Making a Concrete Bench with MELTED CRAYON(!!) Inlay

This time I’m making a bench (or table) from white concrete, melted crayons, epoxy resin, and plywood. Building this epoxy crayon concrete bench was a crazy project, but a ton of fun. We used all kinds of techniques - woodworking, concrete, CNC digital fabrication, pouring epoxy resin, and more, so grab some popcorn…this one was fun! Hopefully it inspires some of you to get out there and use crayons and concrete to make a bench, table, or even something else!

For the concrete mix, I used glass-fiber reinforced concrete (GFRC) mix so the bench could be poured thin. We made a drip-shaped foam knockout for the concrete form using the X-Carve. This left the drip shape in the concrete. We could then pour a 2:1 epoxy resin layer in the drip inlay, before melting crayons on top of the epoxy. For the last step, we poured another layer of thick set epoxy resin (a deep pour epoxy) on top of the melted crayons. Lastly, we used the Shaper Origin handheld CNC to cut the legs out of plywood.

\\ KREG TOOLS //

o Adaptive Cutting System (ACS) Master System: http://bit.ly/2NV9saa

o ACS Track Saw: http://bit.ly/30xlGY6

o ACS Project Table: http://bit.ly/2XQQvoY

o Precision Miter Gauge: http://bit.ly/2XQQvoY

\\ SHAUN BOYD MADE THIS //

o YouTube: http://bit.ly/2xeCw15

o Instagram: @shaunboydmadethis - http://bit.ly/2IVKYJz

\\ FOLLOW ME//

o Instagram: @modustrialmaker - https://goo.gl/F4UdEs

o Blog: https://www.modustrialmaker.com

\\CNC LINKS//

o Sign up for a FREE EASEL account: http://bit.ly/2X1SDtn

o Inventables X-Carve CNC: http://bit.ly/2J9u1df

o Spektra Compression Bit: https://amzn.to/2NbYRXR

\\ EPOXY LINKS //

GET 20% OFF Total Boat with the CODE: “MODUSTRIAL” (when purchased through www.jamestowndistributors.com)

o Total Boat Thick Set Epoxy Resin: http://bit.ly/31TDqOK

o Total Boat High Performance 2:1 Epoxy Resin: http://bit.ly/2uMsaEE

o Vacuum Pot: https://amzn.to/2X3EsnL

o Vacuum Pump: https://amzn.to/2XfiyTl

o Torch: https://amzn.to/2XEp2ug

o Epoxy/Plastic Polish: https://amzn.to/2sljlQm

o Fine grit sandpaper (to 2000 grit): https://amzn.to/2smxPPW

\\ CONCRETE LINKS //

o GFRC Concrete Mix: https://goo.gl/keUX8H

o AR Glass Fibers: https://goo.gl/t4qpTN

o Cake Fondant Tool for perfect edges: http://amzn.to/2w0JCVx

o Helical Mixing Paddle: https://amzn.to/2GFyxjF

o Concrete mixer: http://amzn.to/2kEnZFi

o Concrete pigments: http://bit.ly/2GxzWrf

o 1-part concrete sealer: http://amzn.to/2xW7Gth

o Black 100% Silicone Caulk: http://amzn.to/2B64iRY

o Paste Finishing Wax: http://amzn.to/2kF565e

o “From Scratch” GFRC Recipes: https://goo.gl/35RvFM

\\ TOOLS USED//

o Hikoki / Metabo HPT (Insane!!) 36V Impact Driver: http://bit.ly/2Ygul05

o Hikoki / Metabo HPT 12V Impact Driver: Coming Soon!!

o Hikoki / Metabo HPT Random Orbit Sander: https://amzn.to/2NgGTnl

o SawStop Table Saw: https://amzn.to/2YBfNrH

o Fine finish miter saw blade: http://bit.ly/2w8RuVZ

o Melamine blade: http://bit.ly/2JwhdjG

o DFM Toolworks Mini-Square: https://amzn.to/2LpudYw

o Spektra Compression Bit: https://amzn.to/2NbYRXR

o Heat Gun: https://amzn.to/2seaErS

o Shaper Origin Handheld CNC: http://bit.ly/30rPhBW

This video is sponsored by Kreg Tools.

