DIY Epoxy Resin & Wood Coasters | How To

I made epoxy resin and wood coasters from scrap wood and leftover deep pour resin! I'm still new to using resin in my projects, but they turned out great! If I can do it, you can do it.
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[@FredMcIntyre]

They look amazing Sam! 😍👍🏻👊🏻

[@diyhuntress]

Thank you, Fred!

[@dannyb4283]

Great job. A tip i learned was to seal the wood using a little epoxy on it. Paint it on and in all the grooves. Then it will be sealed when you do your pour.

[@diyhuntress]

That’s a great tip! Thank you!

[@Spain42]

Great tip!

[@karl_alan]

For resin, I finish with resin. After sanding and fixing any imperfections, I just apply another super thin layer.

[@diyhuntress]

Love! Great idea!

[@lovely31bluprint]

I love the thickness of the coaster and this absolutely amazing.

[@diyhuntress]

Thank you!

[@pteddie6965]

What a creative idea for coasters! You did an amazing job. Anyone would love to have these in their house.

[@diyhuntress]

Thank you so much!

[@jessicahites871]

These coasters are awesome!!

[@LivingtoDIYwithRachelMetz]

So stunning!

[@diyhuntress]

+Living to DIY with Rachel Metz Thank you! 💕

[@cassnla34]

A bad ass woodworking designer with a beautiful manicure......I LOVE IT! Do your thing girl!!!!

[@kove]

Another awesome result, thanks for putting this all together!

[@diyhuntress]

Thank you for the love and for watching! 😊

[@nicholeleta]

Those are gorgeous 💙

[@SamFuller1989]

I really like the way the wood looks with this shade of resin. A minimalist circular clock would look sick in this style!

[@diyhuntress]

Thank you! That would look so cool!

[@dalejones4186]

Love your projects Sam. Thanks for sharing

[@diyhuntress]

Thanks for the love, Dale!

[@pamcarr4003]

Good job! 👏👏 I like them. Thanks for sharing, Pam

[@diyhuntress]

Thank you!

[@blackwealthcreatorpodcast5189]

So pretty!!

[@lennyreid9566]

just getting into this, thanks for the video. The coasters look great

[@diyhuntress]

Thank you!

[@hotrodsather]

Looks great!!!

[@rozzanakhuzae]

This is amazing 😻

[@coloradomodernart9032]

These are awesome. Great video. Thank you

[@DavidRamosAuthor]

These are flipping beautiful! Awesome job!

[@diyhuntress]

Thank you!

[@FinalRant00]

These are super cute!!

[@caligurlz28]

Absolutely love these! Came across your channel through a completely different DIY search and I’m glad I did! Great stuff and how to videos while still being real about how you’re learning too. Makes me feel like I can relate and learn with you! Cheers to new projects and amazing results! 😃🙌🏻🥂❤️

[@diyhuntress]

So happy you found me! Glad my videos are relatable! You rock!

[@hansdegroot8549]

Thanks for keeping your promise. LOL. Those are beautiful coasters. They really turned out very well. You have very original ideas. Thanks for sharing them.

[@diyhuntress]

Of course! Thank you so much for the love!

[@philcul]

Beautiful job. Will be doing the same. Thanks for a great tutorial

[@diyhuntress]

Thank you! Glad it was helpful!

[@austinsteele7513]

Wow! Those turned out very nice😎👍👍

[@diyhuntress]

Thanks so much!

[@ariannaadams503]

This is the realest video! Resin is tricky biz!

[@cturner0088]

What a great idea. I would have been the same way about the dust and dirt, but hey they still look awesome!

[@SouthernStyleDIY]

These are amazing! Love the jagged burl edges going into super clean and clear epoxy.

[@diyhuntress]

Thank you! That’s my favorite part too! 😍

[@brightstartedu]

I love these, so cool !

[@diyhuntress]

Thank you!

[@ninfiniti]

I use double sticky tape to hold my wood down in the mold to keep it from floating up in the resin. You can use clear enamel spray on the wood to seal it before putting in resin, it keeps the bubbles from coming out of the wood during the resin curing process. Love the coasters, I made 4 after watching this. Thanks for the inspiration.

[@diyhuntress]

So smart! I love that you made a set! That makes me so happy. 😍

[@J3s934]

How do you use the double sided sticky tape?

[@ninfiniti]

@@J3s934 double sided, one side sticks to the mold, other side sticks to the wood

[@J3s934]

@@ninfiniti but then doesn’t it get stuck in the resin?

[@ninfiniti]

@@J3s934 the side stuck to the mold is the outside, it can be either sanded down and a coat of resin added for shine, or just sand the tape off. If you don’t like using double sticky tape, use UV resin to cure the wood down to the mold to prevent it from floating up.

