Next, I used a 1/8" square notch trowel to move the resin across the bar top at a consistent depth. I wiped the edge about once per 5 minutes to prevent dripping.Īfter the first seal coat cured, I sanded the entire table with 320 grit sandpaper and repeated the process for the second and third seal coats.Īfter I sanded the final seal coat, I mixed 3 ounces per square foot for the flood coat. Next, I used my torch to remove air bubbles. The purpose of the seal coat is just as the name implies - it's meant to seal the surface.įirst, my wife spread the material with a squeegee back and forth and let a bead of material drip over the edge. There formula for seal coats is 1 ounce per square foot of surface area. I poke fun at her in the video, so be sure to watch it. So, I took the opportunity to emphasize the importance of this step in the project. :). Quotes have been edited for length and clarity.I asked my wife to help me on the first seal coat and she was nervous to mess up.
ThunderWood Studio: Etsy | Instagram My Modern Met granted permission to feature photos by ThunderWood Studio. The epoxy resin material makes it look like a bright ocean is covering the wood. Some of their custom-made pieces even glow in the dark. Ukrainian artist Oleksiy, better known as ThunderWood Studio, creates striking resin and wood furniture. You can find furniture and other art for purchase via ThunderWood Studio's Etsy shop, and keep up to date with its latest projects by following it on Instagram. And most importantly, you and I are the creators of these masterpieces.” “My task is to develop these ideas and put them into practice. “To create something unique, you need an idea and a vision,” he continues. In doing so, many of the exquisite details are highlighted, including the sea creatures swimming underneath the blue waves. Using either phosphorus or built-in-lights, these tabletops can be altered so that they glow in the dark. One of the most desired features that ThunderWood Studio adds to their statement pieces is illumination. Although it was a difficult path, I gained fantastic experiences and began experimenting with new techniques.” Now, his designs are enjoyed by clients around the world.Įach of these statement pieces is made-to-order, allowing clients to request their own personal touches to the table.
“I had no experience in carpentry at all. “One day, I saw tables with ‘rivers’ and wondered how they were made,” he tells My Modern Met. Oleksiy, who is the creative force behind ThunderWood Studio, had no artistic background prior to starting his business.
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