7 create your own epoxy river table step by step instructions.
Epoxy resin table top diy.
One part hardener one part resin.
How to make an epoxy table with simple tools.
Step 4 pouring the.
Pour the mixed epoxy resin evenly over the tabletop.
Diy resin table instructions step 2 creating the mould.
Even if you don t need a table like this the techniques covered in this build can be directly translated.
Today i ll be showing you how i built a live edge walnut slab epoxy table that has many tips techniques to help you work with epoxy and wood.
Smooth the epoxy resin along the edges of the table with the mixing stick.
Most epoxy resins will pour to a thickness of 1 16 inch to 1 8 inch.
Here is the mixing process i used.
Use the mixing stick to move the epoxy resin over the surface of the table until the tabletop has an even coat.
If you check on countertop epoxy website you will find a chart to help you with square footage coverage.
Of resin was just the right amount for this 24 inch table.
Build a mould formwork for the table top.
Inserting the wood into the mould.
Fill in bumps and cracks and seal the wood.
Pour base layer and allow to reach the b stage make sure the resin completely covers the whole base area place the wood planks back into the correct position on top of the resin using a brush seal the waney edge and top surface with resin including filling any knots splits or cracks.
Based on the dimensions of the wooden disc and the circumference of the table top you.
To make the mould you need the smooth and melamine coated chipboard in 22 mm thickness.
3 step mixing the epoxy resin.
Hardener part b 12oz resin part a pour the hardener into a mixing cup first follow by the resin mix this for 5 minutes pour into a new container and add your base color and mix for 4 more minutes.
A simple way to make an epoxy table.