I searched and search b4 I found this video on sealing alcohol ink. You answered my question perfectly. So I’m off to spray my Matte’ Cleare’ on my camo cup that i did with the plastic wrap. Thanks Duncan.
My husband is my partner is every way including my cup making that we are just starting at! I’ve watched thousands of videos and my husband found yours. After a short time watching you we each subscribed and hit that notification button along with liking the video! Love your online presence! Your funny and you show that it’s ok for men to be a cup maker or cupper (as you say)! Lol! Looking forward to watching all your videos with him and hopefully learning new techniques! Keep on keeping on!
Wow that's awesome and thanks!!! I have tons of ideas from all of my Christmas orders but didnt have time to film them - I had to just keep going because I was nervous i wasn't going to finish them all
I'm so happy you made this video. So awesome. I'm new to the epoxy world lol. I'm so happy to see someone finally using a mask in their videos. Also I am so happy you're explaining how to seal no one ever does that process in their videos. They just skip it for some reason and say they did it.
Hi, so glad I found this video. So I sanded my cup, cleaned very well, spray painted, and added my vinyl. Do I now spray it with matte clear so I don’t get fish eyes or spreads? Please help, I got so frustrated doing twice without the clear and just cleaning and it fish eyed
I am so glad to find your video. Unfortunately I didn't see it BEFORE spraying with a gloss clear. So my resin repelled and was crazy, I've wiped it most of the way off. Any tips how to move forward with correcting my mistake or is my cup ruined? 😖
@@DuncanCustomAirbrush I got so frustrated with that cup so I tossed it in the garbage and started over 🤣 I used matte clear this time and my epoxy still repelled. It's hardened now so I'm going to sand and find a new resin because I think that is my issue. (Using one that came with a turner ordered online and it doesn't seem normal from what I can tell watching videos). Thank you for the response! I'm excited to learn more about cups and love your videos!
@@DuncanCustomAirbrush the problem I’m having with the clear enamel is when I’m done with my 1st coat of alcohol ink wood grain cup then wait about an hour then spray the clear enamel and it leaves a crackle effect and sometimes makes the ink run just a bit. Why is it doing that?
Hello, thanks for your videos, they are very helpful and your jobs are great. Many people are working their tumbler with Epoxy, and my question is, if I have to cover my tumbler with Epoxy and Spray Clear or if I can use only spray Clear.
Would you recommend using this Spray Sealer to seal stickers on my Yeti cooler? The top lid does not do well with stickers and I want to find something to seal stickers on permanently.
Thanks for sharing! I do the same with alcohol inks. Do you do the same after applying vinyl? I’m considering it after I thought I did everything right with the torch & still got microbubbles over the vinyl. Thanks!
Need help!! First let me say I love your channel and have learned a lot. Very informative and entertaining I am new to this and the first 3 tumblers I have made, My projects come out great until I epoxy then gets ruined. I have done the dawn dish soap, wood grain and Galaxy. the epoxy seems to be repelling and makes waves all around the cup. I have used matte clear enamel and also the same matte clear 2X. No matter what I do it repels and makes waves. Please help with any suggestions.
Hello great video I really enjoy watching and learning. Thank you for this video on how you properly spray seal your project. Is there anyway you can make a video on how you resin the cup. Thank you
Help! Brand new tumbler maker, I did the mod podge method for a glitter tumbler and before the mod podge dried without thinking I sprayed on my clear sealer 😢😢 is my cup ruined or how do I fix it?!?!?!
Just let it dry real good before you go the next step and just see what happens 🤷♂️. Play it as it goes, don't stress - it's not like it's the Mona Lisa or nothing👍
I drew it on my phone. I have a Samsung Note8 and I use the Autodesk Sketchbook app 👍. I measured the cup and cut the vinyl to the correct size to wrap around
Question about matte vs satin or semi gloss clear sealer. If I use metallic or shiny vinyl on the tumbler will the matte cause a loss of shininess to the vinyl? I feel like this may have caused it to dull my vinyl.
How long to you wait to seal a glitter tumbler? I just epoxied and then put on the glitter and I’m unsure when I’m supposed to apply the clear coat? Is it right after the glitter is applied or do you need to let it turn first?
