More Than One Thing Wrong With This Build

Learn how to build a round epoxy table in this comprehensive video!
I outline every step of my process used to create this round walnut wood and white epoxy table including cutting the slabs and even how to get a perfect finish in a dusty shop.
Want to build your own epoxy table? Check out my epoxy table virtual workshop: workshops.blacktailstudio.com/
Article on how to get a perfect finish, just like this one.
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As always, thank you so much for watching and please don't forget to LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and SHARE! If you aren't following me on Instagram, go over there @blacktailstudio and follow me to keep up with what I am working on from day to day! If you have any questions leave a comment below and I will get back to you ASAP.
Thanks!
Cam
Step by step guide: www.blacktailstudio.com/blog/...
Links to items I used in this video:
Photography backdrop: amzn.to/30iVuS2
Note: Osmo 3043 has been sold out. I have used 3011 in the exact same manor with great success.
Osmo 3011: amzn.to/3gUUz1u
3m buffing pads: amzn.to/30yN87R
CA Glue and activator (super glue): amzn.to/2XLXJz5
Festool sander: amzn.to/2xTvIqh
Festool Vac: amzn.to/2LTiylj
Steel legs for this table : steeltablelegs.com
Wood for this table: gobywalnut.com
Epoxy dye: amzn.to/30vi8FM
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[@ashleybragg9647]

I know this video is 2 years old but I’ve dived down a deep hole watching your videos haha This is one of my favorite tables you have made! I am loving the white!!!

[@allaboutperspective650]

Well you're not the only one that likes deep-diving into the archives ;-)

[@RamosLuis2550]

pity it turned yellow from the Hawaiian sun

[@norwegiansmores811]

this is the table that turned yellow isnt it

[@muckinfunday]

I've just discovered his videos this past week. Binge watching them..LOL..He's awesome!

[@andi3426]

The white may turn yellow

[@luisgaitero1]

After watching the video advert i was still skeptical. But when i finally downloaded the plans kzbin.infoUgkxZF0EMnrujZvqHhGkxiz559uIABJWR9TG i was very impressed. The whole plan was just as you said in the video. Thank you very much. I now have a large and valuable collection for my woodworks. This is great!

[@janethickey5162]

I love these early videos. I McGiver things all the time. Watching your progress over time is inspiring.

[@elainek1234]

One of my all-time favorite tables you’ve built. Reminds me of a beautiful pinto pony.

[@chasewagner3386]

Man I love this table and I truly admire your willingness to show your mistakes. A lot of folks want to seem perfect all the way to the end, so you sharing that even such a beautiful piece can still come out after mistakes were made is really inspiring.

[@BlacktailStudio]

Appreciate that!

[@user-vt5hx1kz7l]

Love how honest you are with the mistakes that have been made. Makes me feel much better in the mistakes that I have made 👍🏼

[@penguin4life570]

Ezaarkash “The person who makes no mistakes made nothing at all” - Some guy I can’t remember

[@glichasasha750]

“I have failed over and over again, that’s why I succeed” - Michael Jordan

[@TheGabrielStudios]

Pro tip: don’t allow your background paper to kink… those are like epoxy bubbles, once they form, they will stay forever. At least you are doing a very low key photography and the background becomes pitch black.

[@barnburnerwoodgames]

Yes to the photography video. Great project and I really appreciate you including the mishaps and learning experiences.

[@faezenazmi1670]

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[@rickloudermilk6351]

I think there are plenty of tutorials already from pro photographers

[@romaindesmaze8578]

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[@jancloddlafront9185]

you mean the use of the worthless gadgets festool and co... yes.

[@springxhare]

had my doubts this time when i saw you go for white dye instead of black, but this came out beautifully! absolutely stunning! ❤❤❤

[@justanotherperson584]

Burls? Great name. Yes free wood is always a good thing! Your tips are not wind......I appreciate them I’ve never done this and I am toying around with the idea.....quite the process.ohhhhh your never alone on blunders

[@lynnpaulus5725]

i loved just watching the build. but as i approach my first attempt at a "easy" repair for my kids tea table this was very helpful and informative. thanks so much!

