Finally how to video where I don't have to listen to someone telling me their life story before they get on with showing me what I am watching the video to see in the first place.
This is the process, for sure.... but it doesn't have to be so exact and time consuming, every time, unless you messed up when you're working with epoxy. You don't always have to go grit by grit, from a 400 to a 10,000. Work your way there but always finish with a 10k and a polish. I generally start at 1000 grit. Go to 3000, then 5000, then 10000, then finish with a polish. But the key is to not have mistakes before starting. If you get a bug or a hair or a bubble because you didn't use your heat gun... start at 150.
Prepare your work area, put your favorite music, a good chair and just enjoy your work. If you have a small electric sander(like an orbital sander or a vibrator sander) you can speed up the process considerably. Once you have the first one polished the new molding will be polished too. Good luck and have fun!
This must be the only video i have ever seen where someone explains how to do this properly unlike other people who have never showed me properly how to get a good shine like this and I use epoxy resin all the time and have tried so many times to get it right over and over again and still i can't get it to come back again like this super shine and just stays dull and scratched looking and cannot see through it
This video is the most basic polishing video. If you have a power tool, you can speed up the polishing process. If your resin works have small scratches, you can even start from 2000 😊
I know I'm very late, but if you try to sand something rough with fine grit sandpaper, the sandpaper will clog really quickly, so you'd essentially be wasting it.
@@BuzzingFish So is it even necessary to start with a coarser sandpaper? I would think just starting with something finer would make more sense. Or am I missing something?
@@carms.creative Resin often doesnt set with a perfectly flat top surface. Starting out rough on flat surface will help flatten the resin surface and make for a good mirror finish.
$5k worth of sandpaper later and 500 hours of my life I have a $5 coaster to show off to friends. I think I'd rather leave it as it is when first done with no sanding and it's still shiny.
@@josephjohn7209 IDK...I’ve gone to 1200 (bored as hell with the clogged resin sandpaper) and then polished with the stuff I always used for gold and silver...but it’s STILL not right! Will go back, yet AGAIN and see what’s up! I didn’t want to go higher on the grit, but.... AND, still have to find out why my castings look watery on the inside. They are perfectly cured, just not crystal clear!
to people complaining about how hard it is to sand or how long it takes.... there's a tool for it: dremel. you're welcome. also since I don't see a safety disclaimer I'm just going to say it, a P95 or better mask is needed when sanding resin because the dust causes respiratory issues.
You can jump strait to a finer grit paper if you dont care about making your piece strait before you polish it. The shine Imight not last as long though if jump right to a super fine grit
Thanks for sharing. I’m curious what it looked like before? Is this method used if something is dull and scratched? Can certain sanding grits be skipped to polish quicker? Thank you.
Not for me. ! Been doing resin many for years... I think all these steps are foolish. Snip, snip, fingernail file, 92% alcohol to clean it. Re-resin. I actally us UV.
@@wendydeane1627I'm brand new to this and have had as many fails as successes, including overfill, underfill, missed spots, and some odd crazing, and lots of bendables. I did buy a bunch of nail files for the edges, but haven't tried the tops yet bc I didn't know how to polish them back to the sheen. I thought about hand applying another coat where I've underfilled or there are holes, but haven't had the nerve yet.
@@beckasmith6725 yes, top coating. Nothing to fear. Not know what your piece is, its hard to give advice, but, with that said you can use what its made from, or use UV. I have also used UV top coat nail polish.
I love your work, it's always creative and well finished... But I have to tell you, you have very beautiful hands! I always end up thinking that they are as beautiful as your art ;-) A compliment all the way from Belgium
As a mold maker , if you wan a nice and smooth surface you need to press evenly at the object you wanna mirror finish (for this item you need to put your finger at corner and press evenly) . But....yeah. for this project I think this is ok to do this way...
Good video. This also can be done with a small sanding machine, like an orbital to speed up the process, that being said, sometimes when things are done by hands they give you another level of satisfaction. A humble suggestion: Please try to get the camera no so close to the work. If you want to do a close up make it really slow so the viewer dont get dizzy and can appreciate the detail or read the words on the items. Please keep making these videos, excellent job. Thanks.
