Using Vacuum Forming to Make Coaster and More out of Jesmonite

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I'm giving away a FormBox Vacuum forming machine! Watch the video for all the details regarding the Giveaway. Winners will be announced here: / teammayku
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  • @InTheMindOfficial
    @InTheMindOfficial3 жыл бұрын

    I love his absolute child like joy he has any time he does a project. You can tell he absolutely loves what he does and it's beautiful seeing such a passionate maker. You rock dude, keep on doing awesome work!

  • @dcanom321
    @dcanom3213 жыл бұрын

    The blues on the shallow dishes remind me of The Great Wave. Also fingers crossed for a new vacuum forming machine!

  • @CAZZAisCALUM
    @CAZZAisCALUM3 жыл бұрын

    Have loved working with jesmonite for about a year now - this vacuum former looks like it would make things so much smoother when it comes to mould making! Thanks for the suggestion 😱☺️

  • @Lar411
    @Lar4113 жыл бұрын

    It's so cool to see you actually listened to what many people commented which was using a steady camera instead of a handheld one :) Thanks for listening!

  • @davidramirezcorredor5934
    @davidramirezcorredor59343 жыл бұрын

    I’m amazed by how many clever tricks this man has for his projects!

  • @NotaRobot_gif

    @NotaRobot_gif

    3 жыл бұрын

    I know!!

  • @christophedecostelabelle8930
    @christophedecostelabelle89303 жыл бұрын

    I just love how this guy always does such professional looking products while still staying super easy to follow. I'd love to get that machine! I'm a mechanical engineering student and already have a 3d printer so this addition to my work space could give me a lot of new opportunities. Thanks for posting such amazing content

  • @TarnAlcock
    @TarnAlcock3 жыл бұрын

    I love how you show the points of failure and workarounds in the process! Informative AND entertaining!

  • @cigara87
    @cigara873 жыл бұрын

    Hi Alexandre, got to say i dont think i am in a position to make full use of a Vacuum Forming machine yet, but just seeing you work with one gives me so many ideas on what i would do with one. I love watching your videos and i just want to say that you have a unique ability to motivate and inspire. Just looking at some of the techniques you use i am truly jealous of your work space and your know-how, and you have a positive attitude mixed with a genuine joy for what you create! Thanks for making these videos for us - please keep going!

  • @GiacoWhatever
    @GiacoWhatever3 жыл бұрын

    Alright, need to try that jesmonite... Thanks

  • @achappel

    @achappel

    3 жыл бұрын

    Dude jeah it's super fun to use, you should defeneatly try it out. I'd like to try making something bigger with it as well :)

  • @FlokrollProjects

    @FlokrollProjects

    3 жыл бұрын

    It was my idea

  • @eamonlee159

    @eamonlee159

    3 жыл бұрын

    Flokroll Projects ???

  • @FlokrollProjects

    @FlokrollProjects

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@eamonlee159 It is true, i pointed him in the Jesominte direction :D

  • @eccentricnut3566

    @eccentricnut3566

    3 жыл бұрын

    Ummm yeah definitely, how have I not known about this stuff before?

  • @paramendium7213
    @paramendium72133 жыл бұрын

    I've always wanted a vacuum forming machine there's so much that can be done with them.

  • @Blackspidy619

    @Blackspidy619

    3 жыл бұрын

    I've wanted one from the first time I saw The Mythbusters use one.

  • @jasonjeffries9871
    @jasonjeffries98713 жыл бұрын

    vacuum forming is so great, and having a personal sized option is simply fantastic for prototyping projects. Great video!

  • @RafiquiLP94
    @RafiquiLP943 жыл бұрын

    I love all your projects. And seeing some vacuumforming and knowing there might be more projects with it in the future makes it even better.

  • @llamalex3156
    @llamalex31563 жыл бұрын

    Formbox vacuum...3D printer...a maker could never stop dreaming about the possibilities🥺

  • @salvatorefarrell5412
    @salvatorefarrell54123 жыл бұрын

    Everytime I get the notification for your videos I get so happy!!! I love you and your content so much. I would love to win the vacuum former because i’m looking to experiment with diy projects like this!

  • @strykervalkyrion
    @strykervalkyrion3 жыл бұрын

    I swear this is the greatest infomercial for a vacuum forming machine ever. I've known about them but never knew how to integrate it into the workshop until watching this. Now I want one

  • @LimaZuluTango
    @LimaZuluTango3 жыл бұрын

    That looks soooo cool! I'd definitely make use of this in my leatherworking shop. Ideas....overflowing!

