Don’t you love the gorgeous epoxy river tables that are so popular right now? If you’ve thought about buying one, but the price put you off, why not make one yourself? If you’re handy, you can do it!

This project was heavy—literally and creatively. I dumped 5,000 bullets into a mold, added 50 liters of epoxy, and hoped for the best. The pour was madness, the cure was intense, and the final product ...