Epoxy Guides & Other Articles
![A blurred photo of a wooden epoxy river serving tray with a text overlay that says "How to make an epoxy serving tray with a river vein."](http://www.bestbartopepoxy.com/cdn/shop/articles/how-to-make-an-epoxy-serving-tray-with-a-river-vein-00_1728x.jpg?v=1724696844 1536w,//www.bestbartopepoxy.com/cdn/shop/articles/how-to-make-an-epoxy-serving-tray-with-a-river-vein-00_1296x.jpg?v=1724696844 1280w,//www.bestbartopepoxy.com/cdn/shop/articles/how-to-make-an-epoxy-serving-tray-with-a-river-vein-00_900x.jpg?v=1724696844 768w,//www.bestbartopepoxy.com/cdn/shop/articles/how-to-make-an-epoxy-serving-tray-with-a-river-vein-00_540x.jpg?v=1724696844 320w)
How to make an epoxy serving tray with a river vein
Epoxy serving trays are delightful projects that offer utility and aesthetic. Learn to make one with a river vein here, so you can "wow" your guests.
![A small end table featuring a resin ocean art epoxy finish.](http://www.bestbartopepoxy.com/cdn/shop/articles/ocean-resin-art_1728x.jpg?v=1695915400 1536w,//www.bestbartopepoxy.com/cdn/shop/articles/ocean-resin-art_1296x.jpg?v=1695915400 1280w,//www.bestbartopepoxy.com/cdn/shop/articles/ocean-resin-art_900x.jpg?v=1695915400 768w,//www.bestbartopepoxy.com/cdn/shop/articles/ocean-resin-art_540x.jpg?v=1695915400 320w)
Our step-by-step guide to creating ocean resin art
Learn the step-by-step process of how to make resin ocean art in this beginner-friendly guide!
![Three epoxy tumblers with scenic nature imagery painted beneath the resin surface.](http://www.bestbartopepoxy.com/cdn/shop/articles/epoxy-tumblers-01_1728x.png?v=1690041727 1536w,//www.bestbartopepoxy.com/cdn/shop/articles/epoxy-tumblers-01_1296x.png?v=1690041727 1280w,//www.bestbartopepoxy.com/cdn/shop/articles/epoxy-tumblers-01_900x.png?v=1690041727 768w,//www.bestbartopepoxy.com/cdn/shop/articles/epoxy-tumblers-01_540x.png?v=1690041727 320w)
Our step-by-step guide to making epoxy tumblers
Learn how to make epoxy tumblers in our beginner friendly guide. We'll cover what tools and supplies you need, as well as each step of the process, one-by-one.
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Our step-by-step guide to making resin coasters
Learn how to make resin coasters with our beginner-friendly guide. We'll explain what supplies you need and teach you the process step-by-step.
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Epoxy prep: How clean surfaces provide a stronger epoxy bond
At the start of any epoxy project, it's important to properly clean the surface area you'll be applying epoxy to. Doing this is a surefire way to e...
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How does water affect epoxy? Is it waterproof?
Epoxy is often applied to materials that don't fare well with water contact or even light moisture, but what about the epoxy itself—how does water affect it?