I Tried Epoxy Resin for the First Time… Beginner Tips and Tricks

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I've never made an epoxy river anything. It looks so cool and I've been wanting to try it for a long time. In this video, I share my experience and the tips and tricks I learned on how to make epoxy cutting boards. I'll show to make live edge boards into epoxy resin cutting boards! Amazon and other affiliate links are used in this description and they help support this channel. *Videos To Watch Next* Charcuterie Boards with only Wood - https://youtu.be/zw5rJVSKnkU DIY Easy Cutting Boards - https://youtu.be/fH2h-2CpbPU Cutting boards and charcuterie boards for sale: https://www.731woodworks.com/store PLANS: https://www.731woodworks.com/store Greatest Free Gift: http://story4.us/731Woodworks *Products I Use and Recommend* Crafted Elements Molds (Save $10 on your order using this link) https://craftedelements.com/discount/731WOOD Ahonuia Mold (I bought the biggest one): https://www.ahonuiartisans.com/collections/forms Tiny Hammer Mold - https://amzn.to/3O7xzg6 Honey Wax Mold Release - https://amzn.to/3NTqwYA Spray Mold Release (for silicone molds) - https://amzn.to/3NZ97xK Ol Loggin Epoxy (Loggin Two for slow setting) - https://lddy.no/1bwk8 Ol Loggin Colors (I used the 12-pack blue) - https://lddy.no/1bwk9 Ol Loggin Walnut Charcuteire Kits - https://bit.ly/3NXlpGR 1/8 Roundover Bit I Use - https://amzn.to/3xTkO3x Chamfer Bit I Used - https://amzn.to/3QqgOOW Polishing Compound - https://amzn.to/3MQi6Qp Polishing Pad - https://amzn.to/3b0xVXo Outlaw's Board Butter - https://www.731woodworks.com/store/boardbutter Mineral Oil I Use - https://amzn.to/3b0xXhY Odie's Oil - https://amzn.to/3xT7R9M Epoxy Calculator - https://www.totalboat.com/epoxy-calculator/ Follow me on Amazon for my favorite tools and supplies: www.amazon.com/shop/influencer-4e5e1fdd Support us and our channel by shopping our affiliate partners for tools and supplies: Yellow Hammer Tools: https://lddy.no/142ay Acme Tool Deals: https://imp.i284638.net/P0nmre Copper Johns Beard Care: http://copperjohnsbeard.com/discount/731?redirect=%2F%3Fafmc%3D58%26utm_campaign%3D58%26utm_source%3Dleaddyno%26utm_medium%3Daffiliate (Code 731 saves 15%) Taylor Tools: https://lddy.no/yoeb Pocket Hole Jigs: https://masscaproducts.com?aff=3 Router Bits from Bits & Bits: https://bitsbits.com/ref/6215/ Starbond CA Glues: https://social.731wood.works/AvqZYS_L Dust Mask: https://tidd.ly/2ZjqqoD Join this channels membership to get access to exclusive member-only live streams, discounts, and other perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSLClJLzdUMRMe0E4SPfc-w/join You can support us on Patreon as well https://www.patreon.com/731woodworks I get my stickers from Sticker Mule: https://www.stickermule.com/unlock?ref_id=9881980701&utm_medium=link&utm_source=invite Ol Loggin supplied the wood kits, epoxy, and resin for this project. Crafted Elements supplied the silicone molds. #731woodworks #epoxy #epoxyresin 0:00 How to Make Epoxy Resin Boards 0:14 What You Need for Epoxy Cutting Boards 1:21 Wood For Epoxy Trays 1:41 Molds for Epoxy Project 3:24 Mixing Epoxy for Pours 4:16 Adding Color to Epoxy 4:56 How Long Does Epoxy Take To Dry 5:24 Taking Epoxy Out of a Mold 6:28 Planing Epoxy 6:40 Silicone vs UHMW Epoxy Molds 8:36 Routing Epoxy Boards 8:57 Sanding and Polishing Epoxy Boards 9:28 Oiling and Finishing Epoxy Boards 10:25 Epoxy Resin Tips and Tricks 11:06 Pricing Epoxy Resin Art 11:42 Can you use epoxy for cutting boards? 12:01 Power Tip Time