Building SOLID Furniture from SAND

Video Description

This time I try building DIY furniture from sand, and specifically to make waterfall nightstands from sand. To do this, I’ll try to figure out how to infuse sand with epoxy resin. The idea is to make furniture that looks like its made from sand - and not just sand suspended in a block of epoxy resin. For this experimental DIY build, we’ll be making nightstand tables or side tables from sand. I’ll also be adding pigment to dye the sand vivid colors. A note on the inspiration for these sand tables - While I had to figure out / reverse engineer the process of dying and infusing sand with resin, I am not the first person to come up with the concept of making furniture from resin-infused sand. I got the idea from a prominent furniture designer and artisan. I am not claiming to have come up with this general concept. However, I can’t credit the designer here, for reasons explained in the video. I’d love to, because this designer was a huge inspiration for me, but unfortunately, I can’t. // ROCKLER PRODUCTS FREE SHIPPING* CODE: modustrial Workbench: https://bit.ly/4gBYzDo Parallel Clamps: https://bit.ly/3TtRXgl Glue Spreader Kit: https://bit.ly/3XIDDDh // ARIAT WORK 10% OFF your 1st Ariat order: https://bit.ly/3B7yZCh My Ariat Favorites: https://bit.ly/3LarbnO Get your customized Ariat gear: https://bit.ly/3eGRDJJ // TOTAL BOAT Thick Set Deep Pour Epoxy Resin: https://bit.ly/4bTLqDm Wood Honey Finish: https://bit.ly/49yViko 4-minute Epoxy: https://bit.ly/4bR0Ic3 Mixol Pigments: https://bit.ly/47T6Yyn Dispersion Pigments: https://bit.ly/4eHkvv5 Total Bond CA (super) Glue: https://bit.ly/47IxvOV // SAND: What sand did I use? I used Quikrete Medium commercial grade sand ( https://thd.co/3Y3kBrq ) because in my area (Chicago) it is a white sand. However, I know that in some areas, the Quikrete commercial sand is tan or brown, not white. If you live in an area where it isn’t white, I suggest contacting your local masonry supply store and asking if they can source white sand for you. 00:00 Intro - Sand is EVERYWHERE! 01:26 Dying Sand with Pigment (Test) 01:56 Infusing Sand with Resin (Test) 04:20 Initial Strength Test - Resin-Infused Sand 04:59 Preparing Sand for Pigment 06:01 Building Form / Mold for Casting 09:02 Casting Rein-Infused Sand Tables 11:47 Demolding and Processing 12:48 Making Drawers + Inspiration Discussion 16:22 Strength Test of Table 16:54 Beauty Shots