The best epoxy resins, compared.
Top pick: Craft Resin crystal clear kit, 1 litre – Highest score: 1 litre at 1:1, about £23.99, with 4.6 from 6,874 reviews, the deepest file in this set. Best value: SigWong crystal clear kit, 1,100 ml – Next large review file, 4.5 from 6,607, at about £18.99 for 1,100 ml, with a 40 minute working time. Updated 22.10.2026.
Epoxy resin here is a two-part clear kit, resin plus hardener, for craft casts, jewellery, coasters and thin coats on wood. On amazon.co.uk you are choosing among 1:1-by-volume kits from about 473 ml to 8 litres. This page is not an adhesive syringe and not a silicone mould. A thin coat or a small mould can suit these kits. A single pour thicker than about 6 mm is, on Resin getting-started note, usually a deep-pour formula, which these twelve listings do not specify. Food-safe and no-yellowing lines stay seller claims until a label or a food-contact declaration says otherwise. Pack size, ratio, depth and extras are set out in the [epoxy resin buying guide](/hub/fillers-adhesives-and-sprays/epoxy-resin/sub/epoxy-resin-buying-guide). You judge a listing by its stated ratio, working time and pour depth, and by whether the reviews describe your job. GlassCast 3, a different coating, allows about 6 mm at 20°C and about 3 mm at 25°C. Do not copy those depths onto these listings. Viscosity is listed as low except, which is medium. Polyester resin with peroxide is a different product.
Epoxy resin here is a two-part clear kit, resin plus hardener, for craft casts, jewellery, coasters and thin coats on wood. On amazon.co.uk you are choosing among 1:1-by-volume kits from about 473 ml to 8 litres.
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The Craft Resin crystal clear kit is £23.99 for 1 litre, split 500 ml of resin and 500 ml of hardener at 1:1 by volume. Across 6,874 amazon.co.uk reviews it sits at 4.6, the deepest file in this set of twelve. The bullet asks for a pour of 1/4 inch and lists a 24 hour cure, a waterproof field, and a heat line up to 95°C. One review coated a 120 cm by 40 cm desk at about 2–3 mm, which is a thin wood coat rather than a deep cast. The included line lists a manual, a mixing stick, pumps, and gloves. Bubbles, jug cleanup, and a review that says the mix smells and is not VOC-free are the limits that keep this from reading as a lab result. It is the top pick here for a stated thin coat. It is a poor fit if you need a proved deep pour, or a food-grade certificate the file does not contain.
Pros
Cons
Best for: You want a 1 litre 1:1 kit for art, coasters, jewellery, or a thin wood coat, and you want the largest review file in this set.
Less suitable: You need a stated deep pour, or a food-contact declaration this listing does not include.
Specifications
Common questions
Can you use this on wood?
The compatible-materials field includes wood. One review coated a 120 cm by 40 cm desk at about 2–3 mm with this 1 litre pack. The bullet recommends a depth of 1/4 inch.
Does the listing say it is food safe?
The bullets say food grade, non-toxic, and VOC-free when used as directed. The file has no certificate. One review says it smells and is not VOC-free.
What mixing tools are included?
The included line lists a manual, a mixing stick, pumps, and gloves.
Craft Resin’s 2 litre kit is £36.99, 1 litre of resin and 1 litre of hardener at 1:1 by volume, with the same 1/4 inch depth line and 24 hour cure as the 1 litre row. The listing prints 4.6 from 6,874 reviews, and the texts in the file match the 1 litre kit, including a review that names the 1 litre size. That shared line is why this row is scored below the 1 litre kit rather than treated as a second winner. The included line lists a manual, a mixing stick, and gloves, and it does not name the pumps on the smaller pack. The water field here says water resistant, while the 1 litre file says waterproof. The food-grade and 95°C bullets repeat, still without a certificate in the file. Buy this size when you have already decided the 1 litre formula fits and you simply need more of it.
Pros
Cons
Best for: You already want this Craft Resin formula and you need 2 litres total for more than one thin coat.
Less suitable: You are treating the star line as a separate test of the 2 litre bottles, or you need the pumps from the 1 litre kit.
Specifications
Common questions
Is this a separate review sample from the 1 litre kit?
The listing prints 4.6 from 6,874, and the review texts match the 1 litre file, including a review that names the 1 litre size.
Does this size include pumps?
The included line lists a manual, a mixing stick, and gloves. It does not name pumps.
What does the water field say?
This file says water resistant. The 1 litre Craft Resin file says waterproof.
