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DIY for Homeowners

DIY Galaxy Epoxy Nightstand UPGRADE

9/1/2021

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It is always satisfying and cost effective to complete a project with what we have on hand. This is one of those projects!

If you saw the under-bed storage boxes, you're aware that Steph's new bed frame created more space underneath for storage, but then made her existing bedside tables too short!

Rather than build something new, we decided to reimagine the old ones by creating new tops and simply adding a longer pipe to make them the needed height.

Materials/Tools:


  • TotalBoat - Epoxy Resin Crystal Clear - 1 Gallon Epoxy Resin & Hardener Kit for Bar Tops, Table Tops & Countertops (Amazon)

  • Epoxy Resin Dye – Mica Powder Black Diamond Pigments (Amazon)

  • Decoart DECCG-65.29 Chalky Gesso (Amazon)

  • Pine Edge Glued Panel Round Board (Home Depot)

  • 1in x 24in Black Pipe (Amazon)

  • 1 in. Black Malleable Iron Flanges (Amazon)

  • Wagner Heat Gun Kit (Amazon)

  • Epoxy Tools (Amazon)

  • Plastic Spreader Set (Harbor Freight)

  • TYVEK Installation Tape (Home Depot)

  • FROGTAPE 1358463 Multi-Surface Painter's Tape (Amazon)

The original EL-wire bedside tables.
This is one of the existing tables that we made a few years back. They are constructed of a wood round, metal pipe, and custom concrete base. It's time for a refresh!
Removing the pipe flange from the underside of the table.
The first step was to remove the mounting hardware. Tip: put the screws and parts into a plastic bag to avoid losing any of the pieces.
We're using this DAP Platinum Patch because that's what we had on hand.
Before continuing, we had to fill in all those routed grooves to provide a nice flat surface for the epoxy. We're using this DAP Platinum Patch because that's what we had on hand.
Priming the wood round with DecoArt gesso.
Once the fill was dry, it was sanded, and the entire top painted with DecoArt grey gesso. Gesso is what artists use to prime their canvas, but I've found it handy for priming various painted projects. It dries quickly to a nice flat, matte surface that seems to work well with epoxy pours.
Measuring the Total Box Table Top epoxy.
With the gesso dry, it was time to mix up the epoxy. We are using Total Boat table top epoxy which is mixed at a one to one ratio. Always follow the safety and mixing directions for the epoxy you choose to use. This is a Dollar Tree plastic measuring cup which is perfect for mixing epoxy. I'm very serious about getting an exact measurement, so as I learned in Home Economics 101, that can only be accomplished by getting at eye level to the measuring cup!
Mixing the Black Diamond mica pigment into the epoxy.
I poured smaller amounts into two cups, one will be left clear, but the other will be tinted with Black Diamond mica pigment in silver and purple. The larger amount of epoxy is tinted in purple haze. A little bit of pigment goes a long way so start with a small amount and add more if you want a more opaque look.
Pouring the tinted Total Boat epoxy onto the round round.
The wood round is placed on a lazy Susan to make it easier to see all sides. The purple is added first.
I'm using a plastic scraper, from Harbor Freight, to spread the epoxy over the surface and sides.
I'm using a plastic scraper, from Harbor Freight, to spread the epoxy over the surface and sides.
Now onto creating the galaxy look starting with a thin pour of the Silver Pearl tinted epoxy in a spiral pattern.
Now onto creating the galaxy look starting with a thin pour of the Silver Pearl tinted epoxy in a spiral pattern.
The epoxy pour technique used are best understood via the video.
The epoxy pour technique used are best understood via the video.
A heat gun gets rid of air bubbles that mar the surface of the finish.
A heat gun gets rid of air bubbles that mar the surface of the finish.
Glitter applied in a spiral pattern adds sparkle!
Glitter applied in a spiral pattern adds sparkle!
Taping the underside of the round makes it easier to remove the drips. Here I'm using Tyvek tape.
Taping the underside of the round makes it easier to remove the drips. Here I'm using Tyvek tape.
A clear coat of epoxy finishes this tabletop.
A clear coat of epoxy finishes this tabletop.
I tested green Frog tape to see how it worked.
I tested green Frog tape to see how it worked. Check out the "what we learned" section at the end of the video for what tape I liked the best.
The second table top got more glitter for even more sparkle!
The second table top got more glitter for even more sparkle!
The third tape to be tested was this Scotch blue painter's tape.
The third tape to be tested was this Scotch blue painter's tape.
A simple swap to a taller metal pipe was all that was needed to get the table to the new height.
A simple swap to a taller metal pipe was all that was needed to get the table to the new height.
Close up of glittery epoxy galaxy table top.
The total boat epoxy table top has a smooth mirror finish.
The newly reimagined and taller end tables are perfect. They are now the correct  height and a beautiful, sparkly addition to the space!

Please note: This is not a sponsored post. 

FYI: We are not professionals, and we don't claim to be. This is what we found worked for our project. Yours may need a little different approach. Safety first!

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