! I’m so glad you enjoyed it 🌊
One of the best tutorials I've ever seen on anything! Thanks so much!!!
Awe! That’s so kind. Thank you so much for watching ❤️🙏🏻
I’m impressed at how clean you kept yourself. I’ve only just started doing this stuff and by they time I’m done, it’s as if I fell into the vat.
🤣🤣🤣 That’s too funny!! I’ll be honest, I’m probably generally not quite as clean when I typically work. Usually I’m working on large batches of boards at a time and I get moving pretty quickly. I usually end up with at least a few drops on my boots 😂 I was a hot mess when I started 5 years ago though! Epoxy on the floor, all over me, my heat gun.. just everywhere lol. You’ll get into a routine and get better at that! Appreciate you for taking the time to watch 🫶🏼
Wow! Amazing! First video that I found that actually showed step by step and showed all products being used!!! Can’t thank you enough!!! Beautiful work!!!
Thank you!! I’m so glad it was helpful for you. You are so very welcome. Thanks for watching ❤️
My inspiration! everything now ordered, waiting for delivery and then Lookout!!! Thanks! x
You’re so welcome!! I cannot wait to see what you create Steve!! Please send me some pics on Instagram or Facebook if you can 🙌🏼🌊
Absolutely lovely
Best how to video I’ve watched. Thank you!
My pleasure! Thanks for watching 🙏🏻❤️
I laughed so hard when the popsicle sticks were thrown down. I don’t know why that was so funny but it was. 😂 Super informative video and your work is amazing! Thanks for sharing!!
Haha! Thank you so you much for watching. I’m so happy you found it helpful ❤️
@@backwooddesignco I went on to make 3 cheeseboards straight after this and they turned out amazing! I can’t believe I made them. 😂 THANKYOU! I did another one today. Now I’m hooked! 😂♥️
@@ChelsBenno Yay! That is amazing. Nice work!! Send me some pictures on Instagram if you like, I’d love to see 🥰🌊
This is the best tutorial that shows the true chemistry of epoxy! Thank you so much. I can’t wait to use this for me welcome art on the pavers in my court yard! Are you kidding, this is beyond inspiration! Thank you. This will be an inspiration for jewelry.
Awe, thanks so much. I’m so happy you found it helpful, Val!! Thanks so much for checking out my channel. So much motivation and inspiration for new projects with spring on the way ☀️
Thanks got lots of good tips
You’re so welcome! Glad you found it helpful.
Thoroughly enjoyed this! I actually have three small pieces curing their first layer in my garage right now. Awesome instructional video. KUDOS!!!
Yay! I’m so happy to hear that. I’m glad you enjoyed it, Miguel. Thanks for sharing that with me. Happy creating! Feel free to tag me (I can’t see them if accounts are private, but you’re always welcome to send me a picture via Instagram or FB messenger if you prefer) 💙🌊
Thank you for a very easy to follow comprehensive tutorial, new subscriber earned 💫
I have been doing boards for about a month or two but your video is the best by far!
Thank you so much!! Really appreciate the kind words ❤️❤️❤️
@@backwooddesignco your welcome!!
Love your work and your smile!
You are tooo sweet! Thanks so much Kathy 🥰
Very Cool!
Thanks so much!
Very good instructions, specially the important small details. Real nice piece.
I’m so glad you found it helpful!! Thanks for watching 🙏🏻
Thank you for the safety information before starting. Saved your video for that reason. The rest is great, too. I collect many pieces of wood/ logs and have been buying many cutting tools, sanders, epoxy resin and more. Your video inspires me to continue in my quests!
Awe! You are so welcome! I’m thrilled to hear that. I hope you have so much fun coming up with all the cool pieces you can create! Thanks for watching ❤️
That is awesome!! Great job!
Thank you so much! That is too kind ❤️
Wow. Great job👏👏👏👏
Thanks so much for watching!! 🙏🏻🙏🏻
Im literally obsessed 😊
That was so beautiful. 😍. I can’t wait to learn more 🥰
Thanks so much Renee! ❤️
This is so beautiful!
