I’m just starting to make cups and I have to say I felt frustrated a few minutes ago because I made a glitter tumbler and after my second coat of Epoxy I felt the bumps. I didn’t know what I was doing wrong, but this video gave me some great advice that I will take into practice tomorrow, and hoping I can fix my cup. 😊 Thank you so much!💜
Thank you so much for this video! I am working on my first tumbler and have a ton of bumps, especially around the Chunky glitter!! I have been looking on RU-vid all day with no video on this, then yours finally popped up!! Now I feel a little better about sanding it!!
i am just starting out and had not seen this video yet. I have a tumbler with lumpy gllitter and a few bumps on the smooth areas. Sanding them is exactly what I did. The other problem was a small space that did not get covered with glitter. I sanded around it, applied modpodge, and added the glitter. It is drying now and when it is dried I'll put on the next coat of expoy. After all that I found your video and felt a whole lot better about the sanding, not sure yet about the glitter. Thank you so much!!
Thank you so much for the video. I've been doing tumblers for a while now and this is the first time I couldn't figure 5he problem out. I want to make it stop happening.
I have a tumbler that is beautiful except the epoxy didn't stick everywhere and there are places where you can see the "raw" cup where it didn't take. I prepped my cup by using alcohol and made sure that the epoxy was totally covering the cup. While it was turning, I saw this was happening and tried to add more epoxy to the "holes" and it just didn't work. I would appreciate any help with how to avoid this again and would love to see a video on this. Thank you for your time and for sharing your knowledge.
Thank you so much for this video. I was about to give up making tumblers because the bumps from epoxy were getting worse with every cup. I did what you showed us in this video and it looks great now. I try to avoid putting epoxy on more than once and do a thin coat. That’s not going to work especially with glitter.
Thank you for this video. You are the only person who said you need to use a finish on the cup before you apply expoxy. But I am still having a problem. I took a stainless steel cup and lightly sanded it and then washed it off and dried it. Did not touch the cup again without having a new pair of gloves on. then I put a spray coat of Rustoleum enamel paint on the cup, then let it dry, Wiped it again and put it on my cup turner using my gloves, then did an acrylic paint pour over the cup. I let it sit until all the paint was dry, then sprayed a coat of Rustoleum clear over it and let that dry. Mixed my expoxy for 4-5 mins. using a timer. Once the cup was dry I applied the expoxy with my hand and it was so pretty and smooth. I also torched it. But within 5 mins. or so the fisheyes start popping up. I am so tired of this and I don't know why it keeps happening. Can you help me? Send me an email.
So glad I found your video. I had made a cup last night and after letting it cure I noticed the glitter was poking out. I did sand it down and going to apply another layer of epoxy hoping itll work
I’m SUPER new to epoxy. So new I’m in middle of my first project & after the first coat, there were bumps all over. I’m doing pens, not cups, but I figured same rules apply. Thankfully I did sand after the first coat & wiped down with alcohol then did a 2nd coat. Then found this video 😆. I was just gonna throw it away but I decided to wait it through to see what happens after the 2nd coat. If I still have bumps, can I send again and do a 3rd layer of epoxy? I plan on trying again this weekend with another pen to see how it works & see if I can get it better, this set is just my test run.
@@whatifnc5617 Thank you. Hopefully the bumps are smoothed out. When I checked them lash night before bed, they didn’t seam to be as noticeable. But it’s good to know that I can do another layer if needed.
Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. 😁 Your video was very helpful. I got some buldging epoxy at the bottom of a couple cups and want sure why that happened or how to fix it.
Thank u so much for this video! I'm brand new to all this! And I'm so disappointed, I had a beautiful cup and the epoxy was uneven towards the bottom. For some reason my cups (I use the 30oz from Walmart) do not want to stay on the ball and stay level. They start out level and then eventually move the long it's on the turner. I have no idea what I'm doing wrong but it's disappointing 😔
Daughter_of_the_King that is frustrating.. not sure if you can push the cup on your holder a little more.. or wrap the ball with a towel or something to make it tighter... that will help with making the cup level.. also don’t forget to ensure the table itself is level.. good luck!
