How to Sand and Polish Epoxy Resin to a Gloss Shine

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How to sand and polish epoxy resin to a gloss shine - the easy way shows step by step how to remove flaws in your work and achieve a mirror shine. This is an easy method and doesn't take too long. It is ideal to use this method on both a flat pour or on a whole piece. Additionally, I show how to get a gloss like shine on a resin cast object that isn't a uniformed shape, and has a lot of edges and sides. Sanding can be time consuming, but there are tips in this video that will help you to speed that up and still sand your resin to a mirror like shine.
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@larryslemp9698 3 года назад

For the life of me, I cannot imagine how you managed to keep the piece balanced on that little, tiny plastic cup, much less actually apply pressure and 'work' on the piece!!

@tassiisabstractart6461 4 года назад

Thank you so much it was a huge help to see how to do this...You are the best Steve

@missbraithwaite1697 Год назад

This video was brilliant! Better than any others I’ve watched. Thank you so much!

@amandasappington5817 7 месяцев назад

Just made my first resin mold jewelry box last night. Super happy with how it turned out thanks to all your instructional and tutorials! Thank you all the way from Texas, USA

@MagicAmmo 2 года назад

Thank you so much for this and for explaining everything in so much detail. I had tried this but didn't use water as well as a few other mistakes. This was very useful.

@angiebartist 2 года назад

Answered many questions for me. Thank you. 😀

@leslierhoades2753 2 года назад

This video is AWESOME 👏 All your videos are so helpful, but this is one of the best! I'm a beginner, & over the last few months I've found out 2 very important things: 1) I totally suck at it! 😄 (but hopefully will get better soon) & 2) You're tutorials have been invaluable! Thank you so much!!!

@candycupcake11 4 года назад

Thanks Steve!! Great job thanks for sharing. :)

@deborahswings 4 года назад

That works great hun.

@nedrysoft 2 года назад

Not sure if anybody else has mentioned it, but adding a drop of washing up liquid helps to while polishing as it increases the viscosity of the water and makes it slightly slicker. Something that is used by modellers. Also, check out micromesh as well for polishing free you’re done with the wet and dry.

@AllyshaSampson Год назад

Thank you sooo much!

@melodysnow5997 2 года назад

I have a hack I use instead of sanding... I use a very very thin layer of UV resin on the area or item that needs polishing...works every time with a lot less effort

@lindafrier1615 4 года назад

Thanks, I have never seen this process from start to finish 👍🏻

@lindafrier1615 4 года назад

Steve McDonald Arts and Crafts thanks 🙂

@Jestunes 2 года назад

You're incredible. I am making a wizard's staff with the exact resin casting you are using. It's attached to the staff so I have to be more careful. Thank you so much!!!

@sutela2060 3 года назад

Thank you for your good and helpful video, 😁

@sutela2060 3 года назад

@@SteveMcDonaldArtsandCrafts couldn't you make a video of, how to make a: resin druzy mold without silicone🙏? You make so many good things and explain so well

@karenwaddell4724 7 месяцев назад

Omg Steve!!! I have decided to sand and polish some pieces. Your second piece shape looks so similar to my piece. The type of pour. I think it’s the same mold😱. Playing a little of that x-files music in my head😂. You have an amazing day. ❤️🙏🏻❤️

@denisesmith216 4 года назад

Oh my gosh, this is more helpful than you know, and will save me from doing multiple topcoats due to dust/hair! I actually just did a 4th and "final" coat on a 15" round, and low and behold, two hairs. I thought I had to do another topcoat, so am really happy to have come across your video. I actually have that polish kit, but didn't know about the sanding part, so thank you very much! I'm purchasing the sandpaper and dremel tips from your links below :-)

@denisesmith216 4 года назад

@@SteveMcDonaldArtsandCrafts Hi Steve, thanks again! I subscribed, and look forward to more of your videos!

@gloriamitchell6056 Год назад

I love your accent!!

