Neil, co-founder of RNS Artistic Concepts, sent us these pictures of a custom hot tub they manufactured using our epoxy resin and fiberglass cloth. They tiled over the fiberglass and resin, creating a beautiful hot tub. It turned out great! Thanks for sharing! Save Save
Selvage- The woven-edge portion of a fabric parallel to the warp, finished off so as to prevent the yarns from unraveling. Fiberglass tape typically has a selvage edge. It gives it a nice clean look. Mold Release – Also known as a release agent or parting film, depending which kind is being used. The two […]
One or our customers, Chet, sent us these pictures of his PT109 project. Here is a few things he said about his great looking RC boat- The hull, deck and cabin is made from 3/16″ balsawood. The hull was fiberglassed with your fabric and a resin I had on hand. The torpedo tubes are 1/2″ […]
To fully understand the composite processes, it is important to be familiar with the “lingo” used. Over the next couple of weeks we will be discussing commonly used words in the composite/fiberglass world. Composite– A combination of fiberglass and resin. Fiberglass fabric (including chopped strand mat, carbon fiber, aramid, and roving) is just a limp […]
Working with fiberglass and resin can be hazardous if you are not careful. It is important to wear proper safety clothing to protect you from fumes and from getting hazardous material on your skin. It is also imperative to work in a well ventilated area. The styrene in polyester and vinyl ester resins evaporates into […]
It is important to use a roller or squeegee when working with fiberglass and resin. They are used to evenly saturate the fabric, help get rid of air pockets and also get rid of the excess resin in the fabric. If you have too much resin, spots without resin or bubbles in your finished product, […]
Bill, one of our customers, makes amazing sculptures. He is a great artist. He uses fiberglass in his process. Here is what he has to say- “I make large outdoor sculptures. My work has been featured in shows from Key West FL to Connecticut, and as far west as Topeka, KS. These are a few […]
*** The information provided is a general guideline. Each project is different. Any information used will be done at the user’s risk. Fiberglass Warehouse can in no form be held responsible for outcome of using this information. *** Fiberglassing A layer of 1 oz chopped strand mat should be used as the first layer. General […]
Take a look at this beautiful sea kayak built by one of our awesome customers. Our customer Paul said, “17 feet long mahogany with glass on the inside and out, glass tape on the inside seams using epoxy. Worked great, tape and glass went on perfect and was easy to use.” Thanks for sharing Paul! […]
*** The information provided is a general guideline. Each project is different. Any information used will be done at the user’s risk. Fiberglass Warehouse can in no form be held responsible for outcome of using this information. *** Plug preparation To make a mold, a plug is needed. A plug is the exact shape and […]