Frozen Epoxy Table

In this video, I go through the process of making a one-of-a-kind coffee table with epoxy. I show challenges I face along the and various woodworking tips and tricks.
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[@ambermorgan1340]

As a geographer who collects maps, this is an excellent example of bathymetry that would work perfectly in my office for my map books. 😍

[@bebop4874]

And I’m sure if the right price he’ll sell it to you

[@josephs2581]

it looks so beautiful! now you need to make its twin, the heat gradient 😊❤

[@georgeyoung613]

Thats a brilliant idea.

[@peterpennyresinart4086]

You did a great job mate, you make good videos, you will be as popular as black tail studios , oneday, keep it up. Cheers

[@woodworkmountain]

Fire and ice all the way!!!

[@Traceyhepler71]

I came to say this! A matching red and orange one next, please!

[@neanderthug1]

I absolutely love the fact you don't edit out your mistakes so others can learn from them.

[@amberrogers2598]

I don't think there is a way to be creative without making mistakes and having to earn. I think the fact that you had fun with it and you really tried. Means a lot. And I also think the table looks absolutely amazing. You did great!

[@adgieem1]

FYI. We learn more from things going wrong than everything going right. If I may make a suggestion. I would coat the whole thing with a light brushed on seal coating. Hopefully this would help seal all the unseen issues with leaks. Also. BUY yourself a HEAT GUN. Put the torch down. If you souse a torch, you should have a fire extinguisher VERY CLOSE BY.. but. Trust me buy a heat gun. It will get rid of the bubbles AND help heat up the epoxy instead of hot water. You can add low height side walls to your table when buffing to help contain the spin off debri. You should making a crows foot dimension mark and it’s done with a pencil. Loose the pen. Also. Rags are not buffer block when trying to persuade wood to do what we want. Wood blocks work better.

[@Bluemountainbowls]

Unfortunately heat guns tend to blow the epoxy off , cause build ups and attract unwanted hair/debris. Torches burn unwanted hairs off and leave a nice smooth surface to buff in the end.

[@shiorywalker7978]

Iha e a question... Is there a way to protect the epoxy resin from UV light?

[@adgieem1]

Seems I am wrong about the heat gun. Ignore my suggestion to use a heat gun.

[@davethestallion6037]

I told my mom I wanted to watch Blacktail Studio and she said “we got Blacktail Studio at home” and then turned this on

[@jdhilger]

Pretty neat little “tablegraphical map” there. I haven’t tried working with epoxy yet, but one thing I have learned in life is that “mistakes” or “failures” are one of the best teachers, and trying to learn without giving in to a fear of failure is an important thing that we all struggle to overcome sometimes. Keep up the good work, I definitely enjoy your videos!

[@anitapotter2586]

I think your table is unique and beautiful! It will will fit in lots of spaces. I love your approach to what you're doing, keep doing it & bring more beautiful peices for us to see

[@psguardian]

A big part of being a good woodworker is how you handle/cover/recover from your mistakes. You're doing very well there, so keep learning. Tracing paper would probably be great for transferring those lines to the additional layers.

[@theladyw]

Adding the "island" was a great idea. Topographical maps are awesome.

[@anndriapowers7533]

This was my first video I’ve watched of yours. First off I definitely subscribed to your channel after this one video. As you talked throughout it all you and I think a lot a like. I LOVED how you said each skill is a tool, because I couldn’t agree more. I also LOVED how you kept in your mistakes and talked about how it was okay to make mistakes. So many people edit out either the hard parts or their failures. Making it seem like it is super easy or they only do a perfect job. Which isn’t realistic. I look forward to watching your past videos as well as your future videos. Thank you!!!

[@Alexanderpiv]

From one artist to another, you’re definitely an artist brother

[@jimmckay2337]

I love sanding. Said no one ever. All good. The table looks unique and cool. No pun intended. Good job!

[@Kruuskopp]

For me the name "Abyss" just popped up when i saw the final table as i connect it with the sea. Well done in total. Was entertaining to watch 😊

[@juttaglaser-ziemendorf4084]

I'd love to have this table as a kind of coffeetable in my livingroom. The room is much darker than the ones you created, but I live in a Swedish blockhouse and I am styling my livingroom toba maritime theme. So the table would fit in perfectly with my very light wood furniture and blue colors. I love it very much! No disclaimer here! Oh and by the way - white sofas are a no- go since I have two doggies. Either the sofas are dirty in no time or never visible because something is always on top of them to protect them.

[@Mel_Issa_143]

I had to pause the video to comment before I forget! I respect the hell out of you for the phrase you just said around 20:55 … this is everything I try to teach my kids. It’s ok to make mistakes, mistakes help us grow it’s trial and error. You did an amazing job I love the table!

