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    In this step-by-step guide, we are going to break down the steps, of how to laminate a wooden surfboard with epoxy resin, outline in the above video. In this tutorial, we will be using the CLR epoxy resin system with Fast Hardener from Entropy Resins. Before You Laminate a Wooden Surfboard with Epoxy Resin Before beginning any laminating project, you have to know how to mix and handle your epoxy resin. Check out our epoxy mixing and handling tutorial here for best practices in epoxy resin use and safety. What You’ll Need: Sturdy rack for your board Surfboard blank to...

  Wooden surfboard laminating and hot coating using Entropy Resins’ Super Sap CLR epoxy resin over a Grain Surfboard Hot-Coating Hot-Coating Surfboards Laminations Hot-coating is the application of a thin layer of epoxy over the lamination to provide a smooth surface final surface. Because surfboard hot coats are sanded to achieve their final finish they must be thick enough so as to not damage the underlying fiberglass in the lamination layer. As such, fill coating can be applied after a wet layup lamination to help fill the texture of the cloth and provide a smoother surface on which to hot...

Bubbles interfere with the clarity of an epoxy coating or casting. Fortunately, there are several tried and true methods for both preventing bubbles from occurring while applying a coating to dealing with any bubbles that end up in the coating despite your bests efforts to prevent them. Here are some ways to prevent or remove bubbles for bubble-free coatings with epoxy. HOW TO PREVENT & REMOVE BUBBLES FOR AN ULTRA-CLEAR, BUBBLE-FREE EPOXY COATINGS & CASTINGS OUTGASSING Before coating or casting epoxy over bare wood, heat the wood and apply the epoxy while the wood is cooling. During cooling, the air...

Compression Molding is a type of composite processing that requires a two-part mold, even pressure, and elevated temperatures. It’s common in manufacturing skis, snowboards, and skateboards.  STEPS FOR COMPRESSION MOLDING Make sure the mold is thoroughly coated with a release agent that’s good for use at elevated temperatures. Mix the desired amount of epoxy using the appropriate epoxy dispensing, measuring & mixing techniques. Apply the epoxy to the fiberglass using the appropriate wet layup technique and combine any other materials for the part. Place the part into the mold and/or press and apply pressure to consolidate the part. Apply heat to elevate...

    PREPARATION PREPARATION FOR EPOXY CASTING Casting epoxy is a popular technique among artists, artisan furniture builders, and jewelry makers. Here are some tips for getting the best results when casting epoxy. MOLDS BUILDING AND SEALING MOLDS There are many different materials you can use for making molds. Silicone, smooth plastics such as polyethylene, metal, and melamine coated MDF are some of the more common. Take time and care to completely seal the area you plan to fill. CCR is a thin and slow cure epoxy. Once a leak starts, it’s hard to stop. For sealing seams and joints,...