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BHG.COM/DIYMAGAZINE DO IT YOURSELF Summer 2020 9

ROCKY COAST Similar

to split geodes, these

easy-to-make coasters,

left, are a perfect

introduction to working

with resin. To create a

form for each coaster,

on a silicone mat, pipe

the outline of a rock

shape using a glue gun

and glue sticks. Apply

several more layers

to build up the edge,

adding rocks and glitter

if desired. Once dry,

mix resin in individual

small cups with a few

drops of acrylic paint in

purple, gold, blue, and

white, stirring for even

color. To form the look

of rings, pour a small

amount of one color in

the center (A), repeating

with remaining hues;

the colors will spread

and blend. Sprinkle

with glitter. Finish

with the white paint,

swirling with a stir stick

to create the look of

movement. Apply a heat

gun to blend colors and

remove air bubbles. Let

dry 24 hours, then paint

the edges with gold

metallic paint and line

the bottoms with felt

or clear feet to protect

your furniture.

A

DO IT

BETTER

A HEAT GUN HELPS SPREAD

COLORS IN THE RESIN; IT’S

ALSO THE PERFECT TOOL FOR

PREVENTING BUBBLES IN YOUR

FINISHED PRODUCT. AFTER

SPREADING THE MATERIAL,

BLAST THE SURFACE OF

YOUR PIECE WITH HEAT IN

EVEN WAVES TO ELIMINATE

BUBBLING.

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