You can just slow down the video speed in the settings, i would be annoyed if they were doing this from further away because it would be harder to see what the process is
0.5 micron diamond lapping paste you can get it equal to 10,000 upto 100,000 I go upto 60,000 on opals which is unseable to the eye each thing you work with can require a different product ect
Plain water should do, but when I used to polish headlights by hand, I used 3-4 drops of dish washing fluid for a 500ml bowl of water, mix it with my hand and "wash" my surface and sandpaper with it. This slows down the process a little, but it gives you more control and you feel the rough spots faster, because it glides different and the difference is more obvious than with plain water.
You don't need a link, cut out about 6 of those sand papers out of the process and the final buff will still come out the same. Some people just have a lot of time on their hands I guess, I sell these for a living on Etsy and I move way too many to have the time to do this.
@@annaroshin1459 Thank you a lot, to be good at work, patience is the first priority. I think you also have patience, you can make it better than me. 😊
This is beautiful! Can I possibly ask a question? If I have a resin pendant that has started going matte (it has a sterling silver backing) should I use sandpaper to get rid of any inconsistencies before painting with a gloss? I'm not experienced and don't want to ruin the pendant further. Thanks!
Can you use this same concept for epoxied tumblers? I put a final layer of epoxy on a tumbler and there are a few spots where tiny dust particles landed on it. Could I use a high grit sanding pad with that paste and buff it out without having to do another layer of epoxy over it? What all would you recommend? Thanks!
Yes, you can. I've seen a RUclipsr show exactly how to rejuvenate 'milky' plastic covers on car headlights. I can't recall the title or account, but it had a lot of views so should be easy for you to find.
First off, this is beautiful and like everyone else said you did a great job sharing the whole process 👏. But now I have question, once I use polish in the end won't it cause the coaster to be to slick to hold a drink?
@@BuzzingFish awww cheers pal just what I needed to hear i didn't even know some of those grades of paper exist where I live there's no such thing as 10 000 grade in our DIY shop it only sells just a 1000 only that's all they sell
hi, not sure if you can help me since it’s a year after this video- but when I tried to polish my coaster, it was still foggy? Is there a way to fix this by chance?
I'm quite new to resin work but I find that if it needs a sanding I then add a thin coat of resin and it goes shiny again when it dries. No way would I spend all that time sanding!
If the scratches are not very serious, you can use sandpaper with 5000-10000 grit to polish it. If you don't need overall sanding, you can also use tape to cover areas that don't need to be sanded. 😊
@@youtubeaccount0x073 Hi! I decided not to sand it too much 'coz it will make the keycap smaller. I used the 1000 grit just to make it a little smoother then brushed it with some sealant to make it glossy.
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Finally how to video where I don't have to listen to someone telling me their life story before they get on with showing me what I am watching the video to see in the first place.
never know that many nomber of sand papers exist😀
Lol for reals damn
Hahaha me to
Yea they do. The higher the grades, the finer it is.
😂😂😂 right
Right and all I wanna do is learn the basics of resin so I can start my shop 😭😔
This is the process, for sure.... but it doesn't have to be so exact and time consuming, every time, unless you messed up when you're working with epoxy.
You don't always have to go grit by grit, from a 400 to a 10,000. Work your way there but always finish with a 10k and a polish.
I generally start at 1000 grit. Go to 3000, then 5000, then 10000, then finish with a polish.
But the key is to not have mistakes before starting. If you get a bug or a hair or a bubble because you didn't use your heat gun... start at 150.
You are very right, thank you. I have also learned how to polish resin quickly.
真的好實用。
"i know what i have to do but i dont know if i have the strength to do it" is exactly ehat im thinking right now. welp, better get to work
Thank you for taking the time to explain in detail how to do this process. You are helping so many people. GREATLY APPRECIATED 👍❤
You are welcome, let's learn new knowledge together. 😊
I bought all the supplies but watching this video, I’m like what have I gotten myself into! Polishing will take half of my lifetime for one piece 😨😫
Preetha Jasmine polish only once and make a mold from the polished item and all the items you cast from it will be polished.
SNKRhead Games 🤩 wow
Prepare your work area, put your favorite music, a good chair and just enjoy your work. If you have a small electric sander(like an orbital sander or a vibrator sander) you can speed up the process considerably. Once you have the first one polished the new molding will be polished too. Good luck and have fun!