@shirleybatten-smith8361 2 года назад

Thanks for sharing a very informative video. Could I go straight to the high grade sanding paper for tiny imperfections?

@nerileistv5744 3 года назад

Hi sir I'm here also to support you keep going PO Godbless ❤️

@mrobson59 3 года назад

Hi Steve, Great video, can I ask what speed did you have the Dremel at? Thanks for sharing

@sandrafranklin5904 Год назад

Try adding a drop of dish soap to your water. It is a fantastic way to make the sand paper glide on your surface.

@lisaroberts23 3 года назад

Hi Steve, thanks for another great video 😬 can i ask the names of the rubbing compound that you can get from auto shop please. Thank you

@christalniles 4 года назад

Hi Steve I just found your RU-vid videos and they are GREAT! Can you link the plastic polish? I’ve tried searching online and SO MANY come up with multi steps. Thanks a bunch. I’m in the US so maybe not even available. Thanks for sharing!

@bethjoyce8686 4 года назад

Thanks Steve, good info. You mentioned a video of someone names Myriam using a dremel to clean a coaster. Do you have a link for that ?

@lalacee107 3 года назад

Great video! What is the name of the rubbing compound you used before the polish? Also, when Polishing do you have to wet the piece?

@rhiannoncarvalho4872 Год назад

Apologies if you saw my deleted comment. The video started with this and went to a different piece right after intro. It played like the same video. Totally weird. Thanks for posting.

@abbydrake 4 года назад

Great tips Steve! I have a little tip for you too. I noticed your piece shifted slightly sitting on your tiny cup. I use a dab of hot glue between the layer of tape and the cup to keep the piece from shifting or falling completely off the cup! 🤯 You probably already know this though. 😬 Looking forward to your next video!

@abbydrake 4 года назад

Your welcome ❤️

@naudiaangelica6925 2 года назад

Hey! I don't know if you know, but shop vac makes sanding attachments that you use while the vacuum is running, and it sucks up all that dust and grit! Just make sure to put a knee high nylon in the end of the suction tube, because that dust is impossible to get out of the filter!!

@janetann9823 3 года назад

I have 2 quite big pieces that I think I’ve ruined 😭 I have tried sanding and polishing and I’m still not happy.....maybe I should repeat? I love how informative your videos are. Thank you so much for doing them, it really helps us newbies 😁

@marn2737 2 года назад

Hi Steve thanks for very useful video! I clicked on your polish plastic for find out what’s your rubber compound and polish but there is other material!please tell me what’s yours and I search myself.thanks a lot.

@odamggd Год назад

Hi Steve I saw you do miracles fixing resin problems, so would you have an idea to fix bubbles on outside of cured pyramid? Thanks 🙏

@cindyfinn4845 4 года назад

Good morning Steve I need to get sand paper on the list along with rubbing compound..great tips

@cindyfinn4845 4 года назад

@@SteveMcDonaldArtsandCrafts You're welcome you make it look easy which is very helpful and I watched Myriam's tutorial a couple weeks ago .:)

@cindyfinn4845 4 года назад

@@SteveMcDonaldArtsandCrafts Yes she is very talented and i love watching her videos as well, and I have components ready to pour and just waiting on some gilding flakes.

@cindyfinn4845 4 года назад

@@SteveMcDonaldArtsandCrafts The angel wings are some I had cast and didnt use yet and I had a heart just needed painted and looking at another item that may be the skirt/dress Im going to glue white tissue paper to it and highlight it with gold and the background is black,antique gold and with some gilding flakes yes the flakes are divine.

@cindyfinn4845 4 года назад

@@SteveMcDonaldArtsandCrafts Hopefully by next week I really have to tinker with the dimensional aspect of the piece after resin cures, I will take step 2 slowly..

