What You’ll Need

• “River-Table” – Complete Kit for Creating Your First Epoxy Resin Table — A starter-friendly kit with instructions and all basic materials needed for your resin table project
• “EpoxyTable 5-Five” – Deep Pour Epoxy Resin for Tables and Large Projects – Up to 5cm — For projects needing resin layers up to 5cm thick
• “Epoxytable 10-Ten” – Deep Pour Epoxy Resin for Tables, Up to 10cm Casting — Ideal for very deep resin tables and thick castings
• Hardwood planks or reclaimed wood for the table base
• Formwork boards (e.g. melamine, plywood with sealing tape)
• Clamps, screws, silicone sealant, level
• Mixing buckets, spatulas, measuring scales
• Protective gloves, apron, and dust mask
• Sanding tools and polishing pads
• Optional: pigments, decorative inlays, or finishing oils

Step 2: Build and Seal the Formwork

Construct a sturdy box or frame (the formwork) from melamine, HDPE, or plywood lined with strong release tape. This will contain the resin as it sets. The formwork must be both waterproof and rigid to prevent leaks and warping. Position the wood base inside the form.

Seal all internal joints and edges with silicone. Apply a thin bead, smoothing it with a gloved finger for a watertight barrier. Ensure the form is level using a spirit level—to avoid the resin forming an uneven surface. Seal and level the formwork before pouring resin to avoid costly spills and uneven pours.

If you want a beginner-friendly approach, consider using the “River-Table” – Complete Kit for Creating Your First Epoxy Resin Table, which includes silicone rubber for effective sealing and step-by-step instructions for formwork assembly.

Step 4: Cure, De-mould, and Flatten the Tabletop

Allow the resin to cure undisturbed, based on the product’s curing time (typically 24–72 hours for deep pours). Avoid moving the project or exposing it to dust during this phase. Allow proper curing time before de-moulding to ensure a hard, bubble-free surface.

Once fully cured, remove clamps and carefully release the table from the formwork. Flatten the underside if necessary using a router or sander, especially if resin seeped underneath.

Tips, Common Mistakes, and Troubleshooting

Always check that the room is dust-free before pouring to prevent surface blemishes. Wear gloves and a mask while mixing and sanding. Avoid pouring too thick in one go, as this can cause excessive heat and cracking. If bubbles appear, lightly pass a heat gun across the resin surface during the open time. When sanding, use water for finer grits to minimise marks and overheating. Always allow enough time for each layer to cure before adding more resin or removing from the mould.

Take your time on every step, from measuring to mixing, to achieve professional, lasting results.