Alumilite Explains: The difference between epoxy, polyurethane, and resin

Choosing the wrong type of resin product could mean a ruined project. In this video, Jordan explains the scientific differences between epoxy and polyurethanes - both types of resins - and helps you decide which type of resin is likely best for your project.

Put your questions of "what type of resin should I use" and "epoxy vs resin" at ease and create successful projects with the knowledge of the science behind resin.

Do you have other questions about resin? Drop them below, we're happy to help!

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[CatMcMAC]

Information videos are long winded tedious affairs that I skip through very quickly to find what I want to know.
I never got to the first click forward in this one. I watched. I got the info I wanted, and more. No faffing around, no fillers, no fluff. No irritating chatter! No fancy effects! Wow.
It felt like less than a minute, and the video was done. Every sentence useful. Never seen anything like this before.
Nailed it. Thanks!

[lilyinthewater]

When you make it engaging from start to finish for a unmedicated adhd personwith the attention span of a Pomeranian, that’s how you know you are a great instructor and creator. Loved this

[Mythricia]

Pretty sure I just learned more in 5 minutes than I have in the past month of trying to figure out what different resins do. Awesome.

[soheilagha]

I cant believe how concise and informative this video was. Everything you said was extremely useful and you managed to fit more information in one 5 minute video than multiple other longer videos combined! Honestly i think i just absorbed hours of research in a mere 5 minutes!
This video was amazing! Excellent work!

[louie_ooeygui]

This was one of the best intros I've seen. Clear and concise. Thank you.

[danilo]

I’m on the same praise boat. When you started wrapping up, I was like, “wait. I thought the video was 5 minutes long.” Only to realize that almost 5 minutes had truly elapsed. THANK YOU!

[drewborgholthaus]

Awesome info, it’d be good have info on durability, water, heat, UV resistance, ideal applications for counters, furniture, indoor, outdoor, etc. (maybe it’s in another video, if so please post the link). It’d be nice if the camera stayed zoomed out more so we can see more of what’s being pointed at (and have the camera move less), but I mean it’s your video so do whatever you want! Well made in either case, thanks!

[bubbles]

I love this guy's energy! On top of that he made the information make sense and didn't take forever to do it. (I have a very short attention span.) :)

[doodledicemonsters]

Absolutely freaking amazing presentation of information! Well done!

[jessicajrollo]

Another great video with easy to comprehend explanations! I'd love to see a video on utilizing the uv resin in other applications besides fishing lures. I'd also like to see a video on ways to remove bubbles from your epoxy when using it in different applications, like silicone molds, acrylic blanks, tumblers, covering artwork, etc (not just deep pouring).

[Christopherbever]

Normally I watch videos on x1.25 or 1.5, but holy cow I had to go back to normal speed and rewind several times. Learned more in 5 mins than hours of researching!

[sheridanmay]

Brilliant video, informative, helpful and fun! I wish I had had a science teacher like you at school, I might have learnt more! 😂

[BrickhouseCraftWorks]

This was a much needed explanation for me! Just starting to incorporate resin into my wood turnings. Id gotten a small amount of Clear slow and poured my first pen blanks where I casted mini pine cones. Turned out great, so I ordered the 16lb kit just the other night! I was really excited to start using it to cast wood into large blanks. I am SO glad I watched this before I combined this with some wood that may not have been perfectly dry and ruined the whole thing!

Would love to see a video with more detail about casting wood into blanks, or using epoxy/urethane to fill knots, cracks, voids, etc.; When it’s ok to use one vs the other; What moisture content does wood have to be before you can use urethane; etc etc.

Thanks for sharing the knowledge!

Seth

[markschack]

Awesome, thank you. Now I’d like to see about the differences AFTER they are cured.

[ScrapwoodCity]

Really useful information. Definitely do another more detailed one. Thanks for sharing.

[XIIINoir]

At this point, I'm just gonna buy Alumilite products, just because the videos are so entertaining and informative compared to any other manufacturer.

[lass-inangeles]

At 0:18 secs of this video, I feel an immense wave of relief and gratitude for this knowledge. I've been struggling to understand the different materials to use in my project and very confused. My brain is the kind where it wants to slot all information into neat boxes for further retrieval. Not having an overview of the categories and how they relate made it difficult to retain information - like having no file cabinet to slot the files in.

I could just hug you for the terrific way you explained it - concise, top down, logical, factual, and one picture = 1000 words! Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!!

Part 2 suggestion:
Tinting Pigments. Please explain pigments and tints. So bewildering.
I want to use Durabak Polyurethane bed liner. Its a great product but comes in standard solid opaque colors that I don't like. They want me to use a non-water based, paste pigment to get my color. I need to understand pigments as well as the paint side. How many kinds are there that work with the Resins? Please do a video on this!!!

[JAWZMUZIK]

You killed the game on this!!
Thank you!!!!❤❤

[JohnMark]

Thank you! I would like more information about this topic.

[porkopolitan]

I want this guy to teach me everything. He's precise (without being petty), and concise (without being a prick). Respect.

Literally not even here out of necessity but damn was that surprisingly engaging.