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I totally agree that imperfections are magnified with a black background. Well, it depends on the kind - gaps are actually harder to see (they tend to be dark) on a dark background. So dark colors hide gaps but magnify all other kinds of imperfections (in particular scratches or distortions). Your table looks great. Well done!
3rd time I've watched this beauty. I love that table. Gotta try it. Surprised that you didn't use threaded inserts, especially with some screws in the epoxy.
Great work my friend.. I'd hang that on my wall! Everyone makes cool designs but this is definitely 1 of my top 2 maybe my #1 best designed table I've seen. Idk why but it's so simple looking has a dark southern feel to it. Awesome job man
I love how subtle the bevel is on top. the top coat really made it look smooth. I am about to do this for my butcher block desk I am making. I am cutting it into rough pieces and resizing it about 2 feet longer and putting all the butcher block in a mold and using black and white resin with about 40 percent transparency. inserting LED lights on the bottom that make it light up very subtle like. just enough to make it look like it is glowing.
Thank you for watching! It sounds intimidating but I’ve got some guides here on our website to walk you through it: www.upstartepoxy.com/ Let me know if you have other questions!
We use a material called HDPE and yes you can recycle them. You may use sheathing tapes like Tyvek or Tuck tapes to prevent the table from sticking to the form. It is also a good idea to seal the seams with a caulk or spray it with a mold release back and forth.
hi When you put the epoxy for the first time and sand the table, until what number of sandpaper do you get to put the epoxy back on top , Can you put the epoxy on top when you sand it and it's scratched?
I love this video and many of the other people doing these resin / wood tables… one question tho… does the wood need to be seasoned or can you use wood that’s just been cut ? Thanks 👍
Thanks for watching! You can use any wood - seasoned, or not, or even a block of wood that's just been cut, as long as it's completely dry before you pour any resin. Hope this helps!
Beautiful piece of art!! I’m so glad you covered the underside as most videos I watch of flood coats they never talk about the underside. More important than just being professional is if you covered the top with epoxy and left the underside that wood would warp or move somehow. I would love to know how it’s held up to date with the cutting board oil? Thanks again, Great Job
Thank you very much, Joe! The table really maintained it's luster, just as long as you reapply the walrus oil once or twice a year depending on how often you used the table. 😉
hey, i have tried completing my top in gloss finish ! what happened is after getting flood coat cured there is some unwanted spots found, how to get rid of it ?
Hi Davin! Thanks for watching and leaving a comment! Cutting, sawing, drilling into epoxy are possible. You can plane them too once they are fully cured. The epoxy is a hard plastic once it hardens. Once the resin is cured, you can machine it, meaning you can cut it and drill it with power tools. People have cut it with a fine saw blade so as not to crack it. However, you do run a risk of cracking the epoxy.
i have never done any work with Epoxy. Want to make a small tabletop. ( 20in. x 60 inches) Where do I purchase the materials for the form? Do you have a video with that info for beginners?
Hi Marco! We get our forms either in eBay or at Etsy. We don't have any videos yet, however we found a bunch to help you out with that: ua-cam.com/users/results?search_query=creating+a+form+for+epoxy
It is pretty tough when working with black epoxy. We recommend keeping the room is clean as absolutely possible. You will see debris and dust accumulate however we recommend using one of the stir sticks to scoop any of them out by closely monitoring after pouring.
@@upstartepoxy4804 my pleasure my friend. Keep up the great and unique ideas. If you ever sell any you can see my email. I'd love to have that hanging on my wall.
Drilling a pilot hole before inserting a screw into epoxy is highly recommended rather than screwing directly into the epoxy without drilling. Epoxy resin, once cured, is hard and can crack or chip if stressed without proper preparation
Great Video. New to this Channel. Do you normally need to use a sealer coat over woodgrain? Before the top coat? Or is the brand of epoxy your using, eliminate that step?
what causes the "surface tensions" where the epoxy seems to not want to stick? is the under side TOO smooth? I ended up doing 4 pours of the flood coat because they kept appearing. thanks
Hi Mike! You can use a mister bottle with isopropyl or denatured alcohol. Alcohol is a solvent that evaporates quickly so it disrupts the surface tension and the epoxy settles back in after the bubbles release. For the under side, you may wish to sand it to polish it.
