Easy Chick Charms | Easter Crafts | Craft Klatch

Learn how to make easy resin charms, using cute buttons!

Here is a quick video to see how I did it:

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You will need:
-  Bezels:  https://amzn.to/2TVSM0O
-  Fast curing resin:  https://amzn.to/2EhfMSr
-  Pigment powder:  https://amzn.to/2ImPxOv
-  Buttons:  check Michaels or Hobby Lobby

Directions:

1.  I had found these bezels a while back, in the clearance section, and thought they would be perfect for this project.

2.  Because they do not have flat backs, I used bottle caps to keep them in place.

3.  I mixed my resin.  The resin I used is a fast curing resin and it cures white.  I had to work fast!

4.  I separated the resin into two small cups and added pigment powder to each.  Pigment powder can have a very strong color, but because the resin cures white, it makes them pastel.

5.  I poured the resin into the bezels.

7.  I dropped the one chick button into the pink resin and let it sit.

8.  The purple resin was curing quickly, so I had to squish the other chick into it and hold onto it.  It all cured within 15 minutes.

That's it!  Now we have two adorable chick charms!  Add a jump ring and a cord and you have a necklace.  You can also turn it into a keychain.

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

Mona

Another Coaster Friday 2017 | Craft Year In Review | Craft Klatch

I think 2017 was a great year for coasters, so here is a quick review of all the projects:

Hope you enjoy them!  While you are here, be sure to check out past years coasters!

Mona

Big Glam Resin Gem Paperweight DIY ~ Craft Klatch ~ Home Decor

Glam up your desk with the big DIY resin gem!  It's really easy to make! 

Check out this quick video to see exactly how I made it!

Sugar Skull Decoration! Resin Craft ~ Halloween DIY ~ Craft Klatch

Create this big Sugar Skull as a Halloween Decoration or for a Day of the Dead decoration! 

Here is a quick video tutorial, so you can see exactly how I made it!  

Back To School Projects & VersaChalk Giveaway!!! Craft Klatch

Back to school is in our sights, so it seems only fitting to DIY some great projects for your books, your locker, your desk, or your dorm room!  Today VersaChalk is helping me do just that!  Check out the projects and at the end I will tell you about the amazing GIVEAWAY they are offering!!!

In addition to the giveaway, the fine folks at VersaChalk are offering free white markers to the first 50 people at their website!!!  Use the code KLATCHFREE at checkout!   

Garbage to Gorgeous® #17: Glam Resin Table Makeover ~ DIY

Garbage to Gorgeous® is back!!!  I've had this table in my garage FOR-E-VER!  

I found the table on the side of the road, in the trash.  The top had broken slate and it was a little rusty.  I decided to go for a glam resin look, while adding natural elements.  The last time I did something like this, it was the Beauty of Nature Coaster and I wanted to try it on a larger scale.  

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DIY: How To Make Spring Bird Home Decor | Woodworking | Craft Klatch

I love the look of birds in home decor.  I thought I would like to make some for spring.  They have a whimsical and fun look!

You will need:

-  3/4" plywood

-  Saw:  http://amzn.to/2ooQGpy

-  14 gauge copper wire

-  Soldering iron:  http://amzn.to/2oI6W6J

-  Solder

-  Flux:  http://amzn.to/2pNN6qa

-  Acrylic paint

Here is the video tutorial:

Directions:
1.  Draw a simple bird shape onto a piece of paper and cut it out.

2.  Trace the bird onto the plywood.

3.  Cut out the bird shapes and sand the edges.

4.  Paint the birds.  Allow to dry.

5.  Drill holes into the bottom of the birds for the legs.

6.  Sand it to give it a little distressed look.  

5.  Take the copper wire and cut to length for the legs and the toes.

6.  Solder the legs and toes together.

7.  Insert the legs into the bottom of the birds and adjust as needed.

8.  Remove the legs and add a dab of glue and reinsert.  Allow to dry.

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Now you have these adorable birds!

That's it!  I hope you like them!

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

Mona

DIY: How To Make Abstract Resin Pour Art Coasters | Another Coaster Friday | Craft Klatch

We've made some abstract resin canvases, but some of you have mentioned being intimidated by jumping in on a large piece.  Luckily, you can try doing it on a smaller scale, by experimenting on coaster sized projects!

The links below help support this channel,  as I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you.

You will need:
Coaster mold:  http://amzn.to/2mycyi1
Resin:  http://amzn.to/2mwRS9n
or FastCast:  http://amzn.to/2nJibdD
Pigments
Yellow:  http://amzn.to/2mycMFT
Blue:  http://amzn.to/2mydHGw
Purple:  http://amzn.to/2nJ6ofk

Here is the video tutorial:

Directions:

1.  Mix one ounce of resin.  Depending on which resin you use, you can use a resin the cures white, or you can use a clear resin and add white pigment.

2.  Pour the mixed resin into the coaster mold.  Pop the bubbles and let it cure a minimum of 12 hours.

3.  Remove the coaster from the mold.

4.  Place it on a raised surface and mix two ounces of resin.

5.  Split the resin into three cups.

6.  Choose your pigment colors and add them to the resin.  Mix well.

7.  Pour the different colors on your elevated coaster.  It may spill over the edges, but it may not. 

8.  Pop the bubbles and allow to cure.

That's it!  Now you have a small abstract resin art piece!

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

Mona

DIY: How to Make Polymer Clay Chocolate Chip Cookie Coasters | Craft Klatch Another Coaster Friday |

Make chocolate chip cookie coasters to wow your friends and family!  It's simple with some polymer clay!

