What You’ll Need

• “Art Pro” – Clear Epoxy Resin for Artists and Surface Coating: Provides a durable, glossy finish and excellent clarity, ideal for showing off glitter effects.
• White glitter or mica pigment: Select a fine, high-quality glitter specifically designed for resin work for best dispersion and shine.
• Mixing cups and sticks: For precise and even mixing.
• Protective gloves and apron: To safeguard skin and clothing.
• Low-tack masking tape: To protect the edges and surfaces you do not want coated.
• Lint-free cloth and isopropyl alcohol: For a spotless, de-greased surface.
• Level and spirit bubble: Ensures your slab is perfectly horizontal.

Step 2: Mix and Colour the Resin

Set up your workspace in a well-ventilated, dust-free environment with a temperature between 18–25°C. Mix the resin and hardener according to the manufacturer’s instructions, using slow, steady movements to prevent introducing air bubbles. For an even, glass-like surface, use a product with high clarity and good self-levelling properties, such as “Art Pro” – Clear Epoxy Resin for Artists and Surface Coating. Mix resin slowly to avoid air bubbles.

Once thoroughly combined, add the white glitter or mica pigment to the resin and stir until it is uniformly dispersed. Start with a small quantity and increase to your preferred level of shimmer, being mindful that too much glitter can affect the flow of the resin.

Step 4: Finishing and Curing

Leave the coated marble slab to cure in a protected, dust-free area according to your resin’s specified cure time, typically 12–24 hours. Avoid touching or moving the slab during this period. After the resin is tack-free, remove the masking tape. Wait for a full cure (usually up to 72 hours) before putting the surface to use or cleaning it. Work in a dust-free, temperature-controlled environment to prevent imperfections.