Freeform Resin Coasters DIY ~ Another Coaster Friday ~ Craft Klatch

Learn how to create these freeform resin coasters that have a honeycomb texture, in this DIY craft tutorial.

Here is a quick tutorial, so you can see how I made them!

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You will need:
Silicone mat:  http://amzn.to/2DuVKQH
Pigment powders:  http://amzn.to/2HAi51U
Microbeads:  http://amzn.to/2pfwHfz
Resin (use whatever resin brand you like):
Easy Cast:  http://amzn.to/2yjYmBC
Art Resin:  http://amzn.to/2yk9X3z
Clear Cast:  http://amzn.to/2z4rxGw
FX Epoxy:  http://amzn.to/2AF3Pkk ~ This one is heat resistant to 500 degrees F.

Directions:

I found this silicone hot pad and thought it would make a great base for a resin project...of course I thought coasters!  

1.  I had some leftover resin, from a different project and decided to use them for a coaster.  I was about an ounce and I had different colors of pigment powder mixed in.

2.  I poured the blue onto the silicone mat.

3.  I poured on the pink. 

4.  I poured the yellow.

5.  I used my lighter to pop the bubbles and let it cure a minimum of 12 hours.

6.  I peeled it off the mat.

This is what it looks like on the shiny top!

Here is the back with pattern.

Here is the second version.

1.  I had more leftover resin - around and ounce and I have it separated into three cups.  One had a pink pigment powder mixed, one had microbeads and the third was left clear.

2.  I started with the microbeads.

3.  I poured the pink around the microbeads.

4.  I added more of the microbeads.

5.  Finally, I poured on the clear, to make sure the microbeads didn't get covered with the pink.

6.  I used my lighter to pop the bubbles and let is cure a minimum of 12 hours.

After 12 hours, I peeled it off and here is the shiny top.

Here are both coasters together, front.

Here are both coasters together, back.

That's it!  I hope you like them and give them a try!  Remember:  Life's too short not to shimmer, so grab your glue gun and your glitter!™  Stay safe!

Mona

DIY Vintage Truck & Christmas Tree Coasters | Another Coaster Friday | Craft Klatch

The vintage trucks are a popular Christmas and holiday design!  I decided to create resin coasters with that theme.

Fourth Of July Easy Coasters ~ THERE'S STILL TIME!!!

If you need a last minute decoration to liven up your Fourth of July decor, you can make coasters that you can get the kids involved in and also use them as fun conversation starters!

Easy and Fun Glitter Fish Coasters DIY ~ Craft Klatch

Try making some fun glitter fish coasters!  I guarantee it's a craft project, you will love it!  I made them with coasters in mind, but they can just as easily be room decorations.

DIY Flip Flop Coasters ~ Another Coaster Friday ~ Craft Klatch

Yay Summer!!!  I love summer and one of my most favorite things to wear are flip flops!!  Today we are crafting fun flip flops in this DIY craft tutorial.

When I make these wood coaster, remember you can use them and have kids paint them and that would be crazy fun!  If you don't want to make them out of wood, you can always use cork or clay as alternative materials!

Mosaic Gem Coasters | DIY Project | Another Coaster Friday | Craft Klatch | Gemnique Sponsored | How To

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Today's post and craft is sponsored by Gemnique! 


We are making Mosaic Gem Coasters, with mini gems from Gemnique.  If you take some time and explore their website, you will find gems in different size and colors, all to fit your home decor needs!  They also have water beads, which would be a fun way to dress up a vase for the holidays.  There marbles and fun glass shapes available as well.

