Resin Space Invaders Coaster

The Perfect Handmade Gift for the Geek in Your Life Remember that iconic 70s and 80s arcade game, Space Invaders? For those of us old enough to remember, this project is a fun throwback to your teenage years. This resin Space Invaders coaster would make a great gift for the geeky person on your gift list. This project is a variation of the Tetris coaster tutorial at Resin Obsession .  Supply list  Epoxy Casting resin Bright green pigment   Black pigment   Silicone trivet with square holes   Square silicone coaster mould  - mine measures  9.7cm (3 7/8")  Packing tape  BBQ torch   or gas lighter   S cissors or utility knife Plastic measuring cups Wooden stir sticks  Toothpick Gloves Work out the volume of your mould by filling it with rice and tipping it into a measuring cup. Mix enough resin to two thirds fill the mould. Mix it well and then divide it between two cups. Colour one green and the other ......

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How to Correctly Mix 5-minute Epoxy Resin Adhesive

One of the easiest ways to turn your resin castings into jewellery is to attach them to jewellery blanks. You'll need to use a strong adhesive for a permanent bond. A lot of people recommend E-6000 but I've only had limited success with it (actually, none at all!), especially on bracelets and rings that get knocked around a lot when you wear them.  I've found a stronger adhesive that gives a much more secure bond:  5-minute epoxy adhesive .  5-minute epoxy comes in two parts, just like resin. In fact, the epoxy that you use in your moulds is also a strong adhesive... it just cures slowly. And that's the beauty of 5-minute epoxy... it's SUPER STRONG and it cures fast.  Here are some of its benefits: 5 minute setting time - no clamping required It bonds to china, metal, glass, leather, rubber, wood, rock, leather and most plastics It has a thick consistency, so it can be used to fill hollows if the two surfaces aren't flat It's stronger than E-6000 It'......

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How to Create Cells in a Resin Art Masterpiece

Resin art is a fun way to create a piece of contemporary art that you can proudly display in your home. And it's not difficult to get started with pouring resin.  If you've been admiring all the incredible fluid art pieces on Pinterest and want to know how it's done, then this tutorial is for you. It shows you a simple technique for creating resin cells in your artwork.  The magic ingredient in this project is Resi-BLAST dispersion agent.  Resi-BLAST is a silicone oil designed specifically for use in resin and as its name hints, it repels resin to create cells and lacing. The black and white colour combination of this piece makes the cells even more dramatic! I've put together a shopping list of all the supplies you'll need to make your own piece of resin art: Shopping List: Art Resin pour-on epoxy resin Castin'Craft Pigments: Black ; White 18" x 18" primed canvas art panel  OR cradled painting panel (wood needs to be sealed with acrylic......

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