If you did epoxy method for applying your glitter, you don't need to spray seal it. Although you will probably need to apply another coat of epoxy to smooth out the bumps of the glitter
So just making sure, using the matte clear sealer on a glitter tumbler won’t make the glitter dull even after resin right? I’m new to all this so I’m still doing my research lol
Do you have any videos about applying epoxy bro? Fairly new to the tumblers. I've made some really crazy ones, but sometimes I have issues getting the epoxy to cover unless I do like 4 coats lol
@@DuncanCustomAirbrush thanks man! Wish I could do a channel like this but mine keeps me super busy. I enjoy watching yours tho and definitely love doing this in my free time when I get it lol. Side note, I hydro dipped a deer skull I found a while back using the marble ink and it came out SMOKIN'!
This may sound silly! But I just finished applying my first of epicyclic over my glitter. I plan on adding my vinyl decal next before the second layer of epoxy. When should I seal it? Or do I need to at all?
I have some photos I had printed from Walgreens and want to add them to my tumbler. Do I need to spray the photos if they already have a gloss finish? I tried it and it smeared the ink on the photo. What am I doing wrong?
it is kinda hard to do photos because they as so thick and dont like to curve, but it can be done. I did it once using spray glue to attach them and then mod podged a couple layers over the whole thing.
@@DuncanCustomAirbrush thanks for the info. I just started using my airbrush gun. I just need to know do you clean the gun between each use or just when your done for the day?
@@chrishebert3240 You just clean out the cup, you don't do a whole take apart cleaning. sometimes i clean out between colors, sometimes i dont, but always when you are finished
i have never worked with those, I guess it all depends on what you have done on the cup - if it is just vinyl then i wouldn't think you would need to seal it
You are too funny ! Very talented - question; I did an acrylic paint rainbow wall art and put glitter on the colors while the paint was wet so it's sticking pretty well but, since it's a sold piece I don' t want glitter falling to the floor once they hang it. I hear hairspray may work but would rather get an expert to answer my questions, you would be the expert! HA!
I made a glitter tumbler with spray paint glitter I put on same stuff you did for the seal the cup is shiny do I have epoxy cup too? Will seal protect from Washing and any damage
I did 2 coats of sealer you used and one of the krylon sealer it feels smoother and it’s shiny do I have to use epoxy to make super smooth or will it make up the cup?
Hi….I don’t know if you will see this question or not…..I just spray painted my 1st tumbler….. not great …. I have streaks… so is my cup lost and I should throw it out or is there a way to save it? TIA …. (btw loved your video. 💗)
You mentioned to only wait up to 30 minutes...but what happens if you wait longer? I was working on a few tumblers last night and forgot to do the second coat so not sure if I need to do that this morning or just move on to resin. (If it matters one is alcohol ink and the other is glitter)
You make awesome videos! The question I cot on the matte clear coat, on your Amazon link it’s listed at $23 a can. Is that normal for this kind of clear coat?
@@DuncanCustomAirbrush there always out when I go by there. I did find some at Lowe’s but it was different can but I think it’s all the same. It still had 2x matte clear.
Could be the type of spray paint you are using, especially if its gloss. Could also be applying epoxy too soon...the spray paints may not be fully cured enough🤷🏻♂️
Ugggg....why didn't I see this video before I started my project??!!! I used the Clear Gloss and now I have runs on my alcohol ink cups from the sealing process. Do you have any tips on how to fix them????
You may have sprayed too heavy. Some paints react negatively to each other and the crazy thing is that it doesn't even happen every time. You could try to repair the cracking area
@@DuncanCustomAirbrush thank you it doesnt show after finished so another question how long should i wait to wash my cup the last one i did i forgot to use clear before epoxy and when i washed it truned cloudy
@@DuncanCustomAirbrush I am not to be trusted with tweezers I scratch my cups 😆😩 maybe it's a noob thing I'll keep at it tho! May the force be with me!!! 🤞🙇
There are no stupid questions, well there probably are but this isn't one of them. The sealer locks in the previous layer, especially when working in alcohol inks (they tend to smear, run, and fade if you don't). It is also good to lock down glitters from floating up when you epoxy, and it is good to seal over vinyls and decals to try to safeguard against epoxy seeping under them during the epoxy process. Hope that helps!😉👍
I searched and search b4 I found this video on sealing alcohol ink. You answered my question perfectly. So I’m off to spray my Matte’ Cleare’ on my camo cup that i did with the plastic wrap. Thanks Duncan.
