I Tried Epoxy Ripples on a Guitar… Bad Idea? | The Little JAM Guitar Rescue

Today we’re pushing the limits on the Little JAM Guitar and trying something completely new—epoxy ripples on a guitar body. No experience, no guarantees, just experimenting and seeing what happens. Will this turn into a great finish or a complete failure? In this episode of Ted Talks Guitars and Life, we: Prep the body and deal with previous repairs Mix and apply epoxy for the first time Attempt a ripple effect finish Watch how it reacts in real time If you’ve ever wondered whether epoxy could work as a guitar finish, or you enjoy learning through trial and error, this one is for you. Follow the Little Jam Guitar journey in the playlist linked below. If you’ve worked with epoxy before, share your tips in the comments. Crystal Clear Epoxy Resin Kit https://amzn.to/4cY77DG Timestamps 0:00 Intro – Trying something new 0:50 Shop setup and camera angle 0:59 Reviewing epoxy work on the back 1:30 Surface prep and matte black paint 2:01 Cleaning the body (naptha attempt) 2:48 Why epoxy – covering flaws and holes 3:01 Mixing epoxy (resin and hardener) 3:56 Stirring process and avoiding bubbles 5:06 Heat, curing, and shop conditions 7:03 Inspiration from other builders 7:43 Application begins (front of guitar) 8:27 Why epoxy for this project 9:14 Before condition and repairs explained 10:08 First mistake – epoxy leaks 11:22 “Make mistakes on the back” approach 12:30 Attempting to fill holes with epoxy 12:45 Creating the ripple pattern 13:42 Unexpected surface differences 14:30 Contamination issue from work surface 15:01 Building up epoxy over holes 16:02 Possible outcomes and next steps 17:10 How the ripple effect forms 18:31 Letting it cure 19:10 Learning through mistakes 20:12 Project updates and mentions 21:40 Design reflections 21:58 Ripple effect begins to appear 22:43 Close-up of epoxy ripples 23:16 Evaluating the result 24:05 Considering adding color 24:36 Final thoughts 25:01 Outro The "Little JAM" - Mystery Guitar Rescue (Playlist) https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLMhTW3lOIKQ3Q4r0RSTZTwCZ2OfixMYVk ____ Shoutouts: @HighlineGuitars @Guitarpitofhorrors formerly Guitar Pit of Horrors (Bull) @j-mansgearcave (Jay) Checkout our playlist page for more series and journeys https://www.youtube.com/@TedTalksGuitars/playlists Special Thanks to our channel members "The Jacks" Want to support the channel? Feel free to explore Channel membership options: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBr6kaWeOvldTHvntB3tnMg/join Ted Talks Guitars & Life Merch Store: https://tedtalksguitars-shop.fourthwall.com/ Amazon Affiliate Link: https://amzn.to/3W3PZox *If you click on this link to shop at Amazon the channel will receive a modest financial commission from your purchases. Disclaimer: This video is not sponsored. Some links are affiliate links. If you buy something I may make a small commission. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Guyker Referral Link: https://www.guyker.com/?ref=tedtalksguitars If you use the link you will save 15% at Guyker Use the coupon code: TEDSMITH #GuitarBuild #Epoxy #GuitarDIY #GuitarRepair #Luthier #EpoxyResin #GuitarFinish #DIYGuitar #GuitarProject #TedTalksGuitars