DIY Epoxy Table - How To Resin and Wood Table - How To Woodworking
Learn from my mistakes. I've made dozens of epoxy tables and each time I learn something new and this build was no exception. Follow along my step by step guide to making your own DIY epoxy and wood table in this thorough build. I even tried an all new extra deep pour epoxy that had some very interesting results.
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I would strongly advise wearing a respiratory mask when mixing, pouring and sanding epoxy, especially with very fine grit like 600 grit. Hopefully you are already aware, but the reason for this is that the particles in epoxy (and lots of polyurethane substance) are very harsh on your system, and although you might not feel it yet, you can and will become allergic to them at some point, it is just a matter of time. For some people it comes at first use, and some others use it their whole career but stop before becoming allergic. Epoxy resin fumes and fine dust are also linked to various cancers, mostly lungs and trachea if I’m correct. So please for the sake of your health and prosperity, wear at least basic respiratory protection, and advertise this issue to the many people who follow you! Best regards, Antoine
You answered my question from a previous video here @9:30
Common! You only did twice 😉
I don't even know why I am here. I was looking for tortillas for my cooking channel. Hahahaha! Algorithm, what are you doing to me?? Welp, anybody here want to see a clueless ASIAN, making the most kickass Panini outside of Italy? It's worth the click, for the freak show aspect alone, eh? LOL
Get a job AVE.. APPARENTLY YOU SPEAK GIBBERISH BUT TYPE ENGLISH INTERESTING
I also mask up when I airbrush or use aerosols. All this stuff ionizes and enters your nasal/trachea and lungs.
very impressive, amazing work,
Thanx alotta for the video.i love the final work and the process.
Thanks!
Can you share with us your total cost of product on these tables and your profit margin
beautiful
Thanks!
how much is epoxy for a night stand?
7 liters
Is there a reason you aren't using a vacuum chamber on your epoxy after mixing it to remove all the air bubbles so you don't have to worry about them later?
Don’t really need it
I haven’t even finished the video yet, but I just gotta say sir, this is some quality content. You’re walking us step by step through the process and these tips are amazing! Thanks... subscribed!
Boom!
Artist
How much do you generally get (money) for a table like that??
Would be $6-7k probably
What type of color dye do you use or recommend ?
I like transtint
how long did this project take you?
Oh, 60 hours or so
Can u make a video of how you would do the table without the help of ur local shop?(: just to get a rough idea of how to do it fully at home?!?!(: love watching ur videos..
Oh... maybe
Thank you for sharing your success and table looks exquisite.... Keep the videos weekly....
I’ll do my best!
You say you ruffed up the epoxy on the side, should I scuff the wood after applying the lacquer?
Not sure what lacquer you mean
What type of scraper do you use? I see it in almost all of your videos.
@Blacktail Studio thanks I appreciate it.
I added a link in the description for ya!
Beautiful, I’ve never seen a more gorgeous table, this will last around 100 more years, this guys kids wii pass it along to their kids, it’s just beautiful. I thought your were cutting off the beautiful parts of the table. This is really something to be really proud of, it’s just beautiful. I’ve heard of people using the other epoxy, then found this Liquid glass, they loved it, said it dried faster, easier, for the kind of work the do,they only work with canvas, they Also are beautiful. I thing anyone who does anything hand made are so creative and talented. You just do such Beautiful work, Thanks for sharing , so we can watch the creativity ,God Bless, you are finding ways to keep some Of Gods creations go on living.👍👍👍😇😇💕💕😊😊
Wow, thanks Jan!
Just wanted to say thanks. I'm a life long general contractor, awesome finish carpenter, I've started doing these tables just for something to do in my semi retirement. I've learned so much from watching your videos. Great job, love the candid admissions when you screw up. Helps me not make the same mistakes!!
Awesome!
What kind of wood is this?
Black walnut
The table and copper colored stand are gorgeous. The base highlights the hied in the wood Love it?
Thanks Kathy!
What sequence of sand papers do you use?
I have a blog on that
Is it possible to make a table like this if you dont have enough space in your garage for a workshop? Basically doing everything outside.
Oh, would be tough
What dye brand are you using? I love that black color!
