We used two part clear epoxy and a bunch of coins to make a penny countertop that has held up remarkably well under all kinds of abuse, and never fails to stop new visitors in their tracks.
Projects from Make: Magazine
Install a Penny Countertop
Replace a boring surface with a cool, durable, and cheap new countertop.
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Steps
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Step #1: Prepare the Surface
- The project actually takes 4-6 hours of actual work. The rest is curing and drying time.
- Clean the surface thoroughly, and prepare it for painting. If it is a smooth or polished surface use sand paper or steel wool to scratch up the surface enough for the paint to adhere.
- We recommend using a dark color for the best dramatic effect. The pennies will not cover 100% of the surface so if you use a bright color, there is a good chance it will show through.
- Allow the paint to dry thoroughly before proceeding.
- Determine how many pennies and how much resin you will need. The chart provided assumes 1/8" deep resin over the coins. Additional layers will require approximately 10oz of mixed resin per square foot for each additional 1/8" of depth desired.
Conclusion
We have included the two page printable guide we handed out at the Bay Area Maker Faire 2012.
