It's sometimes called "bar top coating" or "bar epoxy" or something like that, too. I don't remember for sure (it was a few years ago), but I think this is what I used http://www.uscomposites.com/epoxy.html#kleerkote

I had a small storage ottoman where the top could be flipped over and used as a TV tray. I coated the bottom of the tray with bands and then used the 2-part epoxy to cover it all in.

I would do one layer then epoxy it. Let it dry, and do another and epoxy it. I think I did three layers in all. It gave it more depth with bands appearing to float. I didn't cover the entire space with each layer, but over the course of three layers it covered it all so you could see the different layers of bands below.
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I've not used this brand, I just searched for Bar Top Epoxy

http://www.bartopepoxy.com/?gclid=CL...FRFR7AodaWDpOg

I don't recall the brand I've used. I used to make Home theater subwoofers and I had someone pay me for several of them that needed a black piano finish. So I basically coated them in a "bar top epoxy" and let gravity do the work for me...since I don't have a proper spray booth, nor the patients for spraying paint/poly clear coat.
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Awesome, thanks for the link. Do you have any pics of that ottoman? It sounds really cool and I like the idea of multi-layers.
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LOL, Chris beat me to it. I type too slowly I guess.
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I used purple glue sticks when I did mine, they work great.
I made coasters once, too. A bunch of them. I used those glass picture coasters and made inserts that were covered with cigar bands. They turned out awesome.
The only problem I could see is that the coasters had a slot in the side where you put the picture or whatever in them. If a sweaty glass or bottle was on the coaster, the water would run right inside and ruin the picture or whatever was inside.
So once I slid in the card with the bands glued on them, I sealed the seam that ran all around the edge of the coaster. I used 100% silicone, was very careful, and cleaned any excess off with a razor. I cleaned the whole deal with alcohol a couple times before I applied the silicone, too.
I can't find the pics of them, either. :-)
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I swear, I've got to do everything! I find all your threads now I'm posting your old stationary pics.

Master 1 is 4.46 MB 3888x2592
Master 2 is 10.1 MB 3807x2592

I can't post due to the size. PM me your home email address and I'll email them to you or tell me how I can post them to be seen.
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Here's the biggest I could get master 2:

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Dude take another pic, I wanna see this chit.
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I'll try to get a pic of it for you. Hmm. Wonder what the conversation with the girlfriend will be like as I'm taking pictures of the foot stool ...
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Tell her you want to post it on that interior decorating forum you frequent. :-)
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LOL, another outburst of laughter at work. You guys are going to get me in trouble.
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Those are quadrant pics of the whole board. I did a whole bunch of those. I found the thread at pvff, but all the links are broken because I abandoned that internet account when I moved.
I'm not sure if I have the board anymore, I think I threw it out when I moved.
I'll send you my email in a minute.
You don't have the stationary, do you?
I know I have all the originals of this stuff, I'll just have to dig a bit and I can't do it right now.

I found the pics of the coasters.
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wow where to start OK yea I am using normal school glue dries clear. I put some glue on the back spread it out all over very thin and stick it then wipe and press down with wet cloth to clean excess then dry with a dry cloth. it has proven to be a pain but if I was not so neat with the glue it would be faster but messier. I love the other cigar pic very nice and shows me I need to stop worrying about seeing the main part of the band and make sure i leave no blank space.
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SWMBO (The wife) says for projects like these, there is somethng called "Mod Podge" available at Hobby Lobby. You place the bands where you want them, brush it on, and it glues them to the medium (canvas, wood, etc). It goes on cloudy, but dries clear. Once that dries completely, use a Polyurethene coating to make it waterproof.
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Interesting, I wonder if it would work on coasters. Be a lot of work since coasters are thicker and bigger.

Thanks for the tips!
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She says try the mod podge with he coasters. She has no idea how well they'll adhere wih it. Might be too thick, she's not sure. Probably try something small to see how they adhere before you attempt the table. And let her (me) know how it works.
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It's kind of tough to photograph the "layers" but here are a couple. They were taken with my cell phone camera, so the quality is pretty bad.

They are mostly older bands I got on ebay. I used a couple large cigar box inserts along the bottom, too.

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some updated pics yea it is going to take me forever
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Looks awesome. I've been trying to figure out what to do with my bands as well. Something like this might be the ticket!
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Try the mod podge my wife told me about. You basically place your bands where you want them, then paint over them (carefully) with the stuff. It goes on cloudy, but dries clear. You'll have to brave Hobby Lobby, though. Or any other craft store.
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