I left my window open once, and the gnats got through the screen. Next morning, there were gnats stuck in the epoxy just by their wings. Looked like a gnat carnival ride.😂😂
Love this cup ❤️ Quick question...when you're preparing for a craft show how many cups do you take? Obviously this is July 2020 and we're not going to any shows this summer...but I'm just starting to make cups for my family and I may do some craft fairs this winter... maybe! Lol
I’m just beginning, I run into issues with dry spots. I’m in Texas gulf coast area working in my garage. On first coat of epoxy how smooth does it need to be, and does it matter if I use more epoxy than needed. On alcohol ink can I add as much as I want or such I limit colors and amount. Then letting first coat cure, do I just leave on turner the whole time. Then what’s your process on second coat, if it needs sanding, more ink, etc. on final epoxy how do I make sure it’s smooth all the way around
Not yet, I just saw that mentioned somewhere recently though! I think it might have been a comment on a video not too long ago. I’ll have to try it soon! 😁
I followed the tutorial but after dried I have way more yellow than want. I watched you again. On my next coat of epoxy can I fix those areas with more ink?
Hi. You sand when you finish the cup? If you do how you make it? Thanks for your tutorial, it exactly that I looking for. And, one more question, if y don't sand when you finish, a work and colors look like glass. Thank you
I built it when I first started since there weren’t really many options on Amazon. If you or someone you know are crafty, you can find how-to videos for them. Or, there are some great reputable makers on Etsy. 😊
I’ve definitely had to battle with them, but since I started making sure NOT to touch the cup with barehands beforehand it seems like I don’t have them so bad.
I keep getting the divots or those eye spots. How do I get rid of that? I epoxy, sand, decal, epoxy, sand, and epoxy and I still get dimples like. Or whatever their called.
What I’ve found that seems to help a lot is not touching with bare hands and also a clear coat of spray paint on top of layers that are giving me trouble.
Yes, I have shelf liner wrapped around my pool noodles and foam pieces for each attachment. I get most cups from stainless depot but also buy at Walmart and Buccees.
Hey lady .... so I have tried tumbler using white with a few other ink colors and it’s like it dried out in places and in some places the epoxy thinned out down to the cup itself . What am I doing wrong ? Any suggestions ?
I am almost certain my dry spots were from touching my cup with my bare hands. I can’t recall it happening again since I made the connection. Try not to touch it without gloves or with a paper towel. Hope that helps!!
Could u just use a straw & gently blow it in the direction u want it to go instead of taking it off & moving it all around? I don’t know,just thought. Tia
I would think you could as long as the epoxy is runny enough. There may not be as much movement but might be a good alternative if the arm isn’t removable. Just keep in mind the fumes you might be breathing in if you heat it up. 🙂
Teresa Koranda I have no idea. I’ve never attempted epoxy on plastic. I’ve read that the chemicals don’t do well with plastic. I have not done thorough research into it, so I have zero advice on that one. Sorry!!
I made the one I use in most videos. I have two mini turners that are removable but they aren’t on amazon right now. I have 2 more I’m about to test out and I can report back on them if they’re removable. One is here and ready to assemble. The other is on the way.
I have heard mixed information on this. The main disadvantage (other than the possible chemical reaction) is that plastic isn’t rigid enough to keep from cracking the epoxy. I’ve seen people do it successfully, but I don’t plan to attempt it.
For this one I think I was using my d embossing gun from the scrapbook section. But I have this beast now and it’s great. More heat and less air, amzn.to/2MmgCkI.
