DIY Canyon Table - White Concrete & Gold Leaf

[@modustrial]

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[@ianstradian]

I’d want a glass top for this coffee table… so my gold leaf canyon would never be flooded by an accidental coffee flood.

[@SrCrowt22]

Joel. I want to help with the back yard of the house

[@merlyntownley6230]

There is a technique among gilders. If you really want the gold to pop first you lay down a coat of paint. The paint is called gilders red. And because the gold leaf is only one molecule, thick light will actually pass through it. Hit the red paint and reflect back with a very warm gold glow. You should try this on future projects. You would be amazed of the difference

[@wyattdick8805]

Gold leaf is thin, but it is definitely not only one molecule thick.

[@savagesarethebest7251]

@@wyattdick8805 yeah, for gold it would just rip apart from like the static or barometric pressure changes. Graphene or Silicene on the other hand is one atomic monolayer.

[@arghjayem]

@@wyattdick8805his point is still valid. 🤷

[@goodBEan]

This episode of Caulk talk will remembered as the greatest. Years from now I we will look back on this day and say "This episode is were everything changed for the better. When it got good, when the drama really went up to 11"

[@modustrial]

Ha, thanks much!

[@solarbirdyz]

@@modustrial Honestly Caulk Talk is one of my favourite running gags on maker youtube xD

[@huddlespith]

I’m normally not a fan of the look of gold leaf but this is stunning!

[@Dianna369]

I bet you could bend some old hangers to imbed into that foam... then dig underneath once you are ready to pull out the foam and you have as big a handle as you like. Hope that works! Cheers! BEAUTIFUL work. That is a table I would love to have. Shoot I would love a desk done that way!!! Brilliant!

[@hazonku]

Looks great. Probably needs a glass top for functionality's sake. Can't believe you're already closing in on a million, very well deserved! I remember when this channel was just some lawyer fiddling about in his tiny basement during his free time with those close observation of the su-purrr-visor, Karma Cat. That timelapse though showed how well Tex has filled the role as the su-pup-visor.

[@modustrial]

Thank you!!

[@removed3566]

Agree on the glass top idea. If I were using this table, the golden valley will become a coffee river very soon

[@nzlemming]

Still miss Karma Cat.

[@BarqueCat1]

I don't hate it, but it's very....dental. Maybe fit a glass top into the canyon to keep cats from pushing coffee cups in?

[@gr8dvd]

😂 BTW cat spills not a problem if you BarbequeCat.

[@Sivanot]

@@gr8dvd Who hurt you?

[@ZrubekFamily]

@@gr8dvd I agree

[@SHKEKEKE]

I agree, I wish he'd made a concrete table, then cracked it and did the process

[@shyrain67]

@@Sivanotit was a funny joke, who hurt YOU?

[@tangyboi6420]

Man this style of table would look SOO cool as a sink with the water flowing all the way to the side down the canyon.

[@LunaBeth97]

Thanks for clarifying that it was imitation gold leaf, I was curious about that 😂 It looks awesome regardless!

[@modustrial]

Thanks!

[@agentred8732]

How about filling the canyons with a clear epoxy, for a contiguous surface? That’d make this beautiful table more functional.

[@Glensen]

Or add a glass top.

[@modustrial]

That would be cool!

[@aarondcmedia9585]

I was thinking a sheet of glass.

[@iambear.6526]

that would be a DEEP pour

[@HeathLawrence-o6h]

That's a deep deep pore I would beworried about bubbles and clarity, however I would consider a glass top for the same reason

[@meaninglesskibble]

I like it. When i saw the thumbnail i assumed the table was solid concrete and the canyons were filled with epoxy after the goldleaf. But i actually like it this way too. Now that i saw how you built it i realised it would be too heavy if it was solid concrete, and the canyons look really good open like that. Always good to challenge my assumptions and learn something. Table looks great with the wood floating above the floor and the concrete part floating above the wood - well done!

[@TotalBoat]

This table turned out so sleek! Fantastic work!

[@ChristianB-hy7es]

I just started watching this video but I already know I’mma love it! From a creator strand point you always seem to do things I haven’t seen and.more importantly things I never thought would be possible. Your videos are by far my favourite of any creator (in the whatever category this is) and as someone who left a job that let me do this kinda work (for a job in the operating engineers union with a pension and benefits) I crave the kind of creativity I don’t get to do anymore, and appreciate seeing you do it!

[@jeremyoliviervoice]

Mike, once again, you are always upping your game! I love the quirks in working. I'm sure EVERYONE has a few in their jobs. Oh, be careful of the placement of your Rode Mic. The placement in your hoodie muffled your sound a bit. Of course, as a voiceover guy, I notice things like that. Awesome video as always!!!

