How to Make a Sliced Twig Table

Cut the angle iron to length, in this case 16”. Next, make L-shaped cuts on both ends of two of the pieces.

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Cut the round bar stock to length, in this case 16”.

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Weld the angle iron into a frame. Smooth out the welds with a grinder.

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Weld the ¾” round bar stock to the frame as legs.

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Cut out a piece of MDF to fit the size of the metal frame. Grind off a small chunk of the four corners to ensure a tight fit over the welded joints.

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Place the MDF in the tray. It should be recessed at least ¼” to leave room for the slices.

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Cut the tree branches up into small slices on the band saw. Be sure to cut branches with a variety of diameters.

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Seal the gap between the MDF and the metal frame with hot glue.

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Pour a generous amount of 2-part epoxy on top of the MDF and spread it out until the top is completely covered.

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Place the wood slices on top of the table. Let the table cure for two hours.

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Once the epoxy has set, sand the table smooth using a belt sander, then a palm sander.

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Finish the top with more of the 2-part epoxy. Apply it with a paintbrush and let it cure for 24 hours.

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Lightly sand the metal frame and legs and clean them up with acetone, using the rags.

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Apply the chemical blackener to the legs with the foam brush.

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Finish off the metal frame and legs with the spray-on lacquer. Use painter’s tape on the slice top to protect it while spraying.

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