Transtint, there’s a link in the description 👍🏼👍🏼
Cam hi cracking video i have just ordered my epoxy for my first job. Thanks
Awesome!!
Any extra tips for someone starting small, example coasters?
Try a serving board!
Very nice. I have a question for this build. If i may ask, how much epoxy was required to finish the pour. Looks like tons. I'm planning a coffee table and 2 end table design now for my first. I'm anxious. I'm excited I'm nervous all at once. Im needing to know what brand and type for coloring or metalic flakes etc. But most importantly. How much epoxy was required. Thanks so much
Like 25 liters I think
Sir may i have a question ? Epoxy resin here in the phillipines is the same like what you use.. Sorry i am not fluent in english.. I just wanna nkow. Thanks for reply
It is probably different
Hey I really wanna make something like this for my moms birthday next year. How much does a project like this cost overall? I was thinking of making a dining table.
It varies. Few hundred to few thousand.
So far I have used amazing clear cast for the small projects I have done. Going to be trying stone coat counter top for deeper pours soon... just started sealing the edges tonight w some very dry stuff
@Blacktail Studio yup, did my first deep pour, can't wait to see what it looks like....
Very cool Pam!
Since you are so kind and suggest we ask questions I got one. Sorry for the eventual mistakes, English is not my native language ^^ So : I'm planning on making an epoxy table, which is made of to slabs, glued and screwed into a plywood panel. The pour will be 8mm thick, so approximately 1/3". I want to do it with two colors : deep black and copper brown. I use metallic pigments, or at least they give a metallic/glitterish effect. The goal would be to get two stripes of black the long way and a touch of copper in the middle, kinda like a flame effect on a black background. So here's the question : should I first do a 1/4" pour and then a second one where I do my stripes on a thin layer? Would it be OK to try it in one go since the pour is not that deep? Should I try and let the black layer get kinda gummy before I pour the copper? Basically how do I proceed so that I don't end up with a brownish black all over the tabletop in the end haha Thanks for your knowledge and great work!
@Blacktail Studio I'll keep you updated, I'll make some tests and experimenting in ice buckets :)
@Blacktail Studio no problem :)
Gosh, I’m not sure. Never tried that!
How much do you usually charge for a table like this?
At the time this one was $6k
It’s not cheating. It just makes use envious of you 😉
Ha!
I use the same epoxy and love it.
I like the idea how you out sourced the planing time is money and you saved heaps of time
For sure Matt
tapping or vibrating after pouring will help to release any air bubbles while resin is still liquid
I would like you to send me the email to be able to send a question att Francisco Lima artistafranciscolima@gmail.com
I don’t do that, sorry!
Looks awesome. I’m planning to start a project soon 👍🏻
Awesome!
I’m addicted to your channel! I’m 31yo female think about going into architecture carpentry, but it’s a 2 year course and I can’t afford to not work, so I’m thinking to self teach myself. I have basic knowledge of how to use tools as an ex partner was a carpenter. I just absolutely love working with wood!! Your channel is so inspiring thank you so much!
Wow thanks! And good luck!
Hi. Thank you for the content. That is an awesome table !!! I live on a small island in the UK and don’t really have access to the wood that you guys do. But I do have access to lots of very beautiful pieces of driftwood and I am thinking of experimenting with it. Any thoughts or advice you could suggest about selection/prep/sealing it prior to pouring ? What effect do you think the high salt content might have ?? I appreciate that you have probably never tried this but was wondering what problems I might encounter and would love to hear any solutions you might have 👍👍
@Blacktail Studio I will report back !!! Thanks
Oh man, not sure. Just make sure it’s totally dry!
No. 😂 Obviously, it does not count as 100% DIY if you pay professionals to use their fully-equipped industrial-sized workshop-which, of course, contains every possible tool & piece of equipment most DIYer’s can only dream of getting their hands on-to do part of the work for you. 😉 Haha! Though... I will say, at the very least, it is still a “partial-DIY” project. I’ll give you that much.
I’ll take it!
I'm goimg to connect 2 prices of mdf wood and verneer sheets to make 1 long desk. I wanted 1 desk and not a line between the 2 and was wondering if something like epoxy between the 2 is even possible to make it look like 1.