Hi Kristin, thanks for watching! You will need our deep pour for your charcuterie boards. Here's the link: www.upstartepoxy.com/products/deep-pour-epoxy-resin You will be needing a 3/4 plywood or melamine board, or HDPE for your mold. Here are some tips on how to build it: 1. You need to decide the desired finished size of your board. By doing so, you need to create an allowance for it to be bigger. 2. Decide what to cut first. You can cut the sides first and then create your form with the sides mounted on top of the base. 3. Assemble the form and base 4. Use sheathing tapes like Tyvek or Tuck tapes to prevent the table from sticking to the form. It is also a good idea to seal the seams with caulk or spray it with a mold release back and forth. 5. You may now start your resin pour! You can remove the form when the pour has completely cured. Hope this helps!
Love the video! I do have a question, though. How well did the screws hold up in the epoxy? I’ve done a few tables and I’ve noticed that screws don’t like epoxy. Rather, I had better success when I did a furniture bolt and insert
Hi Adi, thanks for watching! We use the regular framing circular saw blade. It is the perfect blade to use when you prefer speed and volume to precision.
@@upstartepoxy4804 I have tons of seasoned wood. (Oak, Hickory). Can't quiet figure out how to determine how much epoxy is needed. My math is dumb......
Hi what's the best way to advatise that you make resin and wood furniture I have been making table for a while but I need some advise on how to get more customers thanks
Hi Liam! Given social media today, your work could potentially reach millions of people around the world! It’s important to make a name for yourself in the digital world and to start building a following on social platforms, like Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, and UA-cam! These are visual platforms that do an amazing job of displaying and selling art. 👌
Hi Drew! You can use our Mica Powders for your projects! Check this out: www.upstartepoxy.com/products/epoxy-resin-dye-mica-powder-25-powdered-pigments-set
This project is amazing!! Thank you so much for the share Steve. Two questions: I would like to do this as well for a coffee table to be used in our garden. Using only the oil for the underneath; do you think that’s enough protection for the weather elements; i.e: heat, cold, rain etc. Also, I have seen people doing at least 2 seal coats before doing the final flood coat however you skipped this. Does it make a difference?
Hello Bijen! In regards to the oiling of the underside, we would recommend seeing how the wood reacted over a period of time. If you are noticing that the wood is starting to deteriorate because of the elements, you could apply a second flood coat if you really wanted to. And in regards to the seal coat question, it’s purely a matter of personal preference. Usually, we are OK with just one flood coat but if you really wanna play it safe you can definitely do some seal coats to seal up any areas where bubbles might form. Hope this helps! Thanks for watching 😊
@@upstartepoxy4804 hello my name is Friday Joseph I'm from Nigeria, I like what you doing and I want to learn I don't know if you can help me with your WhatsApp contact maybe we can get to know each other
Pro tip is, NEVER use epoxy as a finish to only ONE SIDE. Epoxy 100% seals the surface from breathing and if there is only oil on the other side it will WARP very badly at some point
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Beautiful table... absolutely nice job
Love it. Another 20-30 videos to watch and I might be ready to take the plunge. U got the supplies, now to find some nerve!
Give it a try!
I been watching and learning. I’m getting ready to DIY my dining table. Thanks
Wow, awesome! Let us know how it turns out! Thanks for watching!
I’ve watched countless epoxy table videos. I’ve made a few myself. Gotta say this is one of my favorites. Well done folks.
Hey, How much does it cost to build on coffee size epoxy table would you say and does it take allot of experience?
Well great job and looks pretty
Thank you very much!
Really a beautiful table by a professional.
So beautiful
What would you like to see next?! Drop a comment! 👇
Wow, I've watched several videos on this, yours was by far the easiest to understand. Excellent. Subscribed
Thank you so much, Dirk! Happy to hear this 🤗
Excellent work
thank you!
The table is beautiful.
Thank you so much, Navarro!
I totally agree that imperfections are magnified with a black background. Well, it depends on the kind - gaps are actually harder to see (they tend to be dark) on a dark background. So dark colors hide gaps but magnify all other kinds of imperfections (in particular scratches or distortions). Your table looks great. Well done!
Good point! Thank you so much for watching. We're glad you enjoyed this tutorial!
Where did you get that slab jig? That sure looks familiar. As a matter of fact all of this looks familiar. Fantastic job.
Thanks Mike, word on the street is you know a thing or two about epoxy yourself. 😏😎
Sounds familiar too like another artist i watch
?? What are these two comments and the question about the router slab was not answered?