[@angiegray4987]

Some of us prefer wood table bases, and we appreciate hard work. Here's more proof that you're a real woodworker. I think I'd prefer if you'd kept the wood color around the map edges, but the blue part turned out really cool.

[@Djbeaulieu4]

Being creative is an awesome gift, making mistakes comes with the process of trying and doing, loved this table

[@eternalradiance7943]

Beautiful table! I would have added a round over to soften the edge but that’s all the critic I got. The rest was magnificently creative and well executed for someone that has never done this. Good job and keep learning so we learn with you.

[@Tanya_Maria]

When you explained your vision and inspiration I fell in love with this coffee table!

[@pat5043]

I love it, it helps that my favorite color is blue!

[@carolbuzelim]

I have to say, this is pretty cool. Maps can be read in different ways, you showing the depth of the areas is pretty cool We freak out but worth it

[@RealityCheckV]

Nice glacier table 👍

[@williamwofford2503]

Cold-snap.......perfect name for the table

[@elizabethburk7273]

Yes, exactly! Completely ignore the negative comments. The ones that aren't constructive. The hecklers. We all know they do that to EVERYONE because it somehow makes them feel better about themselves. 🙄 You're making great content! That was so fun to watch! Original, creative, and a very relatable process. Love it. Keep it up!

[@MarkTregelt]

Nice, looks like the "Island Tabletop".

[@jackiephi6310]

❤❤❤❤ I think it’s wonderful that you made those mistakes. Now you’ve jumped several runs up the ladder at the one time so the next table (and surroundings) should be pretty well perfect❤❤❤❤

[@georgeyoung613]

"Oceans on Europa" Personally, I think this is a beautiful project. Well thought out with only a slight misstep in the execution. I would have added some blue leds to light up the epoxy and named the table "Oceans on Europa".

[@cathleenc6943]

That is absolutely beautiful and I love how you did the base.

[@davidjowett8195]

It's great to see a maker admitting to their mistakes and showing how they rectified the mistake. The table might not be to my taste, but I enjoyed watching the whole process, thank you.

[@Nobe_Oddy]

I frikkin LOVE THIS TABLE!!!!!!!I don't think I woudl change a thing!! Those colors just POP!!!!

[@beashirleythecraftybea7519]

Hi, new here. I was very glad you showed the whole process of the project. Folks need to see both the ups & down of projects to get a true understanding & a true appreciation for the work being preformed. Now with all that being said. I think you did an amazing job. I really do. You did a wonderful job elaborating the creativeness of the project. Thank you for sharing that with us. I'm not a negative giver lol, but since you did ask only thing I would suggest is to not be so negative on yourself. Keep up the good work. Within this next year I'll be making my first table. So you showed me some things to do & not to do. So thank you. Look forward to seeing more of your work as I've just became a new subscriber. God bless you.

[@kayfse8373]

I really like the design! That would look great in a pair of bedside tables

[@CourtneyMathers]

i think it's gorgeous. so much hard work, so much trial and error. props for not just giving up. my opinion, i feel like the base/legs of the table should've been different. don't get me wrong, it looks amazing, but i feel like something maybe slimmer, or the complete opposite: a big round table base, just a bit smaller in radius than the table top, maybe with a nice, darker warm wood stain, or a smooth, shiny enamel-like white finish.

[@RacingCircus]

Great work. I would name it : "The Blue Rainbow" .

[@jennifercriss1897]

I think the table turned out beautifully!! So gorgeous!!

[@icecreamladydriver1606]

Thanks for not expressing your frustration by dropping foul language. It turned out pretty cool.

[@AllTheHappySquirrels]

I love maps, bodies of water, snow, and blue is my favorite color, so I love this table. Well done! 💙

[@DirtBoyTrucker]

This is pretty cool, and it's yours from your brain which validates it completely... But from someone who is addicted to watching guys like John Milecky, I can't help but think layered colored resin would have made it look way better... Again it's yours and it's perfectly fine... I think I'm just desensitized to how others make theirs. Well done man

[@caylenmayer9854]

I think this table turned out really nice. It’s definitely something I would put in my house.

[@cherylacampora670]

I luv that u never stopped trying! It's really cool! Calling your table (Wavy Gravy)!!

[@tapajapa]

Since you asked for honesty... I thought the table was amazing. Until you painted it white. It's still very impressive but looked better without that step. A very entertaining and educational video regardless and got my subscription. I'm making my way through your videos and can't wait to see what's next. Keep up the good work!

[@JaFoste_Studio]

That table looks great!