😉👌 my pleasure!!
My husband is my partner is every way including my cup making that we are just starting at! I’ve watched thousands of videos and my husband found yours. After a short time watching you we each subscribed and hit that notification button along with liking the video! Love your online presence! Your funny and you show that it’s ok for men to be a cup maker or cupper (as you say)! Lol! Looking forward to watching all your videos with him and hopefully learning new techniques! Keep on keeping on!
Wow that's awesome and thanks!!! I have tons of ideas from all of my Christmas orders but didnt have time to film them - I had to just keep going because I was nervous i wasn't going to finish them all
I love that wood grain fisherman mug/Tumbler!!
How dare you be helpful & entertaining😆good job!
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Darth Duncan uses the force to achieve great intergalactic paint jobs!
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Did you use epoxy resin forvthe last later or that can of spray on that finshing tumbler?
Is there a suggestion for metal cups???? Is there a rust o leum for metals?
I'm so happy you made this video. So awesome. I'm new to the epoxy world lol. I'm so happy to see someone finally using a mask in their videos. Also I am so happy you're explaining how to seal no one ever does that process in their videos. They just skip it for some reason and say they did it.
Thats exactly what I was thinking!!🙌🏼
So do you put the matte clear over your tumbler after u place a decal as a sealer before epoxy
Yes👍
@@DuncanCustomAirbrush thank you!
If you spray the matte on glitter and then put epoxy over it will it bring back the sparkleness to the glitter
Thanks so much for the how to. Have you done a video on the epoxy part of the mug? Never done it and need guidance. Thanks!
i do not have a video on that yet
Do you have to resin the cup after you spray it? Or will it be sealed and shinny enough?
I epoxy
Can I add the matte clear over wet mod podge glitter or wet glittered epoxy?
It needs to dry
Omg I laughed so hard my head started hurting 😂😂
Whats best sealer to use on clear glass
Would the Mod Podge Matte spray do the job? We don’t have the Rust-Oleum one here in Australia. Thanks, great channel 👍🏻
Can you do this over vinyl to seal?
I always do before I epoxy
So you still have to epoxy. I was hoping this would seal without having to use epoxy.
Duncan Custom Airbrush can you use this and not have to use epoxy?
Do u still have to epoxy?
Would the sealent work on a matte black tumbler. I just want to keep the matte black color of the tumbler while sealing my vinyl. Any suggestions?
Not sure, but most people don't seal them if they are only doing a vinyl application
Besides prepping the tumbler to stsrt, when do you sand? Is it just when your doing multiple layers of epoxy?
Really great technique and tumbler.
Thank you!😁👍
Is Rust- Oleum Matte clear water proof??
Hi, so glad I found this video. So I sanded my cup, cleaned very well, spray painted, and added my vinyl. Do I now spray it with matte clear so I don’t get fish eyes or spreads? Please help, I got so frustrated doing twice without the clear and just cleaning and it fish eyed
I want to epoxy it as well, so should I clear coat it then epoxy to avoid fish eyes from happening?
I always like to seal it👍
I am so glad to find your video. Unfortunately I didn't see it BEFORE spraying with a gloss clear. So my resin repelled and was crazy, I've wiped it most of the way off. Any tips how to move forward with correcting my mistake or is my cup ruined? 😖
yes, sand it smooth and paint
@@DuncanCustomAirbrush I got so frustrated with that cup so I tossed it in the garbage and started over 🤣 I used matte clear this time and my epoxy still repelled. It's hardened now so I'm going to sand and find a new resin because I think that is my issue. (Using one that came with a turner ordered online and it doesn't seem normal from what I can tell watching videos). Thank you for the response! I'm excited to learn more about cups and love your videos!
I loved your narration. It was very entertaining. Question, what did you use to seal your final design on the cup? Resin? or the Rustoleum spray?
Alumilite Amazing Clear Cast Epoxy
Does triple thick crystal clear glaze works also??
I think i have heard some people use that, i have never personally used it
Nevermind I used it and didn't like it
Love it!!! Found you by accident (ok I really don’t believe in coincidence) but either way... your newest subscriber here!
