DIY black epoxy TABLE TOP olive wood Design

I had some problems building this coffee table, but I'm happy with the final result.
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Items used in this build:
Bosch router bits: amzn.to/3P4VpLe
Bosch router: amzn.to/3VPTNHa
Surfacing Router Bit: amzn.to/3Bcxunn
Osmo finish (it has different names): Europe link amzn.to/3um0CVj
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Epoxy resin: amzn.to/3usCdNH
Festool track saw: amzn.to/3XR9r74
Festool Guide Rail: amzn.to/3H7CxJn
Einhell cordless drill: amzn.to/3UuDUFb
Flex orbital sander: amzn.to/3UCpeE8
Chisel set: amzn.to/3Vzwemj
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Super glue Activator: amzn.to/3Fk27bR
White pads: amzn.to/3inXuW7
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I recorded the video with this cell: amzn.to/3FoEkbP

[@Evilwetness]

Looks like a satellite image. Amazing craftmanship.

[@marmotaworks]

Thanks a lot!

[@Mike-fs4vz]

I’ve watched plenty of river table videos, this is one of the best. Fair play for managing to stand out a little from the rest 👏

[@marmotaworks]

Thanks a lot for your nice words. I'm glad you like it

[@katharina...]

🥰 I have no words to describe how much I love this table! Beautiful workmanship, but what I love most of all is the layout of the wood pieces against the black epoxy - perfect mixture of drama and balance, pure artistry! 🥰 It's very very clear to me that this table was created by talent, skill and emotion. So beautiful!

[@marmotaworks]

Thanks a lot for your nice words! I´m glad you like it. 😄

[@mervhawkins6127]

THE BEST video on the process !!! Wish i had of seen this before i got to near the end of mine.. Straight forward. NO BS gabbing... Just the facts... half as long as many other videos..

[@marmotaworks]

Thank you! That was the idea

[@webcat51]

When you make your forms, use packing tape to cover the pieces fully before putting it together and putting your materials and epoxy into it. Works much better then mold release.

[@marmotaworks]

Thank you for your advice! Normally I use tape and mold release, but this time I wanted to try just the release... Big mistake. Not do it again.

[@user-by3xd9og6v]

Ly

[@tugbatas8330]

Looks like a beautiful painting🤩

[@marmotaworks]

Thank you so much 😀

[@soulfulfool]

contrast with black and beautiful olive wood is outstanding, great job !

[@marmotaworks]

Thanks!!! 😁

[@Waynebrady22]

Beautiful table! I have not seen cottonwood used like this before but now I know people are under rating it’s potential

[@marmotaworks]

Thanks for your words!!!

[@AntW11]

Simply stunning! Bravo

[@marmotaworks]

😀

[@joemedeiros8433]

Well done! Olive wood was a perfect choice. Looking forward to seeing more projects from you. New Canadian subscriber🍁

[@marmotaworks]

Thanks a lot Joe!

[@dirtfarmer7472]

Really like the video, the olive wood is nice. The video was quiet, not a lot of promotional stuff. That’s nice. I don’t care for the black, that’s just me don’t pay attention to me. Keep on doing what you’re doing. Thank You Sir

[@marmotaworks]

Thanks for your support!

[@tedalmeida]

Beautiful piece! You can be proud of this one.

[@marmotaworks]

I'm glad you like it.

[@scunderw6962]

Absolutely gorgeous table!

[@marmotaworks]

Thank you! I'm glad you like it.

[@fnordeon1013]

Wow - that is just so beautiful 🥰💞 Olive wood is one of the most beautiful woods in the world. The black epoxy highlight the wood, all though I may prefer a more transparent color, so all the wood details can be seen. Meaby not for olive wood, as the black epoxy is such a beautiful contrast to the wood. Not sure there 🤔 But man - great work!

[@marmotaworks]

Thanks a lot for your nice words! Olive wood and jet black ist te best for me.

[@fnordeon1013]

@@marmotaworks - well thank you for your reply, man that was fast! 😃 It is all in the eye of the beholder of course . I totally understand your color preference and agree 1oo% with you. The details in the wood - like the table edges and the wood edges for instance, are just beautiful with the black epoxy. Great work!

[@Kirstalyn272]

That is such a beautiful table! I love the grain, I love the wood! Thank you for sharing!

[@marmotaworks]

Thanks a lot, Glenda!!

[@stefanpisla2156]

Wow!! super beautiful!!!

[@onehandedmaker]

Hi from the One Handed Maker. Great balance between the epoxy and the timber. Looking forward to more videos and have subscribed. Regards James

[@marmotaworks]

Thanks for your support. And also for your sub!😁

[@sararodriguezcastro7603]

This table looks amazing!

[@marmotaworks]

Thanks Sara!!!

