I would strongly advise wearing a respiratory mask when mixing, pouring and sanding epoxy, especially with very fine grit like 600 grit. Hopefully you are already aware, but the reason for this is that the particles in epoxy (and lots of polyurethane substance) are very harsh on your system, and although you might not feel it yet, you can and will become allergic to them at some point, it is just a matter of time. For some people it comes at first use, and some others use it their whole career but stop before becoming allergic. Epoxy resin fumes and fine dust are also linked to various cancers, mostly lungs and trachea if I’m correct. So please for the sake of your health and prosperity, wear at least basic respiratory protection, and advertise this issue to the many people who follow you! Best regards, Antoine

@BlacktailStudio

4 жыл бұрын

Great advise Antoine!

@jeffstauffer2628

4 жыл бұрын

The first time I worked with this stuff and sanded, I was smart enough to wear a respirator, long sleeves, gloves etc. When finished sanding I blew myself off with air and ended up injecting the dust into my legs. Developed a major rash for about 3 weeks. Talk about a learning curve.

@essennagerry

4 жыл бұрын

@@jeffstauffer2628 Wow! I'm really happy I read op's comment and your reply. I haven't yet worked with resin but will make sure to properly protect myself when I do and I'm very thankful for the inside.

@brucedoxey5815

4 жыл бұрын

How about wet sanding? Flooding the surface works well for me.

@koitorob

4 жыл бұрын

@@jeffstauffer2628 That's just ONE reason why ANY responsible employer will take you down the disciplinary route if they catch you using compressed air to blow anything off your body.

It's the most beautiful table I've ever seen in my life

@FennahMakes

3 жыл бұрын

Yes, it's beautiful!!

After watching the video advert i was still skeptical. But when i finally downloaded the plans kzread.infoUgkxZF0EMnrujZvqHhGkxiz559uIABJWR9TG i was very impressed. The whole plan was just as you said in the video. Thank you very much. I now have a large and valuable collection for my woodworks. This is great!

This has to be the most beautiful table ever. Hard to believe the transformation from wood to table. Your videos are calming and soothing, unlike the daily news. Thank you for the breath of fresh air!

@lizeggar2421

Жыл бұрын

I agree. However, I am a bit old fashioned and would have preferred the legs to be black, although the copper does blend very well with the wood.

@MrDaggs1

Жыл бұрын

@@lizeggar2421 I agree 100%

Hi I’m a newcomer to your show and I happened to see you struggle getting a large piece of wood out of your pickup. I usually work alone and being over 70 I don’t lift anything heavy unnecessarily, so I developed a simple technique to remove heavy items from my Tacoma. It involves a piece of good rope and an eye bolt. Attach the bolt to any solid object, in my case the back wall of my garage. Attach the rope to your heavy load , thread it through the eye bolt, and connect to your truck hitch or bumper. Usually I just use the idle to slowly pull out of the garage , stopping every couple of feet to inspect the project. If you have a solid sturdy table raise the eye bolt slightly higher than the table, bring the truck tailgate as close as possible to the table and slowly pull the truck away. If you have a trusted helper that would help but it can be done alone. Sometimes two eye bolts are needed to keep the rope clear.

I just have such gratitude, Resin is one of the few arts where the artists are so generous in teaching newbies. It’s a pleasure to engaging with such a cool community.

@jasminejean1533

2 жыл бұрын

That's nice to know because there are so many functional arts where folks keep their processes tightly guarded. I'm excited to get into rrsin/epoxy because the art feels endless. You can make SO many items...and they can all be very different. I'm just hoping to skip over some of the newbie/expensive mistakes. So, it's good to know people are open to helping and sharing...

@BackInTheDayTunes

Жыл бұрын

Are there any messaging boards, groups etc that you would recommend for beginners?

@7hjm8888

Жыл бұрын

friend, how are you? Hope you and your family are happy and healthy every day!

One of the coolest epoxy table videos I've ever watched. The table is beautiful - great job.

Thank you for leaving the knocking over of the saw horse part, I feel like this is more attainable now 🤣😍

Love this table, the gradients of color on the wood contrasting with the black epoxy look so good!

Never knew about the craftsmanship that went into an epoxy table and I must say I'm speechless. The shine you got from it is mind-blowing

@BlacktailStudio

3 жыл бұрын

Oh thanks!