@cindyfinn4845 4 года назад

@@SteveMcDonaldArtsandCrafts Im tinkering with paint to make a head mould but want flesh tone in resin. I have one that is made with air clay but Im not happy with it and Im out of air clay alas I do have plaster of paris aha... I think that may work but I probably wont bake until I get these components just right...I will bake another crumb cake when I have a success party..lol

@leannereading-brown1095 2 года назад

Have you any videos on amine? Seem to have some issues sou looking what I can do to fix? X

@appiyadineshbabu2875 3 года назад

hi Great video! I'm learning to cast resin and i trying to do tea table . I cant polish properly . i am using 3m 1 step finishing compound and 3m premium liqued wax but trere some scratches how can i remove the scratches

@MelissaK307 8 месяцев назад

Steve I plan to use all these grades sandpaper on a a cutting board I made out of Jenga blocks and epoxy. Then I will use the yellow tube of the rubbing compound and then I will also use the little tube for The Shining of the plastic and acrylic. But I was wondering if you could tell me because my piece is bigger could I just get my piece wet and then rub it over with the Sandpaper or what do you suggest

@ilonamolnar573 Год назад

Can you sand and polish a section on a resin pyramid that stuck to mold? I cleaned off mold that was stuck on my piece. That section is not crystal clear, will this process work ?

@sanifordkate 4 месяца назад

How well did the tape come off?

@irisrainwater2833 3 года назад

Is there anyway you can show how to do this with a sphere. I have a piece I really need to buff and polish due to tons of microbubbles?

@maeve4385 Год назад

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@mikeswain9085 4 года назад

Hello Steve, when you mention "pouring resin", can I ask what that is please? I use Art Resin to apply a resin finish to the precast stones I decorate. I love the results but I can't apply the finish without getting runs or slight sags. I coat the bottom half of the stone with a foam brush almost wiping all the resin off then leave it to dry and cure before coating the top half in the same way. No matter how thin a coat I apply, I always get runs. Any help or advice would be greatly appreciated.

@saykul90 Год назад

Sorry if this is a stupid question. Can you reuse the sand paper for a different piece after polishing?

@annebaillie7477 Год назад

Hiya, I love your work and videos. I'm having problems with the finish on my resin when i follow what you do with sanding and polishing etc it doesnt come up glossy even when sanding wet. The end result ends it being slightly shiny and slightly clear but it seems no matter how much i wet sand or polish and scrub it doesn't do anything. I'm at my wits end and feeling like giving it up. I don't suppose you could offer some advice please?, I'd be so grateful. Thanks

@bennettyates4840 11 месяцев назад

What kind of Dremel bits are you using

@stephanief6649 3 года назад

If I don't have any imperfections in my finished resin piece do I still need to apply polish? Also once you apply the polish to let's say coaster would the polish come off if they needed to be cleaned down the road. Sorry for the questions but I made an ocean themed serving tray as a gift and I wasn't sure if you had to polish it or if it was optional

@amywike1196 8 месяцев назад

I've made some skulls and I was not able to get rid of the bubbles completely because it was a deeper piece. I'm hoping to be able to sand it down as much as I can. The bubbles behind the eyes I cannot touch but I can smooth the back side down.

@user-yt1cc7ku1f 7 месяцев назад

Hey Steve does this work with wavy resin?

@yadhuakyadhu7468 3 года назад

Which polishing compound are you using?

@ashleyfalcon1115 3 года назад

So do I need to use all those sand papers there’s not just a sanding tool I can use? I made an ashtray and on the sides I notice the little dents and I’m not sure how to go all around a square ashtray to fix it :(

@CharisA25 2 года назад

Would I have to do this process if I have a air bubble hole in a resin tray or ashtray for example. I will get a bubble in my full resin project. I have tried grinding it but the then the whole now has a new shape. (Ashtray lid, air bubble hole on side of lid where it touches the ashtray)

@HollieAndApollo 3 года назад

Can I ask.. what do you do if the piece doesn’t have a flat bottom? Like a crystal point pendant

@mtglover13 4 года назад

Hi Steve! New subscriber here, great video! I’m currently using ‘Arts Resin’ here in Canada. I just tried the sanding method and a plastic polish and my pieces now have a thin frothy white coat on them. Any ideas why? I’m also wondering if you ever ad a layer of resin to your polished pieces for clear shine? Thanks so much!