This video was also made possible with support from Inventables, Total Boat, and Metabo HPT / Hikoki Power Tools.

Making a Concrete & Epoxy "Arctic Erosion" Coffee Table

This episode shows how to make a modern coffee table from epoxy resin and white concrete. I’m calling it the “Arctic Erosion” coffee table. I used thick set epoxy resin with blue epoxy pigment, and a white GFRC concrete mix with white concrete pigment, to make this modern coffee table. Some have pointed out the concrete & epoxy coffee table somewhat resembles a Minecraft lake, although any resemblance is unintentional :)

I’m really happy how this table came out – the epoxy and white concrete both shine, and the design is probably my favorite thing I’ve made to date.

I think it is important when sharing designs, to give credit to other designers who inspired you. The design of this concrete and epoxy table was heavily inspired by Brandon Gore’s concrete erosion sink, and the art work of Ben Young. Since I don’t sell my work, Brandon would likely be the person to contact if you would like to buy a custom table that is similar to this. Here are links to both those folks – I highly suggest checking them out. They inspired me, and will likely inspire you too!

o Gore Design Co.: https://goredesignco.com/

o Ben Young Sculpture: https://brokenliquid.com/

\\ FOLLOW ME//

o Instagram: @modustrialmaker - https://goo.gl/F4UdEs

o Blog: https://www.modustrialmaker.com

\\CNC LINKS//

o Sign up for a FREE EASEL account: http://bit.ly/2X1SDtn

o Inventables X-Carve CNC: http://bit.ly/2J9u1df

o Inventables Easel Projects for Foam Knockout (might require some tweaks, but foam is cheap and cuts quick 😊)

o Part 1: http://bit.ly/2IRCJht

o Part 2: http://bit.ly/2X2Flgo

o Spektra Compression Bit: https://amzn.to/2NbYRXR

\\ EPOXY LINKS //

GET 20% OFF Total Boat with the CODE: “MODUSTRIAL” (when purchased through www.jamestowndistributors.com)

o Total Boat Thick Set Epoxy Resin: http://bit.ly/31TDqOK

o Blue Transparent Pigment: https://amzn.to/2LqZfPR

o Vacuum Pot: https://amzn.to/2X3EsnL

o Vacuum Pump: https://amzn.to/2XfiyTl

o Torch: https://amzn.to/2XEp2ug

o Epoxy/Plastic Polish: https://amzn.to/2sljlQm

o Fine grit sandpaper (to 2000 grit): https://amzn.to/2smxPPW

\\ CONCRETE LINKS //

o GFRC Concrete Mix: https://goo.gl/keUX8H

o AR Glass Fibers: https://goo.gl/t4qpTN

o Cake Fondant Tool for perfect edges: http://amzn.to/2w0JCVx

o Helical Mixing Paddle: https://amzn.to/2GFyxjF

o Concrete mixer: http://amzn.to/2kEnZFi

o Concrete pigments: http://bit.ly/2GxzWrf

o 1-part concrete sealer: http://amzn.to/2xW7Gth

o Black 100% Silicone Caulk: http://amzn.to/2B64iRY

o Paste Finishing Wax: http://amzn.to/2kF565e

o “From Scratch” GFRC Recipes: https://goo.gl/35RvFM

o Hopper Spray Gun (for spray-on face coat): http://amzn.to/2Cf9dxi

o Air compressor (for spray gun): https://amzn.to/2G333Fo

\\ TOOLS USED//

o SawStop Table Saw: https://amzn.to/2YBfNrH

o Kreg Miter Sled: https://amzn.to/2IPq90U

o Fine finish miter saw blade: http://bit.ly/2w8RuVZ

o Melamine blade: http://bit.ly/2JwhdjG

o DFM Toolworks Mini-Square: https://amzn.to/2LpudYw

o Spektra Compression Bit: https://amzn.to/2NbYRXR

o Hikoki / Metabo HPT Cordless Circular Saw: http://bit.ly/2Vmuz7T

o Hikoki / Metabo HPT Cordless Angle Grinder

o Hikoki / Metabo HPT (Insane!!) 36V Impact Driver: http://bit.ly/2Ygul05

o Hikoki / Metabo HPT 12V Impact Driver: Coming Soon!!

o Hikoki / Metabo HPT Random Orbit Sander: https://amzn.to/2NgGTnl

o Heat Gun: https://amzn.to/2seaErS

Thanks to Total Boat and Inventables for supporting this project.