Still counts as DIY for me, you’re just using the resources at your disposal. Nice table mate! 👍

@pullzatrigger1

2 жыл бұрын

I fell the same

@stuegg7554

2 жыл бұрын

Ye, he got help a whooping 8 minutes. A fractions of the time, good job!!

Every now and then I love to see other people making great stuff. Although I'm not into making epoxy tables I love to see the effort you put into this. My compliments on the colour of the steel frame!

Made my first epoxy table this year following your videos! Came out beautiful and still learning. Thanks for all the instructional and helpful videos, your videos are awesome 😎

gorgeous table! I have never made anything but enjoy watching you make these, the best moment is when you buff it and it comes to life!

I think you can still consider this a DYI project. Your tables are absolutely gorgeous. You put a lot of work into them. Love them!!

That was a work of art! So pleasing to the eye. Bringing the stand to the edge only added to the character of the table as the copper color played so well with the wood tone. And the black! It makes the wood appear to float in a void as if by magic. Dude!

Your videos are so relaxing and make me want to continue with my woodwork. Ive always been into it and loved it in school but now I just sit around and wait for some one to say they need something that's wooden and I jump at the opportunity to build it for them. Its so rewarding! Could be a great side gig too!

Well all I can say is wow! From the precision to the design through to the excellent narration was just awesome. What a brilliant table and love the fact you set the photo shoot up right there with a purpose back drop etc! Well done, great skills.

That is incredibly beautiful! I wish I had the space, and the tools, to try this out. Your videos are very calming.

Wow! I had no intention on making a table, but watched it to the end. Nice of you to share this much in such an efficient way! 🙌🏻

I love how it looks in the end

Been binging your videos over the past few days, loving all your work! I’m about to try my hand at making a walnut desk. Maybe a little epoxy to fill in some holes, but for the most part the desk is going to be natural shape and natural edges.

With every grit of the sanding I was in awe more and more....... came out really beautiful ❣️

Long time finish carpenter, cabinet shop owner, woodworker. Gave up my big shop but have a small building I've turned into my woodshop and have been starting to make some resin projects. I've purchased several big slabs of wood, maple and walnut, and plan to make a new kitchen table out of the walnut so this video was perfect for what I'm about to do. Great tips, really nice camera work, and I love how you share not only your successes, but your failures as well. Thanks so much for these tips as I've been using Ecopoxy and not really happy with it. Going to try this product along with some of your techniques on my next art project. Thanks so much!!

Thank you for sharing and going through your list of rules. I'm a professional wood worker and work with epoxy, so I appreciate your insight, opinion and experience. Sealing to prevent staining and air bubbles rule was my fav. Nice work.

I like your way of taking people along your learning process. Refreshing to see someone admit they arent always right. Earned your sub :)

That is absolutely the most beautiful piece I have ever seen. That slab could be hung on the wall as art work! Fantastic job!!

Thank you so much for these videos. I am 54 and will start practicing with small tables so that I have something to do for income during my retirement years. Watching your videos has taught me a lot and I feel confident this is possible.

Absolutely stunning piece just wish you hadn’t missed out so much of the process

When you look at the table from above closely it feels like you’re flying over a dark still lake, very beautiful.

@BlacktailStudio

4 жыл бұрын

Totally!

@guglielmodicarlo4139

4 жыл бұрын

lol

@brickhouse7401

4 жыл бұрын

@Andrew Tomlinson Great imagination. I wouldn't have noticed that. But now I'm up in an airplane looking down at the beautiful wild landscape

@hollyseymour2029

4 жыл бұрын

After watching I can't wait to get to work on the table I have planned

A painter asking someone else to frame and stretch their canvas doesn't change the fact that they painted the painting. In my opinion same goes for you getting help with plaining and squaring. You're still the artist!

I have been doing epoxy hardwood tables for over two years and this guy☝️is awesome. He thinks outside the box and it shows in his work. His tips are pure gold and will save you time and money. I love the finishing and his high standards which makes his work awesome. He deserves 1 million thumbs up and 10 million subscribers

This table is absolutely gorgeous! The final product with the base is OH MY HEAVENS!!!!!!

@BlacktailStudio

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!!

Awesome, it is my aim to start making these once my workshop is finished. Great videos great results.

