Sometimes I think I have creative ADHD, if there is such a thing. I mean, I love creating, but I get bored making the same thing more than a few times. I’m always looking to try something new! However, if I were to take up a new medium, I think my husband would object! So, today’s new project is still resin based, but I used a new technique to create these beautiful flower coasters.
HOW THEY START
I’ve used this silicone coaster set before for creating; you can see my Beach theme coasters HERE, and the Coffee theme ones HERE. The Beach ones are sold out, but if you would like a set, just let me know & I can custom make a set for you. I love this mold, because you get 4 coasters PLUS the holder! Anything that helps me stay organized, without any effort on my part, is a bonus.
To start making these coasters, I fill the molds with clear resin. Next, I add the gold center of the flower – this chunky gold is gorgeous. Then, I create the flower petals with white tinted resin, and then use a small tool to pull the petals into shape. The tricky part is that after I’ve done my part, it’s up to gravity and the self-leveling resin to take over.
Here’s how they look after I finished my part, and I’ve left them to cure overnight.
The blue background you see is my extra large silicone mat, to protect my table. Don’t these look pretty, already? Here’s a close up look at one of them, below.
I can’t wait until I get to unmold them! I hope that you’ll come back tomorrow, to see the final result! I will also have the coaster holder to share, as well.
