How To Captain America Resin Drink Coaster DIY ~ Craft Klatch Another Coaster Friday

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Who loves Captain America?  Who is your favorite superhero?  My niece loves Captain America, so I suspect she will steal this one.  

You will need:

Coaster mold:  http://amzn.to/23L46dn

Mod Podge:  http://amzn.to/221uYGH

Red pigment:  http://amzn.to/1OlL8Ir

Resin:  http://amzn.to/1OqewIo

See how easy it is in this video tutorial:

Directions:

1.  Mix one ounce of resin, according to the package directions.

2.  Mix in one or two drops of the pigment and mix well.

3.  Pour into the coaster mold and pop bubbles with your lighter.

4.  Let sit for a minimum of 12 hours.

5.  Print out the Captain America shield and size it to be just under four inches.  FYI:  I used a laser printer and card stock.

6.  Cut it out with your scissors.

7.  Using a red permanent marker, color just the edge of the image.

8.  Using the Super Gloss Mod Podge, paint a layer on the dried resin and on the back of the image.  Put it on the resin, paint more Mod Podge on top and use a finger (with Mod Podge on it) and rub it along the image.  This will insure the image is flattened and no bubbles are underneath.

9.  Allow to dry and do it one or two more times.  Allowing to 100% dry after the final layer.  Also, be sure you have the edges sealed.

10.  Mix one ounce of resin and pour it over the image.

11.  Pop bubbles with lighter and allow to cure a minimum of 12 hours.

That's it!  No you can unmold it!  Whoohoo!  

Thanks for stopping by! Remember:  Life's too short not to shimmer, so grab your glue gun and your glitter!  Stay safe!!

Mona

DIY Hello Kitty Drink Coaster ~ Another Coaster Friday Craft Klatch

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This week we are doing a Hello Kitty coaster!!  I made a Hello Kitty coaster with resin, a few years ago.  This time, I decided to work with polymer clay.

You will need:

-  White polymer clay:  http://amzn.to/1SF7OPs

-  Yellow polymer clay:  http://amzn.to/1MwZR2R

-  Black polymer clay:  http://amzn.to/1Ywzrif

-  Black permanent marker:  http://amzn.to/1WuSo6u

-  Red polymer clay:  

-  Pasta machine (optional):  http://amzn.to/1SF8d4D

Here is the video tutorial:  

Directions:

1.  Soften the white clay by kneading it in your hands, or by running it through the pasta machine several times.  I ran it through the #5 setting.

2.  I printed out two images of Hello Kitty and I sized it to be at least four inches tall.  

3.  I cut out the first image for the outline of Hello Kitty's head.  Out of the second image, I specifically cut out the bow, eyes and nose.

4.  I laid the Hello Kitty head on the white clay and with a craft knife, I cut out the clay to the shape of Hello Kitty's head and removed the excess clay.

5.  I repeated the process with the red clay for the bow, the black clay for the eyes and the yellow clay for the nose.  However, I rolled these thinner, on a #4 setting with the pasta machine.  FYI:  You can use a rolling pin or brayer to roll out the clay as well.

6.  I carefully placed the red clay bow on the white clay, where the bow would be.

7.  I did the same with the eyes and nose.

8.  I rolled whiskers out of black clay, added them and trimmed them as necessary.

9.  I carefully lifted the whole piece up and carefully placed it on a parchment paper lined baking sheet.

10.  I baked it according to the directions on the clay package.

11.  Once cooled, I use a Sharpie market and outlined the piece as it looked on the original artwork.  You can bake it again to make the marker more permanent.

That's it!  Thank you for stopping by!  Happy Crafting and stay safe!

Mona

Hamburger Drink Coaster Set DIY ~ Another Coaster Friday Craft Klatch

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It's time for a foodie coaster!  You can have a good old fashioned burger sitting on your coffee table, waiting for guests to use the pieces as coasters!

You will need:

Tan polymer clay:  http://amzn.to/23gx3Tt

Brown polymer clay:  http://amzn.to/20cwRPY

Yellow polymer clay:  http://amzn.to/1qx58xg

Orange polymer clay:  http://amzn.to/1Nchm37

Green polymer clay:  http://amzn.to/20cxby2

Pastel chalks:  http://amzn.to/1NchBuW

Clay blade:  http://amzn.to/1XkwEZj

Multi-surface paint:  http://amzn.to/1UM3bcJ

Here is the view tutorial:

Directions:

1.  Take the tan clay and condition it.  Conditioning is just kneading it and manipulating it until it warms up and is very pliable.  