From where u got polisher?
What polish do I need to get?
This is what time and effort spent looks like in the end..a truly wonderful piece that shines and doesnt dull. Well done
Thank you, I hope you can learn how to polish resin or other things. The basic steps are the same. 😊👍
What r they using as a liquid
@@salyhaa498 water
@@salyhaa498 It's just what. 😉
@@snoopylovez 👍
This was a very useful breakdown of sanding. thank you. Especially the bit about sanding for 2 minutes.
Simple, straight forward, and to the point! Great video, thank you :) Final result looks great!
This must be the only video i have ever seen where someone explains how to do this properly unlike other people who have never showed me properly how to get a good shine like this and I use epoxy resin all the time and have tried so many times to get it right over and over again and still i can't get it to come back again like this super shine and just stays dull and scratched looking and cannot see through it
Thank you, you have to make sure the grit of the sandpaper is gradually increased, and you can get a smooth resin work. 😊
That's true. Thank you for your careful tutorial. I hope you will get better and better.
I thought the same thing. Thank goodness they explained it step by step. On such a small item it has been the biggest educational tool ever.
You can go to polishing disc with polishing paste after the 20000 grit sand paper.. Its much faster and you will get the same results
Did you know you can also polish with toothpaste xD
ruclips.net/video/m-pnL-7vwJA/видео.html
question. why do we have to go through all the sand paper say from 150 to 700. Why not straight use 700 and then polish it?
This video is the most basic polishing video. If you have a power tool, you can speed up the polishing process. If your resin works have small scratches, you can even start from 2000 😊
I know I'm very late, but if you try to sand something rough with fine grit sandpaper, the sandpaper will clog really quickly, so you'd essentially be wasting it.
@@BuzzingFish So is it even necessary to start with a coarser sandpaper? I would think just starting with something finer would make more sense. Or am I missing something?
@@carms.creative Resin often doesnt set with a perfectly flat top surface. Starting out rough on flat surface will help flatten the resin surface and make for a good mirror finish.
@@ElwinWay can i go up to 2000 grit then polish, will it looks good
Wow the amount of love and care to buff that piece to a beautiful shine. Thank you for sharing 😍
Wow the end result! You deserve a diamond ring for your patience and artwork 😍
P100: He ruined it!😱
P10000: I believe in miracles.😏
im just impressed with how quickly you can sand things, thats impressive
Haha i am a robot😎
$5k worth of sandpaper later and 500 hours of my life I have a $5 coaster to show off to friends. I think I'd rather leave it as it is when first done with no sanding and it's still shiny.
I agree. But I get these mistakes that need to be polished out
ultra wrong
What the fuck is this
Like 80 bucks worth of sand paper
KEYS 🔑 but once you have it you use it for ever
More like $8...
TheDanielShepherd ikr I have even more for 12 on Amazon
@@josephjohn7209 IDK...I’ve gone to 1200 (bored as hell with the clogged resin sandpaper) and then polished with the stuff I always used for gold and silver...but it’s STILL not right! Will go back, yet AGAIN and see what’s up! I didn’t want to go higher on the grit, but.... AND, still have to find out why my castings look watery on the inside. They are perfectly cured, just not crystal clear!
@@freewaybaby That honestly sounds like a curing issue. Perhaps you havent been mixing your resin long enough to clear it of streaks?
A great way for those who need to polish small surfaces without the need for machines!
Woodworking - Arts & Crafts, you are welcome, I'm glad you like my resin work, thank you. 😊
There has got to be an easier faster way to do that!
I wish there was but I don't think there is.. can't rush art
Power tools
Same thing I said
I've been experimenting with applying a layer of epoxy over a lightly sanded piece to make it super shine and it seem like it works pretty well
to people complaining about how hard it is to sand or how long it takes.... there's a tool for it: dremel. you're welcome. also since I don't see a safety disclaimer I'm just going to say it, a P95 or better mask is needed when sanding resin because the dust causes respiratory issues.
Never thought that sanding a resin is this complicated. Do we really need to have all those types of sandpaper to sand a resin?
You can jump strait to a finer grit paper if you dont care about making your piece strait before you polish it. The shine Imight not last as long though if jump right to a super fine grit
now this is top-notch work.
