Here are a few ideas for epoxy “river” projects: Many choose to start with a smaller project and work their way up to a large slab river table. One thing to note: The river table technique works great for a variety of projects. These tables can be very vibrant and colorful, and with techniques like swirling or using inlays in the epoxy, you can create some truly unique and incredible furniture. A “river” of epoxy is then poured between the slabs to create a solid tabletop. The slab is split lengthwise (“ripped”), and the live edges (with exposed bark and grain) are faced toward the center. See more below.Įpoxy resin river tables are made of raw wooden planks and epoxy resin. Note: This river table project was made using our craft epoxy resin kit, which requires layering the epoxy in the river. Use this guide to build your own river table, river charcuterie board, or epoxy cornhole boards. Need some help? We’ve provided step-by-step instructions below, for each part of the process. Finishing touches - Sand and polish, stain (optional), or pour a final coat of epoxy resin or poly sealer.Pouring the river - Pour epoxy resin (colored with mica powder ) down the center.

Prepping the mold - Create a mold using silicone caulk and plastic sheeting.Preparing the slab - Cut the slab to the desired length, split it down the middle, and prep the live edge.

This step-by-step river table tutorial will walk you through making a river table from start to finish.Īlthough a river tables seem like an intimidating epoxy project, the process is fairly simple, it requires a few simple woodworking tools, and there are just a few key steps: Follow our how-to guide to making an epoxy resin river table, including preparing the raw slab, building a mold, and coloring your river table with mica powder.Įpoxy resin river tables are one-of-a-kind creations that are equal parts beautiful and functional.

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