Resources
DISCLOSURE: Several of these are affiliate links because I have been gathering these for my YouTube Business. If you use the links, then I will get a small commission, but it will not change the price you pay, other than in some cases it will give you a small discount.
If you don’t like the idea of affiliate links, then just go to the website the link goes to and don’t use my link to the website. My main interest is giving you a source to go check things out.
Epoxy Supplies
Rob Sandstrom Eye Candy Pigments Link
The link is an affiliate link. If you use it you should get a 10% discount for using the link provided you use Coupon Code ROB10 at checkout. With that said the website has other sales pretty regularly and using the link below will not preclude you from using the discount code on the website to get the bigger discounts.
Below are a couple items people specifically asked me about:
- Pigments Sample Pack: https://bit.ly/44iMfjW
- Resin Kits: https://bit.ly/3OLHkTf
- Silicone molds: https://bit.ly/3P3gC9I
Amazon Epoxy Links
- Upstart Epoxy Table Top: https://amzn.to/3QN72JI
- Upstart Epoxy Deep Pour: https://amzn.to/45B9FSN
Mold Suppliers
- EyeCandy Pigments has several Silicone Molds: https://bit.ly/3P3gC9I Use Coupon Code: ROB10 at checkout for discount
- Crafted Elements has many types of silicone molds: https://craftedelements.com/
- AHONUI ARTISANS is well known for their HDPE Molds: https://www.ahonuiartisans.com/
Other Epoxy Suppliers that I have used
Ol Loggin Epoxy Table Top, Artist, and Deep Pour Epoxy (they have each type): https://www.ollogginepoxy.com/
A 20% Discount Code can be used if you purchase this epoxy. I don’t receive any commission, but you get 20% off if you use Discount Code: ROB20
MAS Epoxy and Alumilite Affiliate Codes:
MAS: https://masepoxies.com/?oid=1&affid=289
Coupon code: MAS – ROB10
Alumilite: https://www.alumilite.com/?oid=3&affid=289
Coupon Code for Alumilite: ROBROB
Both give 10% off to your following.
I have also gotten MAS LV Epoxy at a place called SMS Distributors and because of free shipping that they offer at times it is often cheaper than the MAS Webiste with my discount code – so you may want to check them out at: SMS Distributors
Links to pigments I regularly use that are not Eye Candy Pigments
Black Diamond Mica Powder: https://amzn.to/46JQKWC
Jacquard Pearl EX – Pearl White 651: https://amzn.to/3M31wPP
Ecopoxy Liquid Black (Part of a kit): https://amzn.to/45HZb3W
NOTE: Although Ecopoxy liquid black is part of a kit, I am sure it can be found by itself.
Jacquard Pearl Ex – Micro Pearl 650: https://amzn.to/45DUcku
Mixol Lquid pigments – 12 color kits:https://amzn.to/3M2dvwQ
NOTE: There are two 12 color kits to get all of the colors – you chose or but as individual colors if you don’t want the kits.
NOTE: I don’t have time to look for the cheapest options so it may be worth your effort if you see something that is out of your budget or you know can be cheaper to do your own Amazon or Google search.
