Making Epoxy River Coasters

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Making Epoxy River Coasters

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Күн бұрын

It's taken me about 6 months to finally get around to editing this video! But it's finally here! I tried to take a different approach with this video so try and bare with me and let me know what you think!
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@MarkRGPratley Жыл бұрын

Nice Work! Pro Tip - Leave your boards long, when you dig your channels for the epoxy don't go all the way to the end of the board. When you cut your coasters, just cut off the ends. This will save you the step of having to tape the ends and will reduce the chance of a leak.

@reyescastellanoz4688 6 ай бұрын

That makes so much sense, thank you

@SinkyYT 4 жыл бұрын

I'm so glad I found this video. I was going to go and try and make a resin table but it's probably best if I try making some coasters first for practice.

@lpmwalker_of_sky1903 2 жыл бұрын

I agree, the coasters seem doable first.

@MsBouji1 3 ай бұрын

SHEIN had a mold for a table if you want to test it out

@reyescastellanoz4688 6 ай бұрын

This is genius yet so simple !! No need for a mold !!

@Brian-mb9ez 4 жыл бұрын

Nice project, totally different spin on the river probably big saving on epoxy.

@allenadayswork2216 2 жыл бұрын

Genius way to work around making an entire form!

@wish8486 4 жыл бұрын

might try to make a knife handle out of this, very well done dude.

@neilcurrie9751 3 жыл бұрын

Great video... Just had a friend ask me to make her some so thankful I stumbled on to your video. You make it very simple but beautiful.. Thanks.

@georgiastewart4479 10 ай бұрын

Love these 💚💚💚💙💙💙

@MrTumbatuba 3 жыл бұрын

I legit just did thi slast week. I used a router to cut the river. But I may use a sander to make it more authentic by the edges. Soooo cooooool dude

@unforgivable718 2 жыл бұрын

Who remembers back when youtube only had three songs to choose from for your videos?

@JolienBrebels 4 жыл бұрын

They are really beautiful! Absolutely!

@jacobelliott5792 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you!!

@reneemills-mistretta790 Жыл бұрын

Great project idea & great work.

@briankinnaman6532 3 жыл бұрын

Beautiful work! Thank you for sharing this build! I dig the flow and type of this video since you asked. 🤘🏼

@clintevashkevich 2 жыл бұрын

Nice work! That looks like a fun project! Might have try this out sometime!

@90sbabybuddha 14 күн бұрын

I’m going to try this but instead of sanding my river I’ll use the mach3 CNC to carve them out.

@dkadwoa4114 4 жыл бұрын

I absolutely love resin art💕....so beautiful sir...

@dandaboi1561 3 жыл бұрын

How much grits did u use to sand for finishing ??and also what clear coat did u use?? And what type of wood did u use??thanks for this vid im doing a finish carpentry career

@claytonbruinsma9140 3 жыл бұрын

What was that coat you applied in the can, it looked like it eliminated the need for polish on the resin , or was polish not included in the video ?

@ContractorJohn 3 жыл бұрын

Friggin Brilliant!

@lostsailor2759 4 жыл бұрын

Really freaking cool. I'm making some!

@FennahMakes 4 жыл бұрын

I really love these coasters!!

@UncleJoe1231 4 жыл бұрын

Way easier to route a slot down the middle & then go back over it & just move the piece a little bit left or right to make the curves. That takes forever, I did mine in about 5 minutes. Just an old guy here!!

@Aaakeith 4 жыл бұрын

Do you mean that you routed the slot, and then used his method to “mess up” the edges a bit more? Your way seems much easier

@UncleJoe1231 4 жыл бұрын

@@Aaakeith Yes, just be careful & make sure you go the right way with your router. I do it on a router table. I actually make my coasters 4X4 & use a 2-3/4 Forstner bit & drill about 1/4-3/8 " deep & then just pour epoxy into them. They aren't "river" but look really nice.

@progqueen5952 4 жыл бұрын

Ty Jacob! I’m attempting a similar project. Greetings from Illinois!