I’m doing my very first tumbler ever, and I was getting discouraged because whenever I would sand my cup it would scratch the epoxy even though I was sanding lightly. Nobody else’s video explains that it’s Normal when sanding.
I just finished a cup and it's almost perfect. Three is one tiny pointer bump. Very small but you can feel it. Is there anything I can do other than sanding and putting another coat of epoxy?
"Level" on the top side or the bottom side? If it's level on top, it's slanted on the bottom, causing epoxy to run towards the base of the tumbler. Also, you showed us the tumbler with the epoxy lump on the base due to uneven tumbler on spinner, but you didn't mention how to correct it once that dry.
I have the opposite problem. Fisheyes in resined, alcohol ink tumblers. I’m prepping correctly- washing them well, then spraying with 91% alcohol and then spray painting with a flat or primer, allowing 24-48 hours to dry, then applying epoxy etc. How do I get the resin to stick on a second coat in those holes without sanding?
I have gotten fisheyes when I try to put in too thin of a coat of epoxy... it can also be from a fingerprint or contamination on the tumbler after you have completed the alcohol ink... I try to not touch the cup directly after finishing... use the turner handle or wear gloves... So to fill in those areas... you can just apply a drop of epoxy into the void/fisheye.. allowing it to stick to the epoxy around it... after it cures - then sand lightly and apply a coat over the entire tumbler... If you catch it while still curing the first time... put a small drop into the void then... I look for these types of imperfections after turning an hour or so... best of luck!
I’ve only been making playing with epoxy for a month or so and haven’t mastered the lumps and bumps 🤪 I need to get better at sanding and going slow. My problem is that I rush the steps out of excitement to see a finished product and then it’s no bueno 🤦🏻♀️
nchuskers1 I learned the hard way to put my cups on the spinner at night 🥴 My 3yo got too close and did a little flick of her head and a bunch of hair stuck to the cup and I had to give her a haircut 🤦🏻♀️ 🤪
@@MrsNosbig Oh MY!!!! I have gotten in my hair too - by leaning to close to look at something... baby wipe and a little alcohol rub got most of it out!!
We tried the baby wipes but she was screaming and I had no clue what to do other then get my hair scissors 😆 Luckily for me I cut my family’s hair (thanks RU-vid tutorials) so it wasn’t a complete botch job
Loved your video. I started my very first alcohol ink wood grain tumbler. Of course I had bubbles AND waves. I sanded it and Unfortunately sanded down to the tumbler logo (BUILT). Any suggestions/advice would be GREATLY APPRECIATED.
Fatima Huerta - if it happens where you see you have a thin area of epoxy...put another coat on... and then sand that layer... I have sanded color off before and just applied more paint to mask on the epoxy layer - but it would be more difficult with wood grain technique
Depends on how bad… If it is like letters… I have trimmed off the part sticking out and a light sand.. put new vinyl on to fix the lettering and another coat of epoxy…. To prevent in future… make sure vinyl is adhered really well on all edges… a few tips are 1) have a good surface to apply vinyl… I will put a thin coat of epoxy over painted or glitter surface first and stick vinyl on it.. 2) wait longer (several hours) after putting on vinyl before applying epoxy I have less issues.. Hope this helps!
@@tiffanysavoie4847 I use Alumilite Amazing Clear Cast, but recently started using their Amazing Quick Coat.. I buy directly from them as the quality from big box stores doesn’t feel the same… not sure if it is storage or length on the shelf… IMO I am really liking the new quick coat!
I sanded a cup to get of bumps. There’s white streaks like you mentioned in the video. A friend told me to clean that area with alcohol before I re-epoxy. The cup looks dull in the area that I sanded. Is the cup ruined or will another coat of epoxy have is glossing again?