[@ChronicallyZanny]

The humming while using power tools thing is so relatable😂 the table came out so nice! Great work!

[@modustrial]

Thanks!

[@ChronicallyZanny]

of course!

[@billdiehl156]

It’s my go-to for sanding!

[@p07gbar]

I think you dont need to call this kintsugi to make explain this and by soing so you continue a long history of people misunderstanding japanese ceramics. I agree the gold and clean white is reminiscent of some kintsugi, but its also reminiscent of lots of other gold leaf work

[@theangrymarmot8336]

But calling it kintsugi makes it sound more expensive right? Lol

[@CatsAndPokemon]

I agree completely @p07gbar

[@anthonyfreeman5858]

Yes, that looks pretty cool. The white concrete really makes it pop!

[@flowartbyjessica5238]

I loved the table ! I think i like it as it is with the gold canyons exposed and not filled with epoxy etc as some of the suggestions. Just like kintsugi, broken is beautiful. Loved this project

[@oliviera5988]

I haven't finished watching your video, but I wanted to share a tip with the foam : to smooth it you can use a hot gun. Used at the right temperature and distance from the foam, it will melt it just enough to make it smooth.

[@modustrial]

Good tip!

[@teddluke534]

Maybe another connecting cavern branching off of the main canyon off to the side? That would be harder to do, I'd imagine. Lovely piece!

[@bernclif]

Fantastic job, Michael. You are so imaginative. Keep up the good work.

[@dahu7279]

If you use some sort of slightly compressible foam for the inlays and put some fiber reinforcement into the yellow surface layer, you will probably be able to just pull it out in one piece next time. Anyway, great project! You brought me much closer to what im trying to do

[@cigarjefe]

Your work is impeccable.

[@modustrial]

Thank you!

[@BrainBomb]

This one's gotta be one of my favorites I've seen in a while.

[@modustrial]

Thanks!

[@KennethSee]

Wow! I was skeptical if this was gonna be good or not. Now, I want it for my apartment here in Japan! I also think the musical interludes are fine as long as it doesn't become the majority of the video. I want to hear your rationale for doing certain things and the ideas that informed the build. But for concrete pouring? Perfect for music haha.

[@andrewarmstrong5266]

Rex was being the best doggo in the background when you started removing the foam after the table flip, no reason I’m saying this besides I liked it lol

[@phoenixfurniturestudio]

Love the rich gold with the stark white - looks awesome! 😍👏🤩

[@TheNewJankyWorkshop]

That came out amazing... nice work man. One of the days I'll screw around with concrete...

[@modustrial]

Thanks much!

[@cyberhornthedragon]

the sample block you could cut in half make a couple book ends

[@ShinyFeral]

I like the music. For those who wanted your voice over, maybe links to the "how to" segments of a recent video could be placed in the description.

[@korycoster3586]

18:12 for a coffee table, I would suggest setting it top side down, adding a dam at the open end, and pouring an inch or so of epoxy to create a level surface

[@MCsCreations]

Stunning little table, dude! Amazing work!!! 😃 Stay safe there with your family! 🖖😊

[@justinmichael5847]

Kosugi can be done with bonsai pots as well.

[@ArcanaPost]

after 10:20 waiting for the ASMR humming in the workshop series

[@brantleyhudson2892]

Mike, I think it's fine to do the music for the fiber cement and do the ultra-speed calk talk. My suggestion would be to include links to those processes that are more in depth and where you explain them for newer subscribers.

[@TaniaShipman]

I love the look of this, but it's totally impractical as a coffee table. It is beautiful. I agree with other commentators that a glass or high-quality plastic cover would look amazing, but it would be too easy to slide off. A small lip all around would allow it to sit inside and be lifted out for cleaning. It would also allow the owner to put in decorations in the cavity such as Christmas/Halloween etc to make it even more unique. Instead of the cutouts, you could have done rectangular inserts to allow books/remotes etc to be stored almost out of sight. Great first attempt and I'm sure someone out there will love to own it.

[@Brosskifle]

I like the side knockouts!

[@Call_Me_David]

I've never seen a Rocket Money, just heard them on Podcasts, so I got a chuckle seeing Hooli and Pied Piper as subscription services.

[@ooslum]

25 sheets of 24ct leaf is about $50 or £40 in the UK.

[@stilllife8]

I feel like adding some kind of drawers or internal storage would make this more functional. There's plenty of empty space on the inside, and if you don't like the side voids having flat sides all the way around might be a bit too minimal.

[@steverhysjenks]

Could evolve on that and fill the canyon back in with clear proxy and get how the whole coffee top usable.

