epoxyresinA river table
Separate the seal coat, deep casting and finishing stages, then choose documented formulas for each job.
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Epoxy resin.
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Create better.
The right formula for your project. The right amount for your pour. Clear comparisons and useful tools, before you open the bottles.
Start with the project.Coating a tabletop and casting a river call for different decisions.
AI-created project inspiration · not product testing
Choose with contextFormula, pour limits and kit size—not just a brand name.
Measure before you mixVolume, coverage and ratios with clear assumptions.
Know what is documentedSources, limitations and unanswered questions in view.
One project. A clearer starting point.
What are you making?
A tabletop finish
Understand seal coats, thin flood coats, edge runoff and cure schedules before choosing a tabletop resin.
Art & small crafts
Match a formula to thin artwork coatings or small molds, and plan mixing quantity and finishing time.
A little planning goes a long way
How much resin
do you really need?
Enter your project dimensions. See the combined resin-and-hardener volume, add an allowance, then compare the kit quantities.
Open the resin calculator →Rectangle or circle · inches or centimeters · US gallons and liters
Example · a tabletop coating
Surface24 × 12 inches
Layer thickness⅛ inch
Extra allowance10%
0.65 liters
Approximately 21.9 US fl oz combined. Separate seal coats and runoff may need more. Check your resin’s layer limits.
Compare the details that matter
Resins with a clear role.
Explore 12 formulas and 41 exact kit options. Each formula has its own source notes and limitations.
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TotalBoat · Coating
TotalBoat TableTop
A thin-layer coating for tables and counters, with a small-casting exception that depends on both depth and volume.
- Mix by volume
- 1 : 1
- Kit choices
- 3 sizes / bundles
TotalBoat · Deep pour
TotalBoat Fathom
A slow casting system for substantial river pours and deeper molds, with minimum-volume and finishing-time considerations.
- Mix by volume
- 2 : 1
- Kit choices
- 3 sizes / bundles
ArtResin · Art & craft
ArtResin Epoxy Resin
A thin-layer artwork resin mixed by equal volumes, with a documented distinction between touch-dry and full cure.
- Mix by volume
- 1 : 1
- Kit choices
- 5 sizes / bundles
Learn once. Use it every pour.
Build your resin know-how.
Getting started
How to choose epoxy resin for your first project
Choose a resin by project depth, working conditions and documented limitations before comparing kit sizes.
Read the guide →Getting started
Coating epoxy vs casting epoxy: choose by the pour
Understand why a surface coating and a deep mold need different resin behavior, even when both cure clear.
Read the guide →Planning
How much epoxy resin do you need?
Calculate mixed volume for coatings, molds and irregular rivers, then plan allowances without changing the mix ratio.
Read the guide →Confidence comes from specifics
No single resin
does every job.
We compare documented applications, mixing methods and practical limits. Where a manufacturer’s documents disagree, we show the uncertainty. We do not claim hands-on testing we have not performed.
Read our research methodology →Questions worth asking
Before your first pour.
What is epoxy resin?
Two-part epoxy combines resin and a compatible hardener to create a cured material. Coating and casting formulas have different working characteristics. Choose by project and the instructions for the exact system. Compare coating and casting epoxy.
Which epoxy resin is best for my project?
Start with whether you are coating a surface or filling a mold. Then compare depth, total pour volume, workshop conditions and finishing schedule. Our Resin Finder makes a shortlist with limits and unknowns shown.
Can I mix equal weights if the bottle says 1:1?
Only if the manufacturer specifies 1:1 by weight. A volume ratio cannot automatically be transferred to a scale. The mixing calculator keeps the two measurement methods separate.
Is a bigger kit always better value?
Not if the remaining material goes unused or exceeds the manufacturer’s storage guidance. Compare the combined resin-and-hardener quantity, then use your own current price in the project cost calculator.
How do I plan a safe pour?
Read the instructions and safety data for both components before you begin. Batch mass, temperature and mold shape matter alongside thickness. Start with the handling and planning checklist.
Research and editorial direction by John Morris. Affiliate disclosure.