Our Deep Pour Epoxy Resin is a 2:1 mix ratio by volume. Measure 2 parts Resin to 1 part Hardener in graduated mixing cups. It is crucial to measure accurately or you may encounter curing issues.
Please allow at least 48 hours for your project to cure. It can take more or less time, depending on mass and room temperature. If your project remains tacky after several days, this is likely due to incorrect mix ratios or incomplete mixing. It's important to measure each component in graduated mixing containers. Mix thoroughly for a full 5 minutes, scraping the sides and bottom of the mixing cup. Do not mix more than 3 gallons at one time. If you do mix 1 gallon or more, use a power mixer set to hand speed.
Yes, pigments and liquid dyes can be mixed with this product. However, do not mix anything oil or water-based with this product. We suggest always testing your colorant with the epoxy in a small sample bath to ensure there are no issues and you achieve your desired color.
If your epoxy arrived cold/frozen or has been stored in a cool environment, it is important that you allow it to acclimate to at least 75°F before you begin your project. We suggest placing the tightly sealed bottles in a warm water bath until it reaches 75°F, not to exceed 80°F.
It is essential to bond your objects to the surface with a craft glue or coating epoxy before casting them with the deep pour, otherwise they will float. Start with a very thin seal coat to minimize bubbling that will likely occur from air getting trapped underneath the object.
The ideal working temperature is around 77°F, but best results can be obtained between 70 and 85°F. We suggest working in a clean, dry and dust-free environment.
If your project is still tacky after 7 days, you can wipe the surface liberally with Isopropyl Alcohol 99% (must be 99%). This will help cut the tackiness. Then you can sand/scrape off as much as you can, wipe again with IA 99%, sand, and repeat until all of the tacky areas are removed. Once all tacky areas have been removed, you can pour another coat.
Epoxy and oil do NOT mix. You must have a definitive barrier between the oil-based product and the epoxy. We suggest applying a water-based seal coat and letting it cure completely before applying the epoxy.
This is a casting epoxy meant for thick pours, not a coating epoxy. It is a very thin material and does not self-level like a coating epoxy. We recommend using a table top epoxy or water-based clear coat as a seal coat, and table top epoxy to achieve a high-gloss finish.
We suggest pouring a max of 2" per application. If you do pour thicker, you risk an accelerated reaction in the epoxy that could cause it to heat up, smoke, crack, yellow, etc.