When you lifted the top up and the light shown through the epoxy it looked like a night shot of a coastal city. Absolutely gorgeous

I've watched three or four of these videos now and this one made me say "wow" audibly during the buffing process. You put out a great quality product man, keep at it!

I felt I wasn't liking the effect then come the end just wow! Great presentation in the video on top.

I use that epoxy for my jewelry and u have helped me with my epoxy journey. With getting rid of my bubbles

@runchellkenneth

4 жыл бұрын

borderlands mad man Hi what ratio of the mixture your using for expoxy resins.

@themadman150

4 жыл бұрын

1 to 1

@chrisparker3331

3 жыл бұрын

"epoxy journey". 🙄

@Brookesobasic

3 жыл бұрын

Chris Parker what the hell?? 🤣 let her live her best epoxy journey.

@themadman150

3 жыл бұрын

Wow u even sound dumb making fun of someone. I'm a man it's even in my name.

I never counted you as a DIY channel since you do this for a living. I have found the tips and ways to save work fascinating and something that would help a DIY'er,

Been watching you for many months now. I think I have seen all of your videos and quite a few more than once. Very inspiring. In fact I will definitely make my own tables as a result. Your full disclosure and tutorial like videos are very much appreciated. I can’t afford black walnut- although you have made me fall in love with it. I am hoping to do a dining room table for my retirement house using local red oak and a dark resin. Build will happen in 18 months as house build spring 2022 will be all consuming. Keep up the excellent work please.

I absolutely love this table with the black epoxy and the Copper legs are gorgeous 💕

@BlacktailStudio

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Susie!

This is my favorite so far! Excellent craftsmanship as well as a keen artistic eye. Love you work Cam, cheers!

I really loved the grain and finish on this table. Just gorgeous.

I've been watching your videos for about a month or so.. I'm impressed, thank you. My desire to start working with wood is growing. You are an inspiration ❤

Having been a woodworker my whole life, professional cabinet maker, and one off specialty items, this really makes me want to go to the next level. I also forge knives in between projects. Would like to combine the two somehow! Great work!

@flo8724

2 жыл бұрын

Hello, do you know what type of wood he used?

Wow, I appreciate it so much such a beautiful table.

Love watching your videos..I like that you tale your time explaining what to and what not to do. It's great for us that are starting with the craft. Thanks so much.

hi brother,my name is Bogdan and I'm from Russia, I've been watching your videos for a long time and I really like it, despite the fact that I don't know English well, I want to express my gratitude for what you're doing,I opened a small production of epoxy tables in the city where I live, your videos are very helpful in understanding the process of creating such a table, I send you greetings from Krasnodar.

Beautiful table! Way beyond my skill level! Thank you very much for sharing your work :)

@ralphcaballero8904

3 жыл бұрын

Raffee

@deemaaddasi8702

3 жыл бұрын

Amazing work. The result is stunning

Haven’t done a table yet but definitely want to do one some day

@rudiwillsberry6442

4 жыл бұрын

Follow your dreams

@beluga944

3 жыл бұрын

@@rudiwillsberry6442 how is that a dream? don't exaggerate it, just a DIY you can do if you have time

man these epoxy tables you make are just the best. nothing beats that black and dark brown color pallet

Love the style of this table with the multiple pieces of wood.

Beautiful table you have much more patience than I. The pride of your work shows. Your humbness is also commendable.If you never stop learning.You can only get better at what you love too do. God bless you. Best wishes.

Breathtaking! This is literally one of the most amazing things I’ve ever seen. Good job man!

@BlacktailStudio

3 жыл бұрын

Oh wow, thanks!

Such a beautiful piece. And of course it still counts, you do all the thing's that turn it into an art piece.

Absolutely beautiful. Thank you so much for posting this and for creating your channel. I am a former aviator as well who is interesting in woodworking, but I am just getting started. Your channel has given me hope!

This guys should record for calm what a beautiful voice. I almost fell asleep. ps this is a compliment.

@BlacktailStudio

4 жыл бұрын

Ha! Thanks 😊

@KamalPiyushIndia

4 жыл бұрын

Beautiful.

@hollyseymour2029

4 жыл бұрын

@H R same

@rogeers2167

4 жыл бұрын

Well if you ever need a voice to wake you up in a panic give me a holler....

@mangaltred5886

3 жыл бұрын

Good

It's simply amazing, thumbs up!

@BlacktailStudio

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Carlos!!