[@flibblebot]

I think this would be awesome with a floating glass top so you could use the whole area of the table. Looks awesome, though. I believe real gold leaf is yellower than the fake stuff, I think it looks fine as it it is 😊

[@ericcarabetta1161]

6:35 Lol @ the $1,000 concrete mixer.

[@Bav33t]

i like the design of the mini one you made.

[@sandraredmond1212]

Love the musical sections!

[@mvadu]

13:10 as someone who lost part of the fingers to a table saw last week and recovering that shot gave me PTSD. of course I know you were careful and your hands were away from the blade but mine werent😢

[@aye3678]

This is hella creative! Love it dude.

[@modustrial]

Appreciate it!

[@jeffreytgilbert]

I like the subtle gap between the base and the concrete. The mitered box looks great. White and gold is cool, but everyone knows black and gold is pure opulence. Fun idea though!

[@xxJoeCraftxx]

love the new stuff man! I like the way you think

[@modustrial]

Thank you!

[@xxJoeCraftxx]

@@modustrial np. does your buddy still have the hart tools?

[@stevethetenorbass9834]

My man on a concrete craze👀

[@TiffCat]

yeah its looks ok, surprised it didn't have a final sealant of some sort over the gold... but honestly you should build one thats a slab with thin gold cracks running all through it, something more akin to real kintsugi. I reckon that would end up looking insane.

[@pjax03]

Very cool project

[@modustrial]

Thanks!

[@SonicManEXE]

4:34 World’s biggest nacho

[@johnnydingo8680]

I wonder if I can transform my drive way using this method ?

[@c.a.chambers68]

I like this table very much but I’m not going to get you to ship it across the sea to Wales - I’ll just have to drool over it from afar! 😂 Beautiful table + concept 😮

[@modustrial]

Thank you!

[@vincentwesolowski459]

I really like this project. I would place a glass top on the table. I would hate to spill something on this work of art.

[@kbye5323]

Very cool!

[@asj888]

Music with your videos is always awesome! I find your selections amazing!

[@Cat_Hurder]

I have only watched the first 3 mins and 40 secs and already i wish i was you!!...AGAIN!!! ... with all your tools that is..lol. I am fantasising about doing some Epoxy work, but have no experience and would be so stoked if you could give me some advice pls, btw i live in the UK, so we dont have Home Depot and the same places you do to get stuff, but any help you could impart would be very gratefully accepted. Much love and respect to you xxx

[@ceciliavilleda1090]

Yeah the ideas of putting a glass or epoxy sounds good to me. Im concerned that the gold might come off despite the glue....

[@nate-d3u8v]

Yet again another Great video with unique and good ideas you don't see many people trying/doing. I would wonder what epoxy is like with gold leaf and if it bonds good or completely messes up, as that way it could be a very useful and great art piece. Keep it up!!

[@modustrial]

Thanks! I thought about resin... Maybe I'll do a sequel

[@themoppie1000]

Love the idea, it's a nice contrast and great shape. Sorry to be the pedant in the comments, the lock washer goes against the nut :) But you don't really need one on something like this. A nyloc would be more effective if they do come loose.

[@joekyu2517]

does the wax not make the caulk in the gaps also easy to peel off? or do u avoid going to far to the edge with the wax?

[@evanjones6536]

I think a glass top would do a lot for the design

[@whocares6698]

Do you have to do anything to seal in the gold leaf? It wont chip off or anything after awhile? Turned out great.

[@kalimobley9038]

Maybe if you did this again, you could add veining throughout it. Like have the canyon with the veining. Kinda like granite but gold. And I’d put a sheet of glass over the canyon part. As a table, having an open gap on the table top seem unpractical

[@HomoGeniusPDE]

Looks cool! I think the side knockouts would look a bit more cohesive if maybe they were voids that adjoined to the main canyon? Like if you could feasibly make them tunnel through the table and pop out the main canyon (as s sort of cave?). May be too hard, and even harder to guild.

[@modustrial]

That would be really cool!

[@Weap0nsgradePine4pple]

Putting the mould release on when the epoxy dries should release it easier wouldn't it? I've never done anything like this so I only know it exists, not entirely sure how it works.

[@carldavis919]

The mini test could be used as a side table

[@CodeXCDM]

NGL, be a lot more entertaining if you dropped the table to crack it.... THEN do the Kintsugi.

[@Dave_1966]

Mike I challenge you to make one of your projects in a totally eco friendly way I.e. no epoxy no concrete no silicon no foam, I only say this because it was very in this project the only thing that was at all natural was the gold leaf, maybe have a thought about how using these materials have a lasting impact on the planet, we only have one of them.

[@jonathanhall7903]

Really cool! I like it.

[@modustrial]

Thank you!

[@WereAllThatBored]

Why not melt the foam out with acetone?

