A few pics

[red river]

I posted in the General forum about how to make pattern outline lines thicker using Inkscape. but I did'nt do a good job of explaining why it may be useful. (epoxy fill)

Here are some project pics to illustrate why you may need thicker lines on a pattern you want to scroll. I would not have been able to use epoxy fill with thin lines.

These patterns came from various stained glass websites.  I plan on making several gnomes to give away as christmas tree ornaments. The cross with several colors of purple will be put in a lighted shadow box. The cross with the flower will sit in a stand and put in a window, I have made several of those as they will make pretty good Christmas gifts. Thanx for looking.....forrest

[Bill WIlson]

Very cool.  I've dipped my toe into using epoxy resin to add to my woodworking, but haven't tackled anything beyond a simple 1 color pour.

A few questions;

How do you prevent spill over from one section to another?

What did you use as a backer during the pour?

Did you paint the form prior to pouring the epoxy?

[Scrappile]

Those are real nice.  Yet another avenue to explore in scrolling.  

[red river]

hi Bill, in answer to your questions

spillover.........be very careful an fill about 3/4 to 7/8 full

backer.......i use Duck brand clear shelf liner and put my project wood down on the sticky side and use clamps to clamp wood to liner, this makes sure that there is no leakage on back side. this is important because if you're doing a sun catcher type project the backside needs to be blemish free . If you're not doing a sun catcher you can use a thin plywood backer to finished product and a little leakage would'nt really matter. ( the clear liner peels right off after epoxy has set.)

i paint my project before i add epoxy....

[RabidAlien]

8 hours ago, red river said:

hi Bill, in answer to your questions

spillover.........be very careful an fill about 3/4 to 7/8 full

backer.......i use Duck brand clear shelf liner and put my project wood down on the sticky side and use clamps to clamp wood to liner, this makes sure that there is no leakage on back side. this is important because if you're doing a sun catcher type project the backside needs to be blemish free . If you're not doing a sun catcher you can use a thin plywood backer to finished product and a little leakage would'nt really matter. ( the clear liner peels right off after epoxy has set.)

i paint my project before i add epoxy....

Been wanting to try epoxy out, myself.  Thanks for answering most of my questions!!!  One more, though...is there a way to reliably figure out how much epoxy you need for a project/color, or is it mostly experience and eyeballing it?  My fear is running short and not mixing up the same color on a second batch, or mixing too much and wasting or having to dispose of excess epoxy.

[JJB]

Those are really good! I have used epoxy a little in my scrolling, and I would like to do more.

[heppnerguy]

I do not know if I ever will try epoxy but I can see why others like yourself love it.  You explanation with using it should be quite helpful for those that haven't given it much of a go.  Nice project and appreciative that you share your knowledge with others here. That is a big part of what THE VILLAGE is all about.

 Dick

heppnerguy

[red river]

just one last note......for RabidAlien....I always err on the side of making to much epoxy mix for the reason you mentioned ( two batches made may not come out the same color ) A pic to show how i clamp up, a pic to show a mistake if you don't clamp up right. that gnome will have a black backer. a pic to show gnome beard after pour. If someone can show me a better way to hold down project , then pour and for resin not to leak into other areas please let me know. i keep thinking there has got to be a better way. thanx..forrest

[wombatie]

They are very pretty.  Thank you for a little explanation on your process.

Marg