Awesome!...divinely suggested!🙌🏼
@@DuncanCustomAirbrush the problem I’m having with the clear enamel is when I’m done with my 1st coat of alcohol ink wood grain cup then wait about an hour then spray the clear enamel and it leaves a crackle effect and sometimes makes the ink run just a bit. Why is it doing that?
I'm new to cup making. So happy I found your videos. How many coats of the clear matte do you do?
I'm so glad you found me too!! I put 2 or 3 coats
What is the best clear sealer for iodize aluminum surface?
Hello. Is this to hold ink onto the cup.
Hello, thanks for your videos, they are very helpful and your jobs are great. Many people are working their tumbler with Epoxy, and my question is, if I have to cover my tumbler with Epoxy and Spray Clear or if I can use only spray Clear.
the rattle can spray clear is not durable enough
Thank you for the tips!
I need to up my spray game! My ceramic mugs came out a little uneven 🤦🏾♀️
Would you recommend using this Spray Sealer to seal stickers on my Yeti cooler? The top lid does not do well with stickers and I want to find something to seal stickers on permanently.
Should do good if you arent wanting to go through the whole epoxy thing👍
Thanks for sharing! I do the same with alcohol inks. Do you do the same after applying vinyl? I’m considering it after I thought I did everything right with the torch & still got microbubbles over the vinyl. Thanks!
Yes, I usually do it over everything...just makes me feel good, lol
@@DuncanCustomAirbrush if I want to seal something on a single layer plastic cup from Walmart ($0.50), what do u use? Just the clear sealant or epoxy?
Did you put the second coat of alcohol ink on tumbler right on top of the clear coat??
yes
If I use the seal..do I need to use the epoxy resin?
I would say yes, I haven't tested the durability with out either epoxy or automotive clear coat
Do u use matte sealer when using glitter??
I do if I use the Tack-It or mod podge method. Not if I use the epoxy method of course
Need help!!
First let me say I love your channel and have learned a lot. Very informative and entertaining
I am new to this and the first 3 tumblers I have made, My projects come out great until I epoxy then gets ruined. I have done the dawn dish soap, wood grain and Galaxy. the epoxy seems to be repelling and makes waves all around the cup. I have used matte clear enamel and also the same matte clear 2X. No matter what I do it repels and makes waves. Please help with any suggestions.
What type/brand of epoxy are you using? (Message me on Instagram: I rarely see TH-cam replies)
Hello great video I really enjoy watching and learning. Thank you for this video on how you properly spray seal your project. Is there anyway you can make a video on how you resin the cup. Thank you
I'm sure I can. I have had quite a few people asking👍
Thank you sir
Help! Brand new tumbler maker, I did the mod podge method for a glitter tumbler and before the mod podge dried without thinking I sprayed on my clear sealer 😢😢 is my cup ruined or how do I fix it?!?!?!
Just let it dry real good before you go the next step and just see what happens 🤷♂️. Play it as it goes, don't stress - it's not like it's the Mona Lisa or nothing👍
Iam new to cup I spray painted a cup and the epoxy repealed it is it because I did not seal it?
How did you make the fishing string connect to your words? What did you use?
I drew it on my phone. I have a Samsung Note8 and I use the Autodesk Sketchbook app 👍. I measured the cup and cut the vinyl to the correct size to wrap around
Question about matte vs satin or semi gloss clear sealer. If I use metallic or shiny vinyl on the tumbler will the matte cause a loss of shininess to the vinyl? I feel like this may have caused it to dull my vinyl.
every time i have done it, epoxy always brings the shine or sparkle back
How long to you wait to seal a glitter tumbler? I just epoxied and then put on the glitter and I’m unsure when I’m supposed to apply the clear coat? Is it right after the glitter is applied or do you need to let it turn first?
If you did epoxy method for applying your glitter, you don't need to spray seal it. Although you will probably need to apply another coat of epoxy to smooth out the bumps of the glitter
Ok, thank you!!
So just making sure, using the matte clear sealer on a glitter tumbler won’t make the glitter dull even after resin right? I’m new to all this so I’m still doing my research lol
Correct - it will go dull when you spray it, but it will go back to normal when you epoxy resin it
Duncan Custom Airbrush thank you so much for the reply. I appreciate it! Great video btw!😊
@@Araceli8488 Anytime!😉👍
I was wondering the same thing, but with holographic vinyl.