@ronsabah6114 4 жыл бұрын

Couldn't stop looking at the dog on the background.. Just looking for some love and attention from you :P

@wukennylee4926 4 жыл бұрын

Hey man, nice vid, but just remember to wear proper protection when working with resin, the fumes it releases and the dust that flies out when sanding it are really dangerous if you're not protected. Keep up the good work !

@dogwedl1167 2 жыл бұрын

@easypourepoxy Жыл бұрын

I love your art!!!

@HouseofChop 5 жыл бұрын

They came out great 🔥👍🏼🔥

@jacobelliott5792 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Chop!

@tonelock2u 4 жыл бұрын

Beautiful work

@MsBouji1 3 ай бұрын

What kind of saws do you have? What would you recommend for beginner woodworking?

@bijan4727 7 ай бұрын

Hi very nice job. I could not take a shot of that clear oil you used. Would you please give me its name. I really appreciated

@chriscoles2042 Жыл бұрын

Great video!

@jasonw4043 3 жыл бұрын

Like these Jacob, nice work! I like your use of angle grinder and flap wheel to shape River. I’ve never done that before. Any specific tips on using flap wheel method?

@jacobelliott5792 3 жыл бұрын

Well I recommend getting the rounded edge flap disc. I didn't have one when I did this and it makes it difficult to get the rounded edge on the sides of the river.

@gailjohnson3544 9 ай бұрын

Just beautiful I enjoy following you. What size did you make the coasters

@clockmakerify 4 жыл бұрын

If you make a template from fiberboard, and cut the "river" with a trimmer, especially since it is. That would be several times faster, and with a vacuum cleaner, also without dust. Nevertheless, my like 901th.

@bitsurfer0101 2 жыл бұрын

What do you mean a trimmer?

@clockmakerify 2 жыл бұрын

@@bitsurfer0101 This is for example the DeWALT that appears in the frame at 4:19.

@karenbankhead5196 2 жыл бұрын

beautiful!

@craftersepoxy8884 3 жыл бұрын

Beautiful concepts. How long did this project take you?

@lflj640 Жыл бұрын

very beautiful , thanks for share, May i ask a question, How long does it take to polish?

@Bscott-390 3 жыл бұрын

Very nice

@redfire3210 3 жыл бұрын

What sandpaper did you use after putting it through the planer?

@user-nm5qe1lx2w 3 жыл бұрын

Хорошо получилось, только что это?

@reshmanikam9079 2 жыл бұрын

Thnk you sir

@lomein9320 3 жыл бұрын

I've made cool coasters that I've cut out a shape & put an inlay piece in part of it. I have stained both pieces prior to gluing inlay in. I would like to now fill the void space with clear epoxy. How do I do that without sanding off the stain on the other parts? 😬. Would appreciate any suggestions, thanks

@joannnalley6206 Жыл бұрын

beautiful im new working with epoxy . trial and error

@gregariouswoodworks1270 Жыл бұрын

It is definitely trial and error but too avoid most epoxy errors the best step would be to read the mixing ratio the manufacturer recommends. If you're interested in coasters, feel free to check my video out. I have multiple epoxy designs that you might enjoy!

@BlueBull998 8 ай бұрын

Can you please give the dimensions of the coaster, finished? Thanks

@jyunsouya4798 3 жыл бұрын

Ok that turn out really really nice, the resin color match well with the wood color. Why haven't u make any content anymore?

@jacobelliott5792 3 жыл бұрын

I really don't like video editing and with how crazy life has been, I just haven't had the motivation to do it in what little free time I have.

@eviebee4 4 жыл бұрын

whoa cool stuff and such a chill vid.

@reddogbob 5 жыл бұрын

These are great. I think I have my Christmas gift plans already and it's only May.

@seniorvargas5640 8 ай бұрын

Hi, nice work !! Can i ask you the type of tape you use @02:05 ? Thanks

@presleecatherine 4 жыл бұрын

Very nice!!