[@timber750]

Beautiful table, simple, clear, down-to-earth presentation. Love the lawn edger idea. Thanks

[@BlacktailStudio]

Thanks Chip!

[@WalkerStevensFineArt4U]

Beautiful! Have you considered using a tree stump as your table base? The stump will need to be stripped of bark, as the wood used in the table wood; and where the table top is connected to the stump base, you can use a 1/4" piece of solid magnesium, cut back 6" from the edge of the actual table top. The magnesium will be lighter than using wood or metal tubing, yet much stronger; and, you can use an epoxy paint that's the same color as the table top epoxy. We really like the resin tops, but feel the metal square-tubing base detracts from the 'natural' look of the table top. I'll send a picture of the next table I make. Best Wishes, Walker www.walkerstevensfineart.com

[@K3Flyguy]

Excellent video! Much larger than anything I would ever do, but extremely interesting none the less! Thank you for sharing!

[@killanic]

bro this helps me with my anxiety so much i appreciate you!!!

[@kaydencontracting]

Your amazing. I'm sure you hear it often. But really. I just found your channel and you ability to clear and concisely articulate your actions is wonderful. I am receiving my band saw mill in a month or so and can't wait to make my first table. Thanks for sharing your knowledge. It's priceless.

[@steven-rr9le]

Thank you for sharing your videos!! I just discovered your channel a short while ago and I’ve learned so much already. I am trying to learn as much as possible before doing my first epoxy table so thank you for sharing your more imperfect moments as well. I’m. Looking forward to seeing more of your videos.

[@billhanton3076]

St venal,men"y?tine

[@335blues1]

Beautiful end result !!!! Thank you for sharing your technique and challenges !

[@giftbygodclothingcollectio8461]

I like to watch the process of how you do this. It’s incredibly dope to me honestly. The outcome is even better.

[@wolfgangbreitenseher358]

Light painting. Great idea! Thanks a lot.

[@ayeladebraekeleir6515]

I am watching this 4 years later and only now I realise how much you have progressed in your. woodworking comparing this to recente builds. Things that you specify as "your first time" in this video have become so neural in all of your recent vids. It works motivating, keep up the good work dude, you are doing a great job. be proud

[@AndrewPotts1962]

As far as photography goes, yes, do the clip on it. You don't need to be a pro to get the shots required. It's an awesome looking table in every respect, thanks so much for sharing!

[@Dogo24h]

Simple but very beautiful desk! Thanks for sharing!

[@BlacktailStudio]

Thanks Do Go!!

[@parikanksh]

@@BlacktailStudio what do you use as base for resin table so that it gets demoulded easily?

[@andrewmaperson]

@@parikanksh he uses a mold release. Talks about it and has link in newer vids.

[@dancingfilly7355]

Absolutely beautiful!! Thank you!!

[@austinspencer8453]

I like the effect of the back drop and legs being almost the same color making it look like the tables floating

[@dcp2350]

Love the way you made round mold, never thought of it.

[@BlacktailStudio]

Solutions we find wandering around Home Depot 🤷‍♂️

[@allpointstoone4346]

Great Table, the steel legs look good on this project. Thanks for sharing

[@loukalicious]

Yes...I just discovered your channel today April 8 2022 and I am watching one after another. I'm not a woodworker..I did shorten a round table, ending up with a nifty plank and a better fitting table. But that's no woodworking, now is it. I love the content and the talking. Thankyou for creating all of it.

[@Bkrsdtr]

Oh how I love this table! It reminds me of a palomino pony or a large carved piece of howlite,one of my favorite stones. Wonderful.

[@eddiedimilano77]

Man, fantastic work. I really love your table. Thanks for sharing with us

[@BlacktailStudio]

Oh thanks Ed!

[@marisarazo8192]

Good job. The explanation was good as well.