Epoxy Tools
- Chemical respirator
- Half Mask Chemical Respirator: https://amzn.to/3OFH6gh
- Respirator with 2097 Filter, BEAUKAU Dust Respirator for Women and Men Widely Used for Epoxy Resin: https://amzn.to/44gglVp
- Measuring Scale for small amounts of epoxy – this is a 200 gram (7oz) good for small mixes. I use weight or metering pumps when mixing small amounts and volume when visual volume when mixing larger amunts: https://amzn.to/3JLNdgO
- Mixing cups
- 8 OZ Mixing Cups: https://amzn.to/3OHEoqC
- 12-64 oz Mix Cups (Charcuterie Board Size): https://amzn.to/45AhUP1
- 20 oz size Pretty handy size: https://amzn.to/3P7nW4w
- 2 oz cups for handy for ocean wave type work: https://amzn.to/3OLlmPY
- Stir sticks
- Popsicle Size: https://amzn.to/3QN4FWX
- Coffee Size: https://amzn.to/3YPw6l5
- Nitrile gloves: https://amzn.to/3OJ8Ssn
- Mold release: https://amzn.to/44ixHB7
- Mold Suppliers – Eye Candy Pigments and Amazon have several. Here are a couple other popular suppliers of epoxy premade molds that can be used multiple times:
- Crafted Elements: https://craftedelements.com/
- AHONUI ARTISANS: https://www.ahonuiartisans.com/
- Paste Wax to use as mold release with Tyvek Tape: https://amzn.to/3WjGrXd
- Torch:
- Large Version Overkill But Will last forever: https://amzn.to/3OHesva
- Small Version Will work fine for smaller projets: https://amzn.to/3qFmeO9
- Heat Gun for Ocean Wave Type Epoxy work: https://amzn.to/3sd1duy
- Infared Thermometer for larger pours: https://amzn.to/47Gh5pD
- Drill mixer for larger epoxy batch mixing: https://amzn.to/3YGENy2
Form Building
- Melamine – used for building form if not purchasing a reusable form.
- Template material (1×1 wood/nails)
- Tyvek or Epoxy Resin Type Tape: https://amzn.to/3YGEymC
- Fast dry caulk for molds: https://amzn.to/3KNhehg
- Caulk Gun: https://amzn.to/3KPdJXw
Leak Stoppage from homemade molds
- Flex Paste: https://amzn.to/46X5Zf3
The above is an affiliate link on Amazon. I picked up my Flex Paste at Home Depot and I think it is cheaper at Home Depot so you may want to check there.
NOTE: I have found this product to dry out quickly, even if following instructions for storage after opening. So only open to use if needed and also don’t buy a big container just buy the smallest container that you can.
Repair Tools that May Be Handy
- CA glue (with activator) – this will be discussed when doing finishing
- Fine awl or paperclip for touch-ups
- Large planer or router sled
- Circular saw/track saw
- Jigsaw
Live Edge Slab Work Efforts
- Angle grinder – for removing bark on large live edge wood slabs.
Amazon Link for Angle Grinder: https://amzn.to/3tCNmP5
NOTE: These are also available at Home Depot and Harbor Freight
- Carving/Cutting Sheels for 4.5” Anlge Grinder
- Amazon Link: https://amzn.to/402U90G
- NOTE: You can also get carving wheels at Harbor Freight
- Stainless steel or Brass Wire wheels – cleaning live edge
- Amazon Link: https://amzn.to/3tIvTob
- NOTE: You can also get carving wheels at Harbor Freight
- Nylon wheels for drill/impact driver – cleaning live edge
- Scraper
- Drill bits, countersink
Live Edge Slabs and Charcuterie Wood Kits
- Ol Loggin Sawmill: https://www.ollogginsawmill.com/store
A 20% Discount Code can be used if you purchase this epoxy. I don’t receive any commission, but you get 20% off if you use Discount Code: ROB20
- Rustic Lumber Store: https://rusticlumberstore.com/products/charcuterie-kits
NOTE: In reading about their slabs they mill them to ¾” thickness. I don’t want to start with anything less than 1” thickness. After pouring epoxy and surfacing it is my experience board will be 1/8 to ¼” thinner than when the project starts.
Finishing
- Odie’s Oil finish is used by several people and I use to use: https://amzn.to/3JBD0DM
- These days I use two Bumblechutes products:
- Woodworker’s Oil – https://amzn.to/44hrC9F
- All in one wood conditioner – https://amzn.to/3UgYFGd
- Bee’Nooba Wax – https://www.bumblechutes.com/product-page/hard-wax-oil
- Orbital Sander
- Planner
- Router Sled or CNC
Polishing If Desired
- 3M Perfect-It Polishing Kit (Polish Only) on Amazon: https://amzn.to/457SurG
- 3M Perfect It Foam Buffing Compound Pads: https://amzn.to/45cnl6v
- 3M Perfect It Polish and Foam Kit together: https://amzn.to/3OGD0pn
- Used in Video: https://amzn.to/49WfTyi
- Dewalt Cordless Polisher – Another Popular Version: https://amzn.to/3xQtQRl