@adamsarrazin2391 2 жыл бұрын

RHCP!!!!

@mountainviewturning5319 4 жыл бұрын

Great ideal 👍

@bamblees 3 жыл бұрын

what grid did you sanded the coasters? Resin looks great!

@TheGreyGardener1990 3 жыл бұрын

What wood did you use mate?

@lsnow3892 2 жыл бұрын

Did he use resin or polyurethane?

@noahvitacolonna1388 4 жыл бұрын

What grit sandpaper did you use.

@coopzv8472 3 жыл бұрын

What stuff do you use at the end ?? Is it like wax and varnish or?

@rakhirdn 3 жыл бұрын

Nice Video @

@SlicinWithSaki 3 жыл бұрын

What is that first tool you used to shave the middle out?

@jacobelliott5792 3 жыл бұрын

A flap disc on a grinder

@sonyasheridan4943 4 жыл бұрын

Great looking coasters,what kind of wood did you use and sealer.thank

@jacobelliott5792 4 жыл бұрын

This is Bubinga and Walnut. The sealer is General Finishes Seal-A-Cell.

@pamelalittlefield4608 4 жыл бұрын

Very nice, what kind of blade was on your grinder? Im gonna be makng some coasters to & want to buy a grinder, those river style are awesome!!

@MichaelJCaboose013 4 жыл бұрын

Looks like a flapwheel to me

@EscobarStyle 4 жыл бұрын

Michael J. Caboose would a shape wheel work best? I am trying to figure this out as well. 🤷🏻‍♂️

@kandiecandelaria3134 2 жыл бұрын

Great idea!!! What was the finish?

@sillystupidpastime Жыл бұрын

Do they absorb water or do they hold condensation on the surface?

@gregariouswoodworks1270 Жыл бұрын

the coasters in my video I put poly on so it keeps the water from being absorbed into the wooden coaster. Feel free to check my channel out

@brianworrell6757 4 жыл бұрын

Very nice. Does Seal-A-Cell make is so coffee cups do not stick to the resin?

@jacobelliott5792 4 жыл бұрын

Seal-A-Cell can be used as a finish by itself or topped with Arm-R-Seal. I use it because it really makes the grain pop! In this instance I used Arm-R-Seal on top.

@TV-se4ce 3 жыл бұрын

Good 👍

@markray3733 Жыл бұрын

How do you know how much Resin to mix for the pieces you are creating?

@andyhailey2797 4 жыл бұрын

These are awesome! What type of wood is this?

@jacobelliott5792 4 жыл бұрын

These are Bubinga. It's gorgeous stuff!

@sll-tt6bj 3 жыл бұрын

Nice what finish coat you using

@jayesteves4907 11 ай бұрын

How thick are these coasters?

@StoutsGMa 3 жыл бұрын

These coasters are fabulous. Are they available for purchase somewhere?

@jacobelliott5792 3 жыл бұрын

They are not, sorry. But check Etsy for similar items.

@davidpeterson1184 3 жыл бұрын

What wheel (exactly) did you use to cut the groove?

@michaels5705 2 жыл бұрын

Love your tatts. Your work table is too pretty to use. Not crazy about the coasters. Did I mention that I love your ink?

@Bscott-390 3 жыл бұрын

What type of resin/epoxy? What kind of dye? Where do you get this stuff? Thanks. Great vid!!

@MightyQuinn880 3 жыл бұрын

Regular table top epoxy should work just fine for this. Black Diamond dyes. Found everything off of Amazon.

@jkey95 2 жыл бұрын

What kind of wood is this?

@gabriellapinto5158 3 жыл бұрын

What kind of wood did you use if you dont mind me asking, and is that the total boat epoxy ?

@jacobelliott5792 3 жыл бұрын

The ones in the thumbnail photo are made from Bubinga. The other set is Walnut. And yes that's Total Boat epoxy.

@bbear88 3 жыл бұрын

I thought of doing some type of resin project for my wife but this looks way harder than i expected 😓 i dont have any of those machines used here

@sll-tt6bj 3 жыл бұрын

You dont need all the fancy tools.

