Some really good tips here!! Best tip - WAIT and having PATIENCE!!!!! You asked for additional tips - here is 1 concern and 1 tip.. Concern, is it really safe to use an epoxy board for cutting?? Everything I've seen says no, due to the possibility of the epoxy chipping and getting into the food. Tip, I sand to 220 then do 2 coats of clear tabletop. After the first coat dries, I sand it with 220 to remove any imperfections (doing this will hurt your soul the first couple times, but trust me here :) ) then do a second flood coat, the results are astounding.
I caught that do. I personally do not use epoxy on cutting boards. Not even if I'm just filling in fractal burns or something like that. I'm assuming he meant to say charcuterie board or serving board.
Just an FYI- I use Crafted Elements molds. What’s one of the great things they have on their website is, with each mold- they have all the specs about that mold. For instance, they have the amount of “fluid volume” needed to fill the mold.That’s how much resin needed to fill the mold.
I have not done this type of epoxy but will one day. I use a CNC to make different multi color pours. I bought a silicone coaster set that I will pour the extra epoxy in as a ‘extra’ surprise for the customer.
Ive noticed that especially when filling in something like fractal burns so I've started filling just high enough to get a little overflow. Easier to sand down than to add more epoxy.
Great video! But be careful spraying mold release indoors, it might land on some wood you later want to put epoxy on and maybe have adhesion issues. It happend to me and took me a while to figure out what was going on Thanks for the tips great video! (Sorry if i miss spell something im not an english speaker)
this is my next venture. Thanks so much for the tips!...question.......can you do the entire 1 1/2 to 2" pour of epoxy at 1 time, or do you have to build it up in layers?
Good stuff. Consider looking into polishing your epoxy instead of just sanding to 400 grit and using the oil for the sheen. Or, sand to 320 or 400, put it back in the mold and then use table top. It is striking! And table top is cheaper than a good rotary polisher/buffer (although that gets you a NEW TOOL 🙂)!!!
No problem! We all start somewhere. My first pour I used table top epoxy to pour about 2” worth of material. It was so hot it bubbled all out of the mold like crazy. I’m glad I’ve grown since then 🤣
Beautiful work! Using epoxy as a cutting board is not a good idea as knives will score the epoxy and get small bits of plastic in your food with us. They make great serving boards, though.
For sure.. My thoughts on that would be to always incorporate a good amount of wood into your boards for your main cutting surface. That way you can keep your aesthetic side beautiful and still chop whatever you need. 👍🏻
Only one question, Can we use this cutting board to actually cut veggies-Fruits, is there a chance of getting the epoxy particles mixed up in the food? If yes will that be toxic? Or The cutting board is just an art piece?
I always tell my customers to favor the wood side as you could scratch the epoxy. As for the particulates, I’m not sure your could scrape off enough to do any damage but I totally understand avoiding epoxy for that reason.
Thanks, really great tips. Why don’t epoxy teachers, leaders, ever speak about the clean up? I’ma newbie. I can’t afford to junk out everything I use to complete a project. Advise please!
You make a very interesting point but I have watched many black tail videos, and it wouldn't surprise me if you have as well, and he uses this technique and he is clearly a pros pro - it would seem that is is more relevant to seal the wood to prevent air and moisture from releasing - you might find this video interesting - ruclips.net/video/EpHGzl5r1Nw/видео.html
Not necessarily true, you have to have either a mechanical bond - which is achieved by thoroughly scuffing up the hardened resin, giving the new pour something to adhere to, or a chemical bond - letting the resin coated edge cure just to a sticky, tacky feel, then the liquid resin will still adhere very well. I've done both of these techniques and works well.
I've just recently got into the idea of building epoxy cutting board, coffee table, dinner table, etc. And I figured I start with something small like a cutting board. But what is the word on microplastics. Is it safe to use expoxy as cutting board where trace amounts could end up in your food?
I always let my customers know they should favor the wood side of the board. Not just because of the possibility of microplastics but because you’ll scratch up the finish on the board.
Some really good tips here!! Best tip - WAIT and having PATIENCE!!!!! You asked for additional tips - here is 1 concern and 1 tip.. Concern, is it really safe to use an epoxy board for cutting?? Everything I've seen says no, due to the possibility of the epoxy chipping and getting into the food. Tip, I sand to 220 then do 2 coats of clear tabletop. After the first coat dries, I sand it with 220 to remove any imperfections (doing this will hurt your soul the first couple times, but trust me here :) ) then do a second flood coat, the results are astounding.
I caught that do. I personally do not use epoxy on cutting boards. Not even if I'm just filling in fractal burns or something like that. I'm assuming he meant to say charcuterie board or serving board.
Just an FYI- I use Crafted Elements molds. What’s one of the great things they have on their website is, with each mold- they have all the specs about that mold. For instance, they have the amount of “fluid volume” needed to fill the mold.That’s how much resin needed to fill the mold.
Thanks for the tip, that’s great to know!
Good tips. Thanks for sharing. Here's a tip back at you. The 3M disks are meant to be used with vacuum. They cut better and last much longer.
You’re 100% correct. I need to stop being lazy 🤣
@@TheReformationWoodshop EPOXY IS NOT FOOD SAFE.
Looking into doing epoxy projects as a side gig, great tips and very helpful. Thank you 🙏🙏
Glad I could help!
