TV Tray Makeover DIY Epoxy Resin Pour - Step by Step Tutorial

How to do a TV Tray Makeover with An Epoxy Resin Pour - Step by step with instructions from start to finish using a combination of epoxy resin and spray paint. This is a great project for beginners or experienced resin artists. Feel free to ask any questions in the comments.
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Ghost Gold Pearl and Battleship Grey - mixed together to make silver
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[@AprilAllYear]

That's just lovely - and you make it look so easy! Thanks for the step by step tutorial. 😁👍🏾

[@diytiff]

You’re welcome 😊

[@jennymendenhall10]

I love love love what resin can do for counter tops & just about everything! I wanted to tell you a couple of helpful hints; first a lot of people make a frame for the subject to sit in to keep the bottom from dripping & keep the resin in second ;a cool way to “move” the colors you can blow with a straw or air gun or whatever you find that you can blow on the different areas & it blends really nice! So that’s it my 2 cents worth😊 have fun❤

[@cdmanor777]

When my hubby and I got married, we ended up with 8 TV trays. 2 people don't need 8 so I was going to get rid of one set. Now I want to keep them all and design something with them lol. This turned out so beautiful. Thank you, Miss Lady, for sharing this video. It was worth watching. I'll have to buy some of the electrical tools you use and that's quite alright with me. :-)

[@diytiff]

You are very welcome 😊

[@lisacapers5853]

This is a beautiful piece Love it. You do amazing work ❤❤❤😊

[@diytiff]

Thank you ☺️

[@purplelissh]

Yass gurl you did that So proud of your work Awesome

[@diytiff]

Thank you ☺️

[@jamienelson4988]

THat was amazing! I was completely mesmerized. Thank you.

[@diytiff]

Jamie Nelson Thanks I’m glad you enjoyed it 😊

[@johnmunaretta933]

Wow I’m going to try this

[@gloriamitchell3518]

Beautiful piece.

[@diytiff]

Thank you 😊

[@centurycountess4949]

ive been plotting to get some tv trays myself. unfortunately i can't find french blue and pastel pink vintage colored ones. unfortunately i can't do this resin technique because of where i live. however i can improvise with a special paint that has served me well in the past. and prepping the tray top as well as removing it from the tray frame was helpful. will tag a photo of what i create when i begin the project.

[@diytiff]

Yes I would love to see it 😁

[@teresawesley4553]

Your table is beautiful. Would you mind telling me what you sat your table on to level it

[@diytiff]

Thank you! I sat the table on little wood blocks wrapped with Tuck Tape (tuck tape prevents epoxy from gluing to the wood so I can reuse). Then I used wood shims to level the table.

[@universallyinsync]

It looks great! I have limited experience with epoxy, but would it have helped to use painter's tape around the edges under the tray? Or wouldn't that work with that medium? I have three trays; one was a trash find and not a match. I might do this!

[@diytiff]

Thanks! Painters tape would have definitely help just make sure to remove soon after epoxy cures the longer you leave it the harder it becomes to remove:)

[@tiffaniturner4770]

Beautiful. How much epoxy was mixed in total in the first cup(the big cup)

[@NapsAreTheNewBlack]

This is so amazing! Thanks for sharing ❤️

[@diytiff]

Thank you ❤️

[@theequalizer4justice879]

Amazing to watch the formation of this Amazing piece like a Fabulous development of a Butterfly Phenomenal, just Gorgeous, the colors so compliment each other💜 If you had taped it all off under heath, could you have avoided the drips and having to sand?

[@diytiff]

Thank you. Yes tape would have avoided the drips but it can’t be left too long after epoxy cures because then is hard to remove. You wouldn’t have to sand the bottom but the top I usually do so the primer bonds well since it comes with a shiny top coat.

[@cindyatwood7144]

VERY NICE!! Did you sand the legs prior to spray painting, or wasn't that necessary?

[@RaesTurquoiseTurtle]

So the spray paint was just for color not to helps the drips remove easier? I think it was Clara Lawrence who shows a somewhat recent video of an attachment for her heat gun that cleans the drips sooo easily! Been doing mine the hard way! Finished project was amazing thanks for sharing!

[@diytiff]

Rachael Chase yes spray paint was for color. I’ve seen the heat gun technique but never tried it. Blue tape works well too if you don’t want to cut them out like I did.