When decorating your tumblers with decals or tattoos can you still use the clear coat to do the finishing instead of epoxy?
What do you use to clean your brushes
Acrylic paint - water
Alcohol inks - isopropyl alcohol
Everything else - acetone
Thank you for the video! I have a question, I see people also use Modge Podge as a sealer, is the rustoleum better quality?
Eh, its faster, but both are good and choice could vary according to application
@@DuncanCustomAirbrush Thank you!! :D
Do you have any videos about applying epoxy bro? Fairly new to the tumblers. I've made some really crazy ones, but sometimes I have issues getting the epoxy to cover unless I do like 4 coats lol
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@@DuncanCustomAirbrush thanks man! Wish I could do a channel like this but mine keeps me super busy. I enjoy watching yours tho and definitely love doing this in my free time when I get it lol. Side note, I hydro dipped a deer skull I found a while back using the marble ink and it came out SMOKIN'!
This may sound silly! But I just finished applying my first of epicyclic over my glitter. I plan on adding my vinyl decal next before the second layer of epoxy. When should I seal it? Or do I need to at all?
I like to spray seal after i put the vinyl on - I feel like it helps keep epoxy from seeping under the vinyl - some people don't though
How long should I wait to epoxy my tumbler after clear coating it?
I have some photos I had printed from Walgreens and want to add them to my tumbler. Do I need to spray the photos if they already have a gloss finish? I tried it and it smeared the ink on the photo. What am I doing wrong?
it is kinda hard to do photos because they as so thick and dont like to curve, but it can be done. I did it once using spray glue to attach them and then mod podged a couple layers over the whole thing.
@@DuncanCustomAirbrush thanks for the info.
I just started using my airbrush gun. I just need to know do you clean the gun between each use or just when your done for the day?
@@chrishebert3240 You just clean out the cup, you don't do a whole take apart cleaning. sometimes i clean out between colors, sometimes i dont, but always when you are finished
Can I use the spray selant on a Starbucks tumbler that has vinyl on it?
i have never worked with those, I guess it all depends on what you have done on the cup - if it is just vinyl then i wouldn't think you would need to seal it
How many coats would you do?
You are too funny ! Very talented - question; I did an acrylic paint rainbow wall art and put glitter on the colors while the paint was wet so it's sticking pretty well but, since it's a sold piece I don' t want glitter falling to the floor once they hang it. I hear hairspray may work but would rather get an expert to answer my questions, you would be the expert! HA!
You may want to use a gloss spray sealer...if you didnt want to resin it
Duncan Custom Airbrush that worked thank you
Is the clear laquer or enamel?
I made a glitter tumbler with spray paint glitter I put on same stuff you did for the seal the cup is shiny do I have epoxy cup too? Will seal protect from
Washing and any damage
I did 2 coats of sealer you used and one of the krylon sealer it feels smoother and it’s shiny do I have to use epoxy to make super smooth or will it make up the cup?
I would epoxy...but you could test it out without, but, I always epoxy
Are you a fan of Crafsman? Heh! Thanks for the tips! Spraying my stainless steel bottle but only to cover rub on transfers
Can I use this spray on a hydro flask?
yes
Hi….I don’t know if you will see this question or not…..I just spray painted my 1st tumbler….. not great …. I have streaks… so is my cup lost and I should throw it out or is there a way to save it? TIA …. (btw loved your video. 💗)
you can always paint over it, or if needed sand it and repaint
You mentioned to only wait up to 30 minutes...but what happens if you wait longer? I was working on a few tumblers last night and forgot to do the second coat so not sure if I need to do that this morning or just move on to resin. (If it matters one is alcohol ink and the other is glitter)
I usually wait longer. Also, I always try to make sure I seal over my alcohol ink - I didn't one time and the colors faded when I epoxied
You make awesome videos! The question I cot on the matte clear coat, on your Amazon link it’s listed at $23 a can. Is that normal for this kind of clear coat?
Holy cow must have went up, I usually try to get mine at Walmart
@@DuncanCustomAirbrush there always out when I go by there. I did find some at Lowe’s but it was different can but I think it’s all the same. It still had 2x matte clear.