What a beautiful table, and that finish in the base brings out some of the lighter colors in the top.

I just subscribed to your site. I have been watching you on my Apple TV and wanted to tell you that your site is probably the best I have viewed. Your information about how and how not to do something is very informative. I am a retired general contractor who is now into bowl and resin turning. I just wanted to tell you how much I appreciate someone who gives correct and non bias information about products, tools, materials and methods to complete a project. I will keep watching. Thanks Bill

Good stuff! I always learn something new from your videos, so let me see if I can give back a little - I've had pretty good luck with sandblasting to get the soft wood and bark out of the hard to reach or uneven areas, which avoids tool marks from a chisel or wire brush. I use an inexpensive HF pressurized abrasive blaster loaded with crushed walnut shell media, and I set up a pallet on the lawn and blast away. The media is organic so I just leave it to settle into the lawn. This method really works wonders in getting rid of the soft stuff down in the gaps. Looking forward to the next vid!

@BlacktailStudio

4 жыл бұрын

Oh man, I need to step my game up to a blaster eventually. That sounds awesome

@brettmciver432

4 жыл бұрын

Hey Bill can you post a video of that?? I think there's a lot of people obviously myself included that would be interested in seeing that

@nedgots2165

4 жыл бұрын

Right on the money the only way to strip soft wood I use a similar technique but I do enclose the area my grass does not like the walnut dust 👍

@brettmciver432

4 жыл бұрын

@@nedgots2165 Vid plez

@nedgots2165

4 жыл бұрын

@@brettmciver432 I have no video sorry

This is the first time I’ve watch one of your videos you do a awesome job. You explain things very well. I will be watching a lot more of your videos. Amazing work!!!!

@BlacktailStudio

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Willie!!

I loved the copper frame that showed off this table to its finest! You do wonderful work, and lots of patience. I've watched a few of your videos, and am watching the one with the blue color right now. Thank you for sharing your time and ways to do these beautiful tables!

@goldilox369

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah, I just found him as well. They're really fun to watch. I like seeing this one because it's the first time he used the clear glass epoxy!

Spectacular result! Just beautiful! That copper base is inspired! Love the fascinating video. Detailed, lots of how-to. Just a pleasure to watch!

You just sparked something inside me. Thank you. I'll be planning my table soon.

@BlacktailStudio

3 жыл бұрын

Love that!

Gorgeous product as usual! Love your makes and the videos.

Love all the work you did and the gloss is so nice! The shots of the final result are awesome.

Even though you had someone help cut with the large machine, it’s still your DIY. It’s great you someone that can assist, maybe you’ll get to assist with another DIY’r that doesn’t have a piece of equipment that you do! We’re all in it together! I like your wife’s cinematography better. :). Beautiful work, you have an artistic gift, plus the ability to teach. Thank you!

This my first time seen your video, it's wow! Thank you, I really love epoxy craft and try to learn, so your channel helps a lot!

@BlacktailStudio

3 жыл бұрын

Awesome, good luck Dana!

This table is beautiful I can’t wait to build a shop start start making tables myself . One day real soon

@Pickledill710

3 жыл бұрын

Step one is getting started, you’d be surprised what you can achieve with what you already have

@THEHORSELOVER235

3 жыл бұрын

Need an assistant? No pay necessary, just want to gain experience.

Impressive 🙌🏽 Thx for all the commentary. You answered everything that I would’ve asked.

From a beginner's perspective, I really enjoyed watching this. Very clear and informative. Loved the finished table 👌 thanks for sharing your knowledge and experience !

That looks amazing, good job, I've just bought my 1st epoxy and I'm going to give it go. So l will see how l go for a beginner.

@BlacktailStudio

4 жыл бұрын

Love to hear that mark!

@davidwarren2771

4 жыл бұрын

@@BlacktailStudio I was told I had to go all the way up to 1500 sanding... what do you think? Or do you think 600 is fine to stop at?

You are an artist! Beautiful work! I love how you used the wood so perfectly!!! One day I will be able to afford one of your tables!

@BlacktailStudio

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Lol “it’s so good you can’t even see the label anymore.” I love your commentary on all your videos! This table is gorgeous!

Hey Cam, love all of your videos and I've learned a ton. One thing I've picked up from my composite research in boats is vac bagging resin projects. It'd be pretty easy with your molds, and it should help a ton with infusing the epoxy into the little holes and get rid of the bubbles so you don't have to spend as much time with the CA glue. Might be worth experimenting a bit to save some work. Cheers!

