“This time I had the main goal to try a very first-time epoxy resin casting. I’ll show you how from epoxy resin, American walnut, and cheap electronics I made this stunning LED night lamp.
How I did it - you can check by looking DIY video or you can follow up instructions bellow.
For this project you will need:
Materials:
Walnut 20x20x120mm and 20x20x200 ( or other your preferred wood)
Wood glue, CA glue
Transparent epoxy resing for deep casting
Fairy string LED light
Plastic sheets for casting form (mold)
Hot glue
Micro USB connector
Buffing pad and automotive polishing paste
Danish oil for wood finish
Sandpaper 400, 800, 1000, 1500 grit.
Electric tape
Tools:
Belt sander with 80 grit sandpaper
Miter saw
Palm router
Orbital sander with 120, 240 and 320 grit sandpaper
Drill and bits
Clamps and some other usual bits and bobs which is laying around the workshop.
Cutters
Soldering iron and solder”