Measure Table Top Pro using the correct 1:1 mix ratio and add approximately 2 tsp of color per cup, mix epoxy resin for 5 minutes. DO NOT pour over 1/4″ of epoxy on this step. Keep in mind, if you are mixing with a drill attachment the faster the mixer spins the more air bubbles you will whip into the mix. Use a controlled speed when mixing and keep your mixing blade below the surface as much as possible. Once epoxy is mixed, let it sit in the cup for 5-10 minutes to allow air bubbles to rise to the surface.
Pour epoxy into the channel of the mold and wait 10-15 minutes. Using a propane torch, apply heat 6 inches above the surface in a slow waving motion to release air bubbles. After you torch you can start to create your own pattern using a mixing stick to swirl the epoxy. This is the fun part and you can create a interesting pattern for you base layer. Repeat this process for the first 30 minutes until the epoxy starts to gel. Once the epoxy has a syrup like consistency, swirl and apply heat one final time and cover your piece to keep off any dust from settling. It’s good to know that we use Table Top Pro for this step because of it’s faster gel time. If you attempt to do this step with Deep Pour the pigment will settle to the bottom during the longer curing process.
This is a really good and informative guide
Great tutorial! Could you follow the same process and have the slab in the middle with epoxy on both sides? Also do you offer a clear epoxy or is a color required?
You certainly could and yes deep pour and tabletop are clear, you would need to add pigment to color them
Thank you for a great tutorial.
I have one question, you only use 80 grid for sanding?
Typically yes, the next layers of epoxy will fill all the voids and scratches from sanding rendering them invisible. 80 Grit creates a lot of surface area for a good mechanical adhesion.
Amazing work. It is absolutely beautiful. Thank you for showing this.