  • @Jobey_99
    @Jobey_993 жыл бұрын

    Jesmonite is a lot cheaper than i imagined for 17 Kg's of the stuff. I think that's about enough for a pretty cheap desktop with really cool patterns

  • @maxrandom3337

    @maxrandom3337

    3 жыл бұрын

    I Hope I can find it in my country!!

  • @jesmonite

    @jesmonite

    3 жыл бұрын

    We hope you enjoy using Jesmonite for your project! Please tag us in your creations on Instagram! #Jesmonite We love to see and share new creations!

  • @danielch6662

    @danielch6662

    3 жыл бұрын

    We don't know how strong it is. Even if you were to cast it with a metal support embedded inside, we don't know if the edges will crack and chip off with normal use.

  • @Jobey_99

    @Jobey_99

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@danielch6662 I have seen jesmonite used as kitchen counter tops so i would guess that with enough support cracking and chipping wouldn't be an issue. I'm planning on making a desktop in the near future so will find out

  • @agentred8732

    @agentred8732

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@Jobey_99 : Did you ever make your desktop? I am considering doing a dining counter... I cannot find any cases of Jesmonite as a countertop material.

  • @AnoopKhetani
    @AnoopKhetani3 жыл бұрын

    Imagine drinking a shot everytime Alexander says "Jesmonite".😄

  • @vojtechjanjurecka7285

    @vojtechjanjurecka7285

    3 жыл бұрын

    You are passed out on the floor in a minute😂

  • @shefin9093

    @shefin9093

    3 жыл бұрын

    Try vacuum instead ,😉

  • @theeesophialei
    @theeesophialei3 жыл бұрын

    Came across this on my recommended list and so glad i clicked on it. Thanks for sharing, Alexandre!

  • @christianamundsen9396
    @christianamundsen93963 жыл бұрын

    That is the most amazing casting results I have ever seen. Your projects are always awesome.

  • @G0lia7h_at
    @G0lia7h_at3 жыл бұрын

    Totally stocked about Jesmonite too. How does it feel to the touch? Is it like plaster? Or more like plastik? Feeling a bit like stone? Would also be super happy about a Vacuum Former

  • @ma3574
    @ma35743 жыл бұрын

    This is so cool! Only recently came across this channel and I'm hooked. Forget Netflix, this is so much more fun to watch

  • @chriss2050
    @chriss20503 жыл бұрын

    I was surprised how far a small amount of pigment went on the final colors. They look great! Thanks.

  • @Tictacpanter
    @Tictacpanter3 жыл бұрын

    Gotta say I love the range of build projects you have. From tool Restos to sound panels.

  • @ajosuql7468
    @ajosuql74683 жыл бұрын

    making a coffee table with that material with the fake marble effect would be really cooooooool :D

  • @notchs0son

    @notchs0son

    3 жыл бұрын

    And cheap omg imagine ha omg to make the table again

  • @balisticjoe
    @balisticjoe3 жыл бұрын

    I've wanted one of those machines for a long time...

  • @achappel

    @achappel

    3 жыл бұрын

    Well, You're in luck! please either dm me on instagram (@a.chappel) so that we can sort out the shipping info. Oh and congrats!! (need some sort of confirmation that you've received this within 48hrs)

  • @balisticjoe

    @balisticjoe

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@achappel oh wow, that's incredible, thank you so much!

  • @nathanmarch9200
    @nathanmarch92003 жыл бұрын

    Great projects, always loved vacuum forming ever since I tried it in Architecture school. Great for prototyping and that is a great casting material!

  • @bienalvarez3730
    @bienalvarez37303 жыл бұрын

    Those pigments look great! That vacuum forming machine is so compact too, looks like one you can bring around. That's really cool.

  • @pippo8771
    @pippo87713 жыл бұрын

    just a tiny tip: NEVER SHOW YOUR KEYS ON A VIDEO

  • @jonjohnson102

    @jonjohnson102

    3 жыл бұрын

    You saw the video too huh?