[@dekayscrafts]

Beautiful work! 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@kamalakantanieves5371]

BEAUTIFUL TABLE!

[@Konigsmask]

Awesome video! definitely think it would look good with a clear resin as well

[@superblue1971]

I've worked with epoxy at work, to save money if we dyed the epoxy we put a thin layer 1/2 inch then we place small scraps of wood in then pour epoxy over top of it. Saves a lot on the epoxy.

[@kavitaahluwalia3007]

Cam one of d best creativity.. Bless u... Rise n shine in life

[@aprilfox1057]

The look emulates wood scattered in snow - love it!

[@danielbole6837]

One of the best tutorials yet. Please do a photo tutorial, your pics looked pro to me. Wood be interested in your lighting procedures with that black background: Superb! Thanks

[@richardrobbins1422]

Totally inspired project with great instruction and professional-sounding narration. Thx!

[@secreteobsession3584]

Absolutely stunning

[@Poolfeather]

This was absolutely stunning and has me motivated to try something like this! (A smaller scale )

[@enchanted8967]

I like how informative you were in the video, particularly where you share your experience and mistakes with others so they can avoid them, photoshoot was brilliant in my opinion, great contrast that made your work pop, keep it up mate 👍

[@BlacktailStudio]

Cheers buddy!

[@kevm243]

Blacktail Studio This table is Beautiful. How much would you sell something this size? I would really like something like this

[@Hubbmade]

Thanks for including your mistakes Cam! It’s nice to know all of us mess up from time to time and your table came out amazing!

[@BlacktailStudio]

Oh bigtime!

[@howardek3463]

Cool table! I saw the comment on the lupus/cancer that the writer said that he had lost the use of his left hand. Keep trying to do woodwork - it's an excellent therapy! I had a stroke 15 years ago on Christmas eve and I lost the use of my right arm! i was right-handed, by the way! I have learned to do woodworking as a lefty!

[@sherryepoxyarttables5543]

I love your work. Amazing

[@garrettenglish6094]

Solid work and I’m interested in the photo tutorial!

[@bettablue2660]

As a ceramic artist, I was taught (Art School) to set up your shots in natural light (outside) not direct sun for best shots. We also worked the shots through Photoshop. They were magazine ready. I loved your backdrop and contrast, but those gorgeous legs seamed to disappear. Ideas I’m sharing.

[@carlreynolds5657]

I did not plan to make use of this woodworking book, www.WoodPlanner. xyz but its a huge collection of woodworking plans that I recommend. . .

[@unohanayachiru5789]

Here's a huge collection of woodworking plans: bigwoodworkingplans.blogspot.com/ .

[@Genessis001]

I shoot my shots in all kinds of light and they turn out epic. Only edit somtimes

[@allfusionx]

I have never liked round tables; forced to change my mind now. This was awesome 😬

[@cindyconti4968]

That is not only beautiful but is a work of art! LOVE IT

[@BlacktailStudio]

Whoa, thanks!!

[@pisces311iaf4]

Just stumbled upon you - gorgeous!! Keep it up!

[@BlacktailStudio]

Oh thanks Narissa!

[@NirvanaWoodWorksbyJanie]

Love your videos, I would definitely appreciate and like to watch a tutorial on your photography. That garage ceiling backdrop drop (?) is pretty cool. I'd want to see a a how to on that too lol

[@BlacktailStudio]

I’ll show that too! Hopefully it works better next time.

[@Ms.Behave]

I love your tables I’m obsessed with your videos! I am brand new to woodworking and even newer to epoxy. Thanks so much for your he videos. The hey really help!

[@jamiefackler9762]

I like using 1/4"mdf for templates on my radius work. Also building trammels from 1/2" apple ply and a bushing on the router. love your work!

[@irishone716]

Highlighting the goofs - That's a true craftsman.