[@RaesTurquoiseTurtle]

I always forget to pull the tape its easier for me to not tape and clean up after!

[@diytiff]

Rachael Chase that’s fair, that has happened to me as well lol

[@JustMe-ks8iy]

Bad Ass ! Good Job!! Looks Great!

[@diytiff]

Thank you ☺️

[@keywestpuma4095]

Seemed like an awful lot of work, The end result came out really cool! awesome job, Can you tell me How expensive this project was?

[@diytiff]

Hello 👋 this project came out to about $50 in cost when I first did it. The table was only $10 (Walmart) after the epoxy, pigments and all the miscellaneous materials it was about $50 at the time. That cost is calculating the amount Of epoxy I used for this project and not the whole gallon. The epoxy is the most expensive part but I usually get the gallon so I can make multiple projects out of it.

[@dsadasey]

I'm so happy you did the underneath part as I was curious but I see it's a lot of work too sanding off those excess dried epoxy

[@nancyholmes1140]

I saw if you tape the underside edge with painters paint, those drips will just peal off with the tape.

[@t.monroe1417]

Hi Tiff, If you wanted to add a sticker to this when in the process would you be able to add it?

[@diytiff]

Hi 👋 I would wait until the colored resin coat is cured, then add the sticker and then a clear coat on top, so that the sticker will be permanently sealed. I did a similar video using a decal/sticker and pouring resin on top. I hope it helps ☺️ kzbin.info/www/bejne/bKi6aqiDrrV9pNEsi=Czm9VAQRNAiqbFol

[@lydiabarreto8580]

Wonderful I love it.

[@diytiff]

Fwgun gd Thank You!

[@0613cheche]

Is the last clear coat the epoxy that you used in the beginning or is it something else?

[@diytiff]

0613cheche Yes Same as the beginning

[@reneemondragon7203]

Wish you could make one for my 4 year old So it could be her pretend manicure desk.

[@brianzeb8038]

What type of mica pigment do you use?

[@diytiff]

Hello, I used Black Diamond Pigments

[@jeffersonshekita]

I love it!! Im doing my tv tray this weekend

[@diytiff]

Shekita Jefferson Awesome!! Good luck it’s a fun project 😊

[@cynthiaalicea169]

So this was amazing. Just what I was looking for! I am going to dabble is resin as if I don't have enough hobbies. I want to do this for my boyfriend in the Raiders color and possibly add a logo. It would not necessarily be used to eat on. Do you think amazing cast would be fine or should I invest in the kitchen-grade resin? Also is it absolutely necessary to send it first? I have a black table and kind of want that black background. Thanks for the motivation!!!

[@diytiff]

Thank you! I have not used Amazing cast before, but kitchen grade is usually heat resistant so I can put hot plates and cups on it. I sand it so the base coat can adhere, but if you’re not doing a base coat epoxy sticks to almost anything so you should be fine. Good Luck!

[@Purtyhazel]

I have an eating tray that has all the Buccaneer logos on it and yes you can eat on it. It’s cool and quick conversation piece.

[@marilynlogan4858]

What color do you do for the legs

[@seebarckable]

Hi Tiffany. I love your work. I'm just learning about resin export. Do you sell or take orders? I would like something just like this, just with different colors?

[@diytiff]

Thanks! I don’t currently take orders I do it mostly as a hobby

[@indecisiveinsights]

How much would you normally charge for this

[@JensLife]

Beautiful

[@diytiff]

Thank you! ❤️

[@wschris1]

If my eyes were good enough it looks like you mixed up 24 ounces? Trying to figure out how much I would need to do 1 tv table. Great job and thanks!

[@tonettahunt]

How msny coats do you do on these tables? Especially if have vinyl?

[@diytiff]

Coat of primer or resin? Coat of primer - one coat is enough, make sure is a bonding primer and that you sand the surface first especially since is vinyl. After primer you can paint a different color as the base if you’d like. Resin - after you’re done with pouring and it cures, always do one clear coat on top for protection.

[@sydcole639]

Do you have to use powder or can you use actual paint ?

[@diytiff]

Syd Cole There are pigments that are liquid instead of powder that can be used. Just make sure that you use something that is made to work with resin.

[@Devious5o5]

Where did you purchase the tray?

