What Happens to Wax in HOT Epoxy Resin ?

On this episode of Ben's Worx I try and cast wax inside of resin for science!

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[PercentScottish]

Your videos are helping my brother with anxiety and panic attacks. Our family nights have been a bit affected recently as he's been suffering from phantom symptoms that are just manifestations of his anxiety, which then puts him into panic. However while we are playing boardgames, I started putting your videos on in the background on the TV - not only is the family enjoying your creations, the chilled vibe has massively helped my brother to the point that as soon as we arrive, he asks if I can "put the resin guy on". So thanks! Lamps seem to be the favourite items amongst my family 😃.

[kray]

I think the original wax shavings could be really fun, especially if you coated them in something like mica powder, I think they might leave behind little trails as they melted.

[Grom-rlbm]

I used to do wax hands for events. Your issue was you weren't letting the wax cool and set properly, and then you were also not getting it dry enough when redipping it in wax. The knobby texture is from moisture, and the mushiness of the wax is from both that and not leaving it in cold water long enough.

[karacoop]

I watched the melting process twice because it was so interesting. Would have love a closer view of the final product. I really wanted to see if the wax left empty space behind and I was hoping there would be a shape of your finger left in the resin. Such a cool experiment!

[austinthomas]

Very fun video! I was surprised that you didn't do a silicone cast and fill that with wax. But hey, I still learned something new!

[nightdragon]

If you ever think of revisiting this experiment, I would suggest making a mold of your finger similar to what you did with the Oreo. And crayons would work wonders since they are already colored.
No matter what, thinks as always for such a wonderful and interesting video. You never fail to entertain.

[unadomandaperte]

Hi Ben. If you like to expand on wax and resin projects, I'll share an idea. Those dye chips that melt on clear wax might result in even more interesting outcomes if you can manage to first make a hollow resin egg, cut it in half, then carefully add the wax shavings and a few colored ones in. Once you have both halves of the egg filled with your wax pattern, seal everything together and then secure the egg in a container before finally pouring the resin for turning. I think the heat should still penetrate and mix the wax into something pretty!

Btw, keep up the good work, your art and presentations are so cathartic!

Thanks 😊👍

[momo_-xg]

As someone that works with wax often, I’m excited to see how this turns out!!!

[TheSassy]

Thanks for another fascinating video Ben!!! Was so stoked to see an extra one this week 💛🙌

[mel.e]

That was cool. The end product turned out neat. An art deco piece. 😊

[Natasha___.]

You have the most friendly, relaxing, voice I've ever heard.

[rtist]

I’ve been wondering what would happen when hot resin meets silica (you know, the stuffing in those little packets, that one shouldn’t eat, that can be found in a new box of shoes (or such) to keep moisture from accumulating)? I mean, the resin heating up creates steam, yet the silica negate moisture. So what would happen?

[Its_just_Dave.]

When you mentioned making wax finger I was thinking silicone mold of finger then fill the mold with wax to produce finger made of wax. I’d be curious how wax would act if it was completely covered with uv resin then had resting poured around it. If it melted it would be hard to tell as it would fill the void, but if the wax was hollowed out and sealed before being covered in uv resin it would be easier to tell it melted. Great video I enjoyed watching the wax melt.

[ELMO]

Put 1 cup of rice in a resealable plastic bag.
Add 1/2 tsp. of vinegar/ water and a bit of the icing gel or food colouring. ...
Seal the bag and shake well.
Spread the coloured rice out on a baking tray to dry overnight.
Repeat with other colours.

Would love to see in resin

[WaiferThyme]

Thus was so, cool! Ty for the bonus vid !

[carolinewitherspoon]

what a good role model tbh for having a monitor for dangerous fumes, so smart and important

[ericmorrison]

I wonder what mixing in the wax flakes right at the point of setting would do. Like add them in right as its about to solidify. It would also be cool to try and remelt the wax out and puta a new resin color in. That way you get actual layered colors instead of swirled mixed colors. Very interesting idea all around mate! Great vid as always!

[ArcaneGinger]

That was delightful!
You laughing at the hand wax was exactly when I started laughing at it.
Thanks for the mid week video!

[MelissaHall-cpkw]

A+ content! Love the clean pressure pot!

[jaspergoesrawrr]

Very cool to watch it melt! Didnt expect it to melt so quickly!