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Time Required :
About 30 minutes
Beginner
Beginner
You're new to the skills necessary to complete this project, or maybe you've tried them just once or twice before.

dye swirl resin coasters

Use a toothpick to swirl the dye throughout the resin to make these fun Dye Swirl Resin Coasters.
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Step 1

Mix equal parts resin and hardener as directed on the packaging.

Step 2

Separate the resin in disposable cups. Set a cup of clear resin aside. Add dye and mix well.

Step 3

First, pour clear resin into the mould until it is about ¼ full. Now, add the different dye resins in various areas within the mould until you have dye all over the mould.

Step 4

Use a toothpick to move the dye resin around a swirl throughout the mould.

Step 5

Let the resin set overnight.

Step 6

If needed, mix more resin and fill the rest of the mould with clear resin and let cure.

Step 7

Demould your coaster.
TIP: Make coasters from assorted shapes.

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Supplies
Materials
Materials
 
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    Wood Craft Sticks by Creatology™

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    $7.99
    • Color: Brown
    • Count: 100
    • Color: Brown
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    Multi Purpose Vinyl Gloves by ArtMinds™

    Item # 10358199 
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    $5.49
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    Color Pour Resin Cool Opaque Dye Kit

    Item # 10626114 
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    $14.99
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    Color Pour Resin Metallic Opaque Dye Kit

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    $14.99
 
Tools
Tools
 
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    Silicone Coasters Molds by Craft Smart®

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    $25.99
 
You’ll Also Need
  • Toothpick
  • Disposable Cups
Instructions
Step 1

Mix equal parts resin and hardener as directed on the packaging.

Step 2

Separate the resin in disposable cups. Set a cup of clear resin aside. Add dye and mix well.

Step 3

First, pour clear resin into the mould until it is about ¼ full. Now, add the different dye resins in various areas within the mould until you have dye all over the mould.

Step 4

Use a toothpick to move the dye resin around a swirl throughout the mould.

Step 5

Let the resin set overnight.

Step 6

If needed, mix more resin and fill the rest of the mould with clear resin and let cure.

Step 7

Demould your coaster.
TIP: Make coasters from assorted shapes.

Share your project photos with #MakeItWithMichaels

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