epoxyresinRiver Table Epoxy: Plan the Pour Before Buying
Separate the seal coat, deep casting and finishing stages, then choose documented formulas for each job.
Plan this project →Project pathways
Start with what you want to make.
Plan river tables, tabletop coatings, small crafts and flower displays with project-specific resin guidance and quantity tools.
Tabletop Epoxy: Choose a Coating & Plan Your Layers
Understand seal coats, thin flood coats, edge runoff and cure schedules before choosing a tabletop resin.
Plan this project →Epoxy Resin for Art, Coasters & Jewelry Projects
Match a formula to thin artwork coatings or small molds, and plan mixing quantity and finishing time.
Plan this project →Flower Preservation Resin: Plan Drying, Layers & Molds
Choose a casting workflow around dry flowers, mold volume, layer limits and time before demolding.
Plan this project →Make the first pour a practice piece.
Use the same surface, pigments and release method on a small sample before committing a valuable object. Plan protective equipment, workspace conditions, level support and cure time alongside the material budget.
Read the first-project guide →Choose by the shape of the job
Start with the intended result and the thickness of the resin layer. A tabletop coating, a river-table cavity and a small decorative casting pose different questions. Use the project pathways above to find the relevant guide, then compare the formula’s documented application with your actual dimensions. A resin described as clear or suitable for crafts still needs to match the job.
If you are deciding between a surface finish and a deeper fill, read the coating-versus-casting guide first. For flower displays or other inclusions, include preparation and a practice piece in the plan; the appearance of the original object does not predict the finished casting.
Turn measurements into a workable plan
Measure the cavity or surface before comparing kit sizes. The volume calculator estimates total mixed material, while the coverage tool helps with surface-area planning. Account for the assumptions behind your estimate, including irregular shapes and material displaced by wood or inclusions. Total project volume is a purchasing input, not permission to pour it in one batch.
Next, use the Finder to build a shortlist and open each formula page to check depth, mixed mass, temperature and cure conditions together. Compare whole-kit quantities with the cost tool only after that check. Keep the selected formula and your measurements in the project journal so you can revisit the plan before mixing.
Calculate resin volume · Estimate surface coverage · Find formula candidates · Compare project costs · Record your project plan