You will need:  
- Black acrylic paint:  http://amzn.to/2e87MmK
-  Wood squares (different, but might work):  http://amzn.to/2e1OhgJ
-  Glue:  http://amzn.to/2egrSAz
Gems:  
Find an amazing assortment of gems at:  http://www.gemnique.com
-  Latte gems(beige):  http://www.gemnique.com/glass-gems/mini-glass-gems/mini-glass-gems-latte-opaque/
-  Turquoise gems:  http://www.gemnique.com/glass-gems/mini-glass-gems/mini-glass-gems-turquoise-opaque/
-  Green gems:  http://www.gemnique.com/glass-gems/mini-glass-gems/mini-glass-gems-green-opaque/

Here is the video tutorial:

Directions:
1.  Paint the wood pieces black - front and back - two coats.
2.  Glue on gems and allow to dry.
3.  Grout the coasters.  Be sure to follow the directions on your grout.  All products are different.  You should find the mixing proportions and application directions, as well as clean up directions on the container.
4.  Once you have grouted the pieces and have let them dry, be sure to buff them with a soft cloth, so the gems shine!  
5.  You can seal the grout, to prevent stains.  You can also add little rubber feet or bumpers on the bottom, to protect your furniture.

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

Mona

*This is a sponsored post by Gemnique, but the ideas and opinions are all my own.

Pokemon - DIY Project - Drink Coasters - Another Coaster Friday - Craft Klatch

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Pokemon Go has brought Pokemon back to the attention of the mainstream.  However, a couple of my 20 year old nephews gave me a lesson that it never went away.  This week we are doing Pokemon coasters!

You will need:

-  Coaster mold:  http://amzn.to/2bxtpNb

-  Easy Cast Resin (clear):  http://amzn.to/2b0F9el

-  Fast Cast Resin (white):  http://amzn.to/2bxuQLf

-  White pigment (optional): http://amzn.to/2bxv3hC

-  Transparency film (laser):  http://amzn.to/2b0GbXQ

-  Transparency film (inkjet):  http://amzn.to/2b0FldF
-  Circle cutter:  http://amzn.to/2bqoy4m

Here is the video tutorial:

Directions:

1.  Prepare the Easy Cast, according to the package directions.  You need approximately 1/2 ounce of the resin, per coaster.

2.  Pour it into each cavity.  Pop the bubbles with your lighter and allow it cure at least 12 hours.

3.  Print Pokeballs onto your transparency film.  It will work with a laser printer, or an inkjet printer, just make sure you have the one that works with your printer.

4.  Cut them out.  You want them to be just under four inches in diameter.  

5.  Mix approximately 1/2 ounce of the Easy Cast and pour it into each cavity.  

6.  Slide the Pokeball images in and press them down with your stir stick, making sure to press out all the bubbles.  Pop bubbles with lighter.

7.  Once cured, mix one ounce of resin per coaster.  I used the Fast Cast for this one, but you can use the Easy Cast with the white pigment.  I used the Fast Cast because it cures white and is fast.

8.  Pour the resin into the molds and allow to cure.

9.  Print out your Pokemon characters onto your transparency film.  I chose Pikachu, Squirtle and Bulbasaur.

10. Cut them out to under four inches in diameter.

11.  Mix one ounce of resin, per coaster and pour it into the cavities.

12.  Slide in the images.  Press down with the stir stick and pop the bubbles.

That's it!  Now you have Pokemon coasters!  It looks like a Pokeball on one side and the character on the other side.

Thanks for stopping by!

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

Mona 

 

Angry Birds Drink Coasters DIY ~ Another Coaster Friday ~ Craft Klatch How To

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Have you played the Angry Birds game?  Have you seen the Angry Birds movie?  Are you a fan?  If so, how about making some Angry Birds drink coasters?