Thank you
Perfect perrrrrfeeeect
Thank you so much!😍
Good working and it's really nice
Hey Samuyelu 👋
Thank you for watching, we're glad you found this helpful!
Really amazing coffee table. 👍Great work..guys..keep it up😀
Thank you for watching!
Hope you guys have annual respiratory check ups if using epoxy regularly and for long periods of time.# look after your health💕
Gorgeous table btw
Bonjour, the last layer of epoxy that you pass on the top of the table at the end of your video do you sand it afterwards?? merci from France
3rd time I've watched this beauty. I love that table.
Gotta try it. Surprised that you didn't use threaded inserts, especially with some screws in the epoxy.
Great work my friend.. I'd hang that on my wall! Everyone makes cool designs but this is definitely 1 of my top 2 maybe my #1 best designed table I've seen. Idk why but it's so simple looking has a dark southern feel to it. Awesome job man
Glad that you liked it!🥰🥰
Nicely done!
Thank you so much. 🥰
That's a beauty
Thanks so much, James!
great. its very beautiful. you are really talented.
Thank you so much!
stunning
looks great! you didnt do any sanding or polish to the front surface after the flood coat?
Awesome!
Thank you very much!
great visual and commentary production
Thank you for watching, Ell!
Very nice👍👍👍👍
I loved It. Great work. Greetings from Mexico.
Hello @betincb, welcome to our channel! Thank you for watching! ❤
I love how subtle the bevel is on top. the top coat really made it look smooth. I am about to do this for my butcher block desk I am making. I am cutting it into rough pieces and resizing it about 2 feet longer and putting all the butcher block in a mold and using black and white resin with about 40 percent transparency. inserting LED lights on the bottom that make it light up very subtle like. just enough to make it look like it is glowing.
Sounds cool! Good luck with your project! we're sure you'll nail it 🙌
Turned out great. Going to use upstart epoxy on my first pour coming up.
Amazing work 😍 how you make this mold?
Love it! I want to make these one day.
Thanks! You can absolutely achieve this!
Mejone apik banget,,,
Top markotop 👍👍👍
Thank you!
Nice!!!!!👍
What is that white border your using to hold the epoxy/wood? Its not plywood. Look plastic or marble.
Awesome table. I can tell you like the word "crisp" a lot. 😅
Perfect
Great video I just got to get the enclosure thing down. Do you have a video on that?
Hi Eric! You can find more in-depth tutorials of deep pour projects here. 👇
ua-cam.com/channels/O55NFeXM_-vlkNXxESyTHA.htmlvideos
Very nice.
Thank you so much!🥰
Stunning! I would be hesitant to use it for fear of marring it. Really nice piece.
Thank you for watching! It sounds intimidating but I’ve got some guides here on our website to walk you through it:
www.upstartepoxy.com/
Let me know if you have other questions!
This is absolutely amazing!
Thank you!!
Beautiful table. I wish I can make one like this but I lack the supplies and the work space.
Awesome piece mate!! What material do you use for your mould, is it reusable and do you need to apply any wax to stop the epoxy sticking?
We use a material called HDPE and yes you can recycle them. You may use sheathing tapes like Tyvek or Tuck tapes to prevent the table from sticking to the form. It is also a good idea to seal the seams with a caulk or spray it with a mold release back and forth.
hi When you put the epoxy for the first time and sand the table, until what number of sandpaper do you get to put the epoxy back on top , Can you put the epoxy on top when you sand it and it's scratched?
amazing thanks for sharing
Realy nice
Thank you for watching, Ferezan!
Beautiful!
Thank you, Duston! We appreciate your support!
awesome idea
Thank you so much!
Great work 🤝
Thank you very much!😊
What a amazing voice.
Thank you very much.
yey looks like a power point slide 00:01
Awesome table..
Thank you so much!
Awesome 👍👍👍❤️
very nice
Jim Muir
where can I get that silicone mould from?
I love this video and many of the other people doing these resin / wood tables… one question tho… does the wood need to be seasoned or can you use wood that’s just been cut ? Thanks 👍
Thanks for watching! You can use any wood - seasoned, or not, or even a block of wood that's just been cut, as long as it's completely dry before you pour any resin.
Hope this helps!