2.  Roll it into a ball and then flatten it into the shape of the bottom of the bun.  

3.  Shape more tan clay into the top of the bun.

4.  Scrape brown pastel chalk into a cup.  Use a soft paint brush and use the chalk to give the buns a toasted look.

5.  Take the brown clay and condition it.  Shape it into a hamburger patty shape.  

6.  Using black and brown chalk scraped into a cup, use a soft brush and brush the clay to give it a charred or grilled look.  Paint on grill markings.

7.  Mix the yellow and orange cheese and use a rolling pin or pasta machine, to flatten it.  Take your blade and cut it into a square.

8.  Using green clay, flatten it and create a roundish shape.  Make the edges curled to give it a lettuce look.

9.  Bake all of the pieces, according to the clay package directions.

10.  Using multi-surface paint, in a white birch and a skewer stick, paint on little sesame seeds on the top half of the bun.  Bake to cure the paint.  

That's it!  Now you have 1 burger, but 4-5 coasters!!  Whoohoo!  You can use dollar store pieces to create a little stand.  It makes a nice presentation, rather than having a burger just sitting on your coffee table.

Thanks for stopping by!  Happy Crafting and stay safe!

Mona

Mickey Mouse Coasters ~ Another Coaster Friday Craft Klatch

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Who doesn't love Mickey Mouse and of course Minnie Mouse?!?!  It's time to honor these classics with their own coasters!

You will need:

Coaster mold:  http://amzn.to/1VigAGa

Easy Cast Resin:  http://amzn.to/1PenWdB

Mickey mouse stickers:  http://amzn.to/1nhm60E

Blue pigment:  http://amzn.to/1nHzZFL

Magenta pigment:  http://amzn.to/1nhruki

Black acrylic paint

Here is the video tutorial:

Directions:

1.  Mix two ounces of resin, according to the package directions.

2.  Divide into two cups.  In one add a little bit of Magenta  pigment and mix well.  In the second add a little blue and mix well.

3.  Pour into two separate cavities of the coaster mold.

4.  Use a lighter to pop the bubbles.  Let it cure a minimum of 12 hours before moving on.

5.  Dip the back of a paint brush into some black acrylic paint.  Use it to make dots around the border of the coasters.  Allow to dry.

6.  Apply stickers to the coasters.

7.  Mix two ounces of resin.

8.  Pour one ounce over each coaster.  Pop bubbles.  Allow to cure.

That's it!  Now you have some adorable coasters!

Thanks for stopping by!  Happy Crafting and stay safe!

Mona

Cigar Band Coaster DIY ~ Another Coaster Friday Craft Klatch

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Today we are making a cigar band coaster, which is the perfect coaster for a guy or cigar aficionado!  It's actually my husband's, birthday today, so I made it for him!  Happy Birthday Greg!

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You will need:

Coaster mold:  http://amzn.to/1KvdhLk

Mod Podge:  http://amzn.to/1Kvdo9J

Pigment powder:  http://amzn.to/1RatLdc

Resin:  http://amzn.to/1Rau2Ng

Cigar bands

Here is the video tutorial:

Directions:

1. Mix one ounce of resin, according to the package directions.  

2.  Add green pigment powder and mix well.

3.  Pour into mold.

4.  Allow to cure at least 12 hours.

5.  Trim cigar bands to clean them up and trim some on a cure to fit to the edge of the mold.

6.  Brush Mod Podge onto the coaster and then on the back of a cigar band.  Place onto coaster and brush more Mod Podge on top of it.  Put some Mod Podge on your finger and smooth out the cigar band.

7.  Keep adding more cigar band the same way.

8.  When all the cigar bands are in place, allow to dry.

9.  Come back and do at least two more coats.

10.  Allow to completely dry.

11.  Mix one ounce of resin and pour it onto the coaster.  

12.  Pop bubbles with lighter and allow to cure a minimum of 12 hours.

Then, unmold it!!  Now you have an amazing coaster!  Thanks for stopping by!  Stay safe and Happy Crafting!  

Mona

Resin Snowflake Coasters DIY ~ Another Coaster Friday

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I know I said I was doing a pie coaster this week, but my planning was definitely OFF!  So, I found these adorable snowflakes at Walmart and decided another week of snowflake coasters was the way to go!!  Next week:  Pie Coasters!  (I hope!)

