5 EPOXY RESIN TABLE Legs for your 2024 Projects
There are so many different kind of resin tables you can create. Epoxy tables, river tables and live edge resin tables are all styles of tabletops with resin inlays, insets or glosses for table top update.
The styles of resin tabletop varieties are made to look like a river or waterway winding through the center or sides of it, or the table is top coated for a perfect, glossy shine.
No matter what, these tables are all eye catching and are unique and are easily customizable, making them very sought after.
Resin and river tables have become more and more popular, and it is no wonder why. They are stunning to look at and can be completely personalized to the taste of the artist.
If you are considering making a river or epoxy table out of resin, you are going to not only consider your table mold and type of deep casting resin and your inlays, you are also going to want to think about the hardware you are going to use for your dining room table or coffee table.
Let's look at the most popular and best resin epoxy table legs for your resin project.
Best Epoxy Resin Table Legs
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People love resin tables because they're beautiful conversation pieces you can show off to guests.
Epoxy tables make a great conversation pieces because they are something you don't normally see in homes and most people have never seen one before.
When choosing the legs for your resin table, you are going to want ones that adequately support your table and ones that look perfect for your piece.
Let's first talk about epoxy tables and get some background information on this gorgeous art form.
What makes the river or clear part in a resin table?
Epoxy resin makes an excellent modern-looking addition to any home décor setting by using it on a table. People often wonder just how the inlays were set into what appears to be a glass section of table.
It makes for a beautiful conversation piece offering interest and a high gloss, reflective surface.
Often, you will see a river on a table or bar top with things in it like stones and rocks, dried flowers or custom items like bottle caps or whatever the table maker decides to use in their inclusions, and these can be added to dining tables, coffee tables, live edge pieces and more.
Whether it is clear or colored with mica powder, that reflective, glass looking substance is in fact epoxy resin.
What is epoxy resin?
Epoxy resin is typically a two part mixture of resin to hardener that is normally mixed in a 1:1 ratio (although there are also 2:1 and other mixing ratios).
There are many different kinds of resins to use for many different projects.
Resin is used to make:
- resin tables
- river tables
- epoxy river table art
- custom epoxy tumblers
- cutting board art
- coasters
- geode art
- paintings
- resin jewelry
and more.
What kind of epoxy resin is used for a resin table?
Typically a river or epoxy table has two or more pieces of wood in a mold with a deep crevasse through the wood pieces, or on either side of the wood depending on the look you are going for.
Because this crevasse is deep, you will need a deep casting epoxy.
It is important to do some good research on the best epoxy resin for wood before you start, so you can find one that won't yellow quickly, one that can be deeply poured and one that maybe doesn't give off as strong odors during the cure time.
Then you can use a resin calculator to determine how much epoxy you will need for your resin table.
An epoxy resin made for art will tell you that it can only be poured in certain thicknesses at a time, for example, 1" at a time.
Pouring the wrong resin at a thickness that it is not intended for may lead to overheating, smoking or it will cure cloudy or it will not solidify properly.
It is important that you find the right resin for your river table, just as it is important to find the right legs.
What are the best legs for resin river tables?
When looking for the legs of your resin table, you are going to want to get legs that look great and ones that are study and adequately supportive.
Table legs are typically made from wood or metal and this is the same when it comes to river tables. Whether you are going for wooden table legs or you prefer a metal look, they both go nicely with epoxy resin river tables and it is totally a matter of preference!
Here are the best legs for river tables.
1. Hairpin Coffee Table Legs
Hairpin legs are the most popular coffee table supports if you are making your own table.
They typically come in a black metal powder coated design and offer a sense of minimalist style that go well in a contemporary or a rustic setting. These legs are very versatile in terms of how they look and are the preferred legs for river coffee tables.
Hairpin legs come in many sizes for epoxy resin river tables, live edge table or for any epoxy table so be sure to have a look at your sizing options. They typically come in 12", 16" 20" and 28" so get our a measuring tape to know the proper size of legs for your table.
You can see all of the different hairpin style legs for river tables on amazon here:
BEST Hairpin Table Legs on Amazon
2. Adjustable Cylinder Table Legs
Another option for legs are your standard straight legged, metal table legs. These legs offer a straight, basic look. They are made from a heavy metal and each leg supports 220lbs.
3. Metal Square Style Table Legs
For a more structured and contemporary look, the square style legs are strong and beautiful. They are described as a mid-century modern looking leg for any table, and they would be beautiful on a river table.
4. A-Shaped Table Legs
These legs are made of a heavy-duty steel material. Their surface is covered with polyurethane powder coating to protect from corrosion, rust, oxidation and scratches.
You can adjust the height of the non-slip feet between 0-50 mm to adapt to any uneven surface.
The A-shaped table legs are a classic design and are the perfect way to support your rustic or modern desks, side table, dining table, coffee tables and more.
5. Triangular Table Legs
This triangular table leg design offers a strong and robust look. They would look great on a geometric designed epoxy table surface and offer a point of interest right down to every detail.
We hope we helped you find some great ideas for legs for your river table! There are so many leg choices out there, these are a selection of the popular designs for river tables.
It really comes down to a matter of preference in the look you are going for, alongside the size and weight of your piece and how supportive your epoxy table legs need to be.
Here are some frequently asked questions about epoxy resin tables:
1. Which type of epoxy resin is ideal for crafting resin tables?
Go for a high-quality, self-leveling epoxy resin designed for thicker pours. This ensures proper curing and minimizes the risk of uneven surfaces on your resin table project.
2. What is the recommended thickness for pouring epoxy resin on tabletops?
For resin tables, aim for a thickness of approximately 1/8 to 1/4 inch per pour. Multiple thin layers are preferable to avoid excessive heat buildup during curing and reduce the likelihood of bubbles.
3. How can one achieve a flawless finish when using epoxy resin for tabletops?
To achieve a flawless finish, prepare the surface by sanding and cleaning it thoroughly. Work in a dust-free environment, and consider using a seal coat before applying the final epoxy layers for added clarity and smoothness. This also helps get ride of any bubbles that might try and sneak up through your layers.
4. Are there any specific considerations for adding color or design to resin tables?
Epoxy resin allows for creativity in design. When adding color or other elements, choose compatible pigments or dyes designed for epoxy. Work in layers, allowing each to cure before adding the next, to maintain clarity and prevent bleeding between colors.
Here are some more resin resources you may be interested in:
Resin How To's
Best Resin For Your Project
USE RESIN SAFELY
No matter what type of resin you decide to use, always use personal protective equipment (PPE). Take time to carefully go over safety data sheets before making anything with resin, and make sure you have the proper gloves on (not latex) and the right respirator for resin protection.
Here are the exact gloves we always use
This is the respirator we use and recommend for resin work
Read more about resin safety here
And please remember, even if your epoxy resin of choice is "VOC-free, odor free" and/or "non toxic", please always wear the proper respirator for epoxy resin.
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