That’s great! Thanks for replying. 👍
Beautiful piece of art!! I’m so glad you covered the underside as most videos I watch of flood coats they never talk about the underside. More important than just being professional is if you covered the top with epoxy and left the underside that wood would warp or move somehow. I would love to know how it’s held up to date with the cutting board oil? Thanks again, Great Job
Thank you very much, Joe! The table really maintained it's luster, just as long as you reapply the walrus oil once or twice a year depending on how often you used the table. 😉
Would a dewalt 5 inch sander be ok to use after you take the piece out of the mold?
Yes you can, Cliff.
hey, i have tried completing my top in gloss finish ! what happened is after getting flood coat cured there is some unwanted spots found, how to get rid of it ?
Super wow
Thank you so much!
very beautiful
Thanks!
what sandpaper is used and the right sequence?
Thời gian để hoàn thiện 1 chiếc bàn thành phẩm thì mất bao lâu vậy bạn? Cảm ơn!
Can you cut, router or plane any of the epoxies or just certain ones?
Hi Davin! Thanks for watching and leaving a comment! Cutting, sawing, drilling into epoxy are possible. You can plane them too once they are fully cured. The epoxy is a hard plastic once it hardens. Once the resin is cured, you can machine it, meaning you can cut it and drill it with power tools. People have cut it with a fine saw blade so as not to crack it. However, you do run a risk of cracking the epoxy.
i have never done any work with Epoxy. Want to make a small tabletop. ( 20in. x 60 inches) Where do I purchase the materials for the form? Do you have a video with that info for beginners?
Hi Marco! We get our forms either in eBay or at Etsy. We don't have any videos yet, however we found a bunch to help you out with that: ua-cam.com/users/results?search_query=creating+a+form+for+epoxy
Magnífico trabalho!
Hola Andre,
gracias!
great work, i will try it
Thank you! You will enjoy this project 💪
Really great video! Thanks for tips regarding black epoxy. I’m about to tackle a black epoxy project. Do you take any dust control precautions?
It is pretty tough when working with black epoxy. We recommend keeping the room is clean as absolutely possible. You will see debris and dust accumulate however we recommend using one of the stir sticks to scoop any of them out by closely monitoring after pouring.
Nice, i like it👍
Thanks for your support!
What wood is this made of? You are doing great, all praises to you, sir.
It's alligator Juniper wood! Thank you so much for the support! 🥰
Very cool video, thanks for posting it. How thick is the HDPE mold material?
Thanks, Adi! Glad you liked it! HDPE molds are usually 20mm and 10mm thick.
Wonderful 👍👍
Thank you so much.😊
you have a quick rule of thumb for the flood coat? i.e. Ounce per sq inch?
Hi there! In simple terms, 1gallon coverage is 10-12 square feet @ 1/8" thick
Beautiful
Thank you!
Amazing
Thank you!
I've always wondered, if you scratch the surface of the table top epoxy finish, can it be buffed out or does it need to be re-poured?
Of course! You can buff and repour if needed.
If you look at it a few ways you would think you're in a cave or a top view of a desert rock wall things like that. Beautiful job
Thank you very much!
@@upstartepoxy4804 my pleasure my friend. Keep up the great and unique ideas. If you ever sell any you can see my email. I'd love to have that hanging on my wall.
It's possible to screw right in the epoxy without drilling?
Drilling a pilot hole before inserting a screw into epoxy is highly recommended rather than screwing directly into the epoxy without drilling. Epoxy resin, once cured, is hard and can crack or chip if stressed without proper preparation
Great Video. New to this Channel. Do you normally need to use a sealer coat over woodgrain? Before the top coat? Or is the brand of epoxy your using, eliminate that step?
Yes, Ted! A seal coat is very important before the topcoat. Our Table Top can be used as a seal coat :)
what causes the "surface tensions" where the epoxy seems to not want to stick? is the under side TOO smooth? I ended up doing 4 pours of the flood coat because they kept appearing. thanks
Hi Mike! You can use a mister bottle with isopropyl or denatured alcohol. Alcohol is a solvent that evaporates quickly so it disrupts the surface tension and the epoxy settles back in after the bubbles release. For the under side, you may wish to sand it to polish it.
Love all of your videos! Would like to start with charcuterie boards. Which products do I need ? And what are the instructions for making the mold ?
Hi Kristin, thanks for watching! You will need our deep pour for your charcuterie boards. Here's the link: www.upstartepoxy.com/products/deep-pour-epoxy-resin
You will be needing a 3/4 plywood or melamine board, or HDPE for your mold. Here are some tips on how to build it:
1. You need to decide the desired finished size of your board. By doing so, you need to create an allowance for it to be bigger.