And, thanks to Hikoki / Metabo HPT for supporting everything I'm doing for the channel.

How to make a Modern Concrete Planter Box || Easy DIY Outdoor Project

In this episode, I’m collaborating with Hikoki / Metabo HPT on a limited tools project — a modern outdoor concrete planter box. As part of this collaboration, Hikoki is doing a GIVEAWAY of one of maker kits, including a circular saw, drill, and sander. Enter via Hikoki’s Instagram page here: http://bit.ly/2IQTWbj

Back to the planter box, this is a great outdoor project that can add a touch of color and plants or flowers to any deck, yard, or other outdoor setting. I designed this outdoor DIY planter so it can be made with only a circular saw, drill, and sander (and of course the usual small things that are needed for mixing concrete and assembling a melamine form). A miter saw is nice, but not required.

The planter is poured into a melamine form, which has an inner and outer form. To achieve the colors and thin walls of this planter, I used a GFRC concrete mix. I also used PVC trim to create channels wrapping around 3 sides of the planter After pouring the concrete for the body of the planter, I came back and used red, orange, and yellow pigment in the GFRC mix to fill the channels with a gradient of pigmented concrete.

More details for the HIKOKI / METABO HPT GIVEAWAY:

Entry Link: http://bit.ly/2IQTWbj

Prize: A maker kit including a cordless circular saw, drill, and sander from Hikoki / Metabo HPT (these tools are from the former Hitachi, which now goes by Metabo HPT in North America, and Hikoki everywhere else).

Contest Details: Go to my post on the @hikokiuk Instagram account: http://bit.ly/2IQTWbj On the post, tag a friend and comment, and use the hashtag #MakerGiveaway, and that’s it. The contest is open worldwide.

You can enter up to 3 times by doing the same on the posts for Chris and Keith's projects (also on the Hikoki Intstagram account). Terms and conditions apply and are available via Hikoki’s Instagram account.

Thanks much to Hikoki for supporting my channel and the maker community as a whole!

-- OTHER HIKOKI LIMITED TOOLS VIDEOS –

Chris Salomone’s Modern Shelving Unit: https://youtu.be/aWoycQK9Msg

Rag n’ Bone Brown’s Cat Bed Cabinet: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KtpzaeimrGI

METABO HPT / HIKOKI TOOLS:

Multivolt 36V Circular Saw: http://bit.ly/2Vmuz7T

Multivolt 36V Cordless Miter Saw: http://bit.ly/2Zx6quE

Multivolt 36V Hammer Drill: http://bit.ly/2ZuKsIw

Random Orbit Sander: https://amzn.to/2PsqPfH

-- FOLLOW –

Modustrial Maker Instagram: @modustrialmaker - https://goo.gl/F4UdEs

-- OTHER PRODUCTS USED IN THE BUILD –

o PVC trim: https://amzn.to/2XHi8B0

o GFRC Concrete Mix: https://goo.gl/keUX8H

o 1.5 Bag of AR Glass Fibers: https://goo.gl/t4qpTN

o Cake Fondant Tool for perfect edges: http://amzn.to/2w0JCVx

o Helical Mixing Padde: https://amzn.to/2GFyxjF

o Concrete mixer: http://amzn.to/2kEnZFi

o Colored concrete pigments: http://bit.ly/2GxzWrf

o blue pigment #2 (small quantity): https://amzn.to/2DaNoTw

o concrete sealer: http://amzn.to/2xW7Gth

o Black 100% Silicone Caulk: http://amzn.to/2B64iRY

o Paste Finishing Wax: http://amzn.to/2kF565e

o GFRC Recipes (w/ product links): https://goo.gl/35RvFM

This project is part of a paid partnership with Hikoki Tools.

