Do you have to spray paint a tumbler before glitter?

Unless you want to use an entire bottle of glitter to fully cover your tumbler, it's a good idea to spray paint it first.

How long do you wait between epoxy coats on tumblers?

After you've applied your first coat of ArtResin, wait about 3-5 hours until it starts to thicken and reaches a gel like state. At this point, you can pour the next coat on top. The stickiness of the resin will provide the tooth and the two layers will cure simultaneously, creating a very strong bond.

How many coats of epoxy do you put on a tumbler?

Our crafters wonder typically how many coats of epoxy is enough for their tumbler. It does depend on what you're creating, but the average is 2-3 coats. To properly seal all the layers beneath, we recommend using a topcoat of your resin.

Do you have to spray paint tumblers before epoxy?

Unless you want to use an entire bottle of glitter to fully cover your tumbler, it's a good idea to spray paint it first.

What kind of paint do you use for tumblers?

Stainless steel spray paint is easy and cheap to use! Make your own DIY custom tumblers with any color paint you want.

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Do you sand between coats of epoxy?

Sanding epoxy resin between coats will not only get out the imperfection, but will also serve to provide some tooth between the first and second layers.

Why is my epoxy tumbler wavy?

It is caused by the resin and hardener not catalyzing properly, which means that the two parts were either not mixed thoroughly enough, or their mixing ratio was off. To avoid curing issues: Use fresh resin and hardener.

What epoxy is best for tumblers?

Can you put glitter on top of epoxy?

If you are wondering WHEN to add glitter to epoxy resin, there are no rules. Adding glitter to resin during the mixing of the resin will integrate glitter throughout that pour. To do this, you will mix the resin with the hardener, add colorant (or leave it clear), and mix it well.

Can you seal a glitter tumbler with Mod Podge?

You can spray your tumbler with flat paint so that the stainless steel finish of the tumbler. Let dry. Use Mod Podge to apply one layer of glitters, then sand lightly.

How many layers of glitter does a tumbler need?

Coat in glitter and set aside for 30 minutes. Brush off excess. Repeat these steps until your desired level of glitter is achieved (We did 3 coats of glitter total). Let the final layer of glitter dry for 2-3 hours.

How long should epoxy cure before painting?

This is usually around 7 – 30 days depending on the temperature during cure. Epoxy based products may appear to be cured ie they are dry on the surface, but they may not have reacted fully throughout the paint film.

Can I pour epoxy over epoxy?

Can I put another coat of epoxy over cured epoxy? Yes. Since the epoxy has cured a chemical bond is not possible so what is called a mechanical bond is needed. This simply means that the cured epoxy has to be lightly sanded before the next coat is applied: the first coat should have a matt, almost white, surface.