[@catherinetetrault4789]

There is a giant one of these things (sorry, I don't know what it's called) in Memphis, Tennessee at Mud Island. It depicts the whole Mississippi River. People visiting the Island can actually walk on this. You take a tram to get to it. It's really cool. Your table is fantastic.😊

[@anaynay226]

Ooooo glacier table! So pretty

[@catherinebwalyamutale1684]

I love u approach, u r so normal and natural .. I m not a carpenter so I'm bound to make those mistakes. I'm encouraged. ❤

[@VirginiaBronson]

I think it's gorgeous. And happy snow day!!

[@chrisgrobler4882]

It is a awesome table, one learns from ones mistakes 👍🏼

[@user-bf5wx5ub8f]

It looks beautiful. I think it came out very nice. You could call it maybe blue lava anyway thank you for the video

[@AmyFelton]

Loved the video! Loved the table! Xxx

[@littlebabymeowmeowboo6593]

Mistakes happen, it’s a normal human thing. I think it looks fantastic, stay positive ❤

[@frankashworth5961]

Name it 'Glacial Scape'. Great efforts at each step.

[@thomaschandler4831]

I watched a fella today that covered his whole table with that white wrap you use … and that solved all his problems with run off or leaks … easy clean up …. I’ve made the decision to do extra sealing and taping before I pour any epoxy …it sure helps

[@ASLjisaac]

Frost or frozen valley, would be my choice for a name. Very creative, thank you.

[@WindAndWhimDesigns]

I truly love the table! ❤

[@MASI_forging]

Such talent and skill. You did a great work 👏👏

[@allanhindmarch7323]

Looks cool dude. Love the concept too. Plus, with all the things that went wrong, you soldiered on like a champ. Good job! 👍👍

[@dianabranham7332]

I would love to have that table. Love it

[@user-yy7kx5je9u]

Name lonesome retreat. It is as unique as you are. Good job. Keep it up you're going make it in this old world 😊

[@stupidbush8656]

The finished product looks great also as long as you learned from it it’s worth it

[@colemannagy7514]

Beautiful work and effort! It’s a perfect piece AS IS for lots of clients. Had I commissioned it to be done for me I would have requested the top layer of wood to be unpainted red oak the same as the base you made; also unpainted but rather stained to match the top layer and call it “Oceana”. But that’s just my own preference. I could see it sitting in a room decorated in white only with the exception being your table.

[@crackshotscreenprinting]

Iceberg table, as it reminds me of where penguins live.. really cool btw.

[@jaderene]

This table turned out incredible!!!! 🤯🤍🙏🏽 I also really liked the base as well! Would love to see this iteration of maybe different wood species combined together?!

[@AmyFelton]

Awesome idea!

[@chrisbender1614]

This looks incredible!

[@Andy_Gat]

Looks great! Idea for a name, "The Cold Front"

[@Meridenoguitars]

Well done and such a cool idea. Thats exactly what Im trying to do with my builds as well - Well different branch, but still woodworking ;-) - mixing crazy ideas and unusual designs!

[@carolcalf2032]

Love your ideas. Love this table and I really enjoy the format of your videos.

[@nataliemulhall3659]

Bloody brilliant 😊

[@vernieplummer5148]

I really like your table. I like to decorate with blue even in my living room, so I don’t see why it wouldn’t match somebody’s living room. Also, a lot of people use blue in their bedrooms and it could certainly be in there. I enjoyed your commentary, although it is pretty cute how young you are and think you can give people life advice lol. Hey, you’ve had some experiences!

[@gcast840]

Contour table. Nice work

[@Alan_Edwards]

Not a huge fan of the end product, but I do appreciate the creativity, effort and craftsmanship. There you go !!

[@myzanaplays]

Honestly I love this table and if I had a living room I’d put it in there

[@lorettaanderson8216]

I think it looks great! New idea! Love it! Ice caps i might call it

[@ryanlink9322]

Yiu learn from your mistakes and that's all you can ask for. I thi k it looks AMMAAAZZINNGG and I am an old 45 year old have have nowhere near the skill you have. You have a bright future kiddo! Never stop learning and always strive to be your best self!!

[@user-wv2te9kv4k]

Welldon... You did absolutely absolutely perfectly well, despite all the mistakes it's came out so beautiful, I learnt a lot from you, keep up the good work, I love the finishing

[@AikiraBeats]

This was pretty cool to watch. Keep trying new things and see what kind of whimsical results you get.

[@marvagipson-roberts4909]

Table is gorgeous but I love all shades of blue

[@sarahbebe667]

I can't even begin to tell you how much waste I've made learning from my mistakes. 😂 It's part of the process. Waste includes time, not just material. You did good by painting a white base, and priming the poplar for the blues. The paint would have bled into the wood grains, and you would have had to go over it 4 or 5 times, rather than 2. The table is absolutely beautiful. Keep up the magnificent journey you're on.