@@DuncanCustomAirbrush I apologize for the last post about the matte clear. I looks at it again and it $23 for a case of it! Lol
Haha, I love this video, you are too funny and also gave some great info.
Thank you! I'm glad it helped and you enjoyed it!😉👍
Does this work for vinyl on Yeti cups?
should, but if you are not epoxying there's not need
If you are using this to seal the ombre glitter, would you still use matte? Tia
i would - it will look dull but it brightens back up when you epoxy
Omg, I been looking for this answer everywhere. Thanks
You are so funny. lol Love the Tumbler
Thanks Cindy!
Great video thank you for sharing
Thanks, Glad to help!
I put epoxy on and then my alcohol inks should I use epoxy to seal it after it’s dry? Great video as this is my first tumbler project!
yes
Is this dishwasher safe?.
Why is spray seal necessary and why should you use it before applying epoxy resin on glitter cups?
Thank you for the great videos AND being sooo funny.
Thanks! Hope they are helpful!!😉👍
And after you spray paint you epoxy?
After spray paint, when I apply epoxy, it tends to fish eye or repel like water and dose not lay smooth. Any ideas?
Could be the type of spray paint you are using, especially if its gloss. Could also be applying epoxy too soon...the spray paints may not be fully cured enough🤷🏻♂️
Ugggg....why didn't I see this video before I started my project??!!! I used the Clear Gloss and now I have runs on my alcohol ink cups from the sealing process. Do you have any tips on how to fix them????
What would a UK alternative be to this? I’m struggling to find one 😅
Not sure, there are others that people use, just as long as it is a matte clear coat or craft spray sealer
@@DuncanCustomAirbrush thank you very much!
What do you call that spray?
Rustoleum 2x matte clear
Is this waterproof? Does it scratch off?
this is just a protective layer to prepare for epoxy
What happens if i spray clear and then my paint under cracks in one spot with clear
You may have sprayed too heavy. Some paints react negatively to each other and the crazy thing is that it doesn't even happen every time. You could try to repair the cracking area
@@DuncanCustomAirbrush thank you it doesnt show after finished so another question how long should i wait to wash my cup the last one i did i forgot to use clear before epoxy and when i washed it truned cloudy
You mean you washed it after you epoxied it and it turned cloudy?🤔
@@DuncanCustomAirbrush yes
Love all the terms 😆 thanks for the video!
Also how'd you get the hair out? Haha
Haha thanks! The hair just pulled right off...i gits some handy dandy tweezers for that kinda stuff
@@DuncanCustomAirbrush I am not to be trusted with tweezers I scratch my cups 😆😩
maybe it's a noob thing I'll keep at it tho!
May the force be with me!!! 🤞🙇
You got this!!
Lol you're funny with the script part and all 😂
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Do you use epoxy first ??
no, seal before epoxy
Any way you could do a full how to. With equipment and I really do like to start this but I'm on a small budget at the moment
I thought about doing a quick series starting with bare metal
"Spraya Playa Seala"..kml!
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“You want to live don’t cha? 🤣🤣🤣🤣”
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I have never had an epoxy repel offed gloss.
“Sprayers Player” area hilarious
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A buddy of mine would let the kids help shack the paint. He would tell the to shake it till it quit rattling.
LOL
You are too funny!!
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Bro you are funny as hell
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This may be the stupidest question ever but. What's the purpose of sealing
There are no stupid questions, well there probably are but this isn't one of them. The sealer locks in the previous layer, especially when working in alcohol inks (they tend to smear, run, and fade if you don't). It is also good to lock down glitters from floating up when you epoxy, and it is good to seal over vinyls and decals to try to safeguard against epoxy seeping under them during the epoxy process. Hope that helps!😉👍
Thank you so much.
@@DuncanCustomAirbrush (This) is the comment I was looking for because my vinyl (lifts), if I only use epoxy on top of the vinyl. Thank You, sir..
Good job ✨ but next time can u just get to the point instead all that talking ‼️
The title of this video is for stainless steel tumblers but that’s not what you’re showing, this one is wooden.
Do you turn the spray can upside down and spray a few times when your finished? I’ve heard that prevents the nozzle from clogging.