LET'S RESIN’s 1 litre kit is £22.99, 500 ml plus 500 ml at 1:1 by volume, with six 5 g mica colours, cups, a stick, gloves, and a manual. It scores 4.6 from 1,494 reviews, a strong line that is still well short of the two files in the thousands. The bullet gives 40 minutes of working time, a 24 hour cure, and a low viscosity of 1,400 CPS. The special-features line says heat resistant and does not give a temperature, and the food-safe field is empty. One review still had a soft mix at 24 hours, and another says a 1:1 mix was not hard enough. The mica pack is the reason to choose it when you want colour in the same parcel. It is not the default clear pick if you only need a plain coat and a larger review sample.
Pros
Cons
Best for: You want a 1 litre 1:1 kit with mica and mixing cups for moulds, coasters, or jewellery.
Less suitable: You want a plain clear coat judged on the largest review files, or a stated heat temperature.
Specifications
Common questions
Does this kit include colour?
Yes. The bullet lists six mica powders at 5 g each, plus measuring cups, mixing cups, a stick, gloves, and a manual.
Is it heat resistant?
The special-features line says heat resistant. It does not give a temperature.
How long can you work it?
The bullet says 40 minutes of working time and 24 hours to cure. One review still had a soft mix at 24 hours, and another says 1:1 was not hard enough.
SigWong’s crystal clear kit is £18.99 for 1,100 ml, 550 ml plus 550 ml, mixed 1:1 by volume. It scores 4.5 from 6,607 reviews, the second large file in this set and the one this comparison treats as best value. The bullet gives up to 40 minutes of working time and a medium viscosity. The water-resistance field says not water resistant, so a waterproof bullet is not what this row offers. The full-cure cell reads 6E+1 minutes, which is not a usable figure, while a review says it dries clear in 24 hours. One review says the cups arrived broken, and another calls the glitter chopped plastic. Bubbles are the complaint one reviewer ranks as the worst part. It suits a craft or desktop coat if you can work inside that 40 minute window and you do not need a waterproof field.
Pros
Cons
Best for: You want a large review file under £20 for craft, jewellery, or a desktop coat, and a 40 minute working window is enough.
Less suitable: You need a waterproof field, intact cups on arrival, or a full-cure time you can read off the technical cell.
Specifications
Common questions
How long does the listing say it takes to cure?
The full-cure cell reads 6E+1 minutes, which is not a usable figure. The bullet gives up to 40 minutes of working time. A review says it dries clear in 24 hours.
Is this kit waterproof?
The water-resistance field says not water resistant. The bullets do not overturn that field.
Are mixing cups included?
The bullet lists four measuring cups, sticks, gloves, and glitter. One review says the cups arrived broken, and another says the glitter is chopped plastic.
IModeur’s clear epoxy is £16.99 for 1 litre, sold as 16 oz of resin and 16 oz of hardener at a 1:1 ratio. It scores 4.5 from 891 reviews, a usable mid-size file at the low end of the 1 litre prices in this set. The bullet says about 40 minutes of working time, dry in about 8 hours, cured in 24 hours, and full hardness in 72 hours, longer in winter. The water field says waterproof, and the food line is a non-toxic bullet only. Compatible materials include glass, metal, and wood, and the bullet also names bar tops and coasters. One review says the proportions are critical and a wrong mix stays rubbery. That ratio warning is the practical limit: the low shelf price does not buy a forgiving measure.
Pros
Cons
Best for: You want a 1 litre kit under £17 for casting, coating, coasters, or wood, and you will measure 1:1 carefully.
Less suitable: You want a food-grade bullet, or you are likely to guess the ratio rather than measure it.
Specifications
Common questions
When is it fully hard?
The bullet says it dries in about 8 hours, cures in 24 hours, and reaches full hardness in 72 hours, longer in winter.
Can you use it on wood?
The compatible-materials field lists glass, metal, and wood. The bullet also names bar tops and coasters.
What if the mix stays rubbery?
One review says the proportions are critical and a wrong mix stays rubbery. The bullet specifies a 1:1 ratio.
DR. RESIN’s clear kit is £14.99 for 473 ml, 8 oz of resin and 8 oz of hardener at 1:1 by volume. It scores 4.5 from 695 reviews, a decent file for a small pack. The bullet lists five stirring rods, two gloves, and two cups, and it names coasters, jewellery, trays, and also river tables. The viscosity field says low, but two reviews say it stays thick and is awkward in small moulds. The leaflet uses US units, which is a nuisance when you are measuring in millilitres. The cure line is 24 hours, and the food wording is food grade for a cured flat surface, with a review still asking whether it is food safe and no certificate in the file. It is a small-kit option for coasters and trays. A 473 ml bottle that names a river table is not a river-table specification.
