Ambrosia Maple W/ Fractal Burning

Written By Fresh Brew Woodworks

Check out our YouTube channel for videos on how this build went.

We received this beautiful Ambrosia Maple love edslab from a great client of ours. The goal here was to keep the lightness of maples natural color. Where oil based and epoxy will turn a bright maple into a dark maple, here as you can see, we were able to keep this slabs natural bright color.

The trick? Turns out, water based polyurethane is a treat!

We applied 3 coats of water-based polyurethane over the course of a week, sanded each coat to a 220 grit smooth and after 5 days of curing, we started our epoxy pours and and voila! The water based poly keeps the maples natural brightness while the epoxy add a 1/4” layer of durable protection that’ll last until the next ice age!

We recorded this entire build, especially the fractal burn marks, we will be adding them to YouTube shortly. Hope you all enjoy!

Ambrosia Maple Sofa River Table

Dimensions-60”x24”x1-5/8”

Deep Pour Epoxy Resin- “EPODEX Deep Pour Resin & Hardened

Clear Tabletop Epoxy- UltraClear Tabletop/Bartop Epoxy Resin

Color Pigment- EPODEX Jet Black Pigment Paste

Tools Used: 10” Compound Miter Saw, Table saw, Litchenberg Machine, Plunge router, 5” orbital sander, Surfacing Router bit

Fresh Brew Woodworks

Like the perfect morning coffee, some things are best made with care, warmth, and intention. Welcome to Fresh Brew Woodworks, a custom woodworking shop based in the heart of Louisville, Kentucky. My passion is turning high-quality, sustainable hardwoods into functional art that becomes a part of your family's story.

For years, my main passion has been crafting what many have called the finest handmade river tables in Louisville. I specialize in creating stunning, one-of-a-kind epoxy river dining tables, coffee tables, and desks that become the centerpiece of any room. My expertise extends to a unique on-site clear epoxy finishing service, ensuring a flawless, durable surface applied right in your home or business. While river tables are my signature, my love for the craft includes all forms of custom woodworking, from personalized cutting boards to heirloom anniversary gifts.

At Fresh Brew Woodworks, our mission is to create pieces that help you savor life's best moments. We believe that the items in your home should be as unique as your memories. That's why we pour our dedication into every detail, ensuring the piece you receive isn't just an object, but an heirloom for future generations.

Ready to bring your idea to life? Explore the gallery to see examples of our work, or get in touch today to discuss your custom commission.

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