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

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!

DIY: How to Make Easter Egg Coasters

We've made a couple of cork coasters in the past, so Easter is the perfect time to make some more!  They are perfect to get the kids involved and they will surely knock this craft out of the park!

You will need:

Cork:  http://amzn.to/2mFyBWO

Acrylic paint:  Choose colors that you like!

Here is the video tutorial:

Directions:

1.  Draw an egg shape on a piece of paper and cut it out.

2.  The cork has a sticky side and you want to cut out a piece that is bigger than the egg shape.  Then you remove the backing paper of two pieces and stick them together (sticky side to sticky side).  

3.  Trace the egg shape on the cork that is stuck together and cut it out.

4.  Paint both sides of the egg with a base coat.  Figure it will take at least two coats.

5.  Then you decorate with what every colors and designs you like!

Once dry, you have colorful and festive Easter eggs!!!

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

Mona

Ugly Christmas Sweater Coasters | Another Coaster Friday | DIY Project | Craft Klatch | How To

Here is my last holiday craft of the season!!!  What says Christmas more than an ugly sweater?

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You will need:
-  Wood - I used 1/8" birch plywood from the craft store (or cork, if you'd rather make a cork version)
-  Saw for wood or scissors for cork:  https://amzn.to/2PDtu8J
-  Acrylic paints:  https://amzn.to/2QcPtQU
-  Satin Mod Podge:  https://amzn.to/2DipdBT

Here is the video tutorial:

Directions:

1.  I drew a template out of paper and then cut out wood, in the shape of a sweater - or you can use cork as an alternative.

2.  I painted one red and one green and then did the trim in the other color.  Expect to do two coats.

3.  When I painted the trim, I took a skewer stick and scraped into the paint, to give it the ribbing effect.

4.  Once dry, I painted a snow man on the green one, with snow falling.  I show you how I painted it in the video.

5.  On the red sweater, I painted a Christmas tree with presents underneath.  I also show you how in the video.  If you don't want to paint, you can always use stickers or decoupage images onto it.

6.  Once everything is dry, you need to seal it.  You can seal it with anything, but I used the satin Mod Podge.

That's it!  Easy and fun!!  It's a perfect kid's craft - if you cut out the shapes and/or use cork instead!

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

Merry Christmas, Happy Hannukah, Happy New Year, Happy Everything!

Mona

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.

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