  • @pippo8771

    @pippo8771

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@jonjohnson102 what video ?? any lockpicker would say that, it's not that difficult to copy a key, even from a photo

  • @dumchican

    @dumchican

    3 жыл бұрын

    @Khaffit kzread.info/dash/bejne/c5WtushukbWshKw.html

  • @dumchican

    @dumchican

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@baddriversofthenorcalarea500 if someone who wants to do harm to you already knows where you live and is nearby, and you've told them you have a youtube channel, they probably aren't against copying your key so they don't have to break a window.

  • @dumchican

    @dumchican

    3 жыл бұрын

    ​@@baddriversofthenorcalarea500 why would you break a window and let someone know you just stole like half their file cabinet? you can do someone harm in a lot more ways than physically.

  • @briankemp7408
    @briankemp74083 жыл бұрын

    I want to win one of these machines, i am going to make many projects with it.

  • @markwatts7634
    @markwatts76343 жыл бұрын

    Wow that Jesmonite is awesome, so many great ideas for it, the Black with orange pieces is super cool.

  • @catalin-ru
    @catalin-ru3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for introducing this new and awesome material! First time hearing of it and I already have lots of ideas.

  • @rogerthreepwood9232
    @rogerthreepwood92323 жыл бұрын

    I really want to win this for my girlfriend, she has always wanted one. She lives in Canada, you wouldn't know her, but I swear she's real!

  • @gerominod9562
    @gerominod95623 жыл бұрын

    You are building a strong community of creatives. It is always a pleasure to watch your content

  • @AthanCondax
    @AthanCondax3 жыл бұрын

    The sanding technique is super cool! Never heard of this stuff but you make me want to go out and buy a tub of it. Great content as always, you continuously inspire me. That vacuum former is sick too.

  • @knytetech7732
    @knytetech77323 жыл бұрын

    This is the first time I've seen a machine in a youtube video, where I'm actually planning to buy the machine. I've seen a lot of desktop vacuum forming machines, but they've all had some glaring issues, this is the first really well put together design I've seen.

  • @polysil5999
    @polysil59993 жыл бұрын

    Really well explained, and love your enthusiasm! Jesmonite is fantastic stuff, it's hard not to get obsessed once you've tried it!

  • @RobFulcher
    @RobFulcher3 жыл бұрын

    This looks like a fun alternative to smelly epoxy / polyester resins - just wish it were available in the US! Thanks for the contest and for giving us a heads- up on Jesmonite!

  • @qwaj6985
    @qwaj69853 жыл бұрын

    What a great video! The casting material you are using is a real game changer for brilliant colors and effects. I enjoyed your tips about not sanding PLA. Thanks for doing this. A vacuum former is something I had been looking at getting for a while, but could not justify the cost. Thanks!

  • @Pandonaut
    @Pandonaut3 жыл бұрын

    Jesmonite is probably the most unique material I've ever heard of and seems alot cooler than resin to cast with!

  • @leafnode
    @leafnode3 жыл бұрын

    It looks so cool just to play with the form and colors! I had a blast making soaps with my daughter - I can’t even imagine what we could do with being able to make our own molds with such an ease :) Definitely going to try the Jesmonite.

  • @hannahleggable
    @hannahleggable3 жыл бұрын

    I've been playing with jesmonite but currently limited to a few moulds, this machine looks fantastic!! Great video

  • @JacquelineUnzueta
    @JacquelineUnzueta3 жыл бұрын

    Beautiful creations! I love watching your process in all of your projects.

  • @andreykoens
    @andreykoens3 жыл бұрын

    Great video! Love how it's instructional yet you make something really 'yours' out of it. Looking up places to buy Jesmonite already lol

  • @ShaneCarrigan
    @ShaneCarrigan3 жыл бұрын

    This is WILDLY inspiring! Really glad I found your channel and makes me so grateful for the community of makers on KZread. Totally would not mind that machine in my shop :). Either way finding a new designer/maker with such inspired designs on KZread is just as great!

  • @AndrewMiguelez
    @AndrewMiguelez3 жыл бұрын

    That machine is incredibly compact and effective. I'd love to try it out!

  • @wojtekw7530
    @wojtekw75303 жыл бұрын

    Amazing tutorial and the jasmenite is awesome! Now I see the endless possibilities! Thank You for this inspiration!

  • @user-po7gb2yj6k
    @user-po7gb2yj6k3 жыл бұрын

    This channel is a gem. I'm really glad I found it!!!! Amazing job Alexander!!!!!!!!!

