Super High Gloss Resin Game Table

by Mark Montano in Workshop > Woodworking

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Super High Gloss Resin Game Table

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Make a high gloss resin game table that will last for years and years!

Watch the Short Video Tutorial Here!

How to: Super High Gloss Resin Table

You'll Need

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22" x 22" x 3/4" plywood

Two 22" x 1 1/4" wood trim

Two 22 3/4" x 1 1/4" wood trim

Wood glue

E-6000 Spray Adhesive

Americana Multi-Purpose Sealer

DecoArt Dazzling Metallics (in a matching color)

Scrapbook paper

Glaze Coat

Checkerboard

Paintbrushes

Cut, Glue and Seal

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Glue the 22" x 1 1/4" pieces to opposite sides of the plywood

Glue the 22 3/4" x 1 1/14" pieces to the remaining sides of the plywood

Paint the trim with the Dazzling Metallics

Generously coat the checkerboard with the sealer on both sides

Cut enough strips of scrapbook paper to frame the table

Coat both sides of the scrapbook paper with sealer

*This will ensure the the Glaze Coat doesn't darken the paper

Mix, Pour and Pop!

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Glue your strips around the table with the spray adhesive on two sides

Cut the ends at 45˙ angles to create mitered edges

*For this next part you'll want to work outside

Mix 1 quart of Glaze Coat for 5 minutes

Evenly pour onto the table

Pop the bubbles with a long arm lighter or small torch

Cover and let dry overnight

Add another layer of Glaze Coat if you haven't filled it enough