How to Make Objects Made Out of Fiberglass

Use fiberglass to make different objects.

If you want to strike your creative and constructive bones, making objects out of fiberglass might be one of the most fruitful projects to undertake. Being durable, lightweight, fireproof, strong and an easy to repair and maintain material, fiberglass is used in hundreds of objects including hockey sticks, tent poles, skateboards and boats. It is also widely used in construction and engineering projects on all levels. Follow these simple steps to use fiberglass.

Things You'll Need

• Fiberglass mat
• Scissor
• Razor blade (optional)
• Crude sandpaper
• Damp sag
• Resin
• Catalyst
• Felt roller/paintbrush
• Fine grit sandpaper

Instructions

1. Establish the dimensions of the area that you want to put fiberglass on and determine the required thickness of the layer that you need. If standardized 1.5 oz. matting is being used, 7 respective layers of resin-soaked mat would be equivalent to a laminate of ¼ inch, whereas 14 layers to a ½ inch lamination and so on.

2. Cut your fiberglass mat as per the specifications you require with the help of a pair of scissors strong enough to penetrate through the thick layers of fiber. Using a razor blade instead of scissors might also be a valid option given that you are cutting against a durable flat surface.

3. Prepare the surface you wish to laminate by scuffing it a little with crude sandpaper. The scuffing would need to be applied thoroughly and scrupulously only if the surface under consideration is wood. Mop and clean away the surface using a damp rag in order to eliminate all possible dust and dirt.

4. Combine and mix in the resin with the catalyst as per the directions mentioned on the packaging and see to it that you whip the blend thoroughly. Allow the mixture to settle down by giving it the required amount of time mentioned on the labels.

5. Apply the mixture you have made to the surface with the help of a felt roller or paintbrush. Continue putting out the first layer until and unless the resins cover the entire area of your mat`s white coloration. Eliminate any possible creases, irregular spaces or air bubbles by means of an air roller being applied to the complete layer. Repeat this application until you attain the thickness you desire. Allow the application to dry out.

6. Use fine-grit sandpaper gently along the fiberglass surface while removing all small flakes and splinters so as to give your project a smooth aesthetic appeal.

Tips & Warnings

• Wear protective gloves and goggles when working with fiberglass.

References

• Fiberglass Windows: Common Fiberglass Products
• 2dix.com: Fiberglass Fenestration