[@craftersepoxy8884]

stunning and gorgeous

[@diyhuntress]

Thank you!

[@kristinahufnagle2833]

Just found your channel and I love it!! I love to build/craft but can’t stand the drawn out videos where I need to skip the first half. Thanks for staying concise & always mentioning safety with resin. Builds my own confidence to work with power tools too!! Thanks for your content!

[@Epoartist]

Very Nice! Look stunning!

[@gf2911]

You are awesome!!! I loved your work! You inspired me! Blessings!

[@diyhuntress]

Thank you!

[@AdamsLeatherWorks]

Those look super cool!! Love the colors.

[@diyhuntress]

Thanks so much!

[@christofix]

These coasters looks so good! the contrast between the wood and the blue color is perfect! nice!

[@diyhuntress]

Thank you! So excited about them!

[@christofix]

@@diyhuntress You can be proud of your work! They are beautiful!

[@diyhuntress]

Thank you! 😍

[@jbn0613]

Excellent project. I got those same molds after seeing your video. You can use Zinsser seal coat to seal the wood as well. It’s a 2# cut of shellac. Works great!

[@diyhuntress]

Yess! Worth a shot, for sure! These molds rock, by the way.

[@wesleyk.8376]

Very cool. We just bought a beautiful dining table and I thought "we need coasters". Hey, why not just make my own? That's how I got here. Great work, girl.

[@diyhuntress]

Yess! would be cool to see you make a set! Thanks for the love!

[@davidbleam5027]

I put the Zar urathane on with a pad applicator and let it dry. 3or 4 coats sanding very lightly between coats with 320 grit paper. You can do more coats if you want

[@CunninghamWoodWork]

Cool project for using up those scraps. I know I have some pieces just like this and now I have some ideas.

[@diyhuntress]

Yessss! Do it!

[@3x3CustomTamar]

2 am clamp removal. Serious dedication. Glad you were able to borrow a good bandsaw! I have to find a friend like that! Ha!

[@diyhuntress]

Ahahah. Bandsaw friends are the best kind of friends. Also... so worth being tired at work. 😂

[@MadeByMarylou]

those look great!!

[@diyhuntress]

Thank you!

[@taggardhecker6380]

Outstanding! Small hint, get some scrap UHMW and cut them into blocks to fit over the top of your molds and you’ll never have to worry about a clamp being stuck in the resin again 😊👍🏻

[@evelynmueller6523]

brilliant job!

[@diyhuntress]

Thank you!

[@tomzahlman1156]

Awesome job

[@diyhuntress]

+Tom Zahlman Thank you! 😊

[@monikad2702]

great work !!

[@diyhuntress]

Thank you!

[@kylehall5894]

Subscribed! How awesome, Im going to give this a go.

[@diyhuntress]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@2TenR]

Loving these project's Sam. I've recently started the Epoxy Resin game, its gave me a new lease on life

[@diyhuntress]

Thank you! It’s so addicting, right!? Wanna do more soon!

[@2TenR]

@@diyhuntress please do. i love these videos

[@MereoniRabukawaqa]

Too good, Sam! 😍🤤

[@diyhuntress]

Omg hi! We miss you guys!

[@WalkersWoodworks]

Dang. The colors on those are perfect together. Great work! Way cooler than my coasters lol.

[@diyhuntress]

Hahah - thanks, dude! Been thinking about these for a bit!

[@carmenponcedeleon2693]

Awesome! Wow!😍😍😍👍🏼👌🏼🙏🏼

[@diyhuntress]

Thanks for the love! 😍

[@brittanynichole2834]

I would love to see you make a resin river notebook!

[@GibClark]

👍👍👍👍they look great!

[@diyhuntress]

Thanks, Gib! 😊

[@JustBuildItCanada]

😍I have to make this 👍 great video.👍🔥👍

[@diyhuntress]

+Just Build It Canada Do it!! Thank you!

[@robertevans6481]

Sweet dance moves.....they look great even better as a "hold my beer" coaster...lol...have a great weekend Sam

[@diyhuntress]

They’re my secret ingredient. 😝 Thank you! You too!

[@Kkuts37]

Fabulous !!!! :)

[@diyhuntress]

Thank you!

[@TheGrantAlexander]

Lol at the adorable comment! They look great and I love seeing the little bits of burl being used. :) If you are ever doing a project where clamping isn't an option, you can split the pour into two. Do a shallow pour and that will secure all of the pieces down. After it cures, do a second pour to finish it off.

[@diyhuntress]

Love that idea - I’ll have to try next time! Thank you!

[@pennyrobinson5348]

thats what i do, it works great.. great coasters!

