Customer Case Study: From Raw Wood to a Finished Masterpiece — The Making of a Walnut & Epoxy Table

Dec 12, 2025

At SeawaveTable, every piece begins with a raw slab of natural wood and transforms step-by-step into a functional work of art. Today, we’re excited to share a real customer case study that walks you through the entire process — from selecting the slab, trimming, and resin pouring to the final product and the customer’s feedback after receiving their table.

1. Wood Selection: Choosing the Perfect Slab With Character

Live-edge walnut slabs displayed for customer selection

Close-up of natural walnut grain during wood sourcing

Multiple raw walnut boards compared for resin table project

For this project, we sourced a set of premium slabs. We pre-selected several boards for the customer based on:

Strong, flowing grain patterns
Natural live-edge contours
Unique voids and channels suitable for resin
A balanced shape for a dining table surface

The customer ultimately chose a slab with beautiful swirling grain that looks almost like a landscape — the perfect foundation for a stunning resin design.

2. Trimming & Preparing the Wood: Shaping the Future Table

Cutting the walnut slab to size before epoxy mold setup

Trimming and shaping walnut edges for river table design

Prepared walnut slab sealed and ready for epoxy casting

Once the slab was confirmed, we moved into preparation work. This included:

Cutting and squaring the edges as needed
Removing soft or compromised wood sections
Leveling the slab
Multiple rounds of sanding
Sealing the edges to prevent air bubbles during resin pour

After preparation, the slab revealed even richer grain and organic character, ready for the resin stage.

3. Resin Pouring: Bringing Wood and Color Together

Mixing epoxy pigment for the river table pour

Pouring epoxy resin into the mold between walnut slabs

Creating gradient blue resin effect for river table

For the resin portion, the customer selected a deep ocean / mystic blue tone — a color that pairs beautifully with walnut’s warm brown hues.

Our team carefully:

Mixed high-clarity casting epoxy
Created a gradient effect using pigments
Poured the resin into the custom mold
Allowed each layer to cure slowly to prevent bubbling

The resin formed a vivid, glass-like river that complimented the natural contours of the wood.

4. Finishing: Turning Craftsmanship Into a Final Product

Applying protective oil finish to walnut wood and resin

Completed walnut and epoxy tabletop after final detailing

Polishing the epoxy river to achieve a smooth glossy look

Once cured, the table went through:

Heavy sanding and refinement
Multiple coats of protective finish
Final polishing for a smooth, satin surface

The result was a stunning walnut & epoxy piece — bold in design but timeless in feel.

5. Customer Delivery & Feedback: A Perfect Fit for Their Home

Customer unboxing their custom walnut and epoxy table

Customer photo showcasing finished table in their home

Customer sharing positive feedback on their new epoxy table

After delivery, the customer shared their excitement:

“The table is absolutely beautiful. The craftsmanship is outstanding and the resin color turned out even better than I expected. It’s truly a centerpiece in my home. Thank you!”

Hearing this is always the best part of our work — seeing our craftsmanship become part of someone’s daily living space.

Conclusion

This project is a great example of how raw wood, thoughtful design, and skilled craftsmanship can come together to create something completely one-of-a-kind. Every slab is unique, and every customer vision becomes its own story.

If you’d like to customize your own walnut & epoxy table, we’re here to help you bring your idea to life.