Crafts Using Epoxy Resin for Table Tops

You found a table at the thrift store that you could not pass up. Yes, it needs little work, but maybe you thrive on creating something new from something old. You can use epoxy resin and finish that tabletop in any number of different ways. Choose a design that matches the dcor of your home or the room in which you are putting the table.

Painting

Paint a design on the top of the table before adding the epoxy resin. Sand the top of the table really well and then wipe off any sawdust with a damp rag. Paint your desired design. You can paint a flat color, a wood grain design using a wood graining tool, add shapes in a contrasting color to your base paint or your monogram. Make sure you allow the paint ample time to dry. Check the manufacturers instructions for the drying times. Cover the paint with a spray clear coat before adding the epoxy.

Pictures

Put a coat of paint on the top of the table and allow it to dry. Arrange some pictures on the top of the table until you like the arrangement. Use a spray adhesive to lightly spray the backs of the pictures and adhere them to the tabletop. Allow the adhesive to dry for a few minutes before adding the spray on clear coat. Add the epoxy.

Mosaic

Use small or broken tiles to make a design on your tabletop. You can also use shells to make a beach design. Arrange the pieces on your table as you desire and then hold in place with a little epoxy glue. Add the resin after the glue has dried. Keep in mind that you may need to add more than one coat of the epoxy resin to cover the items on the table.

Add the Epoxy

Mix the two parts of the epoxy. Add a little more hardener than the manufacturer suggests, to make sure your table top will harden properly. Pour directly on top of your table. Smooth the epoxy out in a very thin layer, about of an inch. Use a blow dryer to blow out any bubbles. Allow the epoxy to dry completely, at least 24 hours. Keep in mind that your table must have a lip on it to hold the epoxy in place while drying, otherwise it will just run off the edges.