You will need:

Coaster mold:  http://amzn.to/1NTnnrs

Easy Cast Resin:  http://amzn.to/27W8afH

Red pigment:  http://amzn.to/1TG64qB

Green pigment:  http://amzn.to/1OSOXzM

Black pigment:  http://amzn.to/1TG6Q70

Mod Podge:  http://amzn.to/22rJZBX
Permanent markers:  http://amzn.to/1P5VUDc
Black craft foam:  http://amzn.to/1XX9RoI

My favorite glue:  http://amzn.to/27WoY6d

Here is the video tutorial:

Directions:

1.  Mix three ounces of resin, according to the package directions and separate into three cups.

2.  Add red pigment to one cup.  And black pigment to another cup.  Add green pigment to the last cup and mix well.

3.  Pour into the cavities of the coaster mold.

4.  Pop bubbles with your lighter and let it cure for a minimum of 12 hours.

5.  Print out your images on card stock.  I used a laser printer.

6.  Cut out the facial features and anything else the sticks out - like the crown on the birds, or the ears on the pig.  See video to see how I cut them.

7.  Color the edges of all of the parts with a black permanent marker.

8.  Color the backs of the parts that will be sticking out (crowns and ears) with the same color permanent marker.  Allow to dry.

9.  Remove the coasters from the mold.

10.  You want to Mod Podge the faces onto the resin coasters. Seal the crowns and the ears with Mod Podge on both sides and on the edges.  Allow to dry.  You will want to repeat this another one or two times, until everything is well sealed.  Allow to COMPLETELY DRY.

11.  I created a hanging bar for my pieces.  See video.  I took two cups and a couple of skewer sticks to be able to hang the pieces to drip and cure.  I also took a paper clips and partially unfolded them, to be able to use them as hangers.

12.  I mixed three ounces of resin, but I think you only need two at most.  I dipped the crowns and the ears into the resin, but not all the way, just the parts that will be sticking out.  Then hang them from the skewer sticks and allow to drip.

13.  Pour resin over the coasters, to seal the facial features.  Pop bubbles with lighter and allow to cure a minimum of 12 hours.

14.  Trace the coasters onto the black craft foam.

15.  Cut out the craft foam and glue on the coasters and make sure to sandwich the ears or crown in between the coaster and the craft foam.  Allow to dry.

That's it!  Now you have some fun coasters for movie night, or anytime!

Thanks for stopping by!

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

Mona

DIY Resin Sun Coasters ~ Another Coaster Friday Craft Klatch

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It's snowing here as I write this....in late March....so I definitely need a little sunshine in my life!  These sun coasters brighten up my house just enough!

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You will need:

Coaster mold:  http://amzn.to/1XQ9CJP

Resin:  http://amzn.to/22Ia3Jp

Construction paper:  http://amzn.to/22y3zAk

Pigment powder:  http://amzn.to/1o8XzLn

Glitter:  http://amzn.to/1UOzDtF
Parchment paper :  http://amzn.to/1q4M3lP
Resin (use whatever resin brand you like):
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 and is UV resistant.

Here is the video tutorial:

Directions:

1.  Mix two ounces of resin, according to the package directions and separate into two cups.

2.  In one cup, mix yellow pigment powder and a little bit of red pigment powder.  You should end up with a nice orange.

3.  In the other cup, mix a bunch of fine yellow glitter.

4.  Pour them into the coaster mold cavities.

5.  Pop the bubbles with a lighter and allow to cure at least 12 hours.

6.  After 12 hours, unmold them and set them aside.

7.  Trace the coaster on a piece of paper and draw a template for the sun's rays.  They can be as long or short as you want.  Trace the template onto the a piece of yellow construction paper and orange construction paper.  Then cut them out.

8.  Mix two more ounces of resin and separate into two cups.  In the first cup add the yellow glitter.  In the second cup add the yellow and red pigments.

9.  Working on parchment paper, pour some of the yellow glitter resin onto the yellow construction paper cut out and spread it around.  Flip it over and cover with remaining resin and spread it out.  Make sure it is completely covered.

10.  Take the yellow coaster and press it onto the resin covered construction paper.  

11.  Take your lighter and carefully pop the bubbles.

12.  Repeat with the orange resin and coaster.

13.  Allow to cure a minimum of 12 hours.

14.  Peel it off the parchment paper.

15.  Using OLD scissors...not your good scissors...cut the excess resin from around the sun rays.

TIP:  At around 12 hours, the resin is still pliable.  If you wait too long, you won't be able to cut it with scissors.

