How to Choose the Right Resin for Your Project Thickness

Q: Recommended Resin Types by Thickness

Up to 1.5cm: A clear coating resin like Icrystal is straightforward for jewellery, artistic pieces, or protective finishes. Up to 2cm: Use a multipurpose resin such as Trasparente , suitable for small tables, trays, and detailed casting. 2–5cm: Deep-pour solutions like EpoxyTable 5-Five handle medium castings, river tables, and countertops with ease. 5–10cm: Large projects or pours over 5cm call for extra-low exothermic formulations, such as Epoxytable 10-Ten, designed for deep tables or thicker art pieces.

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Choosing the Right Resin by Project Thickness

Choosing an epoxy resin suitable for your casting’s thickness is key to ensuring a smooth, flawless result—whether you’re creating tables, river art, or detailed ornaments.

Why Thickness Determines Your Resin Choice

Different epoxy resins are engineered for specific pour depths. Thick pours generate more heat, so using a resin made for deep casting (such as the Epoxytable 10-Ten) minimises the risk of overheating, which can affect curing and clarity. For shallow layers, a less exothermic resin is ideal to maintain transparency and workability.

Recommended Resin Types by Thickness

Up to 1.5cm: A clear coating resin like Icrystal is straightforward for jewellery, artistic pieces, or protective finishes.
Up to 2cm: Use a multipurpose resin such as Trasparente, suitable for small tables, trays, and detailed casting.
2–5cm: Deep-pour solutions like EpoxyTable 5-Five handle medium castings, river tables, and countertops with ease.
5–10cm: Large projects or pours over 5cm call for extra-low exothermic formulations, such as Epoxytable 10-Ten, designed for deep tables or thicker art pieces.

Tips for Layering and Safe Pouring

When exceeding your resin’s recommended thickness, pour in stages—waiting 6–8 hours between layers—helps prevent overheating and bubbles. Always follow the mixing and curing instructions included with each product to achieve a crystal-clear finish and strong bond throughout the project.

When Project Thickness Truly Matters

Getting the right resin for your pouring depth makes the difference between flawless results and casting issues. This is especially important for larger side tables, deep river tables, and clear cast objects where clarity and stability are priorities.

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How Do You Store It In Plastic Resin

Selecting an appropriate epoxy resin based on your project’s thickness ensures lasting, professional results. For more advice on resin storage and handling, visit our main guide on how to store resin in plastic containers.