You will need:

-  Coaster mold:  http://amzn.to/1XtyPsl

-  Snowflake confetti

-  Resin:  http://amzn.to/1Id3vMM

Here is the video tutorial:

Directions:

1.  Mix resin, according to the package directions.  I used two ounces for each coaster.

2.  Mix in package of confetti.

3.  Pour into mold.

4.  Pop bubbles with lighter.

5.  Allow to cure before unmolding.

That's it!!  Thanks for stopping by and Happy Crafting!

Mona

Nightmare Before Christmas Glow in the Dark Coasters ~ Another Coaster Friday Craft Klatch

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You guys asked for Nightmare Before Christmas coasters, so you got 'em!  And they glow in the dark!

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You will need:

-  Coaster mold:  https://amzn.to/2BBtf59

-  Transparency film  (be sure to buy the right film for your printer):  https://amzn.to/2V2ZRO3  

-  Black resin pigment:  https://amzn.to/2V3NNfi

-  Glow in the dark paint:  https://amzn.to/2BvcWGM  

-  Circle cutter (optional):  https://amzn.to/2Rfyjpu

-  Laser printer (optional - this is the one I use)
-  Resin (use whatever resin brand you like):  https://amzn.to/2Ra75k7
Easy Cast:  http://amzn.to/2yjYmBC
Art Resin:  http://amzn.to/2yk9X3z
Clear Cast:  http://amzn.to/2z4rxGw
FX Poxy:  http://amzn.to/2AF3Pkk ~ According to the manufacturer, this one is heat resistant to 500 degrees F.

Here is the video tutorial:

Directions:

1.  Mix two ounces of resin, according to the package directions. 

2.  Mix in black pigment, until solid.

3.  Pour into molds.

4.  Take a lighter to pop bubbles and let it cure for a minimum of 12 hours.

5.  Print your images on transparency film.  I use a laser printer, but others have told me that the inkjet works just as well.  Cut out the images.  I use the circle cutter and have it set at just under four inches.

6.  Paint the glow in the dark paint on the shiny side of the film.  Allow to dry.  Realize this might take several coats.

7.  Prepare two more ounces of resin and pour into the molds.

8.  Take your lighter and pop the bubbles.

9.  Slide the images into the resin and press down with your stir stick.

10.  Use lighter to pop bubbles.

11.  Allow to cure a minimum of 12 hours.

That's it!  Let them gather some light and they will glow in the dark!

Thanks for stopping by!  Happy Crafting and stay safe!

Mona

DIY Classic Star Wars Coasters ~ Another Coaster Friday

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Last week I picked Star Wars out of the fishbowl, so here they are.  

You will need:

-  Coaster mold

-  Resin - I used Easy Cast

-  Glitter - chunky black, chunky silver, fine silver

-  Transparency film

(I printed on a laser printer, but I have been told the inkjet works too.)

-  Gold and gray acrylic paint

Here is the video tutorial:

Here are the directions:

1.  Mix your resin according to the package directions - you need at least one ounce for each.

2.  Mix chunky black glitter, chunky silver glitter and fine silver glitter.

3.  Pour into the mold cavities and pop bubbles with lighter.  Allow to cure a minimum of 12 hours.

4.  Print your images out on transparency film.  

5.  With acrylic paint, paint the back of the images and allow to dry.

6.  Mix more resin - one ounce per coaster.  Pour into cavities.

7.  Pop bubbles with lighter.

8.  Slide in the transparency films and press down with your stir stick.  Be sure to make sure all the bubbles are pressed out.

9.  Pop bubbles again and then allow to cure a minimum of 12 hours.

Then unmold them and you have some awesome coasters!!

Thanks for stopping by!  Happy Crafting and stay safe!

Mona

DIY Minecraft Coaster ~ Another Coaster Friday ~ Ghast, Pig and Stampy Cat

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It's time for a Minecraft coaster!  

You will need:

-  An unfinished wood block

-  Blue acrylic paint

-  Green acrylic paint

-  Super gloss Mod Podge

-  Triple Thick

-  Minecraft images

Here is the video tutorial:

Directions:

1.  Paint the top half of the wood blue - front and back.  Allow to dry.

2.  Paint the lower half green - front and back.  Allow to dry.

3.  Cut out your images.

4.  Cover the front of the painted wood with Super Gloss Mod Podge.  Then paint the back of your images with the Super Gloss Mod Podge.

5.  Place them onto the wood and paint over them with the Mod Podge.  Use your finger to smooth them out.

6.  Follow up with at least one more layer of Mod Podge.

7.  Once dry, follow up with Triple Thick.  

That's it!  Now you have a cool coaster!  Thanks for stopping by!  Happy Crafting and stay safe!

Mona