The inlays look like backlit jewels! Thanks so much for sharing your knowledge.

Instructions say, right there on the bottle, that proportions are by volume not by weight. Most epoxies also tell you whether you should add B to A or A to B. Finally, if you use an epoxy that dries fully clear, you can test pigments in water poured to the final depth to determine how much to use in the epoxy without wasting epoxy or waiting for it to cure. If your epoxy isn't as clear as water, that won't work as well. Just add a measured amount of pigment to a measured amount of water that will be the same volume as the epoxy you plan to mix, then pour the colored water into a pocket equivalent to where you will put the epoxy in terms of depth, color of backing material, etc. Repeat until you get the color you are looking for, then use the same amount of pigment in the epoxy.

I do colored epoxy inlays frequently. often with multiple colors. One of the things I have learned is that if you seal the pockets with a white pigmented wood sealer. This gives a much more accurate color (similar to the color in the mixing cup). Without the white background, the poured epoxy reflects the color of the wood behind it. This process also prevents color bleed of the epoxy into the grain of the wood.

Very nice, beautiful green sets off well.

That looks really good

The problem most resin users commit is using weight versus volume. The hardener and resin DO HAVE different chemical compositions that differ in weight.

Wow that is beautiful ❤

Looks great

It turned out great! I wish you had showed the whole process until it was finished. Maybe another video! Did you do a video of making that little box? If not, would you do that some time? I really liked it. Nice job.

Came up stunning! The box is extremely well made as well. Congrats! Cheers Sean

Outstanding work.

For anybody attempting this, put the pigment into part A and it get it to the color you want before mixing A & B so that you don’t waste valuable working time while messing with the color.

Good video. You can use a hair dryer to get rid of bubbles. Also, when adding part B to part A, Re-zero the scale and you can use the same container.

I use a pressure pot to minimize the bubbles, pressurize to 55 psi hold overnight comes out perfect each time

i squeegee mine off. less waste and lee sanding. i also use a torch for any air bubbles should i get any.

The 1:1 ratio is by volume not by weight. The two parts have different densities which means a pound of each will not have the same volume. Be careful when you measure quantities by weight.

Why not tare the first container and just use one?

I keep my scales in a plastic bag so no spillage goes on the scales. Gets dirty, change the bag.

Did you realize you switched your screw on caps between part a and b containers? White and black caps switched on pre-coat.

Next time use one cup measure one part then zero and measure the next part. Don’t have to scrape cups.

Turned out fabulous.

PSA: use a mask when sanding epoxy. The dust is extremely dangerous.

Total weight divided by the mix ratio = weight of part A...to be followed by part B up to the full weight. Example....an epoxy has an optimal mic ration of 1:28 A/B 10 grams total weight of mixed epoxy desired. 10/1.28=7.8 Zero out scale WITH CUP on top. Pour in 7.8 grams of part A Pour in part B to bring it up to 10 grams.

An easier way to mix epoxy is to zero the cup, add #1, then zero again and add #2. Then add color if you like. I’ve used spray pain, testers model paint and food dye. Model airplane pain is my pref for small jobs. I also sit my mixes in warm water to make them flow easier. Mostly I do custom plaques

1:1 .... by volume. I hope I'm not the only one that was bugged by this. Nice work otherwise though. Definitely going to use some of this advice

great technique and results!

That turned NICE!!

A couple quick thoughts; for us novices it would help if you showed (each of) the labels a tad longer so we can note the products used. Also you didn't show the turn out of the initials on the lid, much can be learned there. Your final coat/stain application was left out too. The end product does look real pretty. Altho' details make a better presentation... just sayin'.

Nice finished box. I like to do my work with the pieces on parchment paper or a cutting board made of UHMW to keep my table clean. Also consider getting a pressure pot to take out the bubbles.

Nice, but why not use the router and 1/4” end mill to remove the epoxy instead of needless sanding?

Just wow ! Seeing part A go in with Part B ... I mean.. how cool is that ! and you painted it right onto the routed areas . Hopin I never forget how to do this !

Wow nice!

Its quicker to use a coat of varnish

Great work man - looks awesome.

Why didn't you measure both parts in one cup?

Hi great job what grit sandpaper did you use

Hi, thanks for sharing. Good video, nice idea and pleasant results.Regards and best wishes. T.

Very nice job. Here a question that I haven't found an answer to. Could you have applied a stain to the box after you sanded the Epoxy flat and then apply a finish. I am making a Maple Table that I want a Black Epoxy Compass Rose ,CNC into, but I want the surrounding wood stained to match the interior of a RV Van. What do you think?

Nice

Instead of mixing epoxy for sealing coat, could you not just use shellac and its quick drying

It says 1 to 1 by VOLUME not weight ...

Use a small torch to burst any bubbles in the epoxy

If you're weighing on scale,just use same cup.

Wow, that's lovely 😊

pretty lil things :)

Why weigh when instructions say 1:1 by volume???

The epoxy is marked to measure by volume, so why measure by weight instead?

Goooood...

I am wanting to try this on a game board. Your video answered a lot of my questions...thanks. I do want to know how you finished the epoxy after the sanding to bring it back to luster.

Great concept, but did you keep the Origin and the work piece on the same level? I see the box is quite thick . I thought it might be possible to just add some blocks around the piece to allow the Origin to scan the dominoes without tipping over. Your comments would ne much appreciated. Thanks.

Cool it almost looks like green MOP.

The amount of people I see on YT offering advice in their videos that dont know how to keep a sander flat amazes me.

Cool clamp table!! What type of clamps are those?

What are you using to route these patterns?

After the sanding did you put a finish (top coat) on the entire box? If so, did the finish take evenly or did you have some problems to deal with? Thanks

I don't understand why anyone uses two cups to measure A and B and then mix- you lose some of the resin you are pouring from one cup to another. You can pour, for example, 50 grams of A into the cup and then just add another 50 grams of B while it is on the scale and get a better mix. the only time it is necessary to do separate cups is when they mix by volume and not weight.

Do you think you can use food coloring in the epoxy to color it?

Did you shoot a video of the box top routing? It looks great!

Who made that green pigment?

Does the base cost of epoxy you applied, actually prevent bubbles in the second fill coat, or was that done for another reason? Thanks

Thanks for sharing. Looks good!

Nice finish, question your 1 to 1 measuring. Lol

Did you get you colored powder from a craft store?

how do you finish the lid, after sanding the resin?

That came out a stunner! Any girl would be over the Moon to get that.

video was great all the way till you finished sanding? no commentary or finishing and the letters.? Keep the quality of the video same start to finish with explanations. End result was nice. How did you get there?

What kind of bench clamps are those please?

Hi man great ,what grits of sand paper are used to sand?

How did you make the box?

Gloves

What did you do after sanding?

Turned out nice ,but wasted alot of resin..

Why you use two glass to weight and tranfer it to another.

I think I know what you're keeping in that box 😏😏

what grit did you sand to?

You should just add and mix and color in same container to ensure 1/1 ratio

Great results but cut to the chase edit your videos it was like watching the grass grow

maybe mix it a bit