[@sarahbebe667]

While Folk Art acrylic paint is a decent brand, use Decoart next time. It's just thicker, and works better on the wood.

[@FullSailDale1]

Re: CNCs and their users... I had a chip on my shoulder about them for a long time. I was hand-routing signs and plaques, and had gotten quite good at it! But I knew people with CNCs who had zero woodworking experience or knowledge. They expected to be able to download a (free) file, press PLAY and have a completed work of art. And what they made was crap when compared to what I was making. Then I saw a video by Steve Ramsey (Woodworking for Mere Mortals) talking about how the customer doesn't care HOW it's made, just that it's made well. That made me re-evaluate a lot of things. Eventually, arthritis decided I needed to buy my own CNC if I wanted to continue making the kind of things I was making. I've embraced it and have been enjoying the fact that I can do even greater things with it... things I could never have done before! TL:DR: Don't worry about the comments. Use whatever tools you want and feel comfortable using. Do it for YOU.

[@user-nx9gp8ci7m]

Love the design looks like the rice fields in aisa The paddy field

[@jacquelynkuszak4776]

Beautiful work!!

[@johnbrooks1422]

Fantastic table furniture Llike it good video

[@euphurion]

even though i'm not a big fan of the color blue i kinda like this table, personally i would prefer an angle on the bottom site of the table top to make it look a little less chunky

[@maris5951]

This my first time seeing your channel. I loved this table! You can do smoother gradients using a makeup sponge, using the 2 colors you are using in the gradient side by side and push in the 2 colors together by dabbing along their meeting points. I hope that made sense. If it didn't watch some nail art videos that do gradients...its the same concept using paint instead of nail polish. I am an acrylic paint artist and I use that method all the time make gradients with paint similar to yours and it looks awesome. I agree with another commenter that said you should do the heat gradient as well. They could be end tables if they were taller. I would have something like that in my home!! Ok...I subbed and am off to watch more of your videos!!

[@funo6581]

You did a great job. I love your tenacity. You kept going until it was done right! Next time you do a flood coat, try putting a few layers of painters tape on the bottom edge of the table ( 4 layers makes the tape easier to remove later ). Use your razor knife to cut off any excess tape. Then slide a plastic putty knife over the tape while pressing down to make sure it has a good seal. Those resin drips will come right off with the tape. If you’re top coating a resin piece Liquid Latex works great too. Brush the latex on the bottom edge, allow it to completely dry. Then when you’re finished.. peel off the latex along with the resin drops. I’ve made similar topographical jewelry pendants. I like that design too. Yours turned out beautiful.

[@davemeleca]

Think you should call the table "Crevasse" - A deep open crack in a glacier

[@judestewart3955]

Well done, I think it looks great.

[@danielhanawalt4998]

Very nice for a first try. Something I learned when I did paint and body work was wet sanding. Once the rough sanding is done, continue to a finer and finer sand paper. After a few of those, use a wet/dry sand paper and sand with a some water. It can help to take a bar of soap and rub a little on the wet sand paper. I like that you included your mistakes. Will help me avoid them when I give something like this a try. I also like that you jump in there and try something new. You don't learn new things by not doing new things.

[@TheNewJankyWorkshop]

Great video and great table. Really enjoying your builds. Seems like you've taken a lot of notes from Cam @ Blacktail, and followed those well :)

[@Createthisaccountnow]

1:28 great quote, the minds eye usually just knows....

[@joachimgrek6920]

My first thought was: He made a sonar-table! By the way, most norwegian livingrooms I´ve been to has alot of natural wood... The norwegians love their woodpanel on the walls among other things. 😜😂😂

[@candymatek3]

Very nice table. I'd call it Glacial Vacation.

[@profitprophets1363]

Looks amazing 🎉

[@lunamoonbruck4126]

I'm in love with it

[@jerlynneallison6361]

An other good name for your table is "Snowfall Prediction". Beautiful work! 😁🥶🥶🥶

[@sherrondavis4859]

Well i do believe you did a fab job.. i really ❤ the table and blue is my favorite color.. I havent done anything with wood .. but i did see alot of people use frog tape for around the edges and tape up the entire bottom.. then they used a heat gun or a blow dryer to loosen the epoxy that drips.. just an FYI...So i will watch out for your other videos... Good luck in the future and always remember that practice makes perfect..... ❤

[@TK-xs4ww]

I think it looks awesome. though it would be fun to see you make it in green and a more strange shape. explore the possibilities. especially as some water has a green aparance

[@fionascreativecanvas]

Love it. It's georgous! The video was also entertaining! 😃

[@PaulTreefella]

I think it's great. Good luck with any further projects.

[@barrywinters9358]

Very Pretty table and base. Should name it "Blue Northen"