Jonah Posted August 27, 2019 Report Share Posted August 27, 2019 I searched but couldn't find it. A while back someone posted about a silicone cup to use for mixing epoxy. The epoxy doesn't stick to the cup. Any help is greatly appreciated. Thank you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vodkaman Posted August 27, 2019 Report Share Posted August 27, 2019 If you don't find what you are looking for, this is my solution for small mixes of epoxy. Wrap a ball of modelling clay with plastic kitchen wrap and press into a shallow dish shape with your thumbs. Stir with spatula with no sharp edges. I like to sand the edges with 200 - 400 grit. Advantages: quick, cheap, re-usable, easy clean-up. Dave 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jig Man Posted August 28, 2019 Report Share Posted August 28, 2019 I mix small batches in plastic shot glasses that I grt at the dollar store. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobP Posted August 28, 2019 Report Share Posted August 28, 2019 I press a double thickness of tin foil into a baby food jar lid, throw the foil away after use. The lid holds enough to coat 4 bass baits with Devcon Two Ton epoxy, which is all I can coat with one batch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark poulson Posted August 28, 2019 Report Share Posted August 28, 2019 I guess the plus for the silicone mixing cup is that it is reusable forever, so no plastic or foil waste. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dink Master Posted August 28, 2019 Report Share Posted August 28, 2019 Loon Outdoors Mixing Cup https://loonoutdoors.com/products/mixing-cup?_pos=1&_sid=768781668&_ss=r 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimP Posted August 29, 2019 Report Share Posted August 29, 2019 The small disposable cups that every fast food place has for condiments. Just grab a couple of extras when you visit, pitch them when you are done. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikePaintsBaits Posted August 30, 2019 Report Share Posted August 30, 2019 (edited) I use the little plastic fruit cups sold by Walmart , 50 to a pack. Edited August 30, 2019 by MikePaintsBaits Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Guy Posted August 31, 2019 Report Share Posted August 31, 2019 I think you could use a silicone muffin baking pan and cut it into sections. There are regular sized and mini ones. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ravenlures Posted September 1, 2019 Report Share Posted September 1, 2019 I really think we are getting carried away with this. For small amounts just use the small med cups and larger ones like me for brushing large lures the big drinking cups. How cheap can we get 3.75 for one cup that's a lot of med cups to use while waiting for epoxy to cure to pop out time is my concern just my 2 cents. Wayne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vodkaman Posted September 1, 2019 Report Share Posted September 1, 2019 (edited) 5 hours ago, ravenlures said: I really think we are getting carried away with this. For small amounts just use the small med cups and larger ones like me for brushing large lures the big drinking cups. How cheap can we get 3.75 for one cup that's a lot of med cups to use while waiting for epoxy to cure to pop out time is my concern just my 2 cents. Wayne The point is not the cost, but for a thorough mix. A concave surface with no corners is always going to be superior. Beer can bottom is the best of all, I have used it many times. A single can bottom can be wiped and re-used many times. Dave Edited September 1, 2019 by Vodkaman 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Travis Posted September 1, 2019 Report Share Posted September 1, 2019 (edited) 9 hours ago, ravenlures said: I really think we are getting carried away with this. Wayne The way of forums.... on open ended questions understandable specific questions well guys read/interpret questions in different ways or participate for different reasons. He did find the specific double silicone bowl he was looking for but he had started two threads. The important thing is you all missed the real issue DEVCON or NOT ??? Edited September 1, 2019 by Travis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nathan Posted September 5, 2019 Report Share Posted September 5, 2019 The Loon one was the one Ihad posted a while back..Nathan 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
surfk9 Posted September 8, 2019 Report Share Posted September 8, 2019 Iv'e used the small plastic cups people above have mentioned...have some with measuring lines some without....lately it seems that the cups are getting "HOT" by the time i finish a 5-6 inch swim bait....anyone else experiencing this issue...is the cup melting appears to make the epoxy "Go Off"....Devcon 2ton 30 min & Bob Smith 30 minute...michel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Travis Posted September 8, 2019 Report Share Posted September 8, 2019 Epoxy curing is exothermic reaction (gives off heat). If you mix enough volume and have sufficient depth it can heat up to surprisingly warm temperatures. Hot enough to melt some plastics and cause burns. Depending on volume/mass, far more than what we use for lures, curing epoxy can reach temperatures in excess of 350 °F. Typically we mix volumes in containers that result in thin layers. The thin layer increases surface area and allows to cool. As the layer gets thicker it gets hotter as heat can't dissipate and the hotter it gets the faster the curing reaction progresses and further increases heat. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vodkaman Posted September 8, 2019 Report Share Posted September 8, 2019 My experience with epoxy and other 2-part resins; once they get hot, it is too late to apply. Dave 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Travis Posted September 8, 2019 Report Share Posted September 8, 2019 1 hour ago, surfk9 said: Iv'e used the small plastic cups people above have mentioned...have some with measuring lines some without....lately it seems that the cups are getting "HOT" by the time i finish a 5-6 inch swim bait....anyone else experiencing this issue...is the cup melting appears to make the epoxy "Go Off"....Devcon 2ton 30 min & Bob Smith 30 minute...michel Since you stated by the time you finish I doubt you have any issues in regards to proper cure and resulting performance of your top coat. I have a lot of plastic cups deform when residual epoxy is left to cure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark poulson Posted September 8, 2019 Report Share Posted September 8, 2019 I once left a plastic salsa cup of homemade "salsa picante" on the motor cover of my van overnight. When I found it the next morning, the plastic had softened and sagged. So I'm always vigilant when I use them for mixing. But I never mix more than a quarter salsa cup at a time, and wipe the cup out with alcohol when I'm done. That said, I don't use epoxy that often any more. If I used it all the time, I'd get a silicone mixing cup, like the NorPro measuring cups use to melt soft plastics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlowFISH Posted September 9, 2019 Report Share Posted September 9, 2019 I've been using Stainless Steel cups - small ones similar to the condiments but a little bigger. Stainless keeps epoxy cool (longer time to apply) and after use - wipe once with paper towel to get majority of epoxy out - then a few drops of acetone and wipe again clean. I bought 5 figuring I'd ruin them quick - still using first one - no issues if you clean it before it hardens. J. https://www.mcmaster.com/1811t43 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
