Well i tried to make my own micarta scales with colored construction paper and it didn't quite come out like the youtube videos i have watched so maybe you guys can help me out.

I used different colors and put them together using fiberglass resin and hardener.

When i clamped them together for a 24 hour time frame i took them off they seemed ok.

When i sawed them in half it seemed that the resin did not get in to all of the layers well so the paper came apart at the middle.

My guess is that i clamped them to tight and most of the resin seeped out.

Now i know i really clamped them tight on my vise grip(really tight)

Could that have been the problem or should i attempt some with fabric and see what happens?

Thank you for any advice you may have as i really want to get at least one straight with my own micarta scales done.