How Liquid Glass Finish is applied on Cabin Furniture at JHE's Log Furniture Place

[Hitomi3138]

sorrry, but I am from Colombia (southamerica) and I was wondering if I could buy it here in my country, or if I can get it through Internet. Thanks!

[JHELogFurniturePlace]

@Hitomi3138 it can be purchased through the internet, not sure what the shipping costs would be. If you have a hardware store or paint/finish store I would try them first.

[Hitomi3138]

@JHELogFurniturePlace thank you very much for the information!

[Hitomi3138]

CAN THE TORCH TOUCH THE LIQUID GLASS?? i REALLY LIKE THE PROCESS ...HOW CAN WE GET THIS IN COLOMBIA?

[JHELogFurniturePlace]

@Hitomi3138 I wouldn't recommend it touching it, though if you were to touch it very briefly I don't think it would harm anything. Basically you don't want to get it so hot that it discolors. It should be sold in Columbia as a 2 part epoxy.

[Hitomi3138]

@JHELogFurniturePlace thamks... I really enjoyed it...it is really beautiful!

[JHELogFurniturePlace]

@Hitomi3138 thanks a lot for your feedback! We appreciate it.

[bigsbyfreak]

USE an dam mask man! Do you know how bad epoxy fumes are bad for you?

[jenfall1]

What brand of glass would you recommend?

How did you finish the live edge? Thanks

[OceanStateTuning]

cool, and also interesting in the yellowing

[zaostrog]

epoxy resins tend to get yellow over the years,how do you cope with that?

[zaostrog]

im from europe and i would like to use the resin in jewelry but here i cant find suitable resin ,so if U would be so kind to give me some link where i can order some .Tnx

[gracefulreverie]

After all this,, apply the nano coating called liquid glass,, or neverwet.

[karmma44]

beauiful work. but the guy said they apply liquid glass to every inch of the product , the bottom and back of back splash are still exposed to water and rot. just a note

[JHELogFurniturePlace]

@karmma44 Thanks for the feedback, as our vanities are made to be used right side up and the back splashes adhered to the wall and caulked around, the backs of the back splashes and the bottom of the vanity tops don't see any water. A properly installed sink and faucet will ensure that water doesn't seep/leak to the underside of the vanity top.

[bgagroupgroup]

Great finish - is it scratch resistant ?

We currently manufacture Bespoke Tables here in the UK and use MDF , primed in AC primer, digitally printed with UV inks and then finish with high gloss AC lacquer. The dried / cured top- lacquer coat is then burnished resulting in a piono finish. Problem we have is the dark colours show the scratch marks - do you think Epoxy Resin finish would be less resistant to scratching ?

[JHELogFurniturePlace]

@bgagroupgroup it isn't very scratch resistant, but the scratches can be buffed out pretty easily.

[MrLeonard55]

I guess it's not flamable then.

[ROUDY209]

i like dis video

[gollumthedog]

Beautiful...

[CragarShinoda]

Incidentally, is it okay to apply the second coat without sanding? I always sand with 400g after the first coat sets up so it has a good physical bond.

[CragarShinoda]

Great work! I follow the same exact process, only difference is that I use the spreader to wipe off the drips periodically as the resin sets up- three or four times is enough to get almost all of it. Makes it a lot easier to sand, saving time and money in sandpaper.

[JHELogFurniturePlace]

@CragarShinoda nice tip on the drips, that would make it a lot easier to sand.

[beachnative420]

The Red Oak was a real pain to seal in the air (keep the air from coming up) We did the usual apply three sealer coats of urethane sealer but it still came through. What worked was mixing 3% by weight of denatured alcohol to the epoxy mixture and apply it in two thin applications 24 hours apart. Then we put three layers of epoxy on top and it came out perfect!

[JHELogFurniturePlace]

@beachnative420 great tip with the denatured alcohol. I appreciate that. We are going to use that trick next time we do black walnut. Thanks a lot!

[beachnative420]

Well I just restored a 40 year old resin table and made an applicator like what you use. I purposely mixed much less than normal and still covered it. This application method works incredibly effective getting an even distribution. After proving how well it worked I did a 55 foot bartop made of Red Oak using this technique works fantastic! The customer built the top and we went on site to cover it and it wasn't perfectly level and using your application method helps alleviate puddling.Thank you

[JHELogFurniturePlace]

@beachnative420 glad to hear it!

[blbarchi]

Cool Video, where can I get the plastic applicator at?

[osama559]

i think 2 coats are better than 1 deffently but if i dont have a flame gun can i put it under the sun and the bubbles will go or not

[beachnative420]

BTW, thatt's really nice work!!!!!!!! Twombly's in Cocoa Beach does the same thing but sometimes we put fabrick under resin and looks nice too. Another look but not the beauty of wood!

[JHELogFurniturePlace]

@beachnative420 that sounds really unique! What are you making that puts fabric under resin? We've had a few ideas come in from customers about insetting poker chips on poker tables in the resin and doubloons. Most time consuming job was filling a 3" thick pub table top that had a big wide check in the wood. we had to do quite a few layers to build it up to where it was a solid top, yet when done you could see right through it.

[beachnative420]

Thank god you guys are doing it right there as far as getting the air out, NEVER USE A HAIR DRYER it blows lint and whatever is in the shop's air around. As far as waiting a week before the next layer, that's a joke. Everyone knows that you can pu another layer on after 16 hours if not sooner depending on the cure time. Also why not us e a brush for the application? 1st coat as thin as possible then thicker layers later? Sealing is the key to this step.

