Resin Table Top Instructions

Resin usually refers to a pourable epoxy polymer product that is applied to the tops of tables, bars, tea trays and other surfaces. Often the resin is used to showcase interesting objects caught in the resin. The epoxy is usually a two-part chemical system that you mix together mechanically and then pour into the top of a table or tray. The thickness of the epoxy can be more than an inch after several pours and the thickness of the resin will assist the epoxy in self leveling. Does this Spark an idea?

Instructions

1

Place a thick canvas painter's cloth under the table. Do not use plastic sheeting or tarp material, as any spilled epoxy may burn through plastics.

2

Position the table and check for levelness. The table should have a secure raised edge made of wood or metal that is sealed along the inside edge with a varnish, sealer or finish material. The raised edge can be from 1/4 to 1 1/2-inches depending on the type of material being showcased.

3

Place the objects you wish to trap in the resin on the table top surface. Keep in mind that pouring the resin may move light objects. You may want to affix light objects like photos with brads. Allow for 1/4 inch from the top of the tallest object to the finished resin surface.

4

Mix your pourable clear epoxy resin in a clean 5-gallon bucket using a mechanical mixing rod and a drill. Your resin should be clear. Do not use the resin if you see a yellow tint. You may need to pour several layers of epoxy 1/4 to 1/2 inch thick to completely cover your objects.

5

Heat the surface of the epoxy with a hair dryer to help bubbles pop. The epoxy will be hot chemically and it may smoke and smell as it dries. Allow one week for the epoxy to cure. Do not set anything on your table for at least 15 days or it may stick to the surface.

6

Coat your cured epoxy table with a UV protection acrylic to prevent the epoxy from turning yellow.