  • @alessandrostabile7642
    @alessandrostabile76423 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for this video, I couldn't understand how this machine works. Truly a great idea with utilities that have no boundaries.

  • @retiredtom1654
    @retiredtom16543 жыл бұрын

    Your video is about the most informative I have watched. You show the products from start to finish and the chemicals needed for the versus looks. Very well done, and I'm about ready to start a new hobby!

  • @mikeprokes1134
    @mikeprokes11343 жыл бұрын

    Very well described process. One of the best "how to" videos I've seen!

  • @jonaanz8071
    @jonaanz80713 жыл бұрын

    Whoaaaa, this just opened up the possibilities of things I can make. That's pretty cool man. Thanks for the vid.

  • @ayylmao.mp3
    @ayylmao.mp33 жыл бұрын

    The white and blueish stuff is so pretty, looks like a foaming ocean!

  • @BoundedAnimal
    @BoundedAnimal3 жыл бұрын

    Love this material! It literally has hundreds of potential uses! I may have to invest. Thanks again for the awesome content!

  • @granthamilton6339
    @granthamilton63393 жыл бұрын

    This is awesome! Definitely going to have to pick one of these up to assist me in Industrial Design at school!

  • @TrondSkar
    @TrondSkar3 жыл бұрын

    A very inspirational video! Both on jesmonite and vacuum forming. Would love to have one of these in the workshop 😉

  • @themakeshop1499
    @themakeshop14993 жыл бұрын

    This is really cool. Glad to hear about the Jesmonite.

  • @afrobunny
    @afrobunny3 жыл бұрын

    This is such a creative way to use 3D printing for the initial molds and use vacuum forming to create those nice objects.

  • @JoeyHessianKian
    @JoeyHessianKian3 жыл бұрын

    Glad you have introduced vacuum forming to the channel. Definitely would be a pleasure having one! Keep up the good work

  • @iantoevans1159
    @iantoevans11593 жыл бұрын

    The results from the jesmonite look awesome! A vacuum former would be amazing, as I'm in the middle of setting up my own little workshop!

  • @josilasik
    @josilasik3 жыл бұрын

    Never knew what jesmonite was but am interested in working with it in the future. Keep up the good work. Can't wait to see more videos

  • @robsokolowski554
    @robsokolowski5543 жыл бұрын

    Very cool process and material! Love seeing the capability of different equipment.

  • @marcrichmond1709
    @marcrichmond17093 жыл бұрын

    Love the capabilities that are possible with tools and materials you are sharing.

  • @sarahkane9213
    @sarahkane92133 жыл бұрын

    This is so awesome. I seriously just was trying to explain to my friend about vacuum forming and she didn’t understand and then I found this and she’s like wow I love this. I really want one of these for starting a new business idea that I’ve come up with recently! Good luck to everyone!

  • @eccentricnut3566
    @eccentricnut35663 жыл бұрын

    Not only did I have the good fortune to discover your channel recently, but now a shot at winning a cool piece of kit?!? This is AWESOME!!! :-)

  • @petga304
    @petga3043 жыл бұрын

    Love the colors and thanks for introducing me to a new material!

  • @HelloJillybean
    @HelloJillybean3 жыл бұрын

    Love all the things you do. The vacuum former looks like a lot of fun. Would like to see what others things can be done with it.

  • @steffenthien6139
    @steffenthien61393 жыл бұрын

    Great work, never thought Vacuum Forming is so versatile. I got instant inspiration for many projects and applications :) thanks so much

  • @nunyabusiness9043NunyaBiz
    @nunyabusiness9043NunyaBiz3 жыл бұрын

    I definitely enjoyed it. I am going to be casting with resin instead, but I can use some of your color mixing and terrazzo techniques to make some nice soap dishes and rafts for my wife’s soapmaking biz. Great energy and presentation.

  • @pedrogomes4209
    @pedrogomes42093 жыл бұрын

    That undercut problem solving was top notch!

  • @angryjelly
    @angryjelly3 жыл бұрын

    Great video as always! Thanks for the introduction to the vacuum forming machine, its got me really interested and excited about it and honestly if I could get my hands on one it would definitely make for some cool projects!

  • @LesTutosdUneMinute
    @LesTutosdUneMinute3 жыл бұрын

    Very cool project as always! Love the energy you're the putting in these videos!

