Epoxy for Beginners: Mixing Epoxy Resin Basics

A short video on the basics of mixing epoxy resins.

Key points:

Glove up and keep wet epoxy resin off of you. Wear appropriate PPE as your situation dictates, this could include tyvek suits, face shields, googles, etc. Uncured epoxy is a skin sensitizer and irritant.

Use the correct ratio, ratios will vary depending on epoxy type and formulation. The weight and volume ratios are often different so make sure you are using the correct ratio for the system and measuring method you are using.

Mix thoroughly scraping the sides and bottom of the container to get everything mixed correctly and completely. Mix for at least 2 minutes.

[cornbread]

I was so confused on how to mix the resin and hardener, and I tried to find other videos but all of them were measuring and mixing using weight and my epoxy things says to use volume, but once I found your video it all made sense. Thank you!!

[moparrdudee]

Finally a person that explains it !! Thank you so much. Thumbs up and a like! And a follow !

[JamesDanforth-fu]

This tutorial made the concept so clear!

[BILLBRAZIL]

Hello. I enjoy your videos very much. Here is my question. I made a 16’’ tall vase using resin then I made a 10x 15 x 1’’ base ( like a block ) planning to glue the vase on top of the base. Can I use resin as a glue ?

[kirtash]

How do you clean the plastic container in which you mixed the epoxy components? Or do I have to use a new one every time?

[malindimarineboatexcursions]

Am in Kenya, we are using litres, so 1ltr of resin what ratio for hardener?

[gerriedixon]

Will the completed mixed resin stick to concrete? You also didn't explain how long does it take to set up firm

[radar]

Sorry if I sound stupid(it may be the case, though)but...you said thar by quantity(volume) it is one-two. In weight is 100% 40%? I can't make it cures very well. It is(almost)always some "honey like" residues when the whole is hardened. And it takes at least 2 days depending on the size to solidify.
Thanks for de vid, was useful!

[Undefined]

Every epoxy brand is different and, for beginners, low viscosity is definitely recommended because high viscosity versions are a gigantic pain in the ass to mix, remove air bubbles and its super easy to end up with a cloudy mess if you don't combine both parts JUST RIGHT.

[rommeldiaz]

Nice one Thank you sir for pointing the right ratio

[JoHueybusiness]

Do you jot think using a mask is Important and it's toxic?
Also do you not need to stir slow to reduce bubbles? Been watching a few videos and they seem to vary.

[djtempted]

Awesome video,
Question- where is the best place to go for supplies/materials to get started, local home depot?

[jekwuanachuna]

Some epoxies create bubbles while mixing them and these bubbles tend to mar the output of the job. What do I do to ensure that these bubbles do not come up?
Thanks

[rajeshkrishnayendluri]

Hi Sir. How to wooden base epoxy: risin and hardner? How much time it takes to stick?

[king_raphtv]

So meaning the resin should be more than the harder?

[jeffersonhubilla]

How would I know if the mixture is already mixed up well? What it should look like?

[samantharoman]

Can you "keep" epoxy once mixed? Is there a way to prolong it's life while coating in case the area being coated takes longer than the advertised 1 hour?

[luyobyasteven]

I appriciate your work and i like to start making my own

[TheChuawang]

The container used to mix, dispose afterward or how can it be reuse? Need any cleaning agent?

Thanks for sharing

[mimimapatlao]

I'm watching from Qatar
What is the name of the color usually mix the resin epoxy?