TAKIMO 1 Gallon 3×UV Resistant Resin Kit,No Bubble & Crystal Clear Epoxy Resin for Coating, Casting, Table Top,DIY, Bar Top, River Tables, Resin Art, Wood with High Gloss Finish

Excellent quality resin—super clear and easy to mix. It cured perfectly and without bubbles. Ideal for craft projects and epoxy tables.

First time using this brand and was let down big time. I followed their directions and did my normal prep. Im very methodical about every client piece I make. I cleaned the boards and they sat for about 45 minutes before I poured the epoxy. I mixed it with a paddle on my drill for 3x as long as I have with any other products waiting for it to clear up like the instructions say. I even let it sit probably 5 or 10 minutes to let bubbles surface. When I poured the test panel, it went down clear and leveled well, so I went ahead with the main project. As I poured it, the epoxy laid down ok, not as slick as my normal stuff, but it was ok. I used a heat gun to get any bubbles and help level it out. It seemed to make bubbles so I stopped. I had made sure it was an even level across the entire board, but I came back an hour later and it seemed to be separating or something weird was going on. Checking on it throughout the day and it seemed to get a rougher finish. 9 hours later its still very sticky and looks very rough like heavy orange peel. It's been in a 70 degree room all day. I hope it hardens up enough to sand and possibly recoat with either a different product or something to save this. This was a multiple day project that was milled out with a special wood for the border and matching another one if I have to remake it will be nearly impossible. I'll update this when its all finished!

Fine grade bubbles are still visible with a magnifying glass up close so you still need a vacuum pot after mixing and a pressure pot while it sets up overnight. I found it still needs a little heat (110F ambient) after curing to bring it to max cure, which is good for me. Work time increase is significant if kept cool until you want it to cure, but cures anyway on its own. After that it's a good product. Note: dissolves cotton.... :D

As it says in the description, “keep the working temperature between 70°F-80°F.” Otherwise curing may stall. That means after you apply the resin, you need a room or box that warm. After my project stalled overnight, I put the vacuum bagged part in the warm car. After that it cured perfectly. The negative reviews seemed to have missed this important detail. Hotter than that will shorten the cure time. If you want it to cure overnight in a cool room, choose a different resin to work with.

I used this stuff to create a front stoop surface with pebble stone. It has held up after 3 years, no loose stones and still looks like I just laid it down. Trick or treaters were afraid to walk on it as it still has the wet look when it was poured. I did a lot of research on Epoxy resin and found the perfect one for me.