[JHELogFurniturePlace]

@beachnative420 it's not a cheap process to do especially when figuring in labor and the labor involved in removing it. The joke would be screwing it up. At the time the video was done it was extremely humid and we had already had to redo 1 top because after 3 days we figured it was dry enough and we ended up with fingerprints in the 1st coat. Why use a brush when there is a chance of hairs ending up in the finish? We will use the applicator which spreads it to the correct thickness.

[beachnative420]

@JHELogFurniturePlace As far ass the brush hairs go? I sure know what you mean, LOL. I've done literally thousands of tables and have hadd that problem. I like the mill gauge for thickness!!! I found that getting a new brush and loading it up with epoxy and setting it up with the hairs up for while then rinsing in acetone and not completely claening it makes the brush stiffer and keeps the brush hair in works for me....most of the time...but not always. I'm going to try your technique today : )

[beachnative420]

@JHELogFurniturePlace As far as the brush hairs go? I sure know what you mean, LOL. I've done literally thousands of tables and have hadd that problem. I like the mill gauge for thickness!!! I found that getting a new brush and loading it up with epoxy and setting it up with the hairs up for while then rinsing in acetone and not completely claening it makes the brush stiffer and keeps the brush hair in works for me....most of the time...but not always. I'm going to try your technique today : )

[JHELogFurniturePlace]

@beachnative420 great tip on the brush, thanks a lot!  we are going to use that tip when we are doing sink cutouts, seal around the edge instead of just pouring over it. Thanks again!

[JHELogFurniturePlace]

@beachnative420 we apply 2 thicker layers. the 1st coat is thinner than the 2nd, but still thicker than a poly of course as this is not a poly finish. We have found that 2 layers like this offers the best protection and desired look

[axe2see]

is there a reason why you dont use a bandsander ??

Beautiful piece in the end i have to say

[426superb]

Any reason why you waited one week instead of 6-10 hrs? Thanks

[JHELogFurniturePlace]

@426superb yes, at the time the video was taken it was super humid and all finishes were taking 3 times longer to dry. When humidity is normal it takes just a day or two.

[426superb]

Did you sand or wipe with accetone between the second coat?

[JHELogFurniturePlace]

@426superb we wiped with a tack cloth, but did not sand

[carmenSSS3095]

nice! can you do that on stone?

[JHELogFurniturePlace]

@carmenSSS3095 I would think you can yes.

[joebarchuck]

Can you apply the liquid glass on a spray painted surface? Is there a risk of chemical reaction?

[JHELogFurniturePlace]

@joebarchuck that is a great question... but I unfortunately do not know the answer to it. We've never tried to apply it over paint.

[joebarchuck]

@JHELogFurniturePlace Well, i am going to try... I'll let you know how it goes.

[handyman297]

Can liquid glass be applied to a table that has a laquer finish on it?

[JHELogFurniturePlace]

@handyman297 I believe it can be put over pretty much anything

[JHELogFurniturePlace]

pretty much would be the key word there

[handyman297]

Good video! How do I get bubbles out of table that is a year old?

[JHELogFurniturePlace]

@handyman297 sand it down and start over unfortunately.

[InsaneCB]

Do you ever apply a varnish, or polyester topcoat,then buff to add durability?

[JHELogFurniturePlace]

@InsaneCB no we never have

[JHELogFurniturePlace]

@lapispinoza not yet :)

[fac3308]

Would a heat gun work?

[JHELogFurniturePlace]

@fac3308 yes it sure will.

[Mueiwark]

Will this epoxy move with the wood as it expands and contracts? Most resins form tiny cracks after a while. Let's say you have a large hole 2 fingers thick in a table, and you want to fill it in with this finish, is that possible?

[JHELogFurniturePlace]

@Mueiwark yes, you sure can fill up holes, cracks,etc. It looks amazing too. For customers wanting something extra special we use a lot of boards that have rot or knot holes missing, large checks/cracks, etc and fill up the voids with the liquid glass. It's time consuming but the end result just looks amazing. You just have to lay something on the underside of the void that the epoxy will release from when cured.

[Mueiwark]

@JHELogFurniturePlace Thank you for taking the time to answer. I will remember the brand name when I want to fill in large holes.

[Zalamedas]

Jason.. Mraz? what? 5:08

[206425]

what about dust and debris that may float onto wet surface during drying time?

[JHELogFurniturePlace]

@206425 always something to prep for - make sure you are in a clean clean room or you will be redoing the finish. flies and flying things seem to love flying into fresh pours also so keep an eye out for them or make sure there aren't any wherever you are pouring.

[MrToby129]

ok thank you very much guy

[MrToby129]

strarting over mean sand it down to the wood ?

[JHELogFurniturePlace]

@MrToby129 yes, that is correct.

[MrToby129]

if some buble ave apear after the first coat can you sand those before the second coat

[JHELogFurniturePlace]

@MrToby129 it is pretty much impossible to sand out the bubbles - at least spot sand and have it look good. Any imperfection or fix will be visible. If we discover a bubble we typically just start over.

[deddagen]

can you please name this epoxy so that i can buy it? if possible please provide me the scientific if not the brand or the website. thanx

[MustardMonkeyLtd]

Thanks for an amazing video, I found it so interesting. I am fascinated by anything related to furniture. Can't wait to see more!

[JHELogFurniturePlace]

@MustardMonkeyLtd Thank you!

[drawingquarters]

did you coat the wood with anything before applying the epoxy resin?

[JHELogFurniturePlace]

@drawingquarters no we didn't. We just made sure the surface was perfectly clean before applying the 2 part epoxy.