When Joinery Meets Resin

Hi I’m Tim, a Vista resin ambassador.

I’ve always loved woodwork and carpentry since my Grandad got me into it as a young whippersnapper. I was enthralled by the noise of the machines and smell of the sawdust in the workshop. I was furloughed at the beginning of 2020 (like most of us) and after a couple of months unfortunately made redundant. 

Aside from being a guitarist and singer in bands, woodworking was once a hobby for me but during this period I set up my own business and The Oaky Blokey was born! 

With time on my hands and my mental health to focus on, I needed something to keep my brain occupied so started on a few projects, most of which seemed to include alcohol (a bar, some wine racks, a wine barrel conversion etc), I swear it was just a coincidence! 

I was intrigued by the idea of working with epoxy resin and spinning on from my love of woodwork I always admired how resin really compliments the natural beauty of timber. After weeks of researching techniques, equipment and supplies I was ready to pick up a tub of resin and create my first river serving boards.

My Vista Journey

After lots of research, the Vista range sounded perfect for my needs, so I started out with Vista Lake. I loved how well this resin mixed with my pigments and colours, and how effortlessly it poured without any trapped air bubbles.

I then introduced Vista Rapids to my resin process, and with the help of these two products I create a range of spectacular pieces such as serving/charcuterie boards, chopping boards, table runners, candle holders, tables and even bar tops! Cutting, routing, sanding and profiling all play a big part in processing a lot of those products, so the workability of the resin is incredibly important to a Carpenter and Resin Artist like me.

Whether you are a seasoned resin user, a beginner trying for the first time, or someone who has a passion for woodwork like me - if you are reading this you should 100% make the plunge into Vista. I have been using Vista products since their launch in 2020, and now I proudly wear their merchandise!