VIDEO TUTORIAL
How to Make a Forged Carbon Fibre River Table
Introduction
The step-by-step instructions described here, demonstrated in the accompanying Forged Carbon River Table Tutorial video and in more detail in the free downloadable eBook available in the download tab covers all the information needed to produce your own unbelievably cool forged carbon river table. This project brings together two very popular trends - the classic resin river table and the technical forged carbon, by combining these two worlds we're come up with something completely new!
Using GlassCast 50 casting resin and Chopped Tow Carbon Fibre along with the additional materials listed, professional makers and DIY'ers will have everything needed to produce their own Forged Carbon River Table.
What You Will Need
Materials
- GlassCast 50 Epoxy Casting Resin (includes hardener)
- Chopped Tow Carbon Fibre
Ancillaries
- Polypropylene Sheet
- Bristled Roller
- Abrasive Paper
- Disposable Paint Brush
- Reusable Resin Mixing Stick
- Calibrated Mixing Cups and Large Buckets
Tools and Safety
- Tools
- Legs for the table and oil for finishing
- Nitrile Gloves
- Eye Protection and a vapour mask (in case of insufficient ventilation)
Project Breakdown
What is Covered in the Tutorial?
The following topics are covered in this detailed tutorial:
- What you will need - list of tools, equipment and conditions that are required.
- Choosing and preparing your wood - what to look for when selecting a piece of wood for your project.
- Safety information and working environment.
- Epoxy resin for your project.
- Setting up the barriers - the best materials and techniques for setting up the baseboard and barriers which will contain the resin.
- Calculating how much resin and chopped tow carbon fibre- how to work out quantities needed for your piece.
- The surface pour.
- The main pour and cure.
- Fixing pinholes and voids.
- Flatting and polishing.
- Finishing and sealing.
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Forged Carbon River Table Handbook |
USED IN THIS PROJECT
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Please find below a list of all the materials and equipment used in this project, all available to buy right here on the GlassCast website. Shown alongside each product is the approximate quantity used in the tutorial video, to the nearest full pack.
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RESIN AND EFFECTS


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