2. Decide what to cut first. You can cut the sides first and then create your form with the sides mounted on top of the base.
3. Assemble the form and base
4. Use sheathing tapes like Tyvek or Tuck tapes to prevent the table from sticking to the form. It is also a good idea to seal the seams with caulk or spray it with a mold release back and forth.
5. You may now start your resin pour! You can remove the form when the pour has completely cured.
Hope this helps!
Love the legs on this - so simple but effective. Where can they be bought please??
Hi George! They are prefabricated, but they can be purchased online! :)
Love the video! I do have a question, though. How well did the screws hold up in the epoxy? I’ve done a few tables and I’ve noticed that screws don’t like epoxy. Rather, I had better success when I did a furniture bolt and insert
Hi, it can be screwed into the epoxy with no problem as long as the epoxy is fully cured. Thanks for watching!
Thanks for the video! What type of blade did you use on the saw to trim the edges?
Hi Adi, thanks for watching! We use the regular framing circular saw blade. It is the perfect blade to use when you prefer speed and volume to precision.
What would a table like that cost to build? What would it sell for? Awesome video. Beautiful table. Great work.
Hi B! Around $500-1k+ depending on your project needs!
@@upstartepoxy4804 I have tons of seasoned wood. (Oak, Hickory). Can't quiet figure out how to determine how much epoxy is needed. My math is dumb......
Nice
Hi what's the best way to advatise that you make resin and wood furniture I have been making table for a while but I need some advise on how to get more customers thanks
Hi Liam! Given social media today, your work could potentially reach millions of people around the world! It’s important to make a name for yourself in the digital world and to start building a following on social platforms, like Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, and UA-cam! These are visual platforms that do an amazing job of displaying and selling art. 👌
Where did you get the black dye? I tried the website on the bottle in the video and it gave me nothing.
Hi Drew! You can use our Mica Powders for your projects! Check this out:
www.upstartepoxy.com/products/epoxy-resin-dye-mica-powder-25-powdered-pigments-set
This project is amazing!! Thank you so much for the share Steve.
Two questions:
I would like to do this as well for a coffee table to be used in our garden. Using only the oil for the underneath; do you think that’s enough protection for the weather elements; i.e: heat, cold, rain etc.
Also, I have seen people doing at least 2 seal coats before doing the final flood coat however you skipped this. Does it make a difference?
Hello Bijen! In regards to the oiling of the underside, we would recommend seeing how the wood reacted over a period of time. If you are noticing that the wood is starting to deteriorate because of the elements, you could apply a second flood coat if you really wanted to. And in regards to the seal coat question, it’s purely a matter of personal preference. Usually, we are OK with just one flood coat but if you really wanna play it safe you can definitely do some seal coats to seal up any areas where bubbles might form.
Hope this helps! Thanks for watching 😊
Thank you so much once again for your input and time.
Stay safe you all!
Greetings from the other side of the ocean
@@pilotbijen You're most welcome. Stay safe!
@@upstartepoxy4804 hello my name is Friday Joseph I'm from Nigeria, I like what you doing and I want to learn I don't know if you can help me with your WhatsApp contact maybe we can get to know each other
beautiful work,
would have preferred if that large black part had a small piece of wood in it
Thank you for your insight!
Süperrrrr
Beautiful table and thanks for the tutorial. Where did you get the stand?
Amazon!
@@upstartepoxy4804 great thank you😊
which heat gun are you using?
Here ya go! www.amazon.com/dp/B004Q04X44?tag=kitco079-20&geniuslink=true
Is the flood coat compulsory?
It depends on your preference, but most of the time - yes.
Pro tip is, NEVER use epoxy as a finish to only ONE SIDE.
Epoxy 100% seals the surface from breathing and if there is only oil on the other side it will WARP very badly at some point
Which product you use for shine???
Hi Nelson, we use Epoxy Resin for Supergloss Coating. Thanks for watching!
@@upstartepoxy4804 thank you
@@nelsonj.chinchilla5922 No problem!
how to ready mould for this table . mould board name ?
good job butifull
Thank you for watching, Nasir!
How hot and how fast do you run The heat gun
Suggest heat should be between 120°F to 1100 degrees Fahrenheit and enough to get rid of the bubbles.