Ideal for working on larger projects, a typical 'fiberglass layup' is a popular process for those who need a large, strong, and lightweight tool.

00:00 Introduction
01:18 Epoxy Surface Coats
02:10 The Almost TackFree State
02:55 Laying Up Fiberglass and Laminating Resin
04:59 Demolding

This is an updated version of the video originally entitled Introduction to Epoxy
Laminating Systems. We’ve gone back to increase the resolution, correct the color; plus update the graphics and add some clarifying content.

Freeman Mfg & Supply is a materials supplier. The thousands of hours dedicated to producing this series was done in service to our industry. If you are looking for any of the materials shown, please visit us at http://freemansupply.com (our primary website for professionals) or http://miapoxy.com (curated for the DIY market).

Finally, this video was originally part of a compilation DVD entitled Making Parts, Patterns, Tools, & Molds. You can see all of those videos (in sequence and in context) on our dedicated video website at https://www.FreemanVideos.com. Or check out our YouTube Playlists. Or find your next video of interest here:

Moldmaking & Casting Videos:

1 Using Rigid FastCast Urethanes for Casting Both Molds & Parts
   • Using Rigid FastCast Urethanes for C...  
2 Making Flexible Molds with Urethane Rubber
   • Making Flexible Molds with Urethane R...  
3 Simple Silicone Rubber Molds (Without a Parting Line)
   • Simple Silicone Rubber Molds (Without...  
4 TwoPart Silicone Rubber Molds (Forming a Straight Parting Line)
   • TwoPart Silicone Rubber Molds (Formi...  
5 Moldmaking With Clear Silicone Rubber
   • Moldmaking With Clear Silicone Rubber  
6 Making Molds & Casting Thin Walled Parts (& Using Color Tints)
   • Making Molds & Casting Thin Walled Pa...  
7 Making TwoPart Silicone Rubber Molds with Complex Parting Lines
https://tinyurl.com/spf9z8hs
8 Tips & Tricks for Moldmaking & Casting Parts with Intricate Detail
   • Tips & Tricks for Moldmaking & Castin...  
9 Making Simple MultiCavity Molds
   • Making Simple MultiCavity Molds  
10 Surface Casting Method #1 (featuring Gap Wax)
   • Surface Casting Method #1 (featuring ...  
11 Surface Casting Method #2 (With Brushable Urethane Casting Resin)
   • Surface Casting Method #2 (With Brush...  
12 Using Fillers & Pourable Foam to Lighten a Casting (& More)
https://tinyurl.com/2cav5em5


Laminate Toolmaking & Composite Parts Videos:

1 Laminating with Fiberglass & Epoxy The Basics
   • Laminating with Fiberglass & Epoxy  ...  
2 Building a Fiberglass & Epoxy Laminate Mold
   • Building a Fiberglass & Epoxy Laminat...  
3 Vacuum Bagging a Carbon Fiber/Composite Part
https://tinyurl.com/auf6d2d8
4 Building a Laminate Tool with Epoxy Paste
   • Building a Laminate Tool with Epoxy P...  
5 Rapid Tool Making with the Repro Laminating System
   • Rapid Tool Making with the Repro Lami...  
6 Making a Simple Glove Mold
   • Making a Simple Glove Mold  

Preparing Models, Molds, & Materials Videos:

1 Prevent Your Castings & Models From Sticking to Your Molds
   • Prevent Your Castings & Models From S...  
2 Weighing & Mixing Resins & Silicone Rubber The Right Way
   • Weighing & Mixing Resins & Silicone R...  
3 Eliminate Entrapped Air in Molds & Castings
   • Eliminate Entrapped Air in Molds & Ca...  
4 How NOT to Ruin Silicone Rubber When Making Molds
https://tinyurl.com/32uwjv3z