Realistic hot glowing coals with resin
This is a coffee table with a twist - it doubles as a subtle light source with an ultra realistic glowing bed of coals that look so real you can almost feel the heat.
Using leftover hardwood skirting boards and heavy-duty C section steel for the legs, I set out to create a sturdy yet stylish piece of furniture. Planning out the layers was key, from the resin bed for the LED lights to the 65mm flat bar framing.
I experimented with silicone molds and gravel to craft a realistic coal-like appearance for the resin cast. Despite a few hiccups along the way the end result turned out pretty neat.
Originally, I had grand plans for a complex LED circuit, but after some testing, I found that a simple RGB LED strip did the trick just fine. Sometimes, simplicity wins out over complexity.
If you're into DIY projects or just curious about how this all came together, check out the video for a detailed walkthrough.
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