[@davidbleam5027]

They look great. I have been using Zar POLY OMU (Oil Modified Urathane) Its a little expensive but great finish. Comes in gloss. Semi gloss and satin. I apply with a pad so no brush marks

[@lucky-13]

Do you apply it and wipe off like in the video or leave it on? I am looking for something like she used but its not sold anymore.

[@heyimamaker]

They look amazing! Almost like a beach on the ocean.

[@diyhuntress]

Thank you! That’s what they remind me of too! 😊

[@vernonhowell4485]

The coasters are as good as the dance moves! Lol!! Very nice work!

[@diyhuntress]

Ahahah. Those dance moves are pretty embarrassing - hope my coasters aren’t! 🙈😂

[@IEnjoyCreatingVideos]

Nice project Sam! Thanks for sharing it with us.👌👍😎JP

[@diyhuntress]

Thanks so much for checking it out! 😊

[@IEnjoyCreatingVideos]

Your very welcome Sam! Have a wonderful Sunday!😎

[@diyhuntress]

You too! 😊

[@Charlie-pk6lj]

Black resin for the rest of my life lol, who hasn't said that. I love sanding it next step to finish

[@diyhuntress]

Hahahah. Seriously though... you do!? Teach me your ways.

[@Charlie-pk6lj]

@@diyhuntress ok if you are really interested in learning email me at woodworker70@twc,com

[@forunlawfulcar-nalknowledg1081]

Those would be some bangin backsplash tiles.

[@diyhuntress]

Ohhh. That would be really cool!

[@garagemonkeysan]

Beautiful design. Great video. Aloha! : )

[@diyhuntress]

Thank you so much!

[@cliffgrando859]

Quick tip! Oldies oil on the wood, and 3m to polish the resin with a micro fiber cloth

[@UriValdez]

This are pretty

[@diyhuntress]

Thank you!

[@johnfithian-franks8276]

Very nice

[@diyhuntress]

Thank you!

[@AndrewMiguelez]

Don't feel bad. I make the same mistakes on every project. I never remember the lessons I learned until after it's too late. These coasters turned out great, so no worries.

[@diyhuntress]

Hahaha - thank you! Hopefully next time I do a pour I’ll remember the mistakes I made this time... 🙈

[@jeffchisholm2769]

Awesome project! You explain it so well that even a novice woodworker like myself can feel capable of doing it. What brand/type of oil did you finish them with?

[@diyhuntress]

This makes me so happy! Thank you! I either used Rubio Monocoat or Simple Finish!

[@sususalamah8878]

Love this!!😍you killed it! Does using deep pour make a difference? Would we be able to use regular resin as well?

[@nataliemulhall3659]

These are awesome, thanks for sharing. Have you done any Epoxy chopping boards?

[@diyhuntress]

Thank you! I’ve only done one with an ocean pour on top... but, nothing with a resin fill.

[@reneerandall9916]

These are beautiful what actual brand product did you use to seal your coasters I am stuck in this step

[@txmexnittro]

Awesome job, thanks for sharing Do you happen to have the link and size of the coasters on Amazon

[@ZeoCyberG]

Paul Ricalde recommends using a toothbrush to pick out any particulates from the resin. Makes it much easier...

[@diyhuntress]

Oh! Such a cool tip! Thank you!

[@allyanderson6242]

what finish did/do you use for the wood and epoxy projects?

[@heyimamaker]

Notification works ;)

[@diyhuntress]

YESSS!

[@petertraversone689]

Looks awesome! For the top of the coasters did you have to sand on the inside of the ridges so the epoxy is even to the wood since your clamping made the epoxy adherence uneven? When I do mine I think I want the natural wood to be flush with the epoxy so you can clearly see the grain. Wasn’t sure because it looked like most of the video was on the flat underside of the coaster.

[@diyhuntress]

Thank you! Nope! Using clamps to press them down helps to level them with the mold. So, the epoxy will meet the wood instead of penetrate underneath it. So, it’s just as flat either way. You just got some exposed wood grain popping out of the epoxy when you clamp them down. Hope this helps!

[@marcovelez942]

Absolutely gorgeous 😍 you did an amazing job. I love the quality of your videos and the narration 👌💯

[@diyhuntress]

Thank you so much! 😍

[@ttk8092]

lacquer or vanished can be used or not ?? will you try it ?

[@ashschannel5024]

Great job on these coasters Sam! Loving your work and watching your journey into the world of resin!

[@diyhuntress]

Thank you! Having so much fun learning and experimenting!

[@allenk8979]

Beautiful project. I am not familiar with proxy/resin either. Could we run the final piece through a surface planer or do we have to sand everything down?

