TAKIMO 1 Gallon 3× UV Resistant Epoxy Resin Kit - Ultra Clear Non-Yellowing Formula for Art & Furniture - High Gloss Table Top & Coating - 1:1 Ratio, 128oz (Pack of 2)

I used this epoxy to experiment with carbon fiber. I molded two 1/8" x 1" x 6" bars, one with chopped carbon fiber, and one pure resin. The pure resin cured into a hard, but slightly flexible strip. It returned to flat after being bent. Nice! It snapped when flexed to about a 90 degree angle. The carbon reinforced bar was so stiff I could barely flex it with all my strength! Just for fun, I then made a 1"x30"x18" table for my homemade bandsaw. I poured a very thin layer of this epoxy on top of a piece of plywood, put down a layer of carbon fiber, and repeated the process until the epoxy/carbon layer was 1/2" thick. It turned out crystal clear, bubble-free, and unbelievably stiff and strong. It took about 14 hours to fully solidify. I cured it in a 68 degree room with 40% humidity on a heating mat that kept the resin at 77 degrees the entire time. Properties of the freshly mixed resin: Very thin and runny--will seep into every crevice, even tiny ones. A 1/2 gallon batch has a LONG open time at 68 degree room temp and 40% humidity--60+ minutes in my case. Still pourable after that, but begins to thicken. Crystal clear. Not super sticky when first mixed. Becomes very adhesive and sticky after curing for an hour or two. Freshly mixed resin is easy to clean up with 90% isopropyl alcohol. Many medium-sized bubbles formed while mixing, but they very quickly dissipated once the resin was poured into the mold. My process: I mixed it exactly as directed after warming the resin and hardener in a bucket of 122 degree water. 1:1 ratio, mixed at low speed for 5 minutes with a drill and mixing attachment. I transferred the mixed resin to another container, scraped the sides of the first one, and mixed again for another minute. The resin never got hot, only slightly warm in the mixing vessel. I cured the resin in an open mold on top of a heating mat set to keep the mold at 77 degrees--as directed. I used a heat gun to warm a few spots where bubbles seemed to be stuck near the surface. It worked fine. If you want to play around with carbon fiber, or just want a good epoxy for molding stuff or tabletops, this epoxy is excellent! Follow the directions exactly and do not try to take any shortcuts. I was worried about bubbles/voids, but this stuff is like magic--99% of the bubbles simply disappear on their own, and the resin is so thin that it tends to soak into whatever it touches and fill voids. Obviously I would never use this stuff to make any structural parts for bikes, cars, or airplanes, but for hobbies, it's excellent.

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

Good stuff. What you should know is when mixing don’t fall short of the 5 minutes. And if you’re mixing more than a gallon make sure to add at least another 5 minutes stir time. One direction. Bubbles come out easily with heat gun. No smell. Don’t brush. Fast tack free. Just let it get there. Fingerprints aren’t easily removed. Crystal clear. Durable.

First off I'd like to state that this is my first time ever using epoxy and with that being said I found this product very easy to use but my only complaint would be there is a lot of micro bubbles otherwise this would have been a 5 star review. I had a very large bar top (12 feet long by 30 inches wide and 2 1/2 inches deep) I was making in my basement. I bought 30 gallons of this epoxy after I had already done a seal coat on the bottom about 1/8 inch thick just to seal all the places that the wood came together. I did calk all the seams before the seal coat, which is a very important step, then I filled the whole thing with spent brass. (Roughly 25,000 rounds) I would recommend you calk the seal coat before the main pour as I did had a small leak in one of the corners which I can only assume as the epoxy shrank it pulled the calk away form the edge. If you have a leak JB weld will stop it. (at least it worked for me) I think the design I did with the spent brass contributed to the amount of micro bubbles in the final result since the epoxy had to seep into every single casing. The 2 to 1 mix for me was very easy I just mixed 3 gallons at a time in a 5 gallon bucket and then just followed the instructions provided for how long to mix. I did also transfer into another bucket and mixed again per the instructions. All in all the process was very smooth and easy. I was very surprised that there was almost no smell. My basement was about 65 degrees which is outside of the optimum ambient temp but I don't think that it adversely effected the end result. It took about 2 days to become hard enough to touch and I let it sit for a week before I took the clamps off. It is very clear except for the micro bubbles but there is no cloudiness and the whole is very hard. Very happy with the product and end result especially it being my first time. Would recommend and buy again.

Very easy to use. Looks amazing. I do have to order more. It’s seals well super clear. Counter top is 114”x 40” and 24” wide. 2 gallon was not enough. I am ordering g 2 more gallons. No skin irritation. Cleans off with hot water and fast orange. Seems to dry very strong. No smell.

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!

I have ordered this three times due to underestimating how much epoxy I was going to use. Now I just need to fill in a few areas on my top for my table will be completed. No issues followed directions. 15 mins in warm water, 10 minutes on counter, pour in individual cups for A and B and then pour into another cup. Mix for 5 minutes. I love the glass like finish. Dried flowers from my mom’s funeral and the flowers that were given to me.

Excellent, Excellent, Excellent, this will be my go to epoxy brand from now on. Poured this on a 9 foot dining room table and it came out like glass. No bubbles, good working time, and faster curing time than other brands ive used in the past. 10/10 recommend. Thank you Takimo!

No, it is still sticky to the touch even after a week. I expected it to be glass hard.