What to make with wood and resin?

Wood and resin are a beautiful combo in woodworking and crafts — the warm, organic texture of wood contrasts with the glossy, glass-like finish of resin. Together, they can be used to make both functional items and artistic pieces.

Here are some of the most popular things you can make with wood and resin:

?️ Furniture & Home Decor

• Resin River Tables – Coffee tables or dining tables with resin “rivers” running through natural wood slabs.

• Countertops & Bar Tops – Durable surfaces with embedded designs or glow-in-the-dark pigments.

• Wall Art – Abstract resin pours with live-edge wood.

• Shelves – Wood planks with resin inlays for a modern look.

• Clocks – Round or live-edge wooden clocks filled with colored resin.

? Kitchen & Dining Items

• Cutting Boards & Serving Boards – Wood with resin inlays or waves (often ocean-themed).

• Coasters – Small wood slices with resin tops.

• Trays & Platters – Resin accents or transparent inlays for serving.

• Utensil Handles – Wood and resin combined for unique, durable handles.

?️ Small Accessories & Gifts

• Jewelry – Resin + wood pendants, rings, earrings.

• Keychains – Mini resin-wood art pieces.

• Pens – Turned resin and wood hybrids.

• Phone Cases – Wooden bases with resin artwork.

? Practical & Decorative Pieces

• Lamps & Light Fixtures – Resin blocks that glow beautifully with embedded LEDs.

• Planters & Vases – Resin-enhanced wooden holders.

• Resin Inlays – Fill cracks, knots, or imperfections in wood with colored resin.

• Bookends – Solid resin-wood hybrids that double as decor.

? Creative Projects

• Ocean Wave Art – Wood base with resin poured in layers to mimic waves.

• Galaxy Designs – Colored resins mixed with metallic powders for cosmic effects.

• Embedded Objects – Leaves, shells, stones, or even keepsakes suspended in resin with wood framing.