Thanksgiving is almost here. That means you have a couple of weeks to get your menu and your home decor together. If you need something to eat on, and are feeling crafty—here are a few ideas to get you going. Just be sure to tackle this table project outside—it can get a little messy.
First gather your materials
You’ll need enough decorative elements to execute your tabletop design. Here are a few materials you might want to use:
- Tiles – Large or small, you can actually make a mosaic design using the epoxy as a cover.
- Metal – Not an entire sheet of metal that completely covers the table, but try recycled ceiling tiles, or smaller pieces of scrap metal.
- Paper – You can use patterned or plain. I especially like the look of worn/crinkled brown wrapping paper.
- Small pipes
- Wood
- Paints
- String
- Ribbon
- Buttons
- Place mats
- Textured Fabric (burlap works nicely)
- Nailhead trim
- Edging for table (see comments below)
These are the two required materials:
- Epoxy Resin (You can find resin at your local hardware store in larger containers or online.)
- Table Surface (You can cover an existing table or re-purpose another object like a intricately carved/decorative door. You can also make a table out of almost any surface including heavy plywood.)
Next, you’ll need to prep the table/surface
If you plan to use a flat surface, but wish to "suspend" your bulkier design elements within a thick layer of epoxy, then your table must have an edge to hold the liquid epoxy. Attach veneer duct tape, or wood molding to build a raised edge around the table. Make sure that you fill any gaps on the raised edge so that the epoxy doesn’t seep through.
If you just want to brush on a thin coat of epoxy you won’t need the molding edge. And if you’re using a door you may just need to fill in the carving by pouring the resin into the nooks and crannies.
Once the table is prepped, create your design …
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