8/28/2023 0 Comments Coloured epoxy wood filler![]() ![]() My buddy Matt from Keddie Woodshop is using tinted epoxy set in molds ( like the image below) to extend pieces of live edge that would otherwise be scrap. Just uh… make sure you’re wearing gloves when you use it because permanently epoxied fingers doesn’t bode well for your future projects. ![]() ![]() Or even more obvious, if you have a giant knot in your perfectly good slab that’s supposed to be a desk, you fill that sucker up with epoxy for a smooth surface, like on the desk I built pictured below.īecause of its durability and it’s ability to permanently Velcro itself to pretty much anything, the possibilities are endless in how you can implement it creatively into your work. But those unique features can also weaken your build as the wood moves over time, so something like an epoxy has the ability to fill those voids evenly and strengthen your material. A slab of cherry or walnut is beautiful and rustic… the knots and cracks make it as unique as Elsa’s “frozen fractal” snowflakes. Where epoxy really shines though is with live edge lumber. While not the prettiest project, it was my gateway drug into using epoxy more with woodworking. Credit to you crafty folk, I go stir crazy if I don’t have a project that’s not a full sized piece of furniture taking up ¾’s of my shop. That was about as close as I’ve ever come to a decor craft project on my site. You might remember it from my Valentine’s Day giveaway where I built a magic magnetic key holder with a bright red epoxy filled heart in the middle. Sorry, it’s not all about looks… but look how good that looks below!Īdmittedly, my first epoxy project ( pictured below) was all about adding a little pop to an otherwise boring build. Did I mention it’s waterproof? They use this stuff on boats ( with their flippy floppies on)! So why is a DIY/Hobbyist using it? Simple… to make projects look AWESOME. It’s a polymer ( meaning it bonds, like a glue, not a BFF) and it can coat and adhere to pretty much any surface. Not unicorn magical, but pretty darn close. If you didn’t already know, epoxy is magical. I’ve actually had a handful of readers ( yes I have more than two) reach out to me asking if I could publish a post on the topic. Ha! Anyway, if you’ve been following along on Instagram or are familiar with some of my previous posts, you’ll know that I’ve done quite a bit of experimenting with Epoxy recently… and it’s awesome. I had a perfectly planned order of posts coming up and “you’ve done messed it up A-Aron”. ![]()
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