Bacon Resin Coasters DIY w/ Video | Another Coaster Friday

Everyone…okay not everyone…but A LOT of people love bacon! I thought I would try to put bacon into coasters! I did regular strips and bacon bits!

Bacon Coaster Video Tutorial

Supplies

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• Mold:  http://amzn.to/2FcRd7J 
• Alternative mold (I have not used):  https://amzn.to/2qvEyWP
• Bacon: http://amzn.to/2GCQTjJ
• Bacon bits:  http://amzn.to/2FQH1S6

• Resin
  • When deciding on which resin to use for your coasters, you need to keep in mind whether you want it just for cold cups or for hot as well.
    • If only for cold drinks, you can be flexible and use whatever brand you like:
      • Easy Cast
      • Art Resin
      • Clear Cast
    • If you want it to work for both hot and cold drinks, you need to look for a heat resistant resin, like these:
      • FX Poxy ~ According to the manufacturer, this one is heat resistant to 500° F.
      • Stone Coat

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Other Food Based Coasters

If you love the idea of food coasters, here are some others that I have added food!

• Chili Peppers and Mung Beans Coaster
• Oatmeal, Rice and Dried Soup Beans Coasters
• Goldfish Coaster
• Salt Coasters
• Red Lentil Resin Coaster

If you are just looking for fun food coasters, check out my 11 Fun Food Coasters post!

Coaster Directions

Step 1

I broke out my coaster mold, mixed four ounces of resin and separated the resin into two cups.

Step 2

I poured one ounce of resin into the mold.

Step 3

I popped the bubbles with my lighter.

Step 4

I put the bacon into the resin.

Step 5

I poured the additional ounce on top.

Step 6

Then, I used the second cup of resin and added dry bacon bits.

Step 7

I mixed it really well and made sure all of the bits were covered.

Step 8

I poured it all into the coaster mold.

Step 9

I popped the bubbles and let them sit a minimum of 12 hours.

They both look cool! The bacon bits coaster actually has a texture to it. However it is level and a glass or cup is stable standing on it. You could add another layer of resin if you don’t want the texture.

The strips actually had grease rise up through the resin. I could actually wipe it up. In the future, I would either dry it more, wipe it with a wet wipe, or dehydrate it. I suspect the heat of the resin curing may have caused some of the grease to work itself out.

All in all, I think the coasters look pretty cool!

Have fun with it! I’d LOVE to see what you make! Be sure to share it over on my Craft Klatch Facebook Group! It’s Free! ❤️

Cool Bacon Stuff!

If you don’t want to make the coasters but just love bacon-themed stuff, I found some amazing stuff I never knew existed!

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

Mona