Thanks for sharing. I’m curious what it looked like before? Is this method used if something is dull and scratched? Can certain sanding grits be skipped to polish quicker? Thank you.
Can the sand paper be reused?
After seeing the final piece: I love you 😍
SO FKKN COOL!!
That's true. Thank you for your careful tutorial. I hope you will get better and better.
Thank you. 😊
Is that just water being squirted on there?
I follow from Egypt You're really, really good. thank you for your effort 💜😍
Pretty sure you can skip a couple grits lol
Very detailed and makes sense, but man, what a colossal hassle. LOL. Beautiful results.
Hi
Is it necessary to sand with all these sandpaper or can you omit any steps?
Depends on the depth of the scratches.
*What a wonderful tutorial!*
Thanks so much for sharing this😊
What’s the name of the liquid you’re using?
Same q!
This video is useless without knowing if that’s water or what
Thats water. The abrasive papers are also known as 'water paper'.
@@souravbhowmick8549 are you 100% sure that’s water?
So crazy you can get this amount of shine without doing a top coat!
فيديو جداااا جميل ومريح للأعصاب والبصرمن شدة جماااله ياللإبداااااع 😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍
شكرا لكم. 😊
@@BuzzingFish ممكن اعرف اسم الماده اللي حطها علي السنفره ؟
Once that sandpaper dry c an it be used again. Thank you for taking the time to share.
I expect ending with words ,,no more epoxy left, cause of many samdpapering” :D
Lol
Maybe we need to make it thicc
Thank you for the tutorial, which saves on adding layers of resin. Much appreciated.
This video is the most basic polishing video. If you have a power tool, you can speed up the polishing process. 😊
@@BuzzingFish I will try it with my power tool. Thanks for the tip
Watching this when i dont even own a resin mold🌚
I feel like there’s a bidding going on as the numbers are shown!🤣
Very good video❤
So basically that 2 dollar coaster cost 1000 dollars in sandpaper. Ok thanks
Not for me. ! Been doing resin many for years...
I think all these steps are foolish. Snip, snip, fingernail file, 92% alcohol to clean it. Re-resin. I actally us UV.
What resin you're making??@@wendydeane1627
@@wendydeane1627I'm brand new to this and have had as many fails as successes, including overfill, underfill, missed spots, and some odd crazing, and lots of bendables. I did buy a bunch of nail files for the edges, but haven't tried the tops yet bc I didn't know how to polish them back to the sheen. I thought about hand applying another coat where I've underfilled or there are holes, but haven't had the nerve yet.
@@beckasmith6725 yes, top coating. Nothing to fear. Not know what your piece is, its hard to give advice, but, with that said you can use what its made from, or use UV. I have also used UV top coat nail polish.
Thank you!
Beautiful piece!
Thanks a lot debra pelisek 😊
Wow !! This turned out GORGEOUS !! It looks almost like 3D !! 😍🙋🏻♀️
Ummm.. it is 3D....
I love your work, it's always creative and well finished... But I have to tell you, you have very beautiful hands! I always end up thinking that they are as beautiful as your art ;-) A compliment all the way from Belgium
The results were amazing!! But goddamn that's a lot sand paper
Very nice and detailed video now i can sand my work to crystal clear
0:58 is that water?
Yes, it's better to use water for sanding with epoxy !
这个只能定制不能批量生产吧？
Victor Lu yes, sure 🤪🧐
As a mold maker , if you wan a nice and smooth surface you need to press evenly at the object you wanna mirror finish (for this item you need to put your finger at corner and press evenly) .
But....yeah. for this project I think this is ok to do this way...
Haha, thank you for your professional advice, I learned more knowledge. 😊
Hi..is this water u are pouring on sand paper?
Yes, I use water when polishing
Was thinking the same thing. Thank you for asking
Never seen a man with s much grit.
Thanks a lot HolyDonutify 😊
Good video. This also can be done with a small sanding machine, like an orbital to speed up the process, that being said, sometimes when things are done by hands they give you another level of satisfaction. A humble suggestion: Please try to get the camera no so close to the work. If you want to do a close up make it really slow so the viewer dont get dizzy and can appreciate the detail or read the words on the items. Please keep making these videos, excellent job. Thanks.
