I MADE A GLOW IN THE DARK TABLE!

[@jessicahites871]

Oh my this one is so cool!! Love that it glows in the dark!!

[@jamesjailogan8811]

Wow👍👍 It's Amazing Project 🧡🧡🧡🤗🤗🤗🤗 I Love it.😘😘😘

[@diyhuntress]

Thank you!

[@savinay33]

Beautiful table.👍👍

[@aomade6439]

I really loved this project! The glow-in-the-dark spin was a great addition that kept it from being just another river table. That being said, I do want to mention a minor detail. Your slab does not look like a burl. Your grain structure is very straight, and burl usually will have crazy grain structure and/or "eyes" depending which way you cut. Your slab is beautiful, and looks like that is due to a contrasting sapwood and some spalting. Still gorgeous, just not burl. Anyways, love your projects, and the creativity required to put a new spin on river tables at this point is inspiring.

[@diyhuntress]

Thank you! It is technically a “burled” piece of maple due to the figuring and the distorted edge. The detail in the grain is much more defined off camera (the one thing that sucks about filming things). Luckily, it came already debarked and cleaned up, so it didn’t have the typical features that someone is used to seeing before it’s ready to roll. I’ve worked with a few burled maple pieces before and this one definitely fit the bill. 😍

[@WoodshopDiaries]

This is the coolest, Sam!!!!

[@diyhuntress]

No, you’re the coolest!

[@Dualex_Builds]

Still amazing after the third time I’m looking at this 👌🏼

[@diyhuntress]

You’re the best. 🙌🏼

[@TwoMooseDesign]

It turned out sooo good! Love how it glows!

[@diyhuntress]

Thanks, friends! 💕

[@karenmcneill2602]

If you ever get tired of your GORGEOUS table I'll take it off your hands! No trouble lovey 😉

[@diyhuntress]

Ahaha - deal! 😉

[@ErinSpainDIY]

Love, love, love!

[@diyhuntress]

Thanks, girlfriend! 💕

[@Anikasdiylife]

Gosh!! This is so amazing! I am in awe of your creativity!

[@diyhuntress]

Thanks, girlfriend! 💓

[@JackKirbyFan]

One final question. Any video you could suggest on tips and techniques -- or one of your videos since they are all awesome.

[@diyhuntress]

Of course! I fill a bunch of voids with table top in my dining table build! kzbin.info/www/bejne/eaqWl5uXo5yHkMU

[@bert4910]

Very nice.. Table looks good to :)

[@IEnjoyCreatingVideos]

Great looking coffee table Sam! Thanks for sharing the video with us!💖👌👍😎JP

[@diyhuntress]

Thanks for the love, JP!

[@IEnjoyCreatingVideos]

Your very welcome Sam! Have a wonderful weekend!😎

[@Designeddecor]

Beautiful!

[@diyhuntress]

Thank you!

[@BruceAUlrich]

Turned out really cool, Sam! Good idea to paint some more of the resin/powder on the bottom to get more glow.

[@diyhuntress]

Thank you! Worked out so well! 😍

[@SpeedysWoodshop]

Awesome project...Well done:-)

[@pteddie6965]

This is an attractive table, Sam. You are a talented problem solver. I love how you are able to bounce back from and solve any foul ups or problems that you encounter during the course of a build. Stay safe.

[@diyhuntress]

Thanks so much for all of the love! You too!

[@CoffeyCustomBuilds]

That's awesome! Looks great in your living room!

[@diyhuntress]

Thank you! 😁

[@coltonwp]

Subscribed! Your so informative on your videos and it's light and fun. Great video placement and great work and showed the flaws and how you combat them. Helps for many if and when it happens instead of cutting them out. Great work going to watch more of your videos

[@mikesmith2102]

One of the great things about epoxy is you can pour a new layer on top of any old epoxy.

[@diyhuntress]

Totally!

[@countrysideworkshop]

This is super cool!!

[@diyhuntress]

Thanks, dude! 😊

[@Pure_KodiakWILD_Power]

Nice work, and that is a 😍 fine piece of live edge wood, indeed.

[@diyhuntress]

Thank you so much! 😍

[@mikeyoung8126]

That turned out awesome I love it

[@diyhuntress]

Thank you!!!

[@samuellewis8893]

I like it, a lot less hassle after the fact than chucking an LED strip in and having to then wire it up, and it looks awesome :)

[@diyhuntress]

Thank you! So happy it works without led lights!

[@FredMcIntyre]

Beautiful piece Sam! 😍👌🏻 Awesome work! 👍🏻👊🏻

[@diyhuntress]

Thanks, Fred! 🙏🏼

[@markarmstrong2592]

Any leaks use painter caulk at the leak and it will seal it

[@diyhuntress]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@eladsinay6914]

so, ive done some epoxy stuff and my process is always research first. Im thinking of doing glow in the dark so im here now and heres what i got so far. Glow in the dark powder is HEAVY, so it sinks. i had that in mind when watching this and it came up actually so im glad. My thought now is, always do a very thin thin coat of clear firt, let it set, then pour the glow in the dark resin over it so when you plane the bottom, itll come right up to that layer of glow in the dark, crazy idea as well is, thin table top epoxy clear layer, wait about two or so hours, and then a thin layer of glow in the dark table top epoxy so it sets thick and quick, wait three or so hours, then pour clear the rest of the way up.... NOTE, if youre doing solid color all the way up, this is risky because you have to get the thin layer and final deep pur layer colors perfectly the same or you will have a line difference from the side when done. (again, not a pro, just my inside thoughts out loud so do your own research too)

[@frankstover3444]

Awesome!!! Well done

[@diyhuntress]

Thank you!