That is so kind!! Thank you so much for taking the time to watch and comment 🫶🏼🥰 It truly means the world to me!
Beautiful! Love the directions.
Thanks very much! Glad you enjoyed it!
Great tutorial!! Thank you for sharing❤
Thank you!! Thanks so much for watching 🙏🏻🌊
Best tutorial I’ve ever seen for step by step epoxy work. 🙌🏻 Your pieces are beautiful!!! 💜
Thank you so much, Candace!! I’m thrilled you enjoyed it. Thanks for watching ❤️🥰😘
So beautiful thank u sharing !
Thank you so much! Really appreciate you taking the time to watch. I’m glad you enjoyed it!
Very helpful..thank you.
You’re so welcome, Judy! I’m so glad you found it helpful. Thanks for watching 🙏🏻
Great video on the process and technique
Beautiful work. Great tutorial
Thank you so much, Danyal! It’s been a pleasure watching you on your epoxy journey and can’t wait to see what’s to come ❤️
Very useful, thank for your video!!!!
You’re so welcome!! Thanks for watching 🙏🏻
Thank you for your video. I can’t wait to try one. Yours is just beautiful.
You’re so welcome! Thanks for watching. Have fun with it, Kelly 🥰
Absolutely Beautiful! Thank you so much for taking the time to do this!
You’re so welcome! Thanks for watching.
Lovely demo!
Thanks so much for watching!
Your tips are so helpful as I have been doing some of them and I am glad you mentioned them!! Beautiful piece!!
Thank you so much!! Appreciate you subscribing. Really glad that you found some helpful tips. Feel free to tag me on Instagram. I’d love to see what you’re working on! 😍🌊
Thank you for all the information. I am inspired
You’re so welcome!! I’m so glad you enjoyed ❤️ Thanks for watching!
Nice work
Love it!
Thank you so much!!
That was great thankyou
You are more than welcome! I’m so glad you found it helpful ❤️ Thanks for watching!
Very thorough tutorial. Thank you. Love ur work
You’re so welcome Jessica! I’m so glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for watching 🙏🏻🤍
This was a great video. You were very detailed and helpful. I'm just new to this stuff and was looking for something to make nice white waves with cells .
I’m so glad you found it helpful! Thanks so much for your feedback, Leah. Definitely give some of the pigments a try that I used if you like, however, you can totally get cells with almost any type of pigments.
What an awesome tutorial, I want to watch more of your work. Thank you for sharing!
Thank you so much!! I appreciate that so much. Are you on Instagram or Tik Tok by chance? I share daily there! Will work on some more videos for TH-cam though 🥰
Very helpful
I’m so glad you enjoyed it! Thanks so much for watching 🙏🏻
Such a wonderfully thorough tutorial! Beautiful results and such a stunning slab of wood. Thank you!
You’re so welcome, Andi! I’m so glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for watching 🥰
Great ... Now I'm hooked on epoxy art as well. Awesome video. Thanks FBWW
Thanks so much for watching! I’m so glad you enjoyed. Epoxy art..it’s addictive, isn’t it? 🤣
Great video. Very informative. I really appreciate you showing start to finish. All the hints & tips are very useful!!
My pleasure!! Thank you so much for watching. I really appreciate your support 🙏🏻
What an amazing tutorial! That was fantastic and your work is amazing. I’m new to resin Art & some things seem quite challenging, particularly achieving cells & lacing. This is a product that I definitely intend to try once I’ve practiced more. This tutorial was very comprehensive. I thank you so much for sharing this. All the best to you!👍🏾💐🙏🏾
Awe. Thank you so much! I’m so glad you found it helpful. Appreciate you taking the time to watch and giving me your feedback 🙏🏻 I hope you do give it a try! Please share if you do ❤️ Good luck on your art journey!
Your work is inspiring and its beautiful 😍 I love wood with resin it's such a magical combination
Thank you so much! Really appreciate you taking the time to check it out ❤️
You are incredibly detailed, which is fantastic for a newbie trying to absorb and learn. So glad I came across your channel.