You will need:

-  Polymer clay (latte):  http://amzn.to/2lY2geX

-  Polymer clay (burnt umber):  http://amzn.to/2mWTMUI

-  Pastels:  http://amzn.to/2npYXKw

-  Stencil brush:  http://amzn.to/2n76BfF

Here is the video tutorial:

Directions:

1.  Use a half of a package of clay per cookie.  Break off half of the package of the latte or similar color and condition it.  Conditioning it means all you have to do is squish it and squeeze it in your hand until it gets warm and easy to mold.

2.  Once you have it molded, you can squish it into a cookie shape.  I work on parchment paper.  You want to have the cookies be somewhat flat, so a cup can sit on it, without falling over or sliding off.

3.  Take some of the dark brown polymer clay and roll small pieces into little balls and squish them down onto the cookie. Those are the chocolate chips.  You want them to be pretty flat, so they don't make a cup or glass sit uneven on your coaster.

4.  Once you have the chocolate chips in place, you can use an old toothbrush or paint brush to create a texture on the cookies, which also removes your finger prints.  

5.  Scrap a small amount of pastels in a blue and a rust color into a little cup.  Then, take a dry paint brush, dip it into the pastels and give the cookie a baked look.  

6.  Do the same with as many cookies as you want to make.  Then, bake them according to the directions on your clay package.

That's it!  Once they have cooled, you can start using them!  

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

Remember to share your coaster creations on my Facebook page, or on Instagram and Twitter @craftklatch.  Be sure to tag me and use the hashtag #AnotherCoasterFriday!

Mona

Resin Easter Chick Coasters | Resin Project | Another Coaster Friday | Craft Klatch | How To

Get ready to make a cute Easter coaster, with little chicks and glitter!

You will need:

Coaster mold:  http://amzn.to/2mptda4

Resin:  http://amzn.to/2mpQ0Td

Green glitter - I used green glitter flakes and then s little bit of green chunky glitter

Wood chick stickers:  I found them at Michaels

Here is the video tutorial:

Directions:

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

2.  Mix in the glitter flakes and a little bit of the green chunky glitter.

3.  Pour it into the mold.  Pop bubbles and allow it to cure.

4.  Once cured, you can stick the little chicks onto the resin.  I will suggest that you add some glue because I had one pop up on me.  I little crazy glue behind it will do the trick.

5.  Once the glue has dried, mix one maybe two ounces of resin and pour it over the chicks.

6.  Pop bubbles with your lighter and allow it to cure.  Because the chicks have a space between the resin and the actual wood, there will be more bubbles than usual, so just keep an extra eye on it.

Once cured, you have a super cute Easter coaster!

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

Mona

Wine Glass Coaster | DIY Projects | Craft Klatch | Another Coaster Friday | How To

Today we are making a whimsical mixed media wine coaster, using resin and wood!

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You will need:

Thin plywood:  find it at home improvement store

Saw:  http://amzn.to/2lDVffj

Sandpaper:  http://amzn.to/2lxY1BD

Silver paint:  http://amzn.to/2lZ0Xek

Resin:  http://amzn.to/2lxZzvq

Red pigment:  http://amzn.to/2lZ5zAT

Packing tape:  http://amzn.to/2lE9CA7

Here is the video tutorial:

Directions:

1.  Draw a wine glass on a piece of paper or card stock.

2.  Trace it onto the plywood and cut it out.

3.  Sand the edges.

4.  Paint the wood silver and allow to dry.  It may take a few coats.

5.  Using packing tape, line one side of the wine glass opening.

6.  Mix your resin, according to the package directions.  Then mix in your colorant.  You can go red wine, white wine or a rosé.

7.  Pour the resin into the opening of the wine glass and pop the bubbles.

8.  Allow to cure a minimum of 12 hours before handling and removing the tape.

9.  If you need to touch up any paint, do it now.  

Once fully cured, you have a fun wine glass coaster!!!

Thanks for stopping by! 

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

Mona

Resin Cupcake Coasters | DIY Projects| Another Coaster Friday | Craft Klatch | How To

Cupcakes are fun and brighten everyone's day, especially if they are colorful like these!

You will need (affiliate links):

Coaster mold:  http://amzn.to/2lJOjAc

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

Wood cutouts:  I found them at Michaels

Fine glitter:  Match it to your colors:  https://amzn.to/2QhkdEu

Acrylic paint: The colors depend on what you want.

Chunky glitter:  Pick a fun background color:  https://amzn.to/2PpW35B

Here is the video tutorial:

Directions:
1.  I found these wood cupcake cut outs.  Mix two ounces of resin, according to the package directions.

2.  Separate into two different cups (one ounce each).  Add desired glitter into each cup and pour into coaster mold.

3.  Pop bubbles with lighter and allow it to cure for at least 12 hours.

4.  While it is curing, you can paint your cupcakes, whatever color you want.  I used acrylic paints.  Figure it will take at least two coats.

5.  When the resin has cured and the paint has dried, put packing tape on the back.  Be sure to burnish it down, so it is well adhered.  

6.  Mix a small amount of resin and mix in fun glitter.  Carefully drip the mixtures into the open areas of the cupcakes.

7.  Carefully and quickly run your lighter over the resin areas. Remember, you are running a lighter over a piece of wood.  Do not leave it over one spot too long.  You do not want to set you project ablaze!

8.  Once cured, remove the tape and use a small amount super glue, on the back, to tack it to the resin.  Just a couple of small drops on the back of the cupcakes should do it.  Place them onto the resin and let them dry.

9.  Once they have dried, mix two more ounces of resin and pour it over the the cupcakes.  TIP:  Because there are voids between the wood and the resin, you will get more bubbles than usual.  Be vigilant and keep checking and popping bubbles, until they stop appearing.

10.  Allow to cure a minimum of 12 hours before unmolding.

That's it!  Pop those puppies out of the mold and you have fun coasters to brighten your decor and your day!

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

Mona