[@diytiff]

Walmart. They were $10 at the time

[@divyads5212]

What paints or powder you mixed in resin

[@diytiff]

Divya Ds I used Black Diamond Pigment

[@iKDreadT]

How to apply a designed sticker?.. Apply the resin paint mix first, let dry, apply sticker, then apply clear coat resin?

[@diytiff]

Yes you got it! That is how I would do it.

[@iKDreadT]

🙂 thanks

[@noellerodriguez7218]

Hi, that’s beautiful. Do you ever sell these & if so, how much is this one or a pair like that?

[@diytiff]

Thank you! And yes I sell them locally for $120 each.

[@lookupforredemption7779]

@@diytiff absolutely beautiful! Thank you for the tutorial! How much does it cost to make one? I'm thinking about making this for my best friend for Christmas 😊

[@Purtyhazel]

Does the table have to be sanded? I tried one and the directions said nothing about sanding and it just sat on top of the tray...it’s only been a week but to date, still not dry 😒 I’ve been trying to right the wrong since...

[@diytiff]

It all depends on the resin you’re using because each resin has its own instructions. The resin I used says it can be recoated after 4-6 hours I believe, but if I don’t do it in that time frame I have to wait until it cures and then sand it to re-coat it. I always miss that 4-6 hour window to recoat which is why I sand it. Epoxy not drying usually can mean that it was not mixed with the right amounts, or the room temperature might be too cold or even too much pigment. Most times doing a fresh clear coat would take care of the problem. That’s what I would do.

[@JensLife]

How do it stand up to being used like hot and cold drinks?

[@diytiff]

Jen's Life I use Stone Coat Countertops Epoxy Resin, which is made to withstand heavy kitchen use. It holds up to 475 degrees.

[@tonettahunt]

How much epoxy did u make in total?

[@diytiff]

I made a total of 3 cups and had a bit left over

[@danahickles3197]

Why did you sand it first?

[@diytiff]

The TV tray comes with a glossy coat and I sand it so the paint sticks to it. After their resin pour I sand it because is glossy and I want the top clear coat to adhere properly. I hope that helps

[@tahreer8918]

Wouldn’t tapping the edges be easier ? Nice table though great work !

[@diytiff]

Fire Cold thanks, and yes it would be as long as the tape gets removed right after epoxy cures. Leaving the tape too long can be a pain to remove.

[@danahickles3197]

I don't understand the difference between epoxy and resin. Can you explain?

[@diytiff]

Sorry for the confusion. When I say epoxy or resin they mean the same thing. The term is “epoxy resin”. I just sometimes use one word to keep it short.

[@yvonnebode5611]

❤️

[@krissanchez4816]

How much ?

[@diytiff]

I have sold them locally for $120. But currently I’m not selling projects.

[@omalleyfive]

Just wondering what four colors you used?

[@diytiff]

Hello and I’m sorry for the late reply. I used: Ghost Gold Pearl and Battleship Grey - mixed together to make silver Mohogany Caribbean Blue and Iridesent Green - mixed together Cobalt Blue

[@Love72Yourself]

This is gorgeous but you did not have to sand the entire thing before painting it . The resin would have adhered to spray paint easily. Seems like such a waste of a lot of work but as long as you're happy that's what matters

[@diytiff]

Thank you

[@shack6111]

Great Vid but I'd say: Lose the music and TALK. SO much more information can be gained by listening to the artist describing what he is doing.

[@diytiff]

Thanks for the tip! When I first started making videos I was shy, but my recent videos are full tutorials with me explaining everything.

[@heatherbyerly416]

Please use a respirator. This stuff is bad for your lungs.

[@diytiff]

Heather Byerly Thanks for the advise. I didn’t on my beginning projects but I do on my current projects since I know better. I also do these in open areas with lots of ventilation.

[@lilyvalley5389]

I like light brown or beige wood color my foldable tables cane with not dark brown. Too much a mess it looks at 1st. I'd make a hear shape. I seen better videos. If you going for an abstract eye okay then sorry. Lol You didn't put any on left corner. Lol ok now is some tree etc ok not bad. I like other types more though. Ok you got the corner. I don't have a dremel or money or work area. I wish I did. I need clean work area.

[@diytiff]

Lily Val Thanks for your feedback. Yeah work areas can be challenging for this type of project.

[@shawn72251]

Beautiful

[@diytiff]

Thanks 😊