Man, not sure
Or just something that makes it look like 1 desk
Do you have to use kiln dried wood
Nope
Awesome work. Awesome look. Just so I know, when you place the wood in the mold, the top of table is facing up, correct? I lost track of the orientation of your table when flipping it around all thru the video. Thanks
Yup, top-up
Is this a profitable business to get into? I feel like this is something I'd really enjoy doing for a job
@Blacktail Studio I was wondering what is your profit margins for your projects? If you don't want to give a number that's fine but would you say you are doing quite well for yourself or sometimes can it be difficult financially? Thanks for the content as it is very educational and entertaining 👍😀
For some people it is.
To manufacture custom projects like this for clients can be lucrative, yet if you don't have the experience or equipment, it can cost you a lot more than you'll make I believe.
I heard you mention kiln dried over air dried..... I just inherited some absolutely beautiful spalted maple and black walnut from my FIL who passed away 😢 This wood has been air dried in his wood shed for 10+ yrs...what is the best way to alleviate any possible bugs before I use it? I really really want to make a river dining room table with the walnut but I am so scared to attempt even though I have watched so many of your videos. I don’t have all these nice tools either
It might be fine as is. Or toss it in a mattress bag in the Florida sun for a couple hours
What are you spraying on the black CA glue?
Is that necessary to make the glue work? I see in the link to purchase it- it doesn’t come with the activator
Activator
best epoxy table ever done
All good but in my country if I take the table to a wood workshop they will steal my ideas and I would like to prevent that but the correct tools is the problem 🤒 somewhat other ideas do you have to sand these tables on the sides ? Would love to hear from you or see a video for help. Thank you love this table
Oh, not too sure!
Pimp juice...
Great videos! How much black pigment do you use per gallon or liter. I've gotten a lot of different answers. Thanks in advance:)
Just add it till I like it
That looks awesome !
I just want to thank you for your videos. Absolutely love them. Super helpful
Wow, awesome job! That wood looks great with the black epoxy & the copper look of the metal frame. Thank you for sharing, you have been helpful. 👍
there is nothing wrong with getting some help, we all need a little help with projects from time to time.
I have a table that was built by a family member who has since passed away. The wood has cracked and I was thinking that I might use colored epoxy to fill that in. Can you maybe tell me the best way to go about doing that? Other than the crack the table is in great shape. I don't want to mess it up because the person who made it was important to me. Thanks in advance.
Oh, would probably be a longer conversation than I can have here
How do you clean you pales
Let it dry and break it out
Amazing job! No wonder they're expensive. It takes a lot of TIME and LOVE and of course a well equipped workshop! Thanks for this video. 🙏❤
Thanks!
*Great video man, you have so much experience !!*
Hello Mr Antoine, I watch your videos frequently and admire the work you do. It's quite amazing and I'm trying to catch up lol I'm using the same epoxy from FGCI, the Liquid Glass 2.0 UV epoxy. My question Is; what company or brand makes a good alcohol ink to go with this Epoxy? Or would anything work as long as it's not too much?
I use transtint
I notice you did not use C channel for this table, it this due to the small size?
Had a very supportive base
You asked about is using other services would be considered cheating. My answer is no, and the reason is, there is nothing wrong with using the tools and the facilities at your disposal. In the end you create it, make it, and without you there would be no table.
Agreed
How much did this table weigh without adding the base?
70lbs
Nothing to add to what has already been said. Awesome work. Sidebar: Where did you get the bin/box for sandpaper storage?
From the link in the description 👍🏼
No. Not a diy if you’re using commercial machinery. As an avid DIYer I hate videos that say DIY and then use equipment you can’t have in your garage. Personal pet peeve of mine. However I am interested in what kind of top coat you use in order to keep the epoxy from staining. Please post link for metal inserts.
I think you’ll feel more accomplished if you figure it out on your own. You’ll thank me later.
How do you make sure that when you're evening out the areas you put the finishing touches to fill the holes (11:10) that it's all even and in one plane?
Lots of practice!