  • @wouteronearth
    @wouteronearth3 жыл бұрын

    They look so pretty ❤️ would love to see more vacuum forming videos

  • @NiteLynr
    @NiteLynr3 жыл бұрын

    I gotta say, I was expecting this just to give resin/plaster type results but the finished products were amazing looking, nice job :)

  • @constancadias3535
    @constancadias35353 жыл бұрын

    This is an amazing material. And you're a great teacher!

  • @RegnerBA
    @RegnerBA3 жыл бұрын

    That was super cool! Loved the one with pieces in it.

  • @JustAValidName89
    @JustAValidName893 жыл бұрын

    Im really surprised how good the pigments are adopted by the jesmonite, definitely need to test this out - great work 👍🏻

  • @piyush3549
    @piyush35493 жыл бұрын

    This is dope 👍 Surprised how quickly it forms!!!

  • @Huntereich
    @Huntereich3 жыл бұрын

    I work for a company that does full scale thermoforming by using the same properties as this product. This is such a cool representation of how the process works.

  • @ozgaming8886
    @ozgaming88863 жыл бұрын

    And now I have to dive into the chasm of vacuum forming videos on KZread XD. Thanks Mr Chappel :)

  • @omarceentayyab
    @omarceentayyab3 жыл бұрын

    U are quickly one best "Makers" on youtube man. Man ure good!

  • @gtuomi7
    @gtuomi73 жыл бұрын

    I've always associated vacuum forming with making masks and cosplay items. Never thought about making molds. Amazing. That's a must have in any maker's shop.

  • @THusbands
    @THusbands3 жыл бұрын

    Really cool designs and patterns! crazy how well that material takes pigment.

  • @glacialblueberry
    @glacialblueberry3 жыл бұрын

    I could definitely put that machine to good use in my new tiny little workshop! Pretty cool project!

  • @diyartist2661
    @diyartist26613 жыл бұрын

    I learned so much in 20 minutes. Keep them coming, you're awesome!

  • @pgirl7100

    @pgirl7100

    2 жыл бұрын

    How much?

  • @Cobalt_Tree
    @Cobalt_Tree3 жыл бұрын

    That’s a really cool machine. The trays all came out looking cool

  • @12miro12
    @12miro123 жыл бұрын

    In love with this new material! Super cool surface!

  • @kobuscoetzer9952
    @kobuscoetzer99523 жыл бұрын

    That machine is quite epic! No more silicone molds! Viva!

  • @Kenny_Dick
    @Kenny_Dick3 жыл бұрын

    Loving the vacuum former. Nice projects and explanation of requirements for using vacuum former.

  • @genericaccount9222
    @genericaccount92223 жыл бұрын

    So cool! I love being introduced to new materials like this

  • @SHSDrafting
    @SHSDrafting3 жыл бұрын

    I would love one of these for my classroom. So many design possibilities! 🤞🏻

  • @sickpocket
    @sickpocket3 жыл бұрын

    Hello Alexandre - great videos, learned a bunch from your videos! just about to turn 68 and I still am to have a flexiible mind and a huge desire to assimilate new knowledge THANKS!

  • @kaffyeen
    @kaffyeen3 жыл бұрын

    Man, that vacuum former would be *really* handy for making custom visors and screens for props. Thanks for the chance!

  • @jonmusitu4459
    @jonmusitu44593 жыл бұрын

    Great vid! I miss those days when we used to vacumm form in tech class back in highschool

  • @carlosp9679
    @carlosp96793 жыл бұрын

    Great video! Love how the parts look! Amazing. Good job.

  • @Krynn72
    @Krynn723 жыл бұрын

    Always wanted to play with vacuum forming. I would definitely be interested in seeing more projects on your channel that use it.

  • @Kimberly-cc3jb
    @Kimberly-cc3jb3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for sharing this. That vacuum former looks very nice and compact.

  • @gideonvorster376
    @gideonvorster3763 жыл бұрын

    Brilliant work Alexandre!! Learning so much from your videos, keep it up!

  • @biglouie69
    @biglouie693 жыл бұрын

    As always, an awesome video. Excited to try both Jesmonite and the Maykus vacuformer. Keep making casting and vacuforming videos

  • @hanskristjankivistik6915
    @hanskristjankivistik69153 жыл бұрын

    The black one with orange bits looks awesome, would try with other materials too 🖤🧡

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