What's the best epoxy resin to get the job done? In order to know which resin is right for the job, you first need to define the job. Understanding what resin performs best for each application will open so many new doors for your work. These are the 8 best epoxy resin for wood 2022, and why. Whether it be woodworking, art, countertops, coatings, and the list goes on.....
Let me break it down for you:
CASTING RESIN/ DEEP POUR:
When to use Casting Resin: .25"-and up, Deep Pours, Jewelry, Silicone Molds, filling wood, doing inlays. Using these resins allows objects, and wood to release air, without curing with bubbles. Different resins cure at different paces. Here's my favorites:
TOP PICK:
Promise Epoxy Deep Pour Resin
- 2:1 mix ratio by volume (100 A to 44 B by weight)
- Thick pours up to 2" per application
- Super clear results
- Compatible with pigments and dyes
- Low viscosity and long working time
- Made in the U.S.A.
Altogether this is my top choice because of the quality of my finished projects, at a very reasonable price point. My pours come out completely clear even with slabs of Petoskey stones, inside of my rivers. This resin is fully cured in 36-48 hrs.
RUNNER UP
LIQUID GLASS
- 2:1 mix ratio by volume (100 A to 44 B by weight)
- Thick pours up to 2" per application
- Super clear results
- Compatible with pigments and dyes
- Low viscosity and long working time
- Made in the U.S.A.
TABLETOP EPOXY/ COATINGS
These Epoxies I use for finishes. Whether it be for art, river tables, or shallow pours under 1/8" (some 1/4")
TOP PICK:
PROMISE EPOXY TABLETOP RESIN
USE CODE FLUIDWOOD FOR 15% OFF!!!
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- 1:1 mix ratio by volume (100 A to 44 B by weight)
- Thin pours up to 1/8"
- Super clear results
- Compatible with pigments and dyes
- Made in the U.S.A.
Second Choice
USE CODE FLUIDWOOD10 FOR 10% OFF!
- 1:1 mix ratio by volume (100 A to 44 B by weight)
- Thin pours up to 1/8"
- Clear results
- Good hardness
- Compatible with pigments and dyes
- Made in the U.S.A.
ART/ OCEAN THEMES
This is best used when you need a long open time and for casting molds with inlays such as flowers.
FIRST CHOICE
STONECOAT COUNTERTOPS
- LONG WORKING TIME
- Heat Resistant
- Zero VOC
- Self Leveling
- Crystal Clear
- UV Stable
SECOND CHOICE
Promise Epoxy U.V. Art Resin
Use code FLUIDWOOD FOR 15% OFF!
- LONGER WORK TIME/ LONG CURE TIME
- Compatible with Alcohol Inks, Acrylics, Silicone Oils, Metallics, Oil Based Paint, and More!
- Added UV Inhibitors for Maximum UltraViolet Resistance!
- Epoxy Resin and Hardener Formulated with Zero VOC’s!
- Extended Working Time!
- Food Safe for Incidental Contact!
BEST UV RESISTANT EPOXY/ FOOD SAFE
ART COAT/ STONE COAT COUNTERTOPS
USE CODE NITA10 FOR 10% OFF ENTIRE PURCHASE!
- LONGER WORK TIME/ LONG CURE TIME
- Compatible with Alcohol Inks, Acrylics, Silicone Oils, Metallics, Oil Based Paint, and More!
- Added UV Inhibitors for Maximum UltraViolet Resistance!
- Epoxy Resin and Hardener Formulated with Zero VOCs!
- Extended Working Time!
- Food Safe for Incidental Contact!
RESIN FOR ART:
PROMISE EPOXY U.V. ART RESIN
USE CODE FLUIDWOOD FOR 15% OFF!
- Non-toxic when used as directed. (1 gal kit = 0.5 gal resin + 0.5 gal hardener)
- No VOCs. No BPA. No fumes. Non-flammable. Certified food safe.
- UV and HALS stabilized for unparalleled yellowing protection
- Easy to use 1:1 mixing ratio; 1 gal covers approx. 32 sq ft
- High-gloss. Self-leveling. Made in USA.
- This has a very long open time and is also great for art!!!