There are a few things you can never have enough of in your house. Pillows, plants and candles… Today we’re popping in with a super simple project we cooked up for one of those things, kinda perfect for the summer: Easy diy glitter confetti coasters!
These pretty little things are easy to make, bring in a touch of glitter and fun to all your spaces.
If you’ve tuned in since all things quarantine began, you know we’ve enjoyed tackling some new projects, and this is definitely one of them. Yes, I am obsessed with all things resin. {Because why not?} Maybe I should reel it in… maybe I won’t. But when we think of a new idea we have so much fun sharing it here, because they make for great family projects, too.
They’re perfect for protecting all things surfaces, all while bringing in a little bit of color.
And honestly, the possibilities for these are endless.
They also make a great, one of a kind gift idea.
So without further ado, how to make easy glitter confetti coasters.
Here’s what you’ll need:
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• resin kit – I like the easy cast because it comes with thorough instructions. Read them all, but I’ll cover more of that below.
• large measuring cups – make sure they are marked for measuring.
• stirrer stricks {a popsicle stick works fine here}
• glitter or other fillers – it’s fun to get creative with this one
• Molds: we found these here for the perfect coaster shape
• Wax paper or a protective surface – resin doesn’t clean up once it’s dried, so make sure you’re covered + gloves
Work off a protective surface, and in an area that is well-ventilated. Also work on an area that can be left that way to give the resin plenty of time to cure. This takes about 12-24 hours, give or take, so be flexible with wait time and the area being able to be left alone. {AKA the family dinner table is probably not a good option}
Measure out your resin according to the instructions.
Before I began, I read the directions about three times over, because it’s a very temperamental substance.
Note: I found that for one coaster completed, it was 1 cup to 1 cup ratio. So two cups {1 cup resin + 1 cup hardener} of mix total, per coaster, for these specific coasters with this specific measuring cup. You can also test measuring it out before hand with water. If you want to combine the glitter for all three coaster shapes at once, {one big mix} it will just be 3 cups resin to 3 cups hardener. If you want different colors of glitter, do them in batches at a time.
What I learned:
• Use two different measuring cups to measure out your resin + hardener precisely. It’s a 1:1 ratio so make sure you have it right. I’m not kidding when I say this may include getting on the floor so that your head is level with the table and you can make sure your measurements are precise. Do what it takes and you’re good to go.
• If you don’t get the measurements right, you can have cloudy, sticky mixtures that never dry. So pay attention.
• Pour one into the other after you’ve measured, and stir in a figure 8 motion, with your stirrer. Work the sides, too.
• You’ll see it cloud up, which means the reaction is happening
• The instructions will be more precise, but stir for 2 minutes.
• Do not remove your toothpick, when stirring. This reduces air bubbles.
• After two minutes, pour it into another measuring cup, with a fresh stick. {I’ve started using plastic ones I can wipe down with a paper towel}
• Stir for 1 minute. The mixture should start to clear up.
• Your resin will go from liquid to soft gel in about 15 minutes. Now you can add filler, or whatever else you wanted to add to your resin. We added straight glitter, linked above.
• You have that period of time to work with it. Stir again and you’re ready to pour.
Let it dry, for about 24 hours until it’s no longer tacky, and you’re done!
Clean up notes: you can use alcohol on your measuring cups while the resin still wet. I just clean them out with paper towels and some alcohol at the table. Don’t pour it down the sink when cleaning – thus the paper towels. Also, if you get some on your skin, baking soda + salt are a good option for removal.
Tada! The cutest little gift, or summer al fresco dining coaster poolside… endless possibilities.
As always, let us know if you decide to make some.
We’d love to hear.
Have an inspired day!
And for more resin projects, be sure to check them out here:
• adorable monogram keychains
• diy resin jewelry
• easy earrings
• make your own alphabet magnets – a diy letterboard
• these easy diy paper clips – work perfectly with our free planner
Oven Fresh Cake says
Worth Appreciating. Great work.
Jenny P says
This is such a fun idea! Love it so much. Awesome!