Thanks so much, Paula! I’m so glad you found it helpful. Appreciate your support.
Awesome video, I’ve made pieces for Christmas. Always loving to learn from the experts
Way to go Christie!! That’s awesome. I’m so glad you found it helpful. Thanks for watching 🥰
I am glad I found you I am just starting into wood working I've been doing acrylic pouring and resin pouring for a little while I can't wait to see some more videos😃😃
Hey Brenda! I’m so glad you found it helpful. I’ve been so swamped, but I promise I’m working on releasing more videos soon. Happy to have you!! Thanks for your support ❤️
HALF OF A BEAUTIFUL JOB AND IDEA. I WAS DISAPPOINTED WHEN YOU CHANGED PROJECTS.
Thanks for the feedback. It was the exact same type of project and even wood species. However, this video was filmed in one day with minimal editing as it was for the woodworking show. Unfortunately, it wasn’t possible to use the same piece for the finishing stage as the epoxy takes 24-48 hours to cure ☺️
Thank you so much for this video. I've always had such a hard time using resin but you've explained it soooo perfectly & i can't thank you enough. P.s. i found you in a post about ocean themed resins
You’re so welcome, Christi Lynn! I’m so happy you found it helpful ❤️🙏🏻 Lots of great videos coming this year, thanks for the support. Xo
This is an excellent tutorial ... I will watch it again and it will be a great reference go to for others
I’m so happy you enjoyed it! Thanks very much for watching Sylvia 🙏🏻
Amazing effect with very little waste unlike a previous video I watched where the waste was astronomical.. You clearly have some Scottish Blood flowing through your veins....Well done from a New Subscriber to your channel from the South Pacific Islands of New Zealand.
Thank you so much!! Funny enough, my maiden name is McSween 🤣 You’re right though, it’s very easy to waste the epoxy so I do have to make a conscience effort not to pour too much so it all doesn’t slide off the piece. It happens occasionally, but definitely try to limit waste as much as possible.
Very nice
Thanks so much!! 🥰
Brilliant tip for taking the tape off
I always sand it down or tape as a joint lol. I’ll try this
I’m just looking at metal name tags to add company logo lol
Thanks for watching.
Be sure to wear a mask and please don’t do in the house. It’s nasty stuff and stinks when it’s heated even slightly. Let me know how it works for you. You can also apply a paste wax instead of tape, but I don’t love that method because it messes with the finish sometimes.
Now, I just zip off the drops with an oscillating multi-tool or just sand them. I actually find it easier/faster for me than the tape. The tape is great for beginners though, or anyone who is less comfortable with the sanding or doesn’t have good dust extraction. Hope that helps! Happy creating 🥰🌊
@@backwooddesignco Iv my own workshop at home so I’m getting everything together even just got a spray gun compressor to help sanding and clear coat paint. Normally use f3 mask when doing it It’s the polyester resin that smells bad and I can’t get on with it Goes off to quickly and looks missy I’ll do them boards then send few pictures on here for you
@@garydeandeery Yes the polyester resin is stinky stuff!! A really nice coating though for furniture over cured epoxy. A challenge to work with though. Good luck! I can’t wait to see how they turn out. If you can’t send pictures here, DM or tag me on Instagram @backwooddesignco so I can see 😍 Have a great one Gary!
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Thank you!! ❤️
Thanks
beautiful work. and thank you for the detailed ending also. people show the taping under but they dont show how to pull it off with the heat gun.
Thank you. My pleasure! Thank you so much for watching ❤️🙏🏻
Tnx mam great work
You’re so welcome!! Thanks so much for watching 🙏🏻
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@@Amine_Drali Right back at you! ❤️🇨🇦
❤️🌈❤️great video. Beautiful work!
Thanks so much, Kim! ❤️🙏🏻
@@backwooddesignco the detailed tutorials are so much appreciated to a newer resin artist like myself. I like to challenge myself but don’t want to waste materials either. It’s inspiring and much appreciated.