[@terryalfred376]

Amazing man, so satisfying to watch, well done from the land down under 👍🏻

[@jeffforbes3772]

Very cool. Great tips and tutorial.Love the one about the table leg mounts. Thanks for sharing

[@tamorahjean3348]

Super neato! I really like this table it reminds me of cow hide. a lot of country folk would love this

[@seasawwoodworking]

Cam, question for you. After the first pour, you left it for two weeks. When you went back for the second pour, did you scuff up the epoxy surface? I’m assuming you did, and if so, what did you do exactly to do that? Simply by hand with a piece of sandpaper? What grit? Thanks so much!

[@CookingGuy815]

Blacktail Studio It's hard to find such beautiful wood billets

[@patty109109]

Stunning table. Really unique but tasteful.

[@mhstarkey60]

Wow! Stunning!

[@petergosney6433]

Love your work. I have a different, perhaps simpler approach to doing “rounds”. I do large platters, where the wood is fully embedded, but my technique should be both scaleable and adaptable, even if you want to have the timber running out to the edges, as in this project. To create a forme, I cut a perfect, exact size round from 18mm melamine sheet using a router jig. This establishes the exact finished shape right from the start. I then source offcuts of plexiglass from a supplier that cuts to order, in the form of (say) strips of 75mm wide by however long the sheet was, left lying in their recycle bin (cheap to nothing). I then assemble my mould using stainless steel pipe clamps, ganged up to whatever length needed. I have found that the screw action on these clamps can seal the plexiglass to the melamine sheet forme so tightly that there is no need to caulk, except where the vertical ends of the plexiglass butt together. This results in a perfectly round mould, with perfectly vertical sides. Note that, not only does plexiglass reject the epoxy without mould release, it imparts a polished finished surface to the edge. I obviously use mould release on the melamine, before assembling the mould. With care, the whole arrangement knocks down for repeated use without any spoilage. I have actually used sheet plexiglass laminated to the sheet forme for a more durable, reusable shape. If you do that, you don’t even need melamine sheet, MDF will suffice and no mould release whatsoever is needed. I also have ovate formes for different projects and they work just as well. I hope this is clear?

[@BlacktailStudio]

Ya man, that’s awesome!

[@bigearsandnoddy1]

Hiya, so how many LTRs of resin Did you use & how much hardener?. I have to say great video by the way & a very beautiful coffee table made by yourself job good job please keep them coming 👏👏👏👏👏👍👌💪✋👊💥✌ PEACE

[@VanessasPlants]

Love this table🔥🔥🔥 thanks for doing these videos

[@jimdauguste6869]

You inspired my dad and I so we are now making a table of our own. Thank you so much 😃🙂

[@abdalwahabalried6229]

Because the legs were black, I think the black background should be white. It would project the table more. Good Job. I like it!

[@lynnritchie70]

I think in this case you want the legs to disappear t o focus on the beauty of the top. So I get the black background.

[@lillelena7681]

The table top has white resin. You want that contrast to show the top well.

[@fthurman]

The table legs did disappear and made it difficult to get an idea of what the whole finished piece looked like. It's one of the reason why galleries have started to switch to a medium brown background - called "paper bag brown" - so that it's a neutral mid-range that offers some contract, but not soo much that it blows out the photography.

[@Nebulaoblivion]

@@fthurman yeah I was gonna say, with the white top and black bottom, a medium gray, or some other neutral color would be best. Brown is a great idea, but i wonder if it would make the wood look weird?

[@danielwalker26]

"Free wood's always good." My ex-wife's motto.

[@sherrybishop6806]

absolutely beautiful!!!!

[@domesticterror7970]

Gorgeous cowhide look!