@tammymilburn2236 4 жыл бұрын

Hi please can I ask which wood have you used xx

@ryanwalden123 2 жыл бұрын

How wide do You make your costers

@gracyfurtado 2 жыл бұрын

Show!!!❤🇧🇷

@cameronolenick8213 3 жыл бұрын

What are the measurements and how do you make the carved in edges, dont know the exact term, very new to the epoxy world

@jacobelliott5792 3 жыл бұрын

These are just 4x4. But you can make them whatever size your imagination/creativity wants. And the edges I used a chamfer router bit.

@cameronolenick8213 3 жыл бұрын

@@jacobelliott5792 thank you!

@steveohare7979 2 жыл бұрын

Cant wait to give this ago just waiting on a pearl powder epoxy colour , what tape are you using to cap the ends please

@jacobelliott5792 2 жыл бұрын

I used the green frog tape from home depot. But I think a good packing tape would have adhered better to the wood. Not sure.

@steveohare7979 2 жыл бұрын

@@jacobelliott5792 thanks for getting back to me

@nkemmerer 3 жыл бұрын

What is being used to get the shine? I went looking for something at menards and none of the staff knew what i was referring to

@jacobelliott5792 3 жыл бұрын

I used General Finishes Arm-R-Seal on these.

@TheIcool76 3 жыл бұрын

can it handle a hot cup of tea or coffee on it without damaging it ??

@jacobelliott5792 3 жыл бұрын

I haven't tested that specifically. But I believe it will.

@pauledwards5607 2 жыл бұрын

Mind if I ask what type of finish is on your assembly table?

@jacobelliott5792 2 жыл бұрын

I used Arm R Seal on the assembly table.

@celsocardosodossantos7991 3 жыл бұрын

Parabéns

@Lushahx 4 жыл бұрын

is that a grinder attachment that u used to do the river? if it is what is it called ? thanks

@jacobelliott5792 4 жыл бұрын

Yes it's a grinder attachment. It's a just a flap disc. Basically sandpaper on a wheel.

@EscobarStyle 4 жыл бұрын

Love this! Wow, nice work sir! But where did you get the epoxy? Any brand you recommend? Thank you 🙏🏼

@jacobelliott5792 4 жыл бұрын

I use Total Boat epoxy.

@Onelastbreath1976 4 жыл бұрын

When you were using your table saw. What was the square digital box on the guide arm?

@DastardlyBastard 4 жыл бұрын

Magnetic Angle Finder - put it on the saw blade to find your 45 degree cut and other angles

@Onelastbreath1976 4 жыл бұрын

@@DastardlyBastard thank you

@Onelastbreath1976 4 жыл бұрын

I'm new to woodworking and get really frustrated. Hope little tips and tricks help.

@DastardlyBastard 4 жыл бұрын

@@Onelastbreath1976 In the same boat have had some things I wanted to try for myself and have found KZfaq helpful. Patience and have added some tools lately one at a time but still/always learning.

@corrynanne 3 жыл бұрын

What is the round stands you have under the coasters to dry?

@corrynanne 3 жыл бұрын

And.. they are awesome!!

@jacobelliott5792 3 жыл бұрын

@@corrynanne Thank you! Those are called "bench cookies".

@JDMManitoba94 3 жыл бұрын

What do you charge people for a set of 4 ?

@brendanrussell2512 4 жыл бұрын

What tool did you use to make the indent for the river?

@jacobelliott5792 4 жыл бұрын

I used a simple flap disc

@MrTrashman48 4 жыл бұрын

It looks like you used two different finishes...a seal and then something else? Couldn't read the label on the can...please let me know; thanks!

@jacobelliott5792 4 жыл бұрын

The first is a sanding sealer. It penetrates into the wood and does a great job at bringing out the colors of the grain. The second is just a polyurethane.

@MrTrashman48 4 жыл бұрын

@@jacobelliott5792 Much appreciated! Great job!