River Table – Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1 – Control your working environment

Before starting, make sure that your epoxy, your room, and your mold have a temperature of 70°F. To ensure a perfect result, it is important to have a dry and dust-free environment.

Step 2 – Build your Casting Frame

Once you know the size of the river table you want to build, it’s time to build a frame for it. To do so, use a wooden plate and wooden strips. Cover everything with our EPODEX separating tape.

Screw all wooden parts together and glue all the edges with silicone. Once the silicone is cured, spray the Separating Agent spray over the entire mold. Wipe off any excess with a dry dust-free cloth.

Pro Tips: Do not overlap the Separating Tape! Leave a small gap to save you rigorous sanding later.

Step 3 – First Layer of Resin to Seal the Wood

Once your wooden planks are safely secured in your mold, it is time for the epoxy. Prepare a small mixture of resin and hardener. Make sure your mixture is free of streaks before using it.

Use your brush to apply a thin layer on part of the wooden planks which will be in contact with the epoxy. Pour the rest of your resin-hardener mixture on the river between your wooden planks. Allow the first layer to cure for at least 48h before continuing with Step 4.

Pro Tips: Be sure to always mix according to the mixing ratio. Our PRO+ Kit has a mixing ratio of 2:1. In other words, mix, for example, 1gal of resin with 0.5gal of hardener.