I have a cup that I epoxied and it has loads of little wells where there is no epoxy? Just dry glitter, It was covered and when I checked it, it has all these open spots? Do I have to sand it or can I add another coat of epoxy ? What would have caused this?
2072leb.. sorry for the delayed response... just got the notice! You can just put another coat over the top of it... I see this when too thin of a coat of epoxy is put on.. or if it has too many bubbles in the mix.. let the epoxy rest a little and put.a thicker coat on the cup!
I did epoxy own a skinny tumbler which I believe is plastic and for some reason I got what looks like little spider web cracks all through it but I cant find a video on why this occurred or how to fix it, do you have any suggestions for that?
I'm still dealing with a few microbubbles on my last layer.. I've tried a heat gun, torch, warming my A & B in warm water before mixing, any suggestions?
I have been so mad at all these videos that say, ‘and there you go, a finished tumbler when I want I’m yelling at the Video going.... ‘but you don’t have my husband who says I need to, finish sand, wet sand, buff and polish!!
I guess if you and your husband feel you need to go to that extent... but if the cup has any bumps they can be sanded smooth and put on a final coat, the cup will end up smooth and shiny,
Hello I had raised bumps on my glitter tumbler I sanded them down and now my glitter has some dull spots do I put more glitter then more epoxy or do I just put more epoxy which in turn will bring back the glittery look?
Andrea Zavala yes that would be correct... any pin holes or divets/fisheyes - I apply another coat of epoxy.. washing the area (alcohol wipe) or a very light sand will ensure adherence if the fisheye is due to something on the surface (contaminants/ fingerprint)
Candace Hopkins... if it covering to top edge... you can use an exacto knife to trim the epoxy from the top edge... if it is just a thick section... use sandpaper to reduce the thickness... then apply a think epoxy coat over the entire cup. Check that the cup is level on your turner to avoid in the future
You can sand the thicker part down... than apply a thin overall coat... stripping the whole cup is a lot of work... once it is too thick you can’t even it out without sanding.
Hi my question is about a glittered tumbler. After my first coat of epoxy and sanding, can I place my decal and then apply second coat of epoxy or must I apply second coat, then decal and another coat of epoxy after the decal thus making it three coats?
How do you deal with lint? I have scoured the room I epoxy in and can not get a completely lint free environment it seems. Is there a way to remove the tiny lint bumps? I have sanded them and applied as another coat of epoxy only to get lint bumps again! So frustrating....
JenifferG 1974 a few questions....1j where is the turner at... I would check where you have the turner positioned... make sure you don’t have a fan or air register nearby that would blow directly on the cups... also a low traffic area helps.. 2). How are you applying the epoxy? Just making sure you are not using a brush of some kind that might produce lint 3). How long are you leaving it untouched before removing from turner? Make sure your epoxy is cured (not tacky in anyway). I have picked up lint or fingerprints by removing too soon.... for my setup and epoxy I leave at least 10 hours (overnight). Hope this helps!
It is about 4 feet away from the fan which is blowing away from the turner. I apply with a silicone brush or my fingers with nitrile gloves on. I leave it over night or a minimum of about 8 hours usually. Thank you for the tips. I will maybe try just leaving the fan off to see if that helps.
Hey there I’m new to this whole Tumblr thing crafting which I’m starting to enjoy. Thank you for the video I really appreciate it but I just have one question after you send it down what do you wipe it down with? Is it just regular wet paper towel or is there something special I should use? Thank you so much.
Thank you so much again for ur help! I have another question for u tho lol. If you make a glitter cup with chunky glitter on it and a lot of it keeps falling off can you apply mod Podge or something before putting epoxy on it to make sure it stays in place or just epoxy and see? Thanks again!!!