@@kim99may I’m so happy it helped!! That’s exactly why I wanted to start my channel- appreciate your support so much. Keep on your epoxy journey, you just never know where it will take you ❤️
Merci de votre réponse, j'a tout compris, vos commentaires sont clairs ! félicitations !!! bonne journée
Formidable! Je suis si content. Vous êtes si bienvenu ! Bonne journée ❤️
👏👏👏 muito top show 😍🇧🇷
Thanks so much!
First! Love Backwood Design Co!
Thanks so much! Appreciate you
This was amazing. Sorry, I went to click the ‘like’ and my fat finger hit thumbs down 😭. I changed it but I hope you don’t see that someone clicked a dislike cuz there is no way to dislike this work. I am in awe.
Awe! You’re the sweetest. Thank you so much for the kind words 🥰🥹❤️
Great tutorial! I learned a lot!
I’m so glad you enjoyed it, sweets! Can’t wait for us to do a video together 😍
Show... Muito massa
Obrigada 🙏🏻
love it! I have a 5 year old coffee table (wagon styled) and I am thinking of revamping it. Perhaps will buy a plywood (don’t know where to find affordable live edge wood in NJ) and try my first ever attempt with epoxy. Thanks for all the safety tips.
You’re so welcome. Thanks so much for watching! I would recommending using 1/2-3/4” at the minimum. Make sure you seal coat the underside in epoxy as well to stop it from warping or twisting. Good luck!
@@backwooddesignco I'm glad you mentioned this as I was searching for the answer to my question!!
@@alysynwonderland2616 That’s awesome! I’m so glad you found it helpful. Thanks for following along 🙏🏻
Beautiful work! What colour pigment did you use for the ocean on the second board you show at the end? I love the dark blue. Thanks!
Thank you so much!! The first layer was a mix of Chill Drops in blue and green. The second layer is a mix of their blue and green transparent Chill drops. Love their range and versatility of their pigments ❤️🙌🏼
if you leave the painters tape on and sand it you get a nice clean edge where the tape was and can skip the heat and scrape step.
Thanks for sharing the tip. To be honest, the tape is really just a tip for beginners. I never tape- I only sand the drips. When pieces have huge drips, I’ll use my oscillating tool before sanding 🙌🏼
Thank you for showing this technic.
Is the board thicker where the epoxy is apply?
My pleasure! So happy to help. Yes, there is a 1/8” variance between the wood and epoxy surfaces. You can add clear epoxy in the low area to level it out and then sand the entire surface to either keep satin, or to apply a final coat for a glossy sheen. If the surface is fully covered with epoxy, then it’s not recommended for cutting on any longer 😁 Hope that helps!!
Olá, como vc está, lindo seu trabalho, gostei demais, a partir de hoje tens mais um seguidor aqui do Brasil.
Great tutorial. Straight to the point about everything! How do you get the edges/ sides to retain the resin? My resin just drops straight off the sides during the drying period 😥 I tried sanding and even painting the sides with no luck
Thanks so much! I actually have a video on that specifically coming up, but in the meantime here’s some tips:
-make sure you’re using a 1:1 high viscosity epoxy
-if you’re using 1:1 and it’s still not sticking to the side, you can pour your epoxy on your piece in the centre and let it set up for about 5-15 min. to let it thicken ever so slightly before you start to spread it around
-you can also tape the sides and back of your board (I like to start 2-3” further up than where I want my finished line to end) and lay out your design and let the entire artwork set up for about 10-30min before pulling the tape back and letting it slowly slide off the sides. You’ll want to keep an eye on it to fix any spots where there is surface tension and it’s not dripping evenly
-beside that, the only other suggestions I would make is to use concentrated epoxy/resin pigments as they will be more opaque and help the colour stick to the edges better. Also, a second coat can help to fix anything you’re not happy with (just be sure to get the next coat on before the epoxy is fully set for the best adhesion)
Good luck! I hope this helps! Let me know how it goes the next time you try it. Thanks for subscribing and stay tuned for more tutorials 🤍
I would love to see that video as well, thanks for the great tutorial!
