I first saw a bottle cap table on pinterest a number of years ago and knew i had to make one because they re just so cool i ve been collecting bottle caps for a while now with this project in mind.
Bottle cap table without resin.
I needed something sticky enough that it would create a barrier against resin yet slick enough that it would not stick to the resin.
It takes some planning and depending on how big a beer drinker you are months of bottle cap collecting.
Pouring epoxy resin river tables require certain types of epoxy and certain techniques.
Then build a barrier around the table with duct tape to prevent the resin from dripping out.
Use clean bottle caps.
Bottle cap tray table with grout and resin.
Since mine had no rim i had to create a way to keep the resin at a depth that would cover the bottle caps without running off the side.
First layout your bottle caps on the surface of your table.
Most coating epoxies require thin pours of no more than 1 8 to 1 4 per application.
This created a ledge that was just slightly higher than the bottle caps to hold in the bar top resin.
Composites sells epoxy resin which is the product most commonly used on bar tops and table tops in many bars and restaurants.
We bought a 24 x 48 piece of plywood at 1 2 thick.
A touch of tay.
I ve even been known to inform people how to corre.
But the end result is worth it.
After you have all the bottle caps glued down make sure you allow the glue to dry for at least 24 hours.
If your table has a rim you can skip this step.
If you stay too long with the he.
This product is a 100 solid two component clear polymer coating that is mixed at 1 to 1 ratio by volume.
The next step is to pour the epoxy evenly over the beer bottle caps.
We ripped down a 1 2 on the table saw to make it 1 high.
You can purchase this epoxy through their website and print the directions for use.
When you re happy with the layout glue the bottle caps in place.
To make your own resin bottle cap table you ll just need super glue duct tape a box cutter and some high gloss resin.