That's  it!  Now you have some bright, sun shiny coasters!!

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

Mona 

Starbucks Coaster DIY ~ Another Coaster Friday Craft Klatch

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You will need:

Coaster mold:  http://amzn.to/1QIAtoK
Resin:  http://amzn.to/1QIAxF5
White Pigment:  http://amzn.to/1nPQ4tD
Super Gloss Mod Podge:  http://amzn.to/1nPQ9gL

Here is the video tutorial:

Directions:
1.  Mix one  ounce of resin, according to the package directions and mix in a little bit of the white pigment.  Be sure it is mixed well.
2.  Pour into the coaster mold.
3.  Take your lighter an pop the bubbles.  Allow to cure a minimum of 12 hours.
4.  Print out the Starbucks logo on to cardstock.  I use a laser printer.  If you use an inkjet, do some research about using Mod Podge on inkjet prints.
5.  Apply Mod Podge to the coaster and to the back of the logo.
6.  Place the logo into the coaster mold.
7.  Add Mod Podge to the top of the coaster.
8.  Put some Mod Podge on your finger and rub the logo down onto the resin.  
9.  Make sure you have applied everywhere and then let it dry.  Apply two more coats of the Mod Podge and let it dry COMPLETELY before moving on.  If you don't let it dry completely, you will forever have a cloudy film.
10.  Mix one ounce of resin and pour over the logo.
11.  Pop bubbles with your lighter and allow to cure a minimum of 12 hours before unmolding.

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

Mona

DIY Paris Themed Coasters ~ Another Coaster Friday

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This week's coasters are a Paris theme, which was suggested by CatOfTheWild.  I found some cute stickers and think the turned out pretty cute!

You will need:

Coaster mold:  http://amzn.to/1Z6d7eQ

Resin:  http://amzn.to/1Z6dbLt

Pigment powders:  http://amzn.to/1JuH85W

Stickers:  http://amzn.to/1JuHnho

Here is the video tutorial:

Directions:

1.  Mix two ounces of resin, according to the package directions.  Separate them into two cups.

2.  Mix in a little white pigment powder and then a little purple in one and blue in the other.  That should give you some beautiful pastel colors.

3.  Pour them into the molds.  Take your lighter to pop bubbles and let it cure a minimum of 12 hours.

4.  Take your stickers and stick them onto the coasters.

5.  Mix two more ounces of resin and pour them over the stickers.  Take your lighter and pop any bubbles and allow to cure.

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

Mona

DIY Beachy Concrete Coasters - Another Coaster Friday - Craft Klatch

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I was asked for more concrete or cement crafts, so this is what I came up with!  Stay tuned for more to come!!  This craft is so easy, you can get the kids involved in placing the stones in the concrete.  It makes a great housewarming gift, hostess gift, or Mother's Day gift!!

You will need:

-  Coaster mold
-  Concrete or cement
-  Floral stones

Here is the coaster mold available through Amazon:

Here is the video tutorial:

Directions:
1.  Prepare your cement or concrete, according to the package directions.  My mix called for one part water to four parts cement mix.  I used 1/4 cup of water to 1 cup of mix and I had more than enough to create these coasters.  In fact, I had a little too much.
2.  Once mixed, pour a thin layer into the bottoms of the coasters.
3.  Take your floral stones and press them into the concrete/cement.  Test the stones with a glass or jar, to make sure they are pressed in and flat as can be.  
4.  My mix called for a spritz of water, but again follow the directions on your package.
5.  Allow to cure and remove from mold.

That is it!!  Easy as can be and they look great and are durable.  If you don't want to use them as coasters, you could have them in your garden to add some color.

Thanks for stopping by and Happy Crafting!!

Mona