Thank you for such a fantastic demo from supplies to end product!! I am new to resin and found your explanation and tips invaluable! I heard someone say that brushing on a thin "penetrating" coat first can help with absorption evenness and bubbles released from certain species of wood. What is your experience with this method?
Thanks for watching! So happy you found it helpful! You can definitely do that if you’re having any issues with bubbles. Just make sure you get your next coat on before it sets, or you’ll have to sand in between coats. I will use that method on really soft or porous wood sometimes. I don’t tend to have that issue with the epoxy I use. If you’re using a high enough viscosity epoxy, you should really be able to get sufficient coverage with one coat. I do find it tends to suck into end grain more easily though. Hope that helps! I would just recommend trying both ways and see which way works best for you. In either case, you’ll likely need to do two layers anyways until you get the hang of it… so it’s kind of six of one, half dozen of the other if you catch my drift haha 🫶🏼
Beautiful work! It seems like I always ruin my piece when doing the white waves. Myself, I like just a frothy undertow coming in or going out. But I never seem to get a thicker white edge. If I put more on, then it just seems to go crazy all up in the blue, which is never my intention. I will say, doing something like this is very different from counter and table tops. And I always seem to get a hair or piece of lint in my work!! I just hate that, or my sides are not smooth, or I get little dents in my work. I’m sure I play with mine too long…knowing when to quit is my biggest challenge!! Love your video!!
Thank you so much! I really appreciate that! Are you using a table top or casting epoxy? A table top epoxy will help you to achieve this effect quite easily as an overlay. You can also pick up the board and slightly tilt it back towards you and wait a couple seconds for the wave to roll back onto itself. Lint, dust and hairs…are the bane of my existence haha. Hard to avoid. I’ve set up a dedicated “clean room” for pouring epoxy. Has exhaust and air filters. Makes a bit of a difference, but I’m always fighting dust lol. Thanks so much again for watching 🫶🏼
I just absolutely love your detail!!!
@@tlrmd4you You are so sweet! Thank you so much. If you have any more questions- don’t hesitate to reach out anytime 😉
Beautiful is that oil food safe.
Thank you so much! Yes, Osmo Top Oil is food safe ☺️
I love, that great tutorial 👏❤️ a single question, what proportions of resin and white mixtures to create the effect of the waves??
Thanks for watching!! I’m actually working on a video for this next! The best way to test it start by adding a little white pigment to the clear at a time and then mixing and testing on a scrap piece of wood. If then add a little more pigment and do the same thing. Usually 3-4 tests is sufficient. After that wait and let them cure and then see what you’re left with. It’s helpful to make test notes and label your sample. After that you’ll have an idea of how much pigment is needed to get the effect you’re going for. I did a lot of samples when I started! I hope that helps until my next video comes out ❤️🙏🏻 Good luck!
@@backwooddesignco Thank you very much for your help, I will be attentive to your channel to see your incredible works 🙏❤️🙌
Thank you so much for the detailed tutorial! One question, my white tinted resin is really thin and spreads a lot the minute I lay it down. I added 3 drops of tint into 3 or so ounces of resin. I'm using Mixol Universal Tints Oxide White #25 and MAS Table Top resin and hardener. Any ideas on why it's so thin?
What brand of epoxy are you using?? I’d try letting the mixed white epoxy set up for 10-15 min before putting down. Also don’t go too crazy with the heat gun as that can push a lot of the product off. It could also be the epoxy you’re using.
Great tutorial!! Where do you buy the live edge from?
Usually from a sawmill or local guys that do wood milling! You should be able to Google one in your area. I always prefer to work with kiln-dried wood that’s stored indoors- the wood is more stable and there’s no risk of bugs 🤙🏼
Thank you for the video. If I want to use it as a dinner plate, will it affect my health? Thank you very much
This video was fantastic. Thanks for much for making it. I actually tried making my own beach scene this morning, following your guidelines. It went okay, but like you say, going to take lots of fun experimentation to get better. I did have one question though. I applied the white pigment line along the shore as you did in the video. But when I gently applied the heat gun, the white tinted epoxy kind of melted into the green and blue expoxy further into the water. None of those cool foam cells formed. Should I have waited 15 or 20 minutes for the epoxy to firm up a bit before applying the heat gun? Any other suggestions?
