Timeline The figure below shows the entire timeline for this project. Prototyping (Testing) The first things I had to do was prototype the shape of the table, cuts on the wood, and colors/techniques used with the epoxy.  The pictures below show two of my favorite color combinations that I want to use for the table. …

Abstract  This main project was done for the Aesthetics of Design course taught in the Mechanical Engineering Department at the University of Colorado Boulder. Initially the requirements for the project were that it could be anything we wanted, as long as it had some sort of dynamic component (or something that changes with time) and…

Preparation For Main Pour The couple of things that I had to do in preparation for my main pour were to figure out the main color I wanted to do, seal the wood, and prep the wood and the mold together.  The first picture you see below are two  practice squares of resin used to…

The aesthetic of a river table includes is rustic in nature with the natural/live edge aspect of wood/lumber, combined with a clean, glass like finish from the epoxy.  It is a mix between what nature has to offer combined with what man has to offer.  I have always been very attracted to this idea. Normally…

Timeline The screenshot above lays out the overall timeline for this project.  I will discuss each task below. Ideation, Research, and Feasibility The initial part of the project was to figure out what I wanted to do, how I was going to do it, and asses the overall feasibility of multiple projects.  Ultamitely I chose…

The above picture is where I am at today. This is my piece of wood sitting in the mold where the epoxy will be poured in.  I will get to this more later in this post, but I wanted you all to see it right away. So first I want to show you guys my…

My top five constraints for this river table project include Aesthetic of the wood itself, Aesthetic of the finished table, Cost (and therefore size), epoxy curing process/environment, and Time.  All of these constraints were set by myself when seeing the viability of each project I was researching.   Constraint 1: Aesthetic of the Wood Itself…

The recent craze of the river table has come about in the last 10-20 years.  This is especially dependent on polymer technology getting us to where we are today. The aesthetic of a river table is includes the natural/live edge aspect of wood/lumber, and combines it with a clean, glasslike finish of the epoxy.  It…

I haven’t made a final selection for my main project yet, but a couple of ideas include wood/resin coffee table with lights or some sort of machined metal dynamic assembly. Alexandre Chapelin-https://www.thisiscolossal.com/2015/12/lagoon-tables/ The idea that I am the most attracted to right now is the wood/resin coffee table.  I have seen these pop up many…

Abstract  The upcycling projects goal is to take some material, that may have been leftover or is no longer used, and create something that follows an aesthetic and in turn increase its perceived value to the creator.  Some examples include creating furniture out of used cardboard, making a lamp out of plastic spoons, or maybe…

The upcycling progress is going great.  I am gluing all of the fasteners together with a JB Weld Epoxy and some hot glue.  One thing that has been difficult is that hot glue is not strong enough, but dries quickly, while the epoxy is definitely strong enough but takes a long time to dry and…

gpid Designs https://gpidesign.com/2015/03/boiling-sculpture-down-to-nuts-and-bolts/ For my upcycling project I am thinking about using leftover fasteners from engineering design projects in order to build what looks like a steam engine.  This will follow the Steampunk Aesthetic. I got this idea when I was looking around for fasteners for my design project.  As I went through all of…

Artist – Phil Lewis, https://phillewisart.com/collections/gallery/products/gallery-red-rocks Artist – Phil Lewis, https://phillewisart.com/collections/gallery/products/gallery-jellyfish-nimbus Artist – Phil Lewis, https://phillewisart.com/collections/gallery/products/gallery-the-electric-fox Artist – Phil lewis, https://phillewisart.com/collections/gallery/products/gallery-the-flatirons Artist – Phil Lewis, https://phillewisart.com/collections/gallery/products/gallery-frequency-3 Artist – Phil Lewis, https://phillewisart.com/collections/gallery/products/gallery-the-winter-carnival   All of the artwork shown above is created by Phil lewis.  He creates these pieces using pen and paper in combination with digital design. …