Great tips
Glad you like them!
I have not done this type of epoxy but will one day. I use a CNC to make different multi color pours. I bought a silicone coaster set that I will pour the extra epoxy in as a ‘extra’ surprise for the customer.
That’s a great use for the extra!
Good to be aware of "shrikage" (no, not from the swimming pool). My experience is that the epoxy level is lower once cured than it is on initial pour
That’s a good one. Nobody likes shrinkage. 😅
Ive noticed that especially when filling in something like fractal burns so I've started filling just high enough to get a little overflow. Easier to sand down than to add more epoxy.
Thank you! Very helpful!
So glad!
I recently bought some epoxy to give it a go
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Great video! But be careful spraying mold release indoors, it might land on some wood you later want to put epoxy on and maybe have adhesion issues. It happend to me and took me a while to figure out what was going on
Thanks for the tips great video!
(Sorry if i miss spell something im not an english speaker)
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this is my next venture. Thanks so much for the tips!...question.......can you do the entire 1 1/2 to 2" pour of epoxy at 1 time, or do you have to build it up in layers?
Yes you can! I just did the layers for depth. If you do one full color and pour you REALLY have to control the temperature of them room though.
@@TheReformationWoodshop thank you! I am 75, but my son will do these.
I make a lot of these. I never seal the edges or fill the holes, in fact I drill about three 1/4” holes on each of the live edges for extra strength
That’s a pretty good idea!
Good stuff. Consider looking into polishing your epoxy instead of just sanding to 400 grit and using the oil for the sheen. Or, sand to 320 or
400, put it back in the mold and then use table top. It is striking! And table top is cheaper than a good rotary polisher/buffer (although that gets you a NEW TOOL 🙂)!!!
New tools are always a plus! I’ll try a higher grit on the next board for a gloss finish. 👍🏻
did my first epoxy pour.... total failure, LOL Thanks for the tips.
No problem! We all start somewhere. My first pour I used table top epoxy to pour about 2” worth of material. It was so hot it bubbled all out of the mold like crazy. I’m glad I’ve grown since then 🤣
Beautiful work! Using epoxy as a cutting board is not a good idea as knives will score the epoxy and get small bits of plastic in your food with us. They make great serving boards, though.
For sure.. My thoughts on that would be to always incorporate a good amount of wood into your boards for your main cutting surface. That way you can keep your aesthetic side beautiful and still chop whatever you need. 👍🏻
Great job! One tip I can add is related to safety. Please wear a respirator for the fumes….they'll kill you!
Quality sandpaper makes a huge difference
You’re absolutely right!
Only one question, Can we use this cutting board to actually cut veggies-Fruits, is there a chance of getting the epoxy particles mixed up in the food? If yes will that be toxic? Or The cutting board is just an art piece?
I always tell my customers to favor the wood side as you could scratch the epoxy. As for the particulates, I’m not sure your could scrape off enough to do any damage but I totally understand avoiding epoxy for that reason.
Thanks, really great tips. Why don’t epoxy teachers, leaders, ever speak about the clean up? I’ma newbie.
I can’t afford to junk out everything I use to complete a project. Advise please!
Hmm that’s a good question. I’ll look at incorporating that in the next installment. Until then I’d say make sure to lay down a tarp 🤣
1) I'd love to hear if these 10 essential rules actually produce the desired results at your craft shows. 2) I love your math! 3) Cute kids
I’ll update after the next show for sure! My math always adds up to what I think is best 🤣
But-you can’t cut resin. So these are really for display purposes only? Beautiful work.
Just saw your response to a similar comment below. Thx
I've read that sealing your wood with resin before your pour is a bad idea. A Resin to resin bond is much weaker than resin to wood.
You make a very interesting point but I have watched many black tail videos, and it wouldn't surprise me if you have as well, and he uses this technique and he is clearly a pros pro - it would seem that is is more relevant to seal the wood to prevent air and moisture from releasing - you might find this video interesting - ruclips.net/video/EpHGzl5r1Nw/видео.html
@@shainashack ruclips.net/video/RxRnFPcMJk4/видео.htmlsi=cJUOiqjunZ1LakD0
Not necessarily true, you have to have either a mechanical bond - which is achieved by thoroughly scuffing up the hardened resin, giving the new pour something to adhere to, or a chemical bond - letting the resin coated edge cure just to a sticky, tacky feel, then the liquid resin will still adhere very well. I've done both of these techniques and works well.
Dang, I was first to comment and I wasted my chance to go "First!" 😂
Dang, I was first, and I waste my chance to go
'First' 😂
I’m not that famous!
Micah/Pormi Abir brought me here
👊🏻👊🏻 I owe him one! Thanks for watching 🙌🏼
If you use a silicone mold your spray release HAS TO BE silicone free.
don't use epoxy as a cutting board. epoxy is not food safe
There is definitely food safe epoxy, don't spread lies
@@brandophoto-f3t provide proof.
I was taught to not eat plastic...and I bet you think you can use any species of wood for cutting boards too...
I've just recently got into the idea of building epoxy cutting board, coffee table, dinner table, etc. And I figured I start with something small like a cutting board. But what is the word on microplastics. Is it safe to use expoxy as cutting board where trace amounts could end up in your food?
I always let my customers know they should favor the wood side of the board. Not just because of the possibility of microplastics but because you’ll scratch up the finish on the board.