--- title: "Behind the Scenes: The Craft of Custom Resin Tables" description: "See the process behind handcrafted resin tables. From raw wood preparation to the final polish, discover how I create custom, durable resin art." canonical: https://mytribe.in/resin.mehularts/custom-resin-furniture-art-pieces/the-art-of-creation-behind-the-scenes last_updated: 2026-02-11 --- # Behind the Scenes: The Art of Creation Tribe Verified · Handcrafted resin art from raw wood. By [Mehul Arts](https://mytribe.in/resin.mehularts) · Custom orders delivered to Mumbai Metropolitan Area and NCR. · ₹4,500 per piece (estimate) Part of [Custom Resin Furniture & Art Pieces](https://mytribe.in/resin.mehularts/custom-resin-furniture-art-pieces). [View full gallery](https://mytribe.in/resin.mehularts/custom-resin-furniture-art-pieces/gallery) Watch how raw wood logs transform into functional art. From cutting slabs to the final polish, this is the hard work behind the shine. ## Photos and videos - [Video: Every project starts with the right wood. Here, my team and I are at the lumber yard, cutting massive logs into slabs that will soon be transformed into beautiful river tables.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/d9968e5b-20a8-4876-93c8-b45f307d6902) - [Video: Preparing the wood is a critical first step. This video shows the careful process of cutting and smoothing a raw wood slab to get it ready for the resin pour.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/8231ebdf-e2cc-4658-bc81-b68a07e8bfff) - [Video: Sanding the raw wood is essential for a smooth foundation. I use a power sander to level the surface and bring out the natural beauty of the wood grain before any resin is applied.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/cad5bdc1-841c-48ad-a6ed-6e0cf46af840) - [Video: Teamwork makes the dream work. Here, my students and I are building a large mold for a massive resin table, a crucial step to ensure a perfect cast.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/67c29b87-9ed9-455c-8dcc-ca1f25befe17) - [Video: Pouring resin for a large table requires a lot of material. This video shows me mixing a huge batch of epoxy before pouring it into the wood and resin dining table mold.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/f513e20a-c22a-46d2-9393-9f9f8c53dd84) - [Video: Using a blowtorch is the best way to remove air bubbles that rise to the surface after pouring resin. This ensures a crystal-clear, flawless finish on this ocean table.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/78a11ed6-0440-4999-8574-f5bc8b96c646) - [Video: The demolding process can be tough but satisfying. Here, a student is carefully chiseling away the mold from a stone-casted resin piece to reveal the art inside.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/150419fc-0820-439a-b87d-83fd363ca769) - [Video: The sanding process requires patience and precision. Here, several of us are working together to sand a large ocean tabletop, gradually making it smoother and smoother.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/dbe028a0-840c-4086-904e-eb3ed772ae37) - [Video: This video shows the complete finishing process. After sanding with progressively finer grits, I apply a polishing compound and use a buffing machine to achieve a mirror-like shine.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/e983ba3f-8bb0-4eb5-a1a2-014f47f69658) - [Video: The final buffing is my favorite part of the process. This is where the piece truly comes to life, and all the hours of hard work pay off with an incredible, glossy finish.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/c8ae7cd0-a69f-46a3-ae59-9b6dbbf75689) - [Video: Using a wood router to carve intricate patterns. This is a key skill for creating custom designs, like the honeycomb pattern, before filling them with resin.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/81d0cc39-eba5-4e34-881d-982031e861d0) - [Video: Cutting MDF boards on a table saw. This is often the first step for creating bases for wall art, clocks, or molds for our resin pours.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/c9978cb7-9e82-4430-ab51-0190f7e14243) - [Video: This video shows the entire journey of a river table, from pouring the clear resin over the wood to the final sanding and polishing that creates a flawless, high-gloss surface.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/0ddd20e1-6ab7-4f7f-9b70-6909432d71d5) - [Video: The satisfying process of buffing a nameplate to a high shine. The reflection starts to appear as the surface becomes perfectly smooth.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/e9a5125c-0cfd-4aa6-8b7e-7dfbe3384852) - [Video: From demolding to the final polish. This video captures the transformation of a round river table as it goes through sanding, buffing, and polishing to achieve its final, beautiful look.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/e0e3b10b-7be8-4049-a95b-3fa112902416) - [Video: Sanding and buffing are crucial for a professional finish. This video shows the process on a small, intricate ocean-themed piece.