Yes you can use mod podge or there is a glitter spray adhesive in a can that can be sprayed over the cup prior to epoxy... or the multiple layers of epoxy... all of these methods work... just make sure your mod podge is really dry before the epoxy layer
Hi! I would just ensure that there isn’t anything blowing air towards the cup turner… I,e, fan or vent. And place it in a room where there is no one moving around in the room…. Example - I tend to out my final coats on late in the day - so that they dry overnight while everyone is sleeping.
@@whatifnc5617 thank you very much! I actually always do them overnight and did think about the AC vents being one of the reasons I have issues. I ended up purchasing a large plastic storage box and it worked great last night ❤️
If you are not using permanent vinyl you need to seal it. I seal mine either way because I don’t want to risk it lol I am fairly new but someone told me to seal with mod podge or clear spray paint.
Hi i had an issue with flooding with glittering a tumbler. using the epoxy method.. Basically i have a slick surface and random spots that look raised and the glitter is dry. Not sure how to fix it. If i can fix it
Check the level of the cup on the turner and the machines level.. this happens when the cup is angled away from the rim.. it can be very slightly out of level
Dell Howard be careful with how long you are working on the cup.. if you work towards the end of the epoxying working period or if you apply heat after that period.. you can get wavy cups.. I try to get all my work done in 10-20 minutes... then leave the cup to level out... also check the level on the turner and the cup on the turner For glitter cups I always have to do an extra layer of epoxy to get a perfect finish... so I always plan on that
hi, so I am so new to tumblers but love making gifts for birthdays. Attempt went bad lol. I added just glitter and to many coats of epoxy now. So when I tried to sand I can't get to the lumps of glitter. Any suggestions, or do I have to trash this one?
I have a question. I been struggling to find a cup holder. I've looked for a football or even type of sponge but nothing seems to hold the cup at a straight angle. What will you suggest? Thanks in Advance.
Hello Your cups are beautiful and I’ve been wanting to try forever and just did but didn’t turn out so great so far lol so I was just wondering if you could help me. I just attempted to make my first glitter tumbler and I just put the first epoxy layer over the glitter last night and i now see that it did dry and it nice and clear but there are little hard round bumps literally all over it like the whole thing is super bumpy they look like teeny tiny little balls I wish I could show you its hard to explain and when I applied it last night there weren’t air bubbles all in it so what is causing this? I’d really appreciate it thank you so much!
Boogie Baga ... it is the glitter causing the bumps... any glitter that isn’t flat will cause lumps.. a light sand in a well ventilated area (be careful not to sand too far down as to remove your finish) then another coat of epoxy... i have had some chunky glitter cups that have taken 3 coats of resin to get smooth
Ok I’ll try that tonight! The bumps look like clear little balls under the epoxy so glitter can even cause that type of thing? I used the pink Spin it Brand glitter because it looked so pretty and I was so excited to try this I’ve been wanting to forever but ugh I’m not so good at it I guess lol. So sweet of you to get back to me tho I really appreciate it! Thank you so so so much for your help!!!
I wish there was a way to show you a picture it’s not lumpy at all it’s smooth with little hard clear raise ball type sticking up things all over it. Sry I’m trying to explain it it’s really hard to explain lol it almost looks like little tiny clear plastic balls or something fell all over it while it was drying ugh so hard to explain sry
Kelly Hadley is the bump is around the entire cup toward the bottom or top... it is that your Turner/cup are not level.. if it is random bumps.. applying additional epoxy later in the drying process can also lead to bumps. Glitter cups tend to be bumpy on the first coat... I apply a thick 1st coat, that can be sanded smooth and then apply a second coat. Hope this answers your questions
Amanda Laino... sanding is the best option... heating cured epoxy doesn’t work... will affect adhesion to the cup and will not give results you are wanting
I’ve epoxied a tumbler that I alcohol inked. Even though it seemed like an even coat of epoxy, as it dried it seemed to pull away in spots. When dried, it was all lumpy and bumpy even thought the tumbler itself is smooth. I tried doing this twice with the same result. Do you know what is causing this? Some of holes are quite large, 1/4” in size so I don’t think it would have been air bubbles?
