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This video explains how to make a one-piece DIY concrete waterfall countertop with an inlaid river of flowing LEDs that cascades over the waterfall edge (using neopixel LED strips).
This is the first of two videos for a mancave makeover at a friend’s house. Check out part 2: https://youtu.be/-RbUXryaz74
The countertop is made from a glass-fiber reinforced concrete (GFRC) concrete mix, which is pre-cast in a melamine form. I made the mix from scratch (recipe links are below). I mixed 280 lbs of the dry materials (including powdered pigment) all at once, so the color would be consistent. I used 40 lbs for the face coat, and the remaining in batches for the back coat with glass fibers.
I used an off-the-shelf LED controller that has MUSIC REACTIVE modes, chasing modes, and solid color modes, with an RF remote, to control the WS2812 LED strips. (https://goo.gl/mC8B5j) The LEDs are covered by a smoke grey transparent acrylic sheet, which is inlaid so it sits flush with the concrete countertop.
LED PRODUCTS
• Music Controller w/ Remote: https://amzn.to/2HZ8B51
• WS2812 60 LED/m strips : https://amzn.to/2SnPO4h
• WS2813 Strips (new LED chip w/ data redundancy): http://amzn.to/2DTtRTS
• 5V LED power supply: http://amzn.to/2DUKWNd
• Acrylic sheets (for diffusers): https://goo.gl/8nqoJa
• Spray Frosting for Acrylic: http://amzn.to/2DgZEgn
CONCRETE (GFRC) PRODUCTS:
• GFRC Concrete Mix: https://goo.gl/izSggQ
• 1.5 Bag of AR Glass Fibers: https://goo.gl/c9Vw9x
• Hopper Spray Gun (for face coat): http://amzn.to/2Cf9dxi
• Air compressor (for spray gun): https://amzn.to/2G333Fo
• Cake Fondant Tool for perfect edges: http://amzn.to/2w0JCVx
• Concrete mixer (HUGE help for GFRC): http://amzn.to/2kEnZFi
• concrete sealer: http://amzn.to/2xW7Gth
• Black 100% Silicone Caulk: http://amzn.to/2B64iRY
• Paste Finishing Wax: http://amzn.to/2kF565e
• Compaction Roller for GFRC: https://goo.gl/KJV3nv
• Powdered Concrete Pigment: (1 lb) http://amzn.to/2DXZU5k, or (3 lbs) http://amzn.to/2lfJRHt
• GFRC Recipes (w/ product links): https://goo.gl/35RvFM
TOOLS I USE:
– Tack Life Angle Grinder: http://amzn.to/2B6fwWG
– RZ dust mask: http://amzn.to/2wM8F1t
– Diamond Grinding Wheel (for grinding underside of table): http://amzn.to/2yRL6RY
– Tack Life Level: http://amzn.to/2yQhYuk
– Herzo Dust Shround for Angle Grinder: http://amzn.to/2yPymLr
– Bosch 18V cordless circular saw: http://amzn.to/2wcDgnN
– Bosch 18V cordless Drill & Impact Driver Kit: http://amzn.to/2BCI753
– Dewalt Table Saw w/ 32” Rip Capacity: http://amzn.to/2yQd2Fy
– Japanese Flush Cut Hand Saw: http://amzn.to/2yRa1Fd
– Dewalt 12” Miter Saw: http://amzn.to/2yQRgS6
CAMERA GEAR I USE:
• Dustsealed DSLR: http://amzn.to/2FFAFJA
• Wide Angle Lens (15-30mm f/2.8): http://amzn.to/2FYCJf4
• 35mm f /2.0 lens: http://amzn.to/2pjcTsF
• Cheap, but AWESOME 50mm lens: http://amzn.to/2GydHkw
• 100m f/2.8 Macro lens: http://amzn.to/2FIl7oc
• Go Pro Hero 6: http://amzn.to/2Gzvkk0
• Smartphone Gimbal: http://amzn.to/2phQcop
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Video length: 9:05
Category: Howto & Style
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