Halloween Bug Resin Coasters | Another Coaster Friday | Craft Klatch

Learn how to make resin coasters, using bugs, for Halloween!  It's a fun DIY project!

Here is a quick video tutorial, so you can see exactly how I made them:

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

You will need:
Mold:  http://amzn.to/2FcRd7J
Bugs:  https://amzn.to/2D5D3aQ
Lighter:  https://amzn.to/2NQusts
Wet Ones:  https://amzn.to/2pXbqrQ
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
This is the resin I used for this project:
FX Poxy:  http://amzn.to/2AF3Pkk ~ According to the manufacturer, this one is heat resistant to 500 degrees F.

Directions:

1.  I found bugs some flat-ish fake bugs.  Because they are flat,  they will keep the coaster from being too big.

2.  I trimmed the bugs, to fit into the coaster.

3.  I mixed two ounces of resin and poured them into the mold.

4.  I began adding the bugs.

5.  I moved the bugs around and used my stir stick to drip the resin over the bugs.

6.  I popped the bubbles with my lighter.

7.  I mixed enough resin to cover the bugs.  Depending on your bugs, it might be two to three ounces.

8.  I popped the bubbles with my lighter and let the resin cure.

9.  Once cured, I removed the coasters from the mold.

That's it!  Now you have some fun and creepy bug coasters!

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

Mona

DIY Halloween Tattoo Coasters | Another Coaster Friday | Craft Klatch

Learn how to make resin coasters using temporary tattoos for Halloween!  It's a fun DIY project!

Here is a quick video tutorial, so you can see exactly how I made them:

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

You will need:
Mold:  http://amzn.to/2FcRd7J
Temporary tattoos:  Party City
Pigment powders:  https://amzn.to/2RL523A
Black acrylic paint:  https://amzn.to/2J8YXKm
Skewer:  https://amzn.to/2CTXTJR
Lighter:  https://amzn.to/2NQusts
Wet Ones:  https://amzn.to/2pXbqrQ
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
This is the resin I used for this project:
FX Poxy:  http://amzn.to/2AF3Pkk ~ According to the manufacturer, this one is heat resistant to 500 degrees F.
Fast Cast (optional for white background):  https://amzn.to/2wTZ6wc
White pigment (optional to tint clear resin for background):  https://amzn.to/2QbPRiU

Directions:

1.  I found some temporary tattoos with an old world creepiness to them.

2.  I mixed two ounces of resin.  I used a resin that cures white and is a quick curing resin.  You can use regular clear resin and add color instead.  Because the resin I used cures white, I had to take that into consideration when adding color.  

3.  Once mixed, I poured the resin into the mold.

4.  Once cured, I cut out the tattoos.

5.  I laid them out on the coasters, for spacing purposes.

6.  I peeled off the clear backing and placed the tattoo face down.

7.  I used a wet one - you can also use a damp paper towel.

8.  I carefully peeled it up.

9.  I painted on dots for additional embellishment.

10.  I mixed two ounces of resin and poured it onto the coasters.

11.  I popped the bubbles, with my lighter and let it cure.

12.  Once cured, I removed it from the mold.

That's it!  Now you have some cool, but creepy tattoo coasters!

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

Mona

Halloween Resin Coasters ~ Monster Silhouettes | Another Coaster Friday | Craft Klatch

Learn how to create Halloween Resin Coasters, with monster silhouettes!  

Here is a quick video tutorial, so you can see exactly how I made them:



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

You will need:
Mold:  http://amzn.to/2FcRd7J
Circle cutter:  https://amzn.to/2LEBSjR
Transparency film (laser):  http://amzn.to/2EjhvUz
Alcohol inks:  https://amzn.to/2OlqUn4
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
This is the resin I used for this project:
FX Poxy:  http://amzn.to/2AF3Pkk ~ According to the manufacturer, this one is heat resistant to 500 degrees F.
Fast Cast (optional for white background):  https://amzn.to/2wTZ6wc
White pigment (optional to tint clear resin for background):  https://amzn.to/2QbPRiU
Witch royalty free image:  http://www.clker.com/clipart-witch-6.html
Frankenstein royalty free image:  http://www.clker.com/clipart-frankenstein.html

Directions:

1.  Mix two ounces of resin.  You can either use a clear curing resin and add white pigment and let it cure.  Or you can use a faster curing resin, that cures white, in about 15 minutes.  Either will work fine.  You want to have one ounce in each coaster cavity.

2.  While the resin is curing, print out the silhouettes and cut them out with a circle cutter.  TIP:  Cut on the side that is not printed on.  You reduce the risk of scratching the image.

3.  Once cured, you can start adding the alcohol inks.  You can add them in any pattern you want and any combination you want.  You can move them around with a skewer stick.  Then, let them dry.

4.  Once dry, mix two more ounces of resin and pour into the molds.

5.  Pop the bubbles with your lighter.

6.  Slide in your transparency images.

7.  Press them down with the stir stick.

8.  Pop the bubbles and let them cure a minimum of 12 hours.

Once cured, you can pull them out of the molds!  They have a classic look to them!

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

Mona