Pros
Cons
Best for: You want a small kit with cups and sticks for coasters, trays, or larger jewellery pieces.
Less suitable: You are filling tiny moulds that need a runny resin, or you hoped 473 ml would pour a river table.
Specifications
Common questions
Is the resin non-toxic?
The bullets say non-toxic and food grade for a cured flat surface. A review still asks if it is food safe. There is no certificate in the file.
What safety gear is included?
The bullet lists two disposable gloves, five stirring rods, and two measuring cups.
Will it fill tiny jewellery moulds?
The viscosity field says low. Two reviews say it stays thick and is awkward in small moulds.
Suzzam’s crystal clear kit is £8.89 for 474 ml, 237 ml plus 237 ml at 1:1 by volume, the lowest shelf price in these twelve listings. It scores 4.5 from 453 reviews. The bullet gives 40 minutes of working time and a 24 hour cure, plus five sticks, two 100 ml cups, five droppers, and five pairs of gloves. Two of 19 texts say a printed manual was missing, and the seller says to ask for a digital copy. Two reviews say a large mould was still sticky after several days, while small work cured within 24 hours for another reviewer. One review says not to store it in a cold shed. The special-features line says non-toxic, not food safe. It is a first small pour if the mould is modest. It is a poor single pour of the whole pack into one deep mould.
Pros
Cons
Best for: You want the lowest price in this set for a small craft or model pour, and you will keep the bottles out of a cold shed.
Less suitable: You plan to tip the whole 474 ml into one large mould, or you need a food-safe claim.
Specifications
Common questions
Does it come with mixing tools?
Yes. The bullet lists five sticks, two 100 ml cups, five droppers, and five pairs of gloves. The seller says to ask for a digital manual if the printed one is missing.
Is it non-toxic?
The special-features line says non-toxic, and the bullet says low odour and non-flammable. It does not say food safe.
Can you use the whole pack in one large mould?
Two reviews say a large mould was still sticky after several days. Small work cured within 24 hours for another reviewer. One review says not to store it in a cold shed.
Funxim’s crystal clear kit is £24.99 for 2 litres total, 1 litre of resin and 1 litre of hardener at 1:1 by volume. It scores 4.4 from 685 reviews, a mid-size file at a low price for that combined volume. The component line is only the two liquids, while reviews mention cups, stirrers, and gloves that the technical field does not list. A review says the picture looks larger than a 2 litre total, which is the packing mistake this set keeps repeating. The technical fields do not give a full-cure time. The bullet says to stir for about 2–3 minutes, and some reviews report sticky pieces and a slow end of the bottle. The food line is non-toxic once cured, in the bullet, with no certificate. It is a volume buy for jewellery, art, and moulds if you read the total as both bottles. It is a weak buy if you need a stated cure clock before you start.
Pros
Cons
Best for: You want 2 litres total for jewellery, art, or moulds and you will ignore a picture that looks larger than the bottles.
Less suitable: You need a stated cure time, or you might buy this thinking each bottle is 2 litres.
Specifications
Common questions
Is 2 litres each bottle?
No. The component line is 1 litre of resin and 1 litre of hardener. A review says the picture looks bigger than that total.
Does it come with a mixing cup?
The component field lists only the two liquids. Reviews mention cups, stirrers, and gloves.
Is the cure time stated?
The technical fields do not give a full-cure time. The bullet says to stir for about 2–3 minutes. Some reviews report sticky pieces.
The JDiction high gloss epoxy is £59.99 for 4.5 litres at 1:1 by volume, with 4.3 from 366 reviews. The brand field is empty. The manufacturer is Shenzhen Jinhua, the part number is AB1GALLON, and the listed weight is 1 kg, which cannot describe 4.5 litres of liquid. The bullets name bars, counter tops, and resin art, and they do not give a pour depth or a cure time. One review says a table mould got very hot. Another says a 20 mm pour took two days, and another says it was slower to harden than other resins. A review calls it food safe while the bullets say non-toxic, and the file has no certificate. The litres are real on the volume line. The heat in a table mould is the reason not to treat this as a deep-pour resin.
Pros
Cons
Best for: You want several litres for art or a thin bar coat and you will keep each layer shallow.
Less suitable: You want a deep table pour, a named brand, or a weight figure you can trust.
Specifications
Common questions
Can you use this on wood?
The bullets name bars, counter tops, and resin art. They do not give a pour depth. A review says a table mould got very hot.
Does it dry quickly?
The fields do not state a cure time. One review says a 20 mm pour took two days. Another says it was slower to harden than other resins.
Is the brand named?