How to Make "Marble" Slabs from Concrete -- DIY Tutorial with GFRC

n this video, I explain in detail on how to create a DIY faux marble top from concrete. The video also explains how to mix GFRC concrete, than I've provided in past videos. (GFRC = glass fiber reinforced concrete.) The first half is intended to be more of a tutorial than my past videos. You can use the concrete marbling technique shown to make coffee tables, dining tables, "marble" concrete countertops, and so on.

However, in this video I also wanted to show a smaller project you can make with concrete. The second half of this video shows how I made two DIY 'marble' serving trays. The serving trays use the marble concrete slabs as tops, and simple wooden frames with handles cut out of them. The frames can be made a number of ways using simple woodworking techniques.

BONUS: this video has a SawStop save....

-- CHRIS SALOMONE COLLABORATION VIDEOS --

Ultra-Thin Curved Concrete Bench: https://youtu.be/a3WpKI0YwNY

LEGO River Table: https://youtu.be/pCi8u_fXTfI

White Concrete & Walnut Table: https://youtu.be/dCNTYJj8amM

-- FOLLOW ME --

INSTAGRAM: @modustrialmaker - https://goo.gl/F4UdEs

MODUSTRIAL BLOG: https://www.modustrialmaker.com

-- CONCRETE (GFRC) PRODUCTS --

o Trowel: https://amzn.to/2MG77Pa

o Nitrile Gloves for Concrete work: https://amzn.to/2C3qNId

o GFRC Concrete Mix: https://goo.gl/keUX8H

o 1.5 Bag of AR Glass Fibers: https://goo.gl/t4qpTN

o Cake Fondant Tool for perfect edges: http://amzn.to/2w0JCVx

o Concrete mixer (HUGE help for GFRC): http://amzn.to/2kEnZFi

o Grey concrete pigment:

o concrete sealer: http://amzn.to/2xW7Gth

o Black 100% Silicone Caulk: http://amzn.to/2B64iRY

o Paste Finishing Wax: http://amzn.to/2kF565e

o GFRC Recipes (w/ product links): https://goo.gl/35RvFM

MY HEARING-PROTECTION HEADPHONES (Isotunes): https://goo.gl/gUFswE

Making a Waterfall Countertop with LED River Inlay || DIY Concrete (GFRC) || Mancave Makeover Ep. 1

New build video is up on my YouTube channel.  This video explains how to make a one-piece DIY concrete waterfall countertop with an inlaid river of flowing LEDs that cascades over the waterfall edge (using neopixel LED strips).   

This is the first of two videos for a mancave makeover at a friend's house.  Part 2 will be uploaded within the next week, and will show how to make and install a reclaimed wood feature wall with floating LED TV panel, and the installation of the cabinets.

The countertop is made from a glass-fiber reinforced concrete (GFRC) concrete mix, which is pre-cast in a melamine form.  I made the mix from scratch (recipe links are below).  I mixed 280 lbs of the dry materials (including powdered pigment) all at once, so the color would be consistent.  I used 40 lbs for the face coat, and the remaining in batches for the back coat with glass fibers.

I used an off-the-shelf LED controller that has MUSIC REACTIVE modes, chasing modes, and solid color modes, with an RF remote, to control the WS2812 LED strips.  The LEDs are covered by a smoke grey transparent acrylic sheet, which is inlaid so it sits flush with the concrete countertop.

MM-inspired Concrete and Live-Edge Inlay Charcuterie Board

The Cutting Bored just uploaded a video of their concrete and live-edge inlay charcuterie board.  (I'm trying to resist saying its a cutting board by the Cutting Bored :) ) The video indicates this board was inspired by my live-edge table build video, but this is really a unique twist on the design.  They used inexpensive materials and still got a great looking result.  

Generally, The Cutting Bored has a great YouTube channel going, so check out the rest of their videos as well, and show some love by subscribing.

For those that missed it, here is the original live-edge white concrete table that the Cutting Bored references in their video.

NEW BUILD VIDEO IS UP! DIY White Concrete (GFRC) Table with Live-Edge Maple Inlay

I just posted the build video for my white concrete table with live-edge inlay.  I really like how this project came out -- very simple and modern.  I will be updating my Modustrial Maker website with more details and plans soon.