Tips to seal painting?

Made a night stand coffee mug and glasses holder deal. Did a painting on the back with oil based paint and paint markers for the lines. When I did a pour on high gloss epoxy it made the paint marker lines bleed. Sanded it all back down. Redid the painting. Now, what might I use as a sealer before the epoxy to make sure the paint doesn’t bleed? Thanks!

What’s the best way to cut and glue this tabletop shape?

I’m likely going to practice with some cheap material before using my good walnut, but I need to make 3 tabletops 18” x 36”. I want to use this shape but am not 100% sure on how to assure all the cuts line up. If it’s not obvious the ends are supposed to be 45 degree angles. Should I do the entire border piece first and then try and fit the boards in the center. The ones in the middle don’t necessarily need to be the same size as the border pieces. Or measure and glue it all at once? I feel like I’m about to waste a lot of wood if I just get chopping. How would you tackle this design and glue up?

First project ever: Made a temporary clothes hanger

My master room closet is being renovated and needed somewhere to hang my clothes in the meantime.

Where does it go?

Hi - I unclipped the drawer sliders and removed the drawer to give it an oil and now cannot get the drawer to lock back on Any advice appreciated

advice on bedframe with reclaimed oak staircases