![]() ![]() And what better way to temper it all than with a table that is less of a shout, more of a whisper? By virtue of its see-through design, the clear coffee table essentially acts as a blank canvas, deferring to the decorative whims of its owner. Many people have reacted to the somber mood of this past year by tabling their AirSpace goals, fending off their sadness with cozy clutter, loud hues, chaotic patterns and enough plants to rival the Brooklyn Botanical Garden. But my Instagram skulking also revealed that maximalism played a part in its popularity. It would make sense to blame the minimalist trend for the current ubiquity of this understated coffee table, which has been around in one form or another for years. (Though Irby’s floor was bare, most of the people who own these tables also seem to harbor a penchant for Cold Picnic.) In the ensuing weeks, it seemed like all my feed consisted of were images of the table, in various iterations of glass and acrylic, sitting in the plant-strewn dwellings of other writers, artists, and cool influential-types on Instagram, including a stacked acrylic side table in best-selling author Samantha Irby’s living room. Not long after, I scrolled upon another version, again on a Cold Picnic rug, except this one was just a single shiny slab of acrylic. I made a mental note to look for a similar style - and so did Instagram’s algorithm, apparently. I loved the unadorned, simple look of the coffee table and coincidentally happened to be redecorating my place for the umpteenth time since lockdown. It was littered with books, a zen garden, and other comforting ephemera that, on account of its glass makeup, all effectively appeared to be floating. The first time I laid eyes on this particular clear coffee table, it was sitting in writer Haley Nahman’s Brooklyn living room, perched atop a Cold Picnic rug. If I scrolled too fast, I might have missed it. The results are worth it though, and the tabletop is strong and shiny like glass.Editor Hannah Baxter’s see-through coffee table (and Cold Picnic rug). Plan to not use your table or have children or pets near it for a full week - the paint takes at least two days to dry, and each coat of resin takes a day, then it needs to cure. The end results were beautiful, but it made my first project a lot more complicated since the resin kept sticking it together. Tips: If you have a choice of tables, I recommend not starting with one that has a removable leaf, like I did. ![]() Extras: I find that a Dremel tool is handy for sanding the resin drips after they dry.ħ. Many resins are zero VOCs but it’s still important to work in a well ventilated area, and/or use a respirator if you are sensitive.Ħ. Don’t be like me and get resin in your hair. You’ll really want gloves for handling resin, and isopropyl alcohol for clean up. You’ll need something to spread the resin, and a torch or heat gun to pop the bubbles and smooth it. Don’t use newspaper or other non-waterproof drop cloths since the resin can soak through and glue them to your floor.ĥ. You’re going to make a huge mess! I recommend a PVC shower curtain since you can peel the resin drips off and reuse it. Safety and Cleanup: Gloves, masking tape, sanding sponge, big apron or coveralls, something to protect the floor and absorb drips. I got mine on Amazon but you can find them in cooking supply stores also.Ĥ. ![]() Containers: You can use disposable cups and sticks to mix your colors, but for a big project like a table, I recommend using condiment squeeze bottles with a marble inside each one, to mix and dispense your individual colors easily without waste. Experiment and find the right pouring mix that works for your climate.ģ. Pouring Media: Pouring mixes vary, but I use my own mix of Flood brand Floetrol and Liquitex Gloss Medium and Varnish. If you’re using craft store paint, I recommend that you mix it well and strain it for clumps.Ģ. Paint: I use Tri Art or Golden, but you can use any kind of acrylic paint. ![]()
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