Fixing Resin Ripples in Epoxy 

I couldn’t think of a better one!

Thanks for the idea!!!

Awe ☺️ thank you so much! Thanks for supporting and watching!!

It was horrendous lol!!

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This was one of my first videos. Use a heat gun to reactivate the resin. Lightly spray with rubbing alcohol and the bubbles disappear

I was terrible at this when I recorded this one! So sorry!

Sand first always, epoxy likes a warm room but not too warm. 72-75 is great too cold will make it harden too fast.

Ok thank you! Can I ask what grit sand paper you use before using epoxy?

Hi there! At least until it’s not sticky anymore. I usually give it a minimum of 12 hours

Is there a layer of epoxy over the alcohol layer? As long as you lightly sand it you should be fine

@@CraftingUnedited thanks for your reply .. and no this is the first layer unfortunately

No, just sand enough that the epoxy has something to hold on to. Otherwise it will just roll off.

I did my very first Tumblr with my very first coating and it had ripples

I am pretty sure it was from the temp in the room as well as my turner was not level. Newbie mistakes!

@@CraftingUnedited thank you! I too did my first and it rippled, I made sure my tumbler was level (well to my eyes) but it was cold in the room. Thank you so much for your reply. I live in CO snowing here UGH! So I can’t retry again for a while. Thanks again.

Yea the temp in the room has a lot to do with curing unfortunately. This is one of the reasons I stopped using epoxy. That and the health reasons.

Same method, I would try to add heat first. If that doesn’t work then sand it in that area and apply a tiny bit of epoxy in that area, even it out and spin for a few hours making sure to watch it. If it starts to get a little uneven more heat and spinning

To remove the ripples you can start as soon as you realize it’s happening. You don’t have to wait.

@@CraftingUnedited Awesome! Thank you

Taylor Simpson you’re very welcome!

Regular and not flat just gently over it. :)

I used weights to raise my spinner and I have a spin it brand one from Michael’s. Is that what you were asking

It was definitely a success!

No, you very lightly sand. Just enough to make it a little rough so the next coat of epoxy adheres.

@@CraftingUnedited ok thank you for this video ☺️

You’re welcome my dear! Happy crafting!

Hello i have done this the way u showed and it still has the ripples..my question is if you dnt sand the ripples completely out how can it turn out smooth and not have ripples..this is the problem im having..ive done it few different ways..i thought maybe i was putting to much epoxy..i use KS Resin good stuff and i cant seem to get tht perfect cup ive made so many but apparently im a perfectionist and i cant get it right..i cant sell or even give away to family or friends..i have tried several different ways and i cant get it right im to the point i am so frustrated rrggh..but i cant give up im gonna get this right do you have any suggestions to wht i can do or not do..temp in my room is pretty close to 70-72 always..

@@mtblondie0036 I’m having this exact issue! Did you find a solution?

I didn’t state that I applied epoxy, the video was about giving the ripples. Thank you for watching!