Puzzle Casting Epoxy - Pokemon & Tintin with GlassCast Resin
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- Опубликовано: 26 окт 2020
- Hi everyone my name is Matthieu and in this tutorial I'll show you guys how to finish your puzzles by casting them in epoxy resin to have a nice clear glass like finish on your puzzles so you can hang them on your walls or use them as a stand alone piece of art. In this video I'll be using the @glasscastresin range of products from @easycompositestv I'll take you guys through the steps of sealing the puzzle with Glasscast 10 followed by a deep pour with Glasscast 50 and using Glasscast 3 for the high gloss finish we are aiming for.
First step is to glue the puzzle on a backing. We are using a melamine board as a base. We will use some IN2 epoxy resin to glue the cardboard puzzle on. I've used some 390g/m² fiberglass cut to shape and the saturated with the resin. The film of epoxy resin and fiberglass is now positioned on the plate and serves as a "prepreg" glue film we can position the puzzles on. To bond the puzzle on that epoxy film in a good way we are using vacuum to press the pieces into the wet epoxy film. After 24 hours you can demould your sheet with the puzzle glued on.
Next step will be to prepare the mouldbox. I've used melamine again with some release agent on to ensure a good demoulding later on. Make sure your mould box is leak-free to avoid problems later on.
First layer to saturate the cardboard puzzle is the Glasscast 10, Make sure to mix the resin well and read the product instructions on Easy Composites website. Apply a layer of epoxy on your Puzzles now and you'll see the cardboard sucking up some resin and fully saturate the Puzzle. This will avoid having some troubles later on with airbubbles.
Second layer is the Glasscast 50. Make sure to mix the A & B component very well before pouring. Now you can just pour your layer on top of the Glasscast 10 while the resin is still not fully cured (about 8 hours at 20°C)
The Glasscast 50 is self degassing meaning airbubbles will raise over time and pop on the surface. If you still have some airbubbles you can remove them over time. Make sure not to overheat your surface with a torch as it might cause some problems to your finish.
Last layer is the Glasscast 3, Glasscast 3 is used to add a high gloss self leveling surface. Make sure to sand your part first after having the part being fully cured (I've waited 3 days) Before applying make sure your surface is flat and clean and apply the resin. The resin will self level. Make sure to let it cure in a stable environment (temperature and humidity level)
You are done and you can hang your puzzle on the wall!
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I am planning to cast a puzzle onto a table top, I searched a lot for examples and this video came up by chance on youtube recommendations the next day - I now feel that I will be able to do a decent job rather than test and find out on my own - so many thanks
If you skum coat craft glue over face of entire puzzle and let it dry. It becomes clear and seals the puzzle. That way when you pour epoxy it doesn't soak into the puzzles cardboard and make dark wet looking spots like yours. That's why your puzzle joints look dark.
I am amazed by your work! Fantastic!
very cool. i always learn a lot. Thank you my friend
Those look awesome! 👍 And I’m really envious of your patience too.
Haha patience is key 😁 glad you liked the video!
Wonderful results.
Thanks gafrers!
So cool dude.
This was an awesome video man keep it up!!
Thanks William! Glad you've liked it!
good job!!
Thanks! Glad you liked it!
If you seal the top with craft glue, the resin won't sink in and highlight the seams between the pieces. Another approach if you prefer that aesthetic.
lol nice one bro
Thanks!
Looking forward
Hope you'll like the video :D
@@MatthieuLibeert I loved as other videos. Thanks for sharing your experience with us. I dont know, are you doing it all alone with the camera and light set up to editing all videos but its getting better and better.
@@sedatminer4489 Still alone! bought some new camera gear lately that will improve future videos as well ;)
@@MatthieuLibeert awesome really amazing. congratulations and keep growing :D
I just finished the Kodak 51,300 piece puzzle. It's 28' long and about 7' high. I'll be needing your help to complete the epoxy process.
Hey Levi, I was just wondering and about to ask a question similar to yours, to Matthieu.
Is it possible to cast epoxy to a huge puzzle? (Cause I have 10000 and 12000 pieces puzzles of Bosch [tiny compared to your 51K Kodak puzzle] and you just asked what I was about to :))
@@emirmahmutoglu i think yes. You just need to bear in mind that a huge board will be heavy and you will want to pour it deep enough, otherwise it will handle like a noodle and crack. But you can pour epoxy on floors, so I don't think there's a practical limit to size.
Hand layup with 90 degree angles. Not getting gaps. Maybe making epoxy paste with filler for the 90 degree angles. I wonder what the best method. or do all methods matter? epoxy paste, pulled strings of carbon fiber layed at the corners, letting epoxy tack before laying carbon on the 90 degree angles.... maybe all methods are good at the right time
Die Pokemon puzzel is echt gaaf geworden. Ik heb m ook maar gekocht 😂
Haha over het maken van de puzzle kan ik je geen tips geven, mijn zus heeft die gemaakt 😁 is wel een mooie puzzle inderdaad!
Seriously though, do u think a person could apply the epoxy finish on a 28' x 7' puzzle. (Kodak's world's largest puzzle) I really want to hang the puzzle on my wall but not sure how to do finish it off.
yea looks very nice but Epoxy Resin is not cheap, 3 layers, 1.3kg per m2 it's about 60 euro in my country, so I'll go with the more conventional framing methods :) but thx anyway
But those framing methods do not look near as good. Depending on the size of the puzzle it is not that expensive. Plus there are people that will pay for puzzles done right.
I enjoyed the video. I have a hard time understanding why people want to display puzzles. If I like the artwork, I'd prefer a poster without all the cuts.
I'm not saying people are wrong for wanting to display puzzles, but I don't see the appeal.
Again, I enjoyed the video. Thanks for making a video showing your work.
Haha I understand what you mean! I thinks it's mostly because people put a good amount of time into them and want to show of what they've made :D