[@lucidmoses]

Needs a glass top to slow down the dust magnet.

[@sinphony9835]

Great project, Mike! With complete respect to your art and talent, this would not be considered kintsugi. I think you hit the nail on the head with the video title with gilding. Kintsugi is specifically an art of repairing and translates to "repair with gold" or "join with gold". Obviously I'm being pedantic here and it doesn't matter, but thought you or others might enjoy the etymology.

[@AxisCorpsRep]

its good to mark the difference, those unfamiliar with the concept might just think its adding gold to something in any way

[@aarondcmedia9585]

As he explained in the video.

[@modustrial]

Yup

[@JR-yr8xm]

Where do you find that foam? The Pink insulation foam at Home Depot? Or is it cheaper somewhere else?

[@ingodwetrust1987]

The side knock out looks like Australia with Tasmania missing

[@nzlemming]

Maybe fine sand would be a better material for the insert? Save you a lot of time... Oh, except for the ones on the side.

[@KDawg5000]

I feel like the canyon should be filled with clear epoxy, maybe even an LED light to reflect the gold.

[@taylorvanbuskirk8040]

This was impressive and A M A Z I N G! However, I have to finsh by saying...I want your hair. Yep...I want your hair.

[@BitzboxTV]

It looks cool but I would definitely have a glass top or something. I'd be forever knocking stuff into the canyon otherwise

[@Ccoolbeans101]

How the entire heck did you not notice $60 worth of subscriptions being STOLEN from you each month? Bro how tf do you need an app to help you with that!?!?! Wild af!

[@christopherjurban2979]

Which video is the original video for caulk talk? I think I only ever seen it in speed up mode

[@modustrial]

It's always been the same....I'm not sure when it started, but I believe sometime back in 2019 or 2020. I recorded the VO once (which isn't actually sped up...just me talking fast, so it took quite a few tries), and have used the same recording ever since.

[@wadetyler5056]

At 200 pounds I think I would put castors on the bottom to be able to move it easily. Otherwise nice job and totally unique!

[@sebastienvalette8671]

make the same in black concrete ????

[@SocietyofIdiocracy]

Just found your channel and subscribed. Own a remodeling business and been getting into making custom stuff, are you able to reuse the material you use for forms?

[@modustrial]

Thanks! you can re-use melamine pieces, but not the foam, unfortunately. If you are producing a larger batch, you can make molds from silicone, but you'd probably need to make 5+ tables to justify the cost of the silicone rubber.

[@yuGtahT]

I love this aesthetic so much! Also, kind of surprised we aren't already at a million here. Will be looking forward to you achieving that milestone!!

[@natashabass215]

Is that a 3d printer that you use..I don’t know what is called..you use it to cut out your molds

[@modustrial]

It's an Avid CNC

[@GoldenBoy-et6of]

I used to make those weird humming sounds while eating an i never knew it till my buddy tried pointing it out and i couldnt hear it cause the sound in my head from chewing was louder than the weird hum i was unknowingly making xD

[@samroman1226]

Maybe gold epoxy so it looks like gold is keeping it together like in real kintsugi?

[@mgarciaad1]

Random question. Why’d you cancel Adobe. What you using instead?

[@modustrial]

Davinci resolve and affinity photo

[@NEWGHOST9]

I, this is one of the weirdest things you’ve ever done It doesnt look bad just rlly weird, i feel like if it was black instead if white it mightve looked better for more contrast

[@tiffknox6158]

I thought you were going to fill the gold areas with resin!

[@IEaTpoopy]

My headphones play back my voice if im in the wrong setting and i discovered i hum to myself when im concentrated or exerting force lol who knew

[@ThePsytripper]

With the amount of viewers you get, I can comfortably say that most people watch because they like you and they like the video format. So most people are returning viewers. I loved the music edit, instead of the same explanation for the 50th time. You can always just put a link in the video there, pointing to the explanation video.

[@modustrial]

Thanks!!

[@jasondoza1991]

you shouldve done the "canyon of the crescent moon" from Indiana jones

[@jeremyforster7781]

Menards over Home Depot 100% for a real builders.

[@IXISSV]

I thought that a squirrel hair brush was used to pat down the gold leaf? 🤔 But then when you said it wasn't real gold leaf, guess it doesn't matter 🤭 The squirrel hair doesnt take the shine off the real gold leaf btw, unlike a plastic bristled brush would 😉

[@modustrial]

I used a gilding brush, I assume that it's whatever type of hair is needed... Very soft

[@mikedunn161]

Hi Mike!

[@modustrial]

Hey Mike!

[@raynoladominguez4730]

Topped with glass or epoxy infill? A thin LED stream running along the bottom of the canyon might be cool.

[@modustrial]

That would be cool!