[@brandonhelmer5011]

Looks great!

[@diyhuntress]

Thank you!

[@ifiwooddesigns]

Long Island in the house! Woo-woo! Awesome epoxy form, will have to get that after tackling my ‘Ultimate’ work bench! 🤣

[@diyhuntress]

Yessss! 🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼

[@maiadion557]

Gurl! First time watching you. 😍you're so equipped! !youre like my dream queen! !

[@diyhuntress]

Whatt. Thanks for the love. 🥰

[@custommadecrafts1271]

That was amazing! Will have to try that! Subscribed!

[@diyhuntress]

Thank you! So stoked you’re here!

[@hey_virginia]

GIRL this is SO SNAZZY and clever! 😍😍😍 I am definitely not experienced enough yet for a live edge/ river table, but thank you so much for showing a way to clean up the edges with a dremel! Seems way more approachable, I already have one. Bookmarking this for a future gaming table for my nerdy husband and me!!!

[@diyhuntress]

Thank you so much! I really hope you share your gaming table with me when you guys make it! How exciting!

[@williamellis8993]

That's really great, Sam. How about building a light box under the table to shine through the resin? Take care. Bill

[@diyhuntress]

Thank you! That’s a cool idea!

[@MadeByMarylou]

I have heart eyes for you and the table!

[@diyhuntress]

Same for you, girlfriend! 💕

[@moneymakingmikeg.9555]

So freakin Super Dope Kid!! Ups, downs, & everything in between & you still powered through!! Glad it worked out Sam. Hoping all is well, Dirty Jersey out!!

[@diyhuntress]

Thanks, my dude! Hope all is well!

[@robertevans6481]

How do you charge up the glow powered? A regular light or a uv light? And that mold is very cool!!! Have a great weekend Sam

[@diyhuntress]

This one is so cool! Just sunlight!

[@BlackDogWoodwork]

Just found your channel, and really like the way this turned out. Wonderful job, definitely deserves a 👍 and my sub. Thank you for sharing 😀

[@diyhuntress]

Thank you!

[@cliffgrando859]

Absolutely, awesome! Nice job! You have just inspired me to do a project like yours. Hopefully it'll turn out just like yours. How long did you leave your epoxy to dry before you took it out of the mold? I'm just now getting into epoxy projects. I did a chess board and men. I can't wait till.i see more of your projects. Nice job and I'm jealous of you for having soooooo much talent. Have you ever done an ocean table???

[@Kavinmoses7]

Really nice projects! How many quarts of resins did you use for this table size?

[@diyhuntress]

Thank you! I have to double check. I used whatever I had left over from another project.

[@Q8RELAX81]

🦋Great work keep going💞

[@diyhuntress]

Thanks so much!

[@frankstover3444]

You should get a patron account so we can sponsor you!

[@diyhuntress]

You’re so awesome. 🙏🏼

[@timdyer7692]

That is a very cool project and it turned out great! Wow! I hope to create something like that some time in the future. I look forward to seeing your projects and videos. Keep up the fine work.

[@diyhuntress]

Thank you so much!

[@marcsalmon626]

Great video Sam. I've been thinking of doing this for a while now and watching you build it has given me the confidence to do it. It looks great.

[@diyhuntress]

This makes me so happy! 😊

[@thewoodchop6873]

I wish i can do what you do Sam. Continue to inspire people and btw great work! Another one in the books!

[@diyhuntress]

You can! I promise! Thanks for the love.

[@inspectorsteve2287]

Looks great. You don't even notice that straight part on the live edge. You did a good job making look natural. I'm curious what do you do for your full time job?

[@diyhuntress]

Thank you! I’m a full time psychologist. 😊

[@inspectorsteve2287]

@@diyhuntress oh wow. You must be really busy with covid and everything else going on. I know I have to make several appointments in advance with my psychiatrist. If I don't there won't be any appointments available inside of a month.

[@matthewreitz9054]

I've been looking for safety glasses like that! Where'd you get yours?

[@diyhuntress]

Ahh! Amazon! www.amazon.com/dp/B000OE2K32/?tag=dihu-20

[@JackKirbyFan]

As always, fantastic work. Question. I have to fill a big knot in a hickory table. Suggestions for the epoxy. Finally, call Vans. Tell them you wear the sneakers every episodes. It's free advertisement. They should sponsor you!

[@diyhuntress]

Thank you! I’d recommend using table top epoxy. You can order some from MAS Epoxies and get 20% off + free shipping if you use “DIYHUNTRESS” at checkout!