You can just slow down the video speed in the settings, i would be annoyed if they were doing this from further away because it would be harder to see what the process is
Very nice !!
Where do you get that sandpaper? I cant find grits over 2000...
You can search for "Waterproof Sandpaper" in amazon and you will find many grits over 2000 😊
Auto paint shops also have all kind of grits
Amazing,very nice😉😉
Thanks. That's the one thing I could never figure out.
That seems like a lot of work for a coaster. Especially when I can get a beautiful result but sa ding off the edges then doing a flood coat of resin.
True
🎉 Thanks your show.
It's a hardest work to me...😢
Any tips for 3D rounded objects? Like hearts? I’m having trouble getting rid of my scratch marks from sanding
What is this bottle of liquid?
Thanks for the quick and well explained tutorial!
He did not EXPLAIN anything.
I bought a orbital sander for this with multiple grits of sandpaper wet/dry
Hi! Can I ask what is the material you use with the Polish pasta? It is a simple rag? Thank you!
I use 60-10000 grit sandpaper, you can search in amazon "sandpaper 60-10000 grit" 😉
It's a cotton rag
0.5 micron diamond lapping paste you can get it equal to 10,000 upto 100,000 I go upto 60,000 on opals which is unseable to the eye each thing you work with can require a different product ect
I also use micro fiber cloth or leather or felt block depends on what you are polishing
Hi, I’m a beginner. Why my project book mark for an instance keep bending even if I follow 1:1 ratio? What might be my mistake?
What is this liquid you used in the start of the video?
Water I think
amazing process....:* thanks for sharing.
You're welcome 🌹
Result bahut acha aya but video dekhne k baad Sand paper ki dukan bhi kholni pdegi 😃😃
For the polishing process, did you use only lapping paste or together with the Flitz (in the description) as well?
Beautiful
What liquid have you used on the sand paper?
Plain water should do, but when I used to polish headlights by hand, I used 3-4 drops of dish washing fluid for a 500ml bowl of water, mix it with my hand and "wash" my surface and sandpaper with it. This slows down the process a little, but it gives you more control and you feel the rough spots faster, because it glides different and the difference is more obvious than with plain water.
What are you putting on top before you start sanding again?
great video, thank you. approximately how long did it take you for this one coaster in real-time?
Just beautiful. Did think I'd needed so many different sanding sheets.
this is an early tutorial, this is also the dumbest way to polish😂
@@BuzzingFish do you have an updated version?
Each time they bring out another sandpaper grit it’s like a punchline
There are easier ways to do this that turn out just as nice.
Could you link them?
You don't need a link, cut out about 6 of those sand papers out of the process and the final buff will still come out the same. Some people just have a lot of time on their hands I guess, I sell these for a living on Etsy and I move way too many to have the time to do this.
Thanks . I really needed that. 😍
I am very happy to help you. 💕
Great video, thanks.
came out beautifully great job , but wow thats a lot of work , and damn you have fast hands lol
Thank you. You can do it too.
love this
Hi there, great video! What is best kind of cloth to use for that paste? Thanks!
Cotton cloth is the most suitable. 😊
Wow!! Loved it🤗
Thank you, your work can look better. 😊
@@BuzzingFish I am a kindergarten teacher and love to watch your work. You have patience.
@@annaroshin1459 Thank you a lot, to be good at work, patience is the first priority. I think you also have patience, you can make it better than me. 😊
@@BuzzingFish Thank you😊🤗
とても綺麗です♪
ありがとうございました。 🧡
Is there a way to do this with more intricate designs? I have a skull design that got cloudy on me
This is beautiful! Can I possibly ask a question? If I have a resin pendant that has started going matte (it has a sterling silver backing) should I use sandpaper to get rid of any inconsistencies before painting with a gloss? I'm not experienced and don't want to ruin the pendant further. Thanks!
Drop it in paint thinner and bleach mixed 1 to 1 for a day and it should be looking brand new by then
amazing! Thank you for sharing.
Can you use this same concept for epoxied tumblers? I put a final layer of epoxy on a tumbler and there are a few spots where tiny dust particles landed on it. Could I use a high grit sanding pad with that paste and buff it out without having to do another layer of epoxy over it? What all would you recommend? Thanks!
