Step 1: Plans!
Step 2: Buy Materials and Tools
about 30-35 board-feet of Lyptus wood,
a sheet of lyptus plywood,
some birch plywood,
2 sheets of 3/4" melamine,
2 94lb bags Portland cement,
6 50lb bags washed plaster sand,
acrylic concrete fortifier,
tube of silicone caulking,
Fiber optic cables,
other decorative elements.
air powered or waterproof angle grinder,
polishing pad set (from Ebay),
concrete working tools,
Step 3: Build the wood desk frame
Step 4: Construct Concrete Form
The form was constructed out of 3/4" melamine sheet, with sides 2" high to ensure the concrete is strong enough. measure your desk frame and make the mold accordingly. make sure to test fit your desk before casting the concrete! It is easier to make changes now than later when it is literally set in stone. Use silicone in the corners to radius the edge of the concrete when it comes out of the mold.