I’m a beginner. Just like any other project, this is not for a beginner, but also just like any other project, everyone has to start as a beginner. So…that’s me when it comes to this. Actually, today I’m no longer a beginner. I’ve done it. Once.
The photos below are the resulting de-molded poured counter top. I made some huge mistakes while pouring, none of which were exacerbated by a brand new mixer that failed in the middle of mixing **sarcasm**. Time is critical, and depending upon your environmental conditions (dry heat, humidity, snow, etc.,) your working time will vary…but there’s no manual for it. You just have to feel it out. As you can see there are some voids in the surface which can be “repaired” with bone paste. Matching the white tint will be harder, but the end result will probably yield an artisan look and feel that’s half-way pleasing. Everyone can just write it off to “character.”
The next step is to finish the surface which will involve lots of messy grinding and sanding…everyone’s favorite.
Just ask Caleb Curtisi. He’s killing it in the woodworking world…and he does a lot of finishing.