You did amazing work
Would wax work better around the mold frame inside? It would release better than caulk and could be removed better. I have several 4x4 foot table bases and have been thinking of trying this on a smaller scale with them. You made me think I might be able to do it now. Thanks
I’ve heard it works fine
How much do you charge for a table?
Varies. $6-15k
What is the name of the machine they're using for the flattening? Is it a sander, planer, or both? slworlds.info/net/qn-4sM2Gjn7Jarg/video
Planer and two wide belts
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How to prevent separation between wood and epoxy
Follow my process 👍🏼
Bought a rice burning truck....what a girl.
Liquid glass is much more expensive then most of the other deep pour resins I’ve found. Is there that much of a difference that it’s worth the cost?
There is a big difference
excellent!
Thanks George!
Wow! Amazing work! Teach me! 😂
I made a whole video!
Great video. GO BEAVS!
Go Beavs!
Thanks
First of all, you do beautiful work ! I greatly appreciate your craftsmanship. Here is the question that’s been burning in my brain. Just how hard and scratch resistant is this type of epoxy ? Thank you for this video and please stay well !
It’s like a hard plastic
Where can I buy some of these tables already done???
I’m not sure actually. Mine are just commissioned
I see that you leave a couple millimeter between the resin and the wood after you poured it, how do you make that difference even again?
@Blacktail Studio @08:41 you can see there's a height difference between the wood and the epoxy resin. Isn't that a problem?
Not sure what you mean
Do you do all of it at once or do you separate the process into two or more pours? Im just curious if you pour all that epoxy at once and let it harden or is it waiting period in between
This one was one pour
I think you did a really good job and I wish you lots of luck in your business I don't consider this DIY it didn't help me at all but I loved watching you work great job
Thanks bud!
Question, im wanting to get into epoxy wood working. Ive watched tons of vids but im even more confused than ever. As far as starting, where to find large amounts of epoxy and basically the basics. I wish someone would give a class. I guess my questions is, what vod or where do you reccomend newbies like me to start.
I would recommend watching a lot of SLworlds videos about it and take notes on which steps to take! It really isn't that hard if you follow the steps!
Have you not tried polypropylene sheets for moulds
Peels off so easily I use a 8x4 sheet as a base over home made mft and clamp the sides in place works wonders and reuse after each one
No, but I should
I want to make river coffer table. Can i use 1” thick slabs to begin with?
Probably too thin for me
Making of 60inches by 36inches size table how much epoxy will it consume
I have a video on figuring that out
What’s the order on the sand paper
Check out my sanding blog or finish video
Amazing, how much is one of these tables worth?
If I sell mine I charge 1300 per m2. That is with oak wood not Walnut. Walnut is more expensive.
I know buying these ready made will be expensive.. but how much would making it cost alltogether based on the price of items bought and shop rental time ?
Thor just planed down my slab last week :)
He’s good at that
Fantastic, looks stunning, your client must have been super happy ! how much would you charge for this ?
Would be around $8k now
Lv it! Great Job!
Thanks!
That is beautiful work. I have only used amazing clear cast so far but um just starting. I love this products has a decent curing time. Smaller things are cured within a few hours.
Oh awesome Lisa
This is so beautiful!!! & the heads up on the resperaters is 4 real the stuff gets into your airways & gets sticky like tar that table is unreal ....breathtaking!
Well said!
Wicked work man. I enjoyed the whole video. My brother and I are about to try our first one and this video helped a lot.
Oh awesome!
I never get tired of seeing your art! This one ended up being one of my favorite builds. Makes me believe I can do it!
Oh thanks!
I liked your video a lot, first subscribe I’ve ever done actually. I am just beginning my research on epoxy but I love watching videos of them being made. I am buying a house in a few months and I think something like this could be that awesome staple piece of the house. I’ve never worked with epoxy before so I would be interested to get your thoughts on if it would be wise to begin with a big table since I could easily mess it up which would be an expensive mistake. Do you have recommendations on how to get started to eventually work my way up?
I always recommend starting small. People generally don’t listen 😊
Fantastic job, could I ask the colour of the legs you had powder coated ?
Copper custom blend
That shop is sexy 🧡
Thanks Dave!
Wife smashes the recording! 👌 needs a pay rise.
Ha!
Where are you from?
I live in Portland Oregon