Fire + Epoxy

Seen too many epoxy river tables that all look the same? Here is my anti-river table, or tentatively named "fire table" (I know, super clever). Don't get me wrong, I am still all in on regular wood and epoxy tables. This was just something a little different I wanted to see if I could pull off. Let me know what you think in the comments!

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Items used in this build:

0:00 Intro
0:15 Burning Slab
1:30 Fixing the Warp
2:10 Build the Epoxy Mold
2:28 Epoxy On Charcoal
4:48 An Epoxy I Won't Use Anymore
4:56 How To Fix a Problem With Epoxy
5:49 Removing Epoxy Table From Mold
6:29 Field Trip
6:55 Cutting To Size
7:29 Sanding Epoxy
9:24 Applying Table Top Epoxy
10:08 Wet Sanding Epoxy
10:50 Buffing Epoxy To High Gloss
11:42 Charred Legs
12:55 Reveal

[pro]

How much time and money it costed you to make this table

[paulf]

That exposed wood corner looks like a flame. Incredible all of the polishing steps. I am awed by slab wood. There is someone not far from me that sells both finished and unfinished slabs. I have to keep looking away from portable saw mills. I appreciate your work

[bigdunkseva]

I really like that you talk about the issues that you came across during your project. I appreciate knowing that kind of thing.

[MAIONESESEREIO]

Most beautiful table I've ever seen

[LeshkaMudryi]

Какое счастье, что я могу не только смотреть, но и слушать ваши родики на своём родном языке!! 😊
Большое спасибо вам и Ютюбу за эту прекрасную возможность!! ❤

[northlord]

I love the spot!! It’s kind of like showing a piece of the “before” it got charred and revealing this transition the wood went through. Absolutely beautiful!

[daviliongames]

The extra warp at the end actually gives a flame captured within the table look. Daymn

[jonathanbrown]

I agree with the one comment about the exposed wood looking like a flame. It looks good to me and adds that extra bit of character while giving a break in the black. Looks good.

[lucasfff]

the exposed wood spot in bottom corner looks awesome! Looks like the perfect spot to put your name, makers mark or initials or something

[aaabbb]

I love the fact that the sanded away char has left that corner looking like a flame captured in the epoxy resin-a perfect accent to the rest of the wood's charred finish. Like the table is on fire! Totally cool!

[cpoky]

The corner is THE PERFECT "negative spot"....brilliant. An Art teacher long ago once told me every work of art has one "negative spot" that instantly draws the eyes and therefore the person over TO the work...perfect definition right there. Love the finished work.

[infernalh]

So that uncharred spot looks really cool with the contrast. Having an entire piece with fresh wood flowing through the char would be amazing

[TheMrSlyxx]

This is absolutely gorgeous. The burn mark in the corner is a nice contrast. Almost like a signature. Superb quality.

[marlaescamilla]

Someone else mentioned exactly what I thought....that the exposed wood looks like a flame. Very nice! Definitely unique and a great way to use some wood that might not be so perfect! Thanks for all your time and energy, letting us amateurs get a glimpse at what this really takes to produce.

[cookiezbitz]

This looks really good! I agree with you that I especially love the “flawed” spot because it gives the project a sense of identity.

[ralphbaker]

Once the wood is chard, you can steel wool the char off the surface. It leaves a very interesting pattern, especially around any knots. What happens is that all woods are made of soft and hard grains. The softer grains will burn deeper, while the hard grains don't burn as much. It leaves a wavy texture that exactly matches the wood grain of the wood.

[kyrints]

Man alive, this is stunning. Love the contrast. Its like a metaphor for life. You can be burnt, but somewhere in there, there is still a piece of you. Love this piece.

[Amy-oyhk]

I’m loving the “flawed spot” it looks like a flame to me. So pretty fitting for this awesome table. Nice work!

[floriangrill]

As a car painter, I can advise you: use more water when sanding wet, which ensures a finer sanding pattern.
Before polishing, the surface should be even finer, so it's best to sand it down again with 2000 grit.
You can also use the random orbital sander and a bit of water to sand it down.
Such sanding pads (Festool STF D125/0 S2000) are best.
Hope my tips can help you.
If my English is bad, Google Translate is to blame!

[tessadevocht]

I love that exposed wood bit, it kind of looks like a flame.