The brand field is empty. The manufacturer is Shenzhen Jinhua, and the part number is AB1GALLON. The listed weight is 1 kg.
UMIKEL’s crystal clear kit is £12.99 for 948 ml, 474 ml plus 474 ml, at a 1:1 ratio. It scores 4.3 from 126 reviews, a thin file next to the kits with hundreds or thousands of ratings. The bullet says it dries in 8 hours and hardens in 24 hours, and that heat resistance is not high, with no degree given. The bullet lists six stirring rods, two gloves, and a manual. One review says the gloves are a bit small. An experienced reviewer could not release pieces from moulds, and a large surface stayed very bubbly. The colour field is not a colour word, and the material line includes a spray, which does not match a two-bottle kit. There is no food-safe claim and no safety data sheet in the file. The price is low for nearly a litre. The review file is too thin to treat the bubbles and the stuck moulds as rare.
Pros
Cons
Best for: You want nearly a litre at a low price for coasters or small casts and you can accept a thin review file.
Less suitable: You are coating a large surface, or you need mould release that reviewers have already confirmed.
Specifications
Common questions
Can you use it for jewellery?
The bullets name jewellery, coasters, and moulding. One experienced reviewer could not release pieces from moulds.
Does it come with gloves?
The bullet lists two disposable gloves and six stirring rods. One review says the gloves are a bit small.
Is it non-toxic?
The special-features line says non-toxic, and the bullet says little smoke. There is no food-safe claim and no safety data sheet in the file.
ISTOYO’s crystal clear kit is £29.99 for 2 litres, 32 oz plus 32 oz at 1:1 by volume, with a stated 45 minute working time and a 24 hour cure. It scores 4.3 from 60 reviews, the smallest file in this set and the lowest score. The bullet lists one large and one small silicone cup, five pairs of gloves, and five wooden sticks, and it says to ventilate because a little smoke can appear after mixing. Reviews include leaked bottles, a mix still soft after 30 hours, and one still tacky after a week. One review says the resin was too thick to use for jewellery. The water field says water resistant, and the food line is a non-toxic bullet only. The cups and gloves are the practical extras. The cure complaints and the leaks are why it sits at the bottom of this comparison.
Pros
Cons
Best for: You want 2 litres with silicone cups and gloves, and you will judge this thin review file for yourself.
Less suitable: You want a reliable 24 hour cure, leak-free bottles, or a runny jewellery resin.
Specifications
Common questions
Does it come with mixing cups?
The bullet lists one large and one small silicone cup, five pairs of gloves, and five wooden sticks.
Is it safe for beginners?
The bullet says to ventilate because a little smoke can appear after mixing, and to read the manual. Reviews include a mix still soft after 30 hours and one still tacky after a week.
Can you use it for jewellery?
The bullet describes a jewellery kit and a 1:1 mix with 45 minutes of working time. One review says the resin was too thick to use.
Fidton’s crystal clear kit is £79.99 for 8 litres, 4 litres of resin and 4 litres of hardener at 1:1 by volume. It scores 4.2 from 126 reviews, the weakest star line in this set, and it is also the lowest price per litre here. The bullet gives 20–30 minutes of working time, a 24 hour cure, and heat up to 95°C. The title names table tops, casting, wood coating, and jewellery. One review used it as a top-up on a large table and was pleased. Another says pieces flash cured, and another says a pour never hardened. The included-components field is empty, so sticks and cups are not part of the offer. The colour field is not a colour. The litres are the attraction. The flash-cure review is the reason this is not the best-value pick.
Pros
Cons
Best for: You already need several litres for thin coats and you accept a short 126-review file at 4.2.
Less suitable: You want the best value in this set, or a deep pour that will not flash cure.
Specifications
Common questions
Can you use it on wood?
The title names wood coating and table tops. One review used it as a top-up on a large table and was pleased. Another says pieces flash cured.
Is a mixing tool included?
The included-components field is empty. The bullets describe the two 4 litre parts and do not list a stick or cups.
Is it heat resistant?
The bullet says up to 95°C after a 24 hour cure. A review reports a flash cure, which is a heat problem, not that test.
Twelve clear two-part epoxy kits on amazon.co.uk were scored on a 0–100 scale. The largest block is the star line and how many reviews sit behind it. Pack size and shelf price come next, so a lower price with a large file can outrank a dearer kit. Stated kit extras, a readable working time and a stated pour depth add a smaller amount. Shared review text, failed cures and unusable technical cells are deducted. The highest score is the top pick. The best value is the next large review file at a lower shelf price, not the lowest price per litre. This is not a lab pour, not a food-contact test and not a heat test. Prices are the amazon.co.uk shelf prices in the listings.