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/4d6e1047-2ade-4a6f-9d8a-9ec2dd9face0) - [Video: A detailed guide on the finishing process. This video explains the different grits of sandpaper I use, from 220 all the way to 2000, before buffing and polishing.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/5003daaf-aa7f-4ead-9b6c-53133d9b4001) - [Video: Working late into the night to meet a deadline. Here I am at 2:20 AM, preparing a custom table with embedded perfume bottles for a client. Passion doesn't watch the clock.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/daa69c9e-1bf4-4134-8f5d-c24533589a07) - [Video: Mixing a batch of clear resin. Getting the ratio of resin to hardener exactly right is critical for a perfect cure.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/db6e1acc-96a4-494c-b938-065fc7b7184e) - [Video: A wide shot of the perfume bottle table project. You can see the long mold filled with dozens of colorful bottles, ready for the next layer of resin.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/48151dfb-9067-4b6b-8513-5369835c295d) - [Video: A student learning to sand and finish a round geode-style table during the third day of a workshop.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/3859c2d7-f167-47a7-a05f-eb209245a307) - [Video: Pouring purple pigmented resin over a textured surface to create a geode wall art piece.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/a926a5ef-b56e-436b-8d6d-0b449fdd3962) - [Video: Creating a layered 3D table with different colored resins. The process involves pouring one color at a time and letting it cure before adding the next.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/f3df663c-e507-4208-ab49-287c4b651122) - [Video: A glimpse into my workshop, showing wood cutting and me explaining the process to a student.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/0ab16a69-efae-4b9d-8f34-c257fd22b69c) - [Video: Assembling a custom resin guitar. Here, I'm drilling holes to attach the bridge to the transparent resin body.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/a4d46c0e-446c-446f-8a24-a99622ee7f38) - [Video: Demolding a small, round piece made with wood slices embedded in black resin.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/f8fdaabd-16c2-4ee9-84a9-49a15d19bf38) - [Video: Sorting through a large new stock of raw wood slices, each with its own unique shape and grain, ready for future projects.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/15fb4899-25a7-4a11-ab0a-518a092b7a86) - [Video: A student using a router to shape the edges of a resin and wood piece.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/3dd502a7-5af0-4e9e-9bc9-123a9092c044) - [Video: Sanding a raw wood slab to prepare it for a tray or small tabletop.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/bf2c417c-96d2-40d5-8949-154510e33f20) - [Video: Polishing a finished lotus pond table to bring out its vibrant colors and glossy shine.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/fe29ca2f-c884-4ee6-a0f0-aaff88c96722) - [Video: The sanding process on a light green ocean-themed table.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/7cdb8d32-9f7a-46bd-9036-45afdfa3c69c) - [Video: Adding tiny details, like miniature footprints, to a special wall art piece for the Indian Army.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/3c7af2d2-0ff9-45c3-acc3-8fb60fe7c555) - [Video: A close-up of a deep-pour resin piece, creating an underwater diorama effect.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/2c20bdd7-ee01-46f8-a354-2ee501160a0a) - [Video: A fun tutorial on how to make a silicone mold of a Parle-G biscuit.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/cb6eb9d1-4ceb-4a9e-979d-841476bf3dd9) - [Video: Sanding and finishing a large, round table made with wood pieces set in opaque white resin.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/c63a9e5c-2445-4406-81bf-6606d6c1c759) - [Video: This video shows the process of embedding a toy gun and a whisky bottle in a table, followed by demolding and sanding.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/ddac70b6-5f00-4be8-82f2-4e3e1ad3ce76) - [Video: A tutorial on creating a table with an embedded bottle, showing the pouring and bubble-removing stages.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/fcbc0884-2bcf-44af-944e-0271a9a67f96) - [Video: Demolding a large table with embedded pinecones and leaves, then grinding the surface to prepare for the top coat.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/d2042ab1-ad92-4711-9cf9-9f21ce0a6298) - [Video: A daily vlog showing the process of pouring different colors into multiple table projects at once.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/9ad4b494-5e0d-4699-80c4-aeebfc5362a5) - [Video: A tutorial on the "dirty pour" technique, where different colors are mixed in a cup and poured to create abstract patterns.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/ebf94f3a-55eb-4631-9d0a-eb8f3a16cb90) - [Video: Demolding colorful alphabet keychains made in silicone molds.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/f72450c7-db97-4437-867f-264eee2425f5) - [Video: A student painting a butterfly design that will be used in a textured wall art piece.