Yes, you can also polish the glass like this, but the hardness of the glass is very high, so you need to pay more patience and time. 😊
did that end up working for you?? i had the same question but havent actually tried yet. lmk
This is great, Thank you!
Can I try this on my car headlights?
Yes, you can. I've seen a RUclipsr show exactly how to rejuvenate 'milky' plastic covers on car headlights.
I can't recall the title or account, but it had a lot of views so should be easy for you to find.
@@Ron-Ayres
Thanks bro! I'll go ahead and search for that video
Much appreciated!
First off, this is beautiful and like everyone else said you did a great job sharing the whole process 👏.
But now I have question, once I use polish in the end won't it cause the coaster to be to slick to hold a drink?
Ali Doe i add cork to some of my coasters, unless its a clear one i add these little clear rubber circles so theyre sturdy enough for drinks (:
I have only ever been told to use just four grades of sand paper but never ever seen this many sheets of paper used
It is definitely not enough to use four grades of sandpaper. Only when it reaches 3000 or more will it have a smooth effect. 😊
@@BuzzingFish awww cheers pal just what I needed to hear i didn't even know some of those grades of paper exist where I live there's no such thing as 10
000 grade in our DIY shop it only sells just a 1000 only that's all they sell
@@therealityartist9057 Ok, I think you can buy them in the online store, there are many brands of sandpaper. 😉
what polish do you use?? please answer thank you!
I use a diamond polishing paste. You can use car polishing paste, it is easy to buy. 😊
Hi!! I’m from Brazil, this is amazing! Thanks for share ♥️ I gonna try with my resin craft
hi, not sure if you can help me since it’s a year after this video- but when I tried to polish my coaster, it was still foggy? Is there a way to fix this by chance?
I'm quite new to resin work but I find that if it needs a sanding I then add a thin coat of resin and it goes shiny again when it dries. No way would I spend all that time sanding!
Muy bonito y como queda de brillante al lijarlo. Gracias por enseñar .
MARIA ROSARIO MARTIN SANCHEZ, you are welcome, I'm glad you like my resin work, thank you. 😊
Nice nd clean explain, thank for posting this video
You are welcome, I hope you can make your work more beautiful. 😊
@@BuzzingFish yeah sure💯
Gratefulness Joyfulness Magical Miracles Beautiful Divine Beings ✨
Hey, thanks that’s really helpful. Question, im a newbie at this, is there a benefit of sand paper over a Dremel/rotary polish?
You have more control when sanding by hand. With dremel it's a second when you lose focus and sand too much
@@shailaii1241 i wish I could LOVE your comment. I'm also new and bought a dremal. Wish I would have just used my sandpaper
Gracias se lija toda la pieza
Hi me again, what about small part scratch or damage, have to use sandpaper for whole part or can only do damage part, tkx
If the scratches are not very serious, you can use sandpaper with 5000-10000 grit to polish it. If you don't need overall sanding, you can also use tape to cover areas that don't need to be sanded. 😊
@@BuzzingFish thanks for your advise, i am not really understood that what kind of tape you mentioned
You can search for "packing tape" in amazon, it's ordinary tape.
@@BuzzingFish wow, ordinary transparent tape cover it, it is too convenience, tkx
Awesome. I need to go find me some fine grit sandpaper.
Does sanding multiple times make the piece thinner? I want to do this on my resin keycaps but I'm scared it might make it smaller. 😂
Yes, it will become thinner after many times of polishing, but don't worry, it won't be so easy to grind. 😊
@@BuzzingFish Thank you! I'll give it a try. 😁
Kai Minamoto your making resin keycaps too. How did polishing it work? What was your step by step process which grit to which grit, etc?
@@youtubeaccount0x073 Hi! I decided not to sand it too much 'coz it will make the keycap smaller. I used the 1000 grit just to make it a little smoother then brushed it with some sealant to make it glossy.
Kai Minamoto nice!
Ive been trying to sand everything and my only question is, is that water or a polish you are using?
It's water until the very end when she uses a polish.
@@katherinerees5229 ok thank you ☺️
Very hardwork is needed...
Can you suggest cheapest sanding machine for small projects.