[@thejackal3245]

For those of you interested in his photos, in another video he utilized a light painting technique. This basically means you darken the room, use manual settings (high f/ stop, low ISO, long shutter speed on a tripod) and use a flashlight to literally paint light onto the subject. That is an inexpensive but inconsistent way of doing it, and it can be frustrating because you can't always see how an image will come out on your camera's LCD and then replicate the movements you did in the last image. Instead of using the black seamless paper roll he has, you can just use some black bed sheets. Anything dark will do if you're going for a black background. You can also make what are called V flats (large movable walls) out of black foam core and gaff tape. You can purchase a cheap shoot through umbrella on amazon for around $10, and a cheap flash for anywhere from $20-$75 depending on how into this you want to get. Use the same settings on the camera for your long exposure, press the shutter button, hold the flash behind the open umbrella, and fire the flash manually with the test button. Raise or lower the flash power until you get the desired exposure on your subject. Move around with the umbrella/flash until you like the results. If you want to make it easier on yourself, get something like a Yongnuo Yn660 and YN560 transmitter and mount your flash on a light stand so you don't have to run back and forth. With product photos, it's all about crafting your shadows, so don't be afraid to stand completely off to the side or even at a 45 degree angle behind your subject. This method is cheap, consistent, and effective.

[@nathanielantoline9615]

First off, this video was extremely well detailed and helpful! The table is gorgeous! But this is a great explanation! I knew it was light painting as soon as i saw it but i have never done anything like you described for consistency. I have a picture frame i made that i would like to image, but have had issues taking a single image of it that shows all the detail. I will have to try this!

[@thejackal3245]

@@nathanielantoline9615 This was just a quick note for people interested, but I'm very glad it helped! There are tons of tutorial videos you can check out that will go into greater detail, I just wanted to keep it brief and give ideas, as he said he might share a video of his technique. For your frame, it's very important to keep the lights off axis so you don't get massive glare in the glass. Review the camera LCD to make sure you get your specular highlights (reflection of the light) in the glass where you want. Also remember that you'll see the shape of your light source in your specular highlights; for instance an umbrella shows up octagonally. A white bedsheet or pillow case or even a plastic bag makes a great cheap square diffuser for light sources as you might want to keep any specular highlights in the glass square-ish. You also don't have to use flash, especially for smaller projects. I often use those cheap $8 clamp lights from the hardware store for lights. You can even put different power bulbs in them--just make sure they're all the same color temperature. Cheap enough to get multiples so you can play with the lighting set up. Hope that helps!

[@nathanielantoline9615]

@@thejackal3245 Definitely does! Much appreciated!

[@sangyenamdrol9392]

You could have put a partial red circle in the big empty white spot to, that would have made very interesting. It's a beautiful table. The red partial red circle would make it something more interesting

[@mushious]

Nice coming back to an older video and seeing how much you've improved in the last couple of years.

[@davidnielsen4490]

Very nice. You did a great recovering on the mistake.

[@navnig]

Love your channel Blacktail! I'm gonna have a go at one of these tables one day when I get my sh!t together :) I was wondering.....Is it possible to make doors in this way, specifically, a house front door? If you made the epoxy clear, would it cloud up over time?

[@liamoboyle2065]

Please share your thoughts and learning about photography and any more your good epoxy work

[@geraldpavlovich6883]

Love your detailed tips as you progress through the processes. And Goby is my place to go for great black walnut options!

[@ronaldolodi]

i have watched all your videos so im watching them again, just so relaxing☺️

[@COD_ben]

I love your videos Cam! they're always well done, have great information, and you take the time to explain your processes without drawing it out too much. I'd watch a photography video. Also, why'd you switch epoxy's on this one (instead of Ecopoxy)? Just curious. Great work again!

[@BlacktailStudio]

Hey thanks Ben! Just trying new stuff out. Still use both kinds.

[@cocoshort6528]

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[@Hoosierinoz1]

Another superb piece : D I honestly thought you shouldn't ever use white epoxy, but that looks sensational!

[@aidanmacdonald6280]

In a later video he had to remake it with black epoxy because the white epoxy turned yellow. kzbin.info/www/bejne/pmXVfoSubbamo5I

[@SpaceWhaIe]

KZbin randomly recommended me this older video. It's interesting to see how your content has changed over the years. Love your work and always look forward to new videos.

[@guloguloguy]

WOW!!!!!!! THANK YOU, FOR MAKING, AND SHARING THIS GREAT PROJECT!!!!

