How To Make A Fireplace Mantel Using Epoxy Resin | DIY Woodworking

In this video, Steve & Aram take you through the ENTIRE process for creating this stunningly beautiful fireplace mantel for a local client in Santa Fe, NM. We started off by creating a custom mold based on the clients' requests, then layering the first layer of Deep Pour by Upstart Epoxy. We used a sparkling white pigment, dark brown, and light gray pigment in order to create a color combination that would match her home! After pouring all 3 buckets of Epoxy Resin we could then mix them together and prepare for the next step. This is a little-known strategy to create a "suspended ribbon" effect by layering our initial pour with a layer of tabletop Epoxy. Once the consistency of this second layer began to reach that of peanut butter, we were able to add in a subtle but powerful layer of white epoxy. Mixing it in gradually and on the perimeter of the piece we were able to create the layered suspended ribbon effect. Once this had solidified in the second layer of tabletop epoxy resin we were ready to sand it down and prepare it for the final flood coat. After sanding down the piece and routing the edges we were ready to cut out the holes for the bar that would support the fireplace mantel above the fireplace. We demonstrate this process in the video. After cutting the necessary holes we flooded the top of the piece with another layer of Table Top Epoxy by Upstart Epoxy. This really allowed this piece to pop! We then let the piece cure and prepared it for the underside finishing. We chose to use a gray color in combination with the Table Top to seal it in order to match the home. Once this finished curing, we were all finished! What do you think? We are super happy with how this one came out.

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- Steve & Aram

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