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<\/a>I have a project; so it\u2019s just a matter of weeks before I\u2019ll get some satisfaction. Although it won\u2019t be a complete wave rider, as detailed in the book, “How To Build The World\u2019s Most Incredible Wooden Surfboard<\/strong><\/a>,\u201d there will be many similarities.<\/p>\nSo, all the tips found there for glassing will\u00a0apply.\u00a0Some are obvious:<\/p>\n
1) Make sure the surface area is clean and sanded smooth. Splinters, spikes or notches of any type can “catch” the fabric and separate the weave. Such a\u00a0glitch\u00a0will hinder\u00a0the\u00a0aesthetics and weaken the project’s structural integrity.<\/p>\n
2) Don\u2019t rush, but don\u2019t waste time either. Trying to move too quickly will cause mistakes. Epoxy resin allows plenty of time for you to\u00a0spread it around the work area before curing (hardening) begins. In fact, if you run short on the fluid, there\u2019s time to mix more and continue laminating, even if you’re using the fast hardener. If you’re worried about time to work, however, you can use a more slowly activated hardener and move like a sloth.<\/p>\n
4) Ensure there is good ventilation of the work area. Apparently, epoxy resin is much less toxic than polyester resin. But take no chances. Make sure air flows through\u00a0the work space with ease. Wear a respirator (not just a dust mask) if there is any doubt.<\/p>\n 5) Cover all of your skin. Leave none exposed. Fiberglass resin, regardless of type, is unfriendly to human skin. At best, it\u2019s frustrating\u00a0trying to clean it off. Good luck with that. At worst, it could burn your skin or cause serious reaction and long-lasting problems. There are probably additional \u2013 as of yet unknown \u2013 adverse reactions that can occur. Don\u2019t try to discover what they might be. Cloak your epidermis.<\/p>\n If you follow all necessary and recommended safety precautions for working with fiberglass cloth and resin, your mind can then be free to thoroughly enjoy the endeavor. Wetting out the cloth really is a fun activity. Pick a project and give it a pour.<\/p>\n You can see more tips on laminating with fiberglass and building an entire surfboard with wood in the author\u2019s book, available at your favorite major online book retailer, Amazon.com<\/strong><\/a>, or Barnes & Noble<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" It\u2019s been too long. I\u2019m really looking forward to pouring a glob of that blue-tinted, syrup-thick liquid onto a\u00a0crisscrossing fabric and watching it all disappear as I spread the epoxy resin to the far corners of the fiberglass cloth. I have a project; so it\u2019s just a matter of weeks before I\u2019ll get some satisfaction. […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":493,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[1],"tags":[23,24],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/seawoodusa.com\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/resin-on-glass.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/seawoodusa.com\/web\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/491"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/seawoodusa.com\/web\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/seawoodusa.com\/web\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/seawoodusa.com\/web\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/seawoodusa.com\/web\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=491"}],"version-history":[{"count":8,"href":"https:\/\/seawoodusa.com\/web\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/491\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":501,"href":"https:\/\/seawoodusa.com\/web\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/491\/revisions\/501"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/seawoodusa.com\/web\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/493"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/seawoodusa.com\/web\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=491"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/seawoodusa.com\/web\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=491"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/seawoodusa.com\/web\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=491"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}![\"Love](\"http:\/\/seawoodusa.com\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/glob-255x300.jpg\")
<\/a>3) Tackle the task\u00a0in a moderate temperature. Glassing outside in\u00a0icy winter temps will hamper the job. The liquid will thicken, making it difficult to spread, and chemical curing may wait until spring. A scorching summer day will speed the\u00a0curing and maybe get you a sunburn.<\/p>\n