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.
Want to build your own epoxy table? Check out my epoxy table virtual workshop: https://workshops.blacktailstudio.com/
Related blogs/videos:
How to Make Epoxy Table blog: https://www.blacktailstudio.com/blog/how-to-make-an-epoxy-resin-table
How to get a perfect finish: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qv_cOr9Usn4&t=298s
Photography tutorial: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QG-qEyRg77U
Flatten tables at home: https://www.blacktailstudio.com/blog/live-edge-for-beginners-slab-flattening
Items used in this video:
Liquid Glass Epoxy 3 gallon: https://amzn.to/2QiYev0
Liquid Glass Epoxy 1.5 gallon: https://amzn.to/2wT7uPw
Sandpaper storage bins: https://amzn.to/33jY5vd
Black CA glue: https://amzn.to/2TxwpzO
Threaded inserts: https://amzn.to/311LdZd
Photography backdrop holder: https://amzn.to/2AWUS8L
Paper backdrop: https://amzn.to/2M2cvKH
Osmo 1101: https://amzn.to/35hJmmh
Osmo 3043: https://amzn.to/3iIRPFa
Osmo 3011 (3043 alternative): https://amzn.to/3gUUz1u
Gem Orbital: https://amzn.to/3btzKqZ
White buffing pad: https://amzn.to/310F0Nb
Track Saw: https://amzn.to/2VqUSaA
Mold release: https://amzn.to/35o5n2K
Wire Wheel: https://amzn.to/326FDpK
Black transtint: https://amzn.to/39TptnB
Caulk: https://amzn.to/35o5BH8
Melamine (form material): https://www.homedepot.com/p/Veranda-Melamine-White-Panel-Common-3-4-in-x-4-ft-x-8-ft-Actual-750-in-x-49-in-x-97-in-461877/100070209
Dewalt track clamp: https://amzn.to/2AX4TTB
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0:00 Intro
0:27 Slab Cleanup
1:29 Choosing a Layout
1:41 Cutting To Size
2:27 Sealing The Slab
4:02 New Deep Pour Epoxy
4:54 Choosing Epoxy Color/Dye
5:47 Epoxy Pour
7:22 Filling Holes With Epoxy
8:11 Checking Epoxy Temperature
8:42 Removing Epoxy Table From Mold
9:22 Flattening the Table
10:20 Sanding Techniques For Wood and Epoxy
10:43 Fixing Small Holes In Epoxy and Wood
11:26 Finishing With Osmo Hardwax
13:46 Attaching the Steel Table Base
14:40 Installing Threaded Inserts
15:55 Product Photography