[@JackKirbyFan]

@@diyhuntress would you recommend a quart? I'm guessing a quart should do it and thanks!

[@diyhuntress]

@@JackKirbyFan That should totally work! You don't need a ton. Hope that helps!

[@JackKirbyFan]

@@diyhuntress Well, they won't ship to my tiny town in MO. Not fair! I tried because I want to support you as well (:

[@diyhuntress]

@@JackKirbyFan Oh no! I'm sorry -- thank you for trying & for thinking of me! I don't get the discount on Amazon, but they do sell there as well, if Amazon delivers to you! amzn.to/35ywhG3

[@douglaslopes1987]

Lovely coffee table. That mould kit really seems like a time saver. How long until you go full time on this? Or this isn't the plan?

[@diyhuntress]

Thank you! It really was! My plan is to spend time doing both of the things I love for as long as I can! 🙏🏼

[@hansdegroot8549]

Very impressive job. Chapeau. I like your using kitchen tools in your shop. Really out of the box thinking. That was an expensive lesson with the leaking resin. You'll never make that mistake again. I wonder why "everybody" (I didn't see anybody do it otherwise) makes a river-table without a bottom. I mean, nobody can see if the river is half an inch deep or two inches. It would save a lot of expensive resin. I think I would cheat and route out the riverbed in the massive wood slabs (maybe two or more slabs glued together next to each other. The bottom of the riverbed I would impregnate with something that seals the wood in order to prevent leaking through and then pour the resin. In theory this sounds nice but I have no idea if it could work in reality as well.

[@diyhuntress]

Hi! Thank you! That could totally work! The only thing that would be different is that you wouldn’t see the resin go down the edge. But, totally possible!

[@hansdegroot8549]

@@diyhuntress On the edges river should be full depth at least for the last two inches.

[@flix4u]

Nice and manageable...sort of?

[@diyhuntress]

If I can do it, anyone can!

[@NancyJ89]

This is bad***! I WISH I could. It would complete my living room vision! Nice job!!

[@diyhuntress]

Ahah - thank you! You’ve got this! 🙌🏼

[@EscobarStyle]

Same here! I wish I could but seeing a skilled person mess up still with the resin leaking out scares me since I’m a rookie 😱

[@NancyJ89]

@DIY Huntress, aw you’re sweet to think that😊...but no I don’t lol I admire your creativity and work for sure @EscobarStyle haha yea I hear ya, at least you consider yourself a rookie- I can’t even say that about myself. I only own a tool bag with household tools and a mini sander 😒

[@EscobarStyle]

@@NancyJ89 I started small also with little tools but slowly gotten some bigger ones like a miter saw and a router with bits. But still I cant get my head around an epoxy table AND buying the right slab 👀

[@diyhuntress]

@@EscobarStyle ​ @Nancy J - Honestly, a lot of it is trial and error! I freaked out when I saw my mold was leaking (which is why I couldn't record)... using tape was a shot in the dark and I'm so lucky it worked! I like showing the mistakes because I am farrr from perfect! 🙈 As for tools, I started my with a hammer, a plug in nail gun (which didn't work), and my dad's hand-me-down chop saw. We all start somewhere... but, a great way to get comfortable with other projects is to try new things! If you're interested in checking out my first epoxy project, it's here (kzbin.info/www/bejne/eobRiXybhNeBjsk). I really promise that if I can do it, anyone can. 🙏 You guys are awesome!

[@chakireladraoui9331]

❤❤❤❤❤

[@diyhuntress]

🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@johnsnyder4143]

Love the table, but would have looked awesome with a waterfall end on the table glowing

[@diyhuntress]

Totally! But, didn’t have enough slab for that.

[@Greg-xj9cn]

I WANT TO DO THIS SO HAD

[@diyhuntress]

YESSS!

[@nevena90syrmia]

imma need about 10 years just to acquire all of those tools 😅 beautiful table tho!

[@diyhuntress]

Hahah - you can actually make a table like this with a few basic power tools. Have a whole tutorial on how to make it happen on my channel. 😊

[@Mrs_Dale]

👍🏻👍🏻 💖💖💖💖💖

[@diyhuntress]

🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@hawky6673]

Maybe bribing the dog with a BIG bone would make it a better employee 😉. Beautiful table. Greetings from Germany. Hawky.

[@diyhuntress]

Hhah... I’m clearly not paying him enough. 😂

[@pbamma]

the glow in the video is tough to discern. What is the multiplier on how it looks in "real life"? (e.g. how many times better does it look for realsies?)

[@NiHaoMike64]

"If I can do it, I swear anyone can do it." sounds really close to how Naomi Wu would often end her videos. Is that a reference? :)

[@diyhuntress]

I actually don't know who that is! I'll have to look her up!

[@patrickoloughlin3111]

Impressive channel. It's clear your followers love what you do. I sent you an email and would love to hear your expert opinion on what I'm building and if it has any merit.

[@diyhuntress]

Thank you! Will have to check it out!

[@leonardmartin6325]

Oh I see all the cheapy tools are out.

[@diyhuntress]

Just trying some new things on this one. 😊

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