[@ramawood7175]

Good job👍👍👍👍👍👍 greetings from Indonesian carpenters

[@marmotaworks]

Thank you. Greetings from Berlin

[@samsimmons2831]

2 minutes in & I said yeah you deserve a sub, glad to join the family before you hit a thousand

[@marmotaworks]

Thanks for your support! I hope to reach a thousand.

[@AsiaWoodworkingbamboocraft]

Thank you very much ! Your video and very good ideas

[@marmotaworks]

😀

[@rivennarises168]

Thank you for making this video

[@marmotaworks]

Thank you for watching.

[@karencary3312]

Beautiful ❤

[@marmotaworks]

😄

[@RustyDudeRestorations]

Amazing great looking table 😃👍

[@marmotaworks]

😀

[@ebethacruz2084]

Beautiful table 👍

[@marmotaworks]

Thank you Ebetha!!!

[@pablomoreno3659]

Incredible!

[@marmotaworks]

Thank you!

[@andersonolive4553]

Beautiful work! Thanks for posting it, definitely subscribed

[@marmotaworks]

Thank you very much! For a new channel like mine it means a lot.

[@mdazizie5019]

Nice coffee table. I like it

[@marmotaworks]

I'm glad you like it!

[@TheOrgonaut]

instant ABO !!! gruss aus Österreich

[@marmotaworks]

Danke für dein ABO. Gruss aus Berlin!

[@judytyler1870]

Beautiful!

[@marmotaworks]

Thanks Judy!!! 🙂

[@CryptoLupe]

a true masterpiece

[@marmotaworks]

Thank you! I'm glad you like it.

[@stefanpisla2156]

I like you wery wery much! ,🤙🤙🤙 congratiantions!!!, i' m from România

[@marmotaworks]

I´m glad you like it. Greetings from berlin!

[@jnacev]

Wonderful works. Thanks posted.

[@marmotaworks]

Thanks! Your words encourage me to keep working Hard.

[@giuseppepandolfo4815]

Beautiful

[@marmotaworks]

😀

[@oscardelgadotolosa3819]

Maravillosa!!!

[@marmotaworks]

Muchas gracias

[@gildapaixao7584]

WONDERFULL!!

[@marmotaworks]

Thanks Gilda!

[@bmm9538]

You should talk and give the play by play in your videos. Great table.

[@marmotaworks]

I'll keep it in mind for my next videos. Thanks!!!

[@catnik1971]

Yes I definitely agree, it helps so many people 🙂

[@marmotaworks]

@@catnik1971 Take note. Thanks!

[@kicaumaniamalang4823]

Very good 👍👍👍👍

[@patriciasoares9204]

Lindo trabalho! Magnífico! Parabéns e Sucesso 😄🌟🥂🤗. Gratidão 🌷.

[@marmotaworks]

Muito obrigado Patricia!!!

[@joetintern]

I like it I like it alot !!

[@marmotaworks]

Thanks a lot!!!

[@pinno713]

What better thing to do with old wood that isn't much good for anything else really. 5 star.

[@marmotaworks]

Thanks. That was the idea.

[@nanediaz6133]

Me encanta. Una preciosidad❤

[@marmotaworks]

Gracias! 😊

[@PARAS_KALI]

Soo good

[@marmotaworks]

I'm glad you like it

[@cesarmatiasbalderrama3658]

Buen video

[@marmotaworks]

Gracias César

[@michaelwillson6847]

Nice table I'm starting this venture myself I've been doing different things for wee while now done pretty good so far haven't managed get big resin table yet but I'll get there soon. I see u use some the einhell range of tools what do u have and think of them and would u recommend them all. I have the drill and impact driver and table saw and find them pretty good 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿👍

[@marmotaworks]

Thank you and much success in your adventure. Einhell tools are cheap but of good quality, totally recommended

[@michaelwillson6847]

@@marmotaworks yea as a said. Have there table saw it's amazing looking at there grinder and buffer

[@raulobeso2668]

Impresionante, si señor 👏👏

[@marmotaworks]

Gracias!!! Me alegra que te guste

[@gillianbell6819]

God your good.question please.why do much black or blue epoxy? I know you use colour but is there a reason in these bigger tables why you don't use clear or tan.x

[@marmotaworks]

Thanks! I personally always use black because I believe it contrasts best with wood by far.

[@kreatif5172]

Amazing👍

[@marmotaworks]

Thanks a lot!

[@kandiecandelaria3134]

Beautiful- what where your finished dimensions? Thickness?

[@marmotaworks]

Thanks!! length: 100cm width: 60cm Thicknes: 4cm

[@lindashealingart]

Perfect 😮

[@marmotaworks]

😁

[@harun2547]

Are these tables more expensive to produce than regular wood tables?

[@marmotaworks]

Yes, the epoxy is pretty expensive...