@mtglover13 4 года назад

Steve McDonald Arts and Crafts Hi Steve! Thanks for your response! Good tips, I started to sand a day later so that is probably it! I’m also looking at getting a different type of resin as the bubbles are driving me crazy with Arts Resin! I will continue to do my research and hopefully find the best one :) Thanks again for your help!!

@tracisusong6991 Год назад

Hi how long are u sanding each grit

@Cuddlingus Год назад

im making trays and crystals out of resin, is there a need to polish them? and if so , how?

@XxglowslyxX 3 года назад

I tried this on my ashtrey but my resin looks so cloudy after sanding. Am I not sanding enough? I would really love to polish my resin and have them shine but I haven’t gotten the hang of it

@danagrobeson3906 3 года назад

Will this method work on UV resin?

@joannegreenwood3803 3 года назад

Looking for a video that shows me how to do this with my dremel please so I know the tight heads to use.

@t_butko 3 года назад

Me tooooooo!

@floriagoharriz 2 года назад

My coasters become yellow what can I do with that

@catskillz3281 4 года назад

Would you have any tips for someone trying to sand/polish a resin cast creature with nooks/crannies and such?

@catskillz3281 4 года назад

@@SteveMcDonaldArtsandCrafts I will try that, thank you!

@Thecraftinggirlboutique Год назад

Is sanding really necessary? It’s alot of work. Is there a work around

@aprilstammerman9645 3 года назад

Do I really need a rubbing compound?

@celesteamberbagley3996 Год назад

Can anyone help me? I used my UV resin that I’ve had for a couple of months. It’s mostly hardened but just hasn’t finished hardening and has remained sticky . I’ve had it under a UV light for around an HOUR BUT STILL NO JOY. WHAT CAN I DO?

@runnymedecrafts2018 Год назад

I'm new to resin and are not getting the results I need sanding cured resin

@lifesong1976 Год назад

Can you spray a clear coat of acrylic paint after you sand it?

@KennyKrumpin16 Год назад

I’m curious also

@larriehopkins9880 3 года назад

I’ve just tried sanding a coaster with 240, 600, 1000, 5000, 7000 and it’s all scratched and dull. What have I done wrong?

@lisacairns4987 3 года назад

Hi Everyone, I have recently getting into resin and made mostly coasters so far. I am just after some advice on the finished product. I really enjoyed your video on the sanding process. Unfortunately I'm not having much look in achieving a scratch-less finish. I have spent ages sanding moving through the different grits and then buffing with a dremel. I appear to be getting more and more scratching during the whole process and don't understand why. The scratches don't appear to be deep, more like surface scratches that are visable in the sunlight. Can anyone please give me any advice? Thanks

@SICresinwrks 2 года назад

I know im months late but maybe you apply too much pressure while sanding? Hope you figured it out

@MichelleHeighway 2 года назад

so you put 50.50 epoxy resin on again to make it shine after polish and let it set for 24 hours thanks

@thebabyjumper1387 4 года назад

So in real time, how long should you sand with each grit of sandpaper?

@thebabyjumper1387 4 года назад

Steve McDonald Arts and Crafts it does thanks!

@SharonaKian 5 месяцев назад

What kind of respirator do you use to protect your lungs from the VOCs?

@ErinxXxBaby 4 года назад

Which "pouring resin" did you use?

@ErinxXxBaby 4 года назад

@@SteveMcDonaldArtsandCrafts Thanks Steve! Sadly I don't think it's available in US!

@drnh4444 3 года назад

A lot of people recommend Yorkshire grit... DON'T use that. It leaves bad scratches on resin. No idea who thought it was a good idea. Using sandpaper and then finish with good quality car polishes i find work perfectly