Hey there, Epoxy Enthusiasts! 👋 Got a case of the pesky bubbles in your resin masterpiece after it cured? Fear not, for we've got some wizard-level tricks up our sleeve for removing air bubbles in epoxy resin. Let's dive in!
First off, remember, bubbles are like uninvited party guests – they just show up! But here's the cool part: during the curing process, these little air intruders naturally make an exit. It's like they realize they weren't on the guest list and decide to leave.
Now, if some bubbles missed the memo and decided to stick around, don't sweat it! Here's a nifty trick: grab your acetylene torch (yes, it's time to play with a bit of fire 🔥, safely of course!) and gently heat the surface. This little heat wave will coax those bubbles to rise and pop – like magic!
Post Cure Magic
But wait, there's more! 🧐 If you find some stubborn bubbles after curing, here's a secret technique you can use.
- Sand the bubbles away using 222 - 230 fine sand grit paper. (Think of it as giving your piece a mini spa treatment.)
- Wipe it down with acetone or denatured alcohol.
- Use a set of metal picks for a clean sweep. (It's like dental care, but for resin!)
- Squeeze a little water into the hole, then dry it out. This is like rinsing after brushing.
- And finally, use the pick tool again to make sure everything is neat and tidy.
Voila! You've now got a bubble-free, smooth as silk epoxy creation that's ready to wow the world. 🌍✨
Hope this guide helps you banish those bubble blues! Keep crafting, keep creating, and remember – at Promise Epoxy, we're always here to make your epoxy journey bubble-free and brilliant! 💖💪
3 comments
I have air bubbles under the surface of my epoxy. Maybe a quarter inch down. They occured over night after my second pour and set up before I noticed. Can I drill holes to clear them out and then finish my final pour to fill them? I am doing a 3 inch coffee table so already have over 2 inches of epoxy done.
Very confusing. Says that it will be smooth as silk but says nothing on filling the holes.
Kind of confused we don’t put anything in the empty hole just leave it nice and clean on the surface????