Today we are making a jellyfish glow in the dark coaster. The first one didn’t go as planned. The second went much smoother.
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You will need:
– Coaster mold: http://amzn.to/23wX5zx
– Pigment powders: http://amzn.to/23wX4LY
– Jellyfish image: http://www.gumroad.com/craftklatch
– Transparency film: http://amzn.to/1nSleAi
– Glow in the dark paint: https://amzn.to/2St7efS
– 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 Poxy: http://amzn.to/2AF3Pkk ~ According to the manufacturer, this one is heat resistant to 500 degrees F and is UV resistant.
Here is the video tutorial:
1. Mix one ounce of resin and mix in some blue pigment powder.
2. Pour into coaster mold. Pop bubbles with lighter.
3. Allow to cure at least 12 hours.
4. Print image onto transparency film.
5. Paint glow in the dark paint onto the back of the jellyfish. Allow to dry.
6. Mix one ounce of resin and pour it into the coaster mold. Pop bubbles with the lighter.
7. Slide in the transparency film and press it down with your stir stick. Press down and make sure all the bubbles are out from under the film.
8. Pop bubbles again and let cure.
That’s it! Now you have a spectacular coaster!
Thanks for stopping by! Happy Crafting and stay safe!
Mona