How To Get Started with Epoxy Resin | For Beginners

New to Epoxy? Don't worry, you'll be a pro in no time! Let's cover the unique characteristics of all of our benchmark epoxy products- deep pour, tabletop, and art resin, so that you can decide which one is right for your project.

Deep Pour Epoxy Resin

Let’s start off with deep pour, which is a 2:1 ratio epoxy, meaning that it requires two parts of Part A and one part of Part B. When you're pouring this epoxy, you're going to notice the watery consistency. This is because it's specifically engineered to have a lower viscosity and slower drying time so that it can be used for river tables, large molds, and thick embedments that require a deeper pour.

Due to this, it’s important to make sure that the form you’re using is leak-proof! You can ensure this by using Tyvek tape on the bottom and sides of your form or by using one of our leak-proof silicone molds for your project!

Our Deep Pour Epoxy Resin can be poured up to 2" at a time and has a 6 hour working time. You can add additional layers up to 2" at a time if you have an even deeper project. Just make sure to wait 24 hours between layers so that the previous layer has a tacky cure. Deep pour will fully cure after 72 hours. Our deep pour, like all of our other epoxy, is food safe!

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Engineered for River Tables, Large Molds, Thick Encapsulations, and more.
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Table Top Epoxy Resin

Let's move on to table top epoxy now. Generally, this formula is used to coat your finished product- for example, you might do a river table or charcuterie board with deep pour, do some finishing, and then turn to table top. It provides an everlasting coat, and elevates whatever you pour it on. If you want that glossy, sleek, glasslike look, table top is the way to go! It cures a lot faster than deep pour, and many people would consider it easier to use because it has a 1:1 ratio.

Table Top Epoxy has a self leveling formula which makes adding a glossy coat to any surface a breeze! The surface will be dry in 6-8 hours and fully cure in around 24 hours depending on the temperature and humidity in the room. Table Top is designed for 1/8" coatings and is also food safe for charcuterie boards, dining tables, and more!

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Designed for Table Tops, Bar Tops, Wood Projects, and more.
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Art Resin

Last but not least, let’s talk about art resin. Art resin is a simpler form of table top epoxy, and is typically used to make small little trinkets and crafts. It has a 1:1 ratio, you can do multiple pours in one setting, and you can even pour it up to two inches thick (in layers) if you really want to! However, the best thing about using art resin is that you can add some cool shapes or swirls as it cures! This is because it has a working time of 35 minutes, which gives you ample time to manipulate it and get the look you want. Art resin is very forgiving and fun to work with. Just like our other epoxy it's food safe. It also provides more UV resistance than our other formulas if you want a high gloss coating with more protection from yellowing over time.

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Ideal for Paintings, Coasters, Jewelry, and projects needing strong UV resistance.
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Why Choose Upstart Epoxy?

Professional-Grade Results, Made Simple

Upstart Epoxy delivers high-performance epoxy resin systems designed for both beginners and experts. Our products are formulated for clarity, durability, and ease of use, allowing users to achieve professional-quality finishes without a steep learning curve. We are the go-to brand for DIYers, woodworkers, artists, hobbyists, and professional makers who want top-tier outcomes with user-friendly applications.

All-in-One Resin Kits and Resources for Creators

We don't just sell resin. We empowers creators with complete starter kits, how-to guides, and project inspiration. We help beginners unlock their creative potential without feeling overwhelmed. We hold your hand the entire way through the process and guarantee success on your first epoxy project!

U.S.-Made Reliability with Fast, Friendly Support

USA-Made Products, and USA-Quality service. We manufacturer our resins right here in the United States and guarantee consistent quality, reliable shipping, and responsive customer care. We pride ourselves on providing quality product that you can trust and consistent results every time.

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