[@BlacktailStudio]

Anytime!

[@AHBespoke]

Definately photo tutorial please

[@delosrio17]

This is a great woodworking book, t.co/z6o0f8z2H4 . I took several classes as well as completed a one year diploma in carpentry at a local tech college; this is better than any book I worked out of during those lessons. It includes helpful pictures and goes over just about everything.?

[@shubhamchahal8441]

"free wood is always good"

[@williamjones6053]

I wish had that level of artistic vision ..great job

[@technomax409]

This give me the feeling to finish my meal and continue eating this table !!! what a delicious beautiful look

[@sea-doostop1637]

How much it will cost , if u had to sell this table ! Beautiful design and work , respect ✊

[@EnhancedCognition]

If you were to have someone make this for you (which is about the only way to get a table like this). Then the parts list for the maker would be "roughly" about $250 worth of resin, $200 for the wood, about !150 worth of sealers, caulk, dies, sand paper, etc.. With roughly anywhere between $500 to $1500 for labor (give or take depending on the craftsmen and quality).. So a table like this can run you anywhere between $1000 - $2000 in my experience.

[@jaredjacobson4722]

@@EnhancedCognition Wouldn't the resin cost a lot more? This guy used roughly 40 liters of it, and it is about 40 dollars for a liter. If there is somewhere you can buy the stuff cheaper than that I would love to know about it!

[@Elitemekoggle]

Jared Jacobson he would sell the table around 8-15 thousand dollars and the epoxy would only cost around 1500 dollars

[@toryjensen1706]

It’s something I’m just getting in to I’m a tree climber and got tired of throwing out good pretty wood what better way but make something out of it your video he’ll a lot

[@ryanslandandtreesvc454]

Buy an Alaskan chainsaw mill, that's what I did and mill the good wood now. Black Walnut, Cedar, Cherry, etc. Its a fun hobby and gives you a sense of accomplishment, resourcing the wood

[@meganholloran373]

I LOVE the white epoxy!

[@violettownmicroenterprises1528]

Thanks ! I loved it and think it belongs in a home that has brown & white cow hides on the floor. I think it is equally as aesthetically pleasing as any coloured epoxy Table I've seen, excepting the desk you made for your wife !

[@bobmansanches8048]

It reminds me of when you spill cereal and milk over your kitchen table. I think he should have made the table legs like the top, then it would be perfect.

[@fthurman]

I disagree re the table legs. I feel like a lot of folks who make wood/epoxy tables do that, and it ends up being too much, it's distracting from the beauty of the top.

[@Jesse-B]

Oh, I thought the mishap was dying the epoxy white.

[@Lee-xl7mw]

Excellent work. Love your videos. I watch to the end 99 percent of the time.

[@pjdale8620]

You are an inspiration to me! So giving and honest, keep it up Cam!

[@Jade-zx8md]

Okay but the “burls burls burls” sign stole the highlight of the video

[@williamjenkins6132]

That was made by Motley Crue's Woodworking club :P

[@ii4909]

Nobody ever says how much money was spent

[@jefftaggart6436]

Yeah, I know. So annoying. The epoxy he used is around $150 for ~3 quarts (3 liters, but whatever). We saw a few pours from a ~1/2 full 5 gal. bucket. 2.5 gal. = $400 epoxy. So he poured well over a thousand dollars of epoxy alone on this. Those pieces of wood are maybe $100-$200 a piece. So we're talking solidly over $1500. And honestly. it does not look good. That white choice was terrible. It does not bring out any of the color or tone on the wood and it reminds me of cheap plastic HDPE block furniture.

[@tobygillette8707]

Awesome work , love that round table.

[@natashafisher2788]

Beautiful and Amazing table

[@KathyMarquardt]

Love this table!

[@skandalista1]

very good work requires a lot of dedication applauding

[@loisraymcinnis6006]

Beautiful just like decals!

[@betinaherlein8970]

wow, what a beauty