DIY 4th of July Fireworks Coasters | Another Coaster Friday | Cricut Crafts

Learn how to make Fireworks Coasters for the 4th of July!  It’s a fun and easy Cricut craft and resin project.  I made a 4th of July Sign project using the same image and thought I would apply it to a coaster project.

You will need:
Mold:  https://amzn.to/2FcRd7J
Lighter:  https://amzn.to/2MmATJp
Fine glitter:  https://amzn.to/2XzDeF7
Black paint:  https://amzn.to/2RGsCPs
Cricut on Amazon:  https://amzn.to/2GV6zki
Cricut from Cricut:  https://shrsl.com/1kzdi
Removable vinyl:  https://amzn.to/2Tf4p1A
Transfer tape:  https://amzn.to/2Y49FJ9
Fireworks image (royalty free):  https://www.clker.com/clipart-black-and-white-fireworks.html
Resin (use whatever resin brand you like):
Easy Cast:  https://amzn.to/2yjYmBC
Art Resin:  https://amzn.to/2yk9X3z
Clear Cast:  https://amzn.to/2z4rxGw
This is the resin I used for this project:
FX Poxy:  https://amzn.to/2AF3Pkk ~ According to the manufacturer, this one is heat resistant to 500 degrees F.



Creating with Craft Klatch Facebook Group:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/2374635959255275/


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



Directions:

1.  I mixed my resin, according to the package directions.



2.  I separated the resin into five different cups.



3.  I mixed fine glitter into each of the cups.  I used a silver, gold, red, white and blue.


4.  I mixed in the glitter and I started with the red, white and blue coaster.  I used the blue resin and glitter mixture and poured it around the outer rim of the mold.



5.  I then poured the white inside the blue.



6.  I then poured the red into the middle of the coaster.



7.  Working on the red and silver coaster, I poured in the silver.



8.  I poured the gold into the middle.



9.  I used my lighter to pop the bubbles. 



10.  I used my Cricut to cut out the fireworks image.



11.  I applied the Cricut vinyl to the coaster.



12.  I burnished it down, to make sure the vinyl stuck to the resin.



13.  I remove the transfer tape and burnished it down again.



14.  I used my Mod Podge to seal the vinyl, so when I add the black paint, it would not seep under.



15.  Once dry, I painted over the whole thing with black acrylic paint – 2 coats.



16.  Once dry, I carefully removed the vinyl…



…and it exposed the beautiful glitter beneath!





17.  Here is how it looks so far!  Time to shine it up with a layer of resin!



18.  I mixed more resin and carefully poured it over the coasters, making sure it didn’t run over the edges.



19.  I popped the bubbles with my lighter and let them cure minimum of 12 hours before handling them.



20.  Here is the red, white and blue, with just a hint of the blue on the tips of the fireworks burst.


Here is the silver and gold.


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



Mona

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