[@diyhuntress]

Thank you! I’m actually not sure - I just sanded because I was afraid of tearout. Worth a shot to pour a test piece and try! 😊

[@dustin3290]

@@diyhuntress it can be planed Just don't try to take too much off at once

[@dirtycurty1202]

I am new to your channel (the reason for such a late comment) but you could also do something similar and a little larger, make a window pane frame and use the epoxy squares as the glass pieces and hang on a wall as art work

[@diyhuntress]

Very cool idea!

[@rgramirez]

Wow, I think I´m going to start experimenting with resin. Thanks for a beautiful project that looks fun to do.

[@diyhuntress]

Its actually a lot of fun! Thank you!

[@suras8984]

Did finishing the coasters with oil make the sanded resin shiny again? Does the oil penetrate the resin?

[@marvincardona5319]

Does a hot mug get stuck to the coasters? If so how can this be avoided? Thanks great job btw.

[@diyhuntress]

Oof... good question. I’ve never actually put a hot beverage on my coasters! I’ll look into this!

[@eladsinay6914]

few questions. Firstly, i know nothing except stuff i watch on youtube but could you have used a planer to save some time or is that risky to break them? also, did you need to scuff up the inside edge of the wood that contacts the epoxy so it sticks better? i saw people doing that with tables which are deeper but not sure if that applies here

[@every_thing_wood1251]

Using a planer makes a very big mess and it could cause more harm then good. You're better off hand sanding/random orbit ssnding

[@rachelmiller-artprojects4103]

I noticed you are kitted out with Ryobi I tools - what is your opinion on the ryobi bandsaw? I’m looking to buy a bandsaw but not sure of the quality...

[@diyhuntress]

In all honesty, it’s great if you want to use it for soft wood projects like pine. But, it couldn’t cut through the maple burls for this project. I had to borrow a friend’s bandsaw to help... so, all-in-all great beginner bandsaw! But, you may want to upgrade if you’re using anything other than pine. 😊

[@MrTrashman48]

Fantastic video! I'm surprised that you were able to remove all of the lines/scratches from the sanding process with just 600 grit; I've still had lines from a similar project using even higher grit numbers.

[@diyhuntress]

I actually finish sanded with 600 grit. Started higher than that. Usually start around 80 and work my way up.

[@SH-kh4bq]

hi, cool video! did you have to sand the inside part of the coaster as well?

[@diyhuntress]

Thank you! The inside were coated with resin, so I didn't really have to sand. If you make coasters like this, it will depend how coated the inside is after your pour!

[@SH-kh4bq]

@@diyhuntress okay great! thanks for the tips, definitely going to subscribe :)

[@flextakeswalls8411]

the bottom side of the wood that did not get epoxy on it, did you just seal it with the oil? How would I avoid that in my project? Would it be easier to pour about 1/4 inch and then set the wood on top and do a 2nd pour so tha its fully incased?

[@diyhuntress]

I sanded and sealed with oil. You can use epoxy, if you prefer! I wanted to keep the deep “groove” intact so it could collect moisture from my glass.

[@lonniefain725]

probaby a silly question. When you finished the caosters...it is ard to tell......is the frame or ridge of the coaster turned up to act as a barrier for liquid falling off.

[@diyhuntress]

Not silly! Yes, there’s a slightly raised frame and it totally keeps any liquid from spilling over.

[@ltimbanc]

Did you have to sand on the inside of the coaster as well or just the bottom?

[@diyhuntress]

The inside was the part that was upside down in the mold, so I didn’t have to sand that much because it was already flush! I just touched up little slots and then finished it.

[@micahyoungmusic4006]

I’m working on a set of these, sanding at 120 grit to start, and cannot avoid getting scratches on the resin. Even wen I go 180, 220, 320 and 600 the scratches won’t come out. Any advice?

[@diyhuntress]

H! The resin will scratch even at really high grits because it’s like glass. It’s the finishing that will really help get rid of those scratches!

[@timj6251]

What is the sealer you used as your finish ?

[@beverlylee6357]

How do these actually hold up as coasters? Do they scratch or burn easily?

[@markray3733]

How do you know how much Resin to mix for all four?

[@StevenDavisPhoto]

nice vid. you can just put some tape around the clamp feet to prevent stickage :)

[@diyhuntress]

Thank you! Yes! I actually talk about this now in my recent resin projects. 🙈

[@slick7fool]

What exactly is that last coating. The oil based one?

[@diyhuntress]

I used Simple Finish!

[@rm709]

Use a small blow torch or heating gun on the resin. Wipes off with acetone from metal!

[@diyhuntress]

So smart! Thank you!

[@Alexkpz888]

I don’t know if anyone already asked if the 1.3 qt bottle would be enough for the 4 coasters 😥 Not wanting to spend a lot or have a lot of leftover resin. Thank you!

[@deborahelliott8460]

I want to do these, I want them an ocean blue color

[@diyhuntress]

Yess! That would look awesome!