Amazon evidence
45%Stars and review count on amazon.co.uk. A 4.6 from 6,874 outweighs a similar star line from a few hundred reviews. Shared text, sticky cures, a flash cure and a pour that never hardened are deducted.
Price and pack
35%Shelf price in GBP against the total of both bottles. A lower price with a large review file can outrank a dearer kit. The lowest price per litre, or a short file, is not the best-value score.
Stated use data
20%Kit extras, a readable working time and a stated pour depth add a smaller amount. A full-cure cell that is not a time, and a weight that cannot describe the litres, are not counted as data.
Match the job and the pour depth first, then the mix ratio and the total of both bottles, then a review file that describes that job. A stated working time and cups or gloves come after. A 1:1 coating kit is not a deep-pour resin and not a food-contact certificate.
Epoxy resin in this comparison is a two-part clear kit: resin plus hardener, for craft casts, jewellery, coasters and thin coats on wood. It is not an epoxy adhesive syringe, not a silicone mould, and not a UV lamp resin. On amazon.co.uk you are choosing among 1:1 kits from about 473 ml to 8 litres. You judge a listing by its stated ratio, working time and pour depth, and by whether the reviews describe your job. A large star count is a widely bought listing, not a lab cure.
Where the label says volume, mix by volume. Do not convert to weight unless the label gives a weight ratio. On IModeur, one review says the proportions are critical and a wrong mix stays rubbery.
Craft Resin UK puts a single pour thicker than about 6 mm on the deep-pour side. These twelve bullets do not specify that formula. A JDiction review says a table mould got very hot, and a Fidton review reports a flash cure.
Craft Resin 1 litre and 2 litre both print 4.6 from 6,874. The 2 litre texts describe the 1 litre kit. That is one sample, not two. A food-grade bullet is also not a migration certificate.
The first decision is the job, then the depth of one pour. A thin coat or a small mould can suit a 1:1 kit in this set. Craft Resin’s 1 litre bullet asks for a depth of 1/4 inch, about 6 mm, and one review coated a 120 cm by 40 cm desk at about 2–3 mm. That is a thin wood coat, not a deep cast. Craft Resin UK’s getting-started note puts a single pour thicker than about 6 mm on the deep-pour side, often a 2:1 formula. None of these twelve bullets specifies a deep-pour ratio.
Read the mix ratio as printed. Where the label says volume, mix by volume. Do not convert to weight unless the label gives a weight ratio. IModeur’s reviews say a wrong ratio can stay rubbery. The pack volume is the total of both bottles. Funxim’s 2 litre title is 1 litre of resin plus 1 litre of hardener, and a review says the picture looked like more. Craft Resin 1 litre is 500 ml plus 500 ml. The 2 litre Craft Resin pack is 1 litre plus 1 litre. Then read the review file for your job.
Three typical situations, each with a recommendation from this comparison.
You are making jewellery, coasters or small moulds, and you want cups and colour in the parcel rather than 8 litres. LET’S RESIN is £22.99 for 1 litre at 1:1, with six mica colours, cups and a 40 minute working time, and 4.6 from 1,494 reviews. One review was still soft at 24 hours.
You are coating a desk or a wood top in a few millimetres. The Craft Resin 1 litre kit is the top pick at about £23.99. One review coated a 120 cm by 40 cm desk at about 2–3 mm. The bullet asks for about 6 mm. It is a poor fit for a deep pour.
You want the lowest shelf price for a modest craft or model pour, and you will keep the bottles out of a cold shed. Suzzam is about £8.89 for 474 ml, with cups, droppers and gloves, and 4.5 from 453 reviews. Two reviews say a large mould was still sticky after several days.
The top pick is the Craft Resin crystal clear kit, 1 litre, at about £23.99. It is 500 ml plus 500 ml at 1:1 by volume, with 4.6 from 6,874 reviews, a stated depth of about 6 mm and a 24 hour cure. Bubbles, jug cleanup and a review that says the mix smells and is not VOC-free keep it from reading as a lab result. The best value is the SigWong crystal clear kit, 1,100 ml, at about £18.99, with 4.5 from 6,607 reviews and up to 40 minutes of working time. The water-resistance field says not water resistant, and the full-cure cell is not a usable time. A lower price per litre with a short review file is not the best-value result in this set.
Craft Resin crystal clear kit, 1 litre
Highest score: 1 litre at 1:1, about £23.99, with 4.6 from 6,874 reviews, the deepest file in this set.
SigWong crystal clear kit, 1,100 ml
Next large review file, 4.5 from 6,607, at about £18.99 for 1,100 ml, with a 40 minute working time.
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