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Worked great!
I put off buying epoxy after hearing numerous horror stories and seeing some firsthand mess ups (bubbles galore, sticky finishes, etc...). After putting about 15 coats of polycrylic on my slightly uneven tabletop (ripped and stained 2x4s so I couldn't sand it smooth) I still wasn't satisfied. There are 99 pieces in my tabletop and I didn't want to mess up. After watching numerous videos numerous times I finally got the nerve to try epoxy and for a first timer it came out great! The key for me was to make sure to have equal parts of each and to mix it together for a full 5 plus minutes. I used a one gallon metal paint stir stick (one that looks like it has a propeller on the end) and used a cordless drill on the lowest setting so I wouldn't get even more bubbles than there already were. Once applied I used a heat gun to get rid of the bubbles. Photo attached.
April 2016 · Tools and Home Improvement · verified purchase