[@ampabueno]

Una mesa única. Preciosa

[@marmotaworks]

Muchas gracias!!!

[@Jack44M]

How well does these "epoxy tables" hold up under normal use? For what I know about epoxy and wood, both are soft, so it would scratch quite easily.

[@marmotaworks]

With good quality epoxy and a hardwood such as olive, these tables are very resistant for normal use (do not cut logs with an ax on them).

[@Jack44M]

@@marmotaworks OK....it must be some really hard cured epoxy because even quartz (Moh 7) scratches with normal use.

[@wozslater7695]

Try microwaving the wood a week before, then stand it in some sort of soften dry-air drier...

[@marmotaworks]

The wood was dry, no problem.

[@rosapurpura4633]

😍😍😍

[@marmotaworks]

Thanks!

[@michaelwhite4188]

Do we need to wait for the first deep pour epoxy to fully cure and harden before next pour?

[@marmotaworks]

You can wait until it's fully cured and sand the surface before the second pour, or you can do it after 24 hours, when it's still sticky. This way we will have a good bond too and we will save time.

[@penguininc5368]

Why did you do the pours in two day increments?

[@marmotaworks]

in deep pours, there is a risk of cracking when hardening, so I prefer to do it in 2 times. the next day the first pour is still sticky and bonds well with the second. If you wait more days until it fully hardens, you would have to sand the first layer to get a good bond with the second.

[@penguininc5368]

@@marmotaworks Thanks man!

[@tukangkayutaryosidomulyo3503]

Mantap,,, 🙏👍❤️

[@marmotaworks]

👍

[@aprilstephenson443]

What is a good metallic pigment?

[@marmotaworks]

Hello April. EcoPoxy Metallic Pigments are a good option for me.

[@user-bb1lj3ib9q]

What could be the possible life of an epoxy table??

[@marmotaworks]

Epoxy resin tables are extremely durable and will last you a long time if you know how to take care of them

[@Viralclown]

Does the black epoxy stain the wood?

[@marmotaworks]

Not this olive wood. It is not porous at all and the epoxy does not penetrate it. With other not so hard woods I always seal them before pouring black epoxy

[@WiFibyyhePlug]

How long did it take you from start to finish?

[@marmotaworks]

About 25 hours

[@kehindeemiabata4032]

How much did it cost you to make this table?

[@marmotaworks]

Time or money?

[@kehindeemiabata4032]

@@marmotaworks both

[@marmotaworks]

@@kehindeemiabata4032 about 250€ in material and 25 hours.

[@abuhussain4111]

How much did this total build cost

[@marmotaworks]

About 250€

[@abuhussain4111]

​@@marmotaworksbeautiful work and thanks fot the quick response greetings from Holland

[@Shekhardewangan07]

Price Sir????

[@marmotaworks]

It is already sold

[@edro3838]

👍

[@marmotaworks]

😀

[@shivashaw2220]

How much for this??

[@marmotaworks]

Here: marmotaworks.com/

[@Thug_--_life]

i subscribed

[@marmotaworks]

Thanks a lot!

[@Thug_--_life]

@@marmotaworks U r welcome, Please keep posting videos, it's really a good relief for our daily stress

[@marmotaworks]

I'll do it. I'm working in my next project!

[@Thug_--_life]

@@marmotaworks Glad to hear that.

[@robbieseto2446]

Helo sir. Can I work for you?

[@marmotaworks]

If you are living in Germany, maybe

[@jakeburntoast2007]

No shoutout to Black Tail Studio??

[@marmotaworks]

He doesn´t need help

[@kscarguy]

can I have your olive wood cutoffs to make knife handles out of them?

[@marmotaworks]

I think the shipping costs would be more expensive than the wood... Anyway, I don't have it anymore

[@carmengil55]

It is on sale?????

[@marmotaworks]

Hello! This table is already sold. You can visit my etsy store to see my items for sale. www.etsy.com/de/shop/MarmotaWorks

[@antoniojoci6109]

👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏😍😍😍

[@marmotaworks]

😁

[@MrFoxRobert]

👋👍

[@marmotaworks]

😀

[@ShinLeeChan]

There are some spots that looks painted in black (long line) that literally ruin the wonderful job you did. Thumbs up for the hard job anyway.

[@marmotaworks]

I don't know exactly what spots you're referring to, but seeing it in person, there's nothing that completely ruins the table. Thank you for acknowledging the hard work!

[@user-oo6hx2fc7v]

Столешница великолепна!!! А вот ножки стол не украсили.Стол потерял свою красоту.Это как в бочку меда ложку дегтя плесканули.

[@marmotaworks]

I'll talk to my leg supplier... 😅

[@Waynebrady22]

Beautiful table! I have not seen cottonwood used like this before but now I know people are under rating it’s potential

[@marmotaworks]

Thanks for your words!!!