Thanks so much for watching! I’m so glad you gave it a try. Did you lay a strip of clear epoxy down at the edge of your blue/greens before you applied the white and blew it with the heat gun? The addition of the clear is what really helps the epoxy to spread over the other colours and create those awesome cells. You don’t have to wait any length of time, as long as your epoxy (after mixed with pigment) still has a high enough viscosity that it would run too freely. A really high viscosity epoxy, closer to the consistency of honey than water, will help you to get the results you’re looking for. Pigments also play a big part. I always prefer to work with epoxy or resin pigments and dyes instead of alcohol inks, acrylic paints & inks, etc. I hope that helps! Keep me posted and let me know how it goes 🤙🏼
Is this oil food safe when you put on a kitchen board or what would you use to buff a kitchen board to be food safe.
Yes, the Osmo Top Oil is certified food safe. You can also use a butcher block oil, or a beeswax/hemp oil blend, but they need to be reapplied more frequently. Those types of products are more for maintenance as they don’t have as much protection for the wood in their own.
Osmo Top Oil & Odie’s Oil are both good ones for kitchen boards and utensils. Hope that helps! You can get Odie’s Oil from chillepoxy.com and use coupon code “BACKWOOD” to save 10% on your order ❤️
Lindo trabalho. Parabéns. Ficou top.
Qual o produto final para dar acabamento na madeira??
Parece q passou um tipo de verniz ou cera no final sob a madeira e sob a resina...
Alguma sabe o q passou?
Parabéns pelo trabalho 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Muito obrigado! Tive que usar o Google para traduzir, então espero que funcione bem! O acabamento que uso apenas na madeira é um óleo de cera dura. A marca é Osmo Oil. Espero que isso ajude! 🌊🩵
I’ve watched your videos so many times! Your artwork is absolutely beautiful. I have tried to make my own beach art on a bamboo serving board but I’m having trouble. I can’t manage to get the cells for the waves. I bought the Chillepoxy resin and hardener as well as the Chillepoxy white liquid pigment. No luck 😞😔 Also, the edges won’t stick as I would like them to. Could this be the type of wood I’m using? Could it be that I am warming the resin too much somehow? I’ve tried multiple layers. I feel pretty frustrated right now. Any advice is appreciated.
Thanks so much for your kind words and for watching! I definitely want to give you some pointers for this and help you achieve the look you’re going for.
Which kit from Chill Epoxy did you purchase? You’ll want to make sure it’s the Chill 3D for the best results with overlays like this. If that is the kit you bought, it could be the temperatures are too warm in your work space. The sweet spot for me is 68-70 degrees. Unless the epoxy is crystallized or below 60’ish degrees, you shouldn’t need to warm it up in a water bath at all. After you’ve mixed it, try letting it sit in your cup for 10-15 minutes before you pour. Also, make sure you’re not blowing the white too much with the heat gun. You want to move it a couple inches and then let the cells appears on their own as it cures. You can spritz with alcohol, but it’s not necessary and will usually require a final clear flood to level out any low spots. Lastly, I would experiment with adding more pigment. Chill recommends starting with 2-5%, but I like to add up to 10% for the density I like to really make the cells pop with the clear.
As for the coverage on the edges. Is the bamboo serving tray already coated with oil or finish?
Try sanding the sides of the area and round off the edges slightly where you want it to run off. I’d recommend using an orbital sander and 100-120 grit. If it’s coated in any type of oil or wax finish, that should be removed prior to pour epoxy over it. You may need to clean with acetone, sand, repeat until you remove as much as possible. It’s always best to pour onto raw wood though.
I hope that helps! Turn on notifications and I can work on a video to help with this. I’ve been meaning to do that for a long time in all honesty. Thanks again for watching and subscribing!
My goal for 2022 is to focus more on my TH-cam channel! And… learn to scroll saw 🙈🙌🏼🥂 Happy New Year! Please keep me posted how your next attempt goes. Good luck! You’ve got this!