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/947c9c52-f376-4a9c-a5c8-d0a7dc286057) - [Video: Creating abstract swirls with blue and white metallic pigments in a resin pour.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/51b6ffb4-ef46-44cc-81c8-f18747268a50) - [Video: Pouring clear resin over a jungle-themed table with a miniature pond and flowers.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/f32e4ea5-31d8-4388-850d-9acea7cacbe6) - [Video: The satisfying final top coat pour over a road-themed table.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/92d0002b-c409-4695-89c1-b9364ce768d6) - [Video: A student demolding and finishing her round ocean art table.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/6f9969b5-1871-4394-9a8a-1847a3533740) - [Video: The process of creating a 3D moon texture using a special paste.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/a21a4b07-2193-4656-93fe-fc7b98097c30) - [Video: Adding the final touches to a floral resin table by pouring the last clear layer.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/383cfc9e-a8fd-46df-ba99-e19db41295b1) - [Video: A large pour of blue resin into a wooden table mold.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/8c149d8d-0d0e-4a62-b7d2-3a6295c68aa3) - [Video: Adding the final details to a miniature road on a custom dining table.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/32dd8768-efca-4b8d-b06e-fa10d7dc209e) - [Video: The complete process of making a resin chess table, from mixing the purple pigment to sanding and polishing the final board.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/d5d31517-8c58-4870-a4a0-24ac06ae3eb9) - [Video: Buffing a finished chess table to achieve a high-gloss, professional finish.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/7cbdb146-5f7c-4fff-a3c9-69dbd776afc0) - [Video: A massive resin pour for a large dining table. The reflection in the resin is incredible.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/4b983953-2df2-4639-9d76-cb3a06f60f25) - [Video: Pouring the final clear top coat on a road and river dining table.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/2801bee1-424d-473d-a59f-238a47c6aa05) - [Video: Creating realistic wave effects on a long river table using a heat gun.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/142a909a-5859-4b68-9587-352e7380b757) - [Video: The making of a large road and river table, showing the placement of the artificial grass and road markings.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/975b180a-b19d-477e-9466-02d648ae6dd8) - [Video: Pouring a clear top coat over a wood and neon green honeycomb pattern.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/67d091dd-0099-4809-8d37-40019fab6602) - [Video: Pouring the final clear coat on a colorful, abstract wood and resin table.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/4411830e-b29c-496d-a8e4-a85ce9cc967a) ## About The Art of Creation: Behind the Scenes A piece is not just poured and left to dry. Every table undergoes a rigorous process of leveling, air bubble removal with a blowtorch, and progressive sanding from coarse to fine grits. When you look at the final mirror finish, remember that it is the result of hours spent buffing by hand to ensure the wood grain and resin clarity pop exactly right. Creating resin art is about patience and precision. People often ask about the final look, but the real story is in the workshop, where the transformation happens. ### The Process 1. **Wood Selection & Prep:** Everything starts at the lumber yard. I select seasoned Acacia or Teak slabs. We cut, strip the bark, and sand the raw wood. If the surface isn't level, the resin won't flow right, so this is where we spend the most time. 2. **The Pour:** This is where it gets technical. We mix the epoxy resin to the exact ratio. Whether it is a deep pour for a river table or a thin layer for a clock, the resin must be bubble-free. We use a blowtorch to remove trapped air, a crucial step for that crystal-clear finish. 3. **Curing:** The piece rests for days. It cannot be rushed. Proper curing ensures the material is durable and won't yellow over time. 4. **The Final Shine:** Once cured, the demolding happens. We then move to the sander, moving through different grits to make the surface flawless. Finally, we buff it until the wood and resin have that deep, mirror-like glow. ### Frequently Asked Questions * **Why does it take weeks to make a table?** The process is layer-based. Each layer needs time to cure, and the sanding and polishing stages are labor-intensive to avoid scratches. * **Can I suggest the wood type?** Absolutely. I prefer working with seasoned Acacia or Walnut, but if you have a specific vision, we can discuss the material. * **Is resin art durable?** When processed with high-quality, UV-resistant resin and finished correctly, these pieces are designed for daily use and longevity. ## About Mehul Arts I am Sunil. I do not just make tables; I live in the workshop. I believe that if you want the best finish, you have to be there for every layer, from cutting the raw wood to the final buffing. Come join me in my creative space, and let us build something that lasts. 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