Manifest
What the build takes
- Walnut, live edge pair×2
- Food-contact epoxy×1
- Rubber feet×4
- Melamine form stock
- Torch
- Orbital sander
Sequence
The build, step by step
01
Build the form
Melamine box, sealed corners, mold release everywhere.
02
Set the banks
Mirror the live edges; clamp so the pour cannot lift them.
03
Pour the river
04
Flatten and shape
05
Kitchen-proof finish
⚿ 3 more steps unlock with the plan
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Safety notes
Respirator during the pour; torch away from solvents.
Field notes
Questions builders ask
Is epoxy food safe?
Cured, yes, for serving; the plan specifies certified resin.