KZread algorithm: take a look at this amazing woodworking and epoxy job. Me: I put up a shelf once!

@BlacktailStudio

3 жыл бұрын

You’re the man!

@amyk8488

3 жыл бұрын

Hahah even if its not something you.are interested in doing its an amazing video to watch. Anyone would br hooked on this guy.

@Rick_Sanchez_C137_

3 жыл бұрын

Next time your boss/wife/husband/significant other/dominatrix tells you they want a shelf put up somewhere, you will be able to put up an epoxy and wood shelf with a live edge that makes the rest of the house look not good enough for your shelf.... they will hate how awesome the shelf looks and how crappy the rest of the house looks and will never ask you to do anything again because your little shelf will outshine the rest of the house... putting a spotlight on how meager their entire existence is. Your shelf will show them what a fine steakhouse life can be, and they will look around at the rest of the house and see day old McDonalds.....

@steveholder7289

3 жыл бұрын

@@Rick_Sanchez_C137_ Or you get to buy her/him a new house to go with the shelf.

I couldn't sell a piece like this! It's a perfection and so beautiful. Great work!

@BlacktailStudio

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Beautiful! Your wood and epoxy skills are amazing

I absolutely love this, whoever purchased it got a wonderful piece of Art

I can't put this on a table. This will be on my wall :) is such a art

Gorgeous piece of art. Not a fan of metal frame though, yet it complements perfectly 👏🏻

This is, in my opinion, one of the coolest tables I've seen on this channel.

Great table and thanks for all the tips and tricks. Paul from the uk 🇬🇧

wow that's stunning and really well narrated

@BlacktailStudio

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks kylee!!

THIS TABLE IS BEAUTIFUL LIKE ALL YOUR PROJECTS!!!

Amazing works of art and superb attention to detail. Thank you for enriching our lives. Absolutely awesome.

Gorgeous table!! I'm planning on starting a career transition soon and really want to make tables/countertops like this. Great job!! Thank you for sharing your craft!

@andi3426

2 жыл бұрын

Just another plastic table.

@vincedibona4687

Жыл бұрын

Andi, your jealousy is showing. 🤣

Really like how this table turned out... Looks to me like you nailed the color on the basis...👍 Thx to your wife for the camera work.. It was nice to see the over head shots... Love your work...👍👍

@BlacktailStudio

4 жыл бұрын

She’s pretty proud of herself. So she’ll like the validation!

Beautiful table. Thanks for the info on deep pour tips.

I just started watching your video, thank you for sharing all the big and small tips. And I can tell you have become super organized and well prepared compared to your earlier video. Keep up the great job. This piece is super beautiful, words can’t describe kind of beautiful :)

Surprise,Az Stunning ! I for one enjoy the details that u use for your build including the do's and the don'ts.

Absolutely breathtakingly beautiful. Wish I could afford something like this heck even a solid hardwood cocktail table but veneer is all I can afford. Amazing craftsmanship

@GOLD_FEVER

2 жыл бұрын

hardwood is surprisingly affordable. YES you will spend about 300 to 500 bux for just the wood to build this type of table. but if you can do some basic stuff like gluing wood, and sanding it, i think you too can create something similar.

It's gorgeous! I love how the legs work with it

your products are ABSOLUTELLY amazing! love the black epoxy look! would love to have a table like that here home!

Working smarter not harder I would not call that cheating on DIY. Just stumbled onto your videos.

Great Video! This is exactly the kind of stuff I want to do when I retire from the military. Just an idea but after doing research and learning different techniques, have you tried lining your template frames with tyvek tape for a clean break once the epoxy hardens? Thanks again I really enjoyed the video.

I love that GORGEOUS piece of art

I love the lighter wood amount the dark. Great work!

Dunno how I got here, but I’m glad I stayed! Such a gorgeous table! Loved the pairing with the copper base! Well done!

@BlacktailStudio

4 жыл бұрын

Love it when that happens

@daveph357

4 жыл бұрын

Yeah, agree with you, when i first saw the stand, i thought oh, no, he's gonna ruin the table putting that on it! then it cuts to the finished colour of frame & table, and boom! he nailed it, totally spot on. looked awesome. I have got to get into this genre of woodworking.