You make an epoxy river table by filling a gap between two pieces of wood with epoxy resin, creating a beautiful “river” effect that highlights the natural beauty of the wood. This project ...

Q How can I get a smooth, glossy surface on the river tables I make? These are built with multiple pieces of wood, with liquid epoxy poured into the spaces between them before hardening.

I drove these in so the heads would rest below the finished surface of the wood but remain exposed within the hole. These help hold the epoxy in place and act as anchors once surrounded by the epoxy.