Creating the Perfect Set of Resin Coasters: Tools You Need

Resin art is a blend of creativity and technique, and one of my favorite projects to make and teach is a set of 4 wooden coasters with beautiful resin designs. These coasters are perfect for home décor or as gifts. Here’s a list of the essential tools and materials I use, along with their prices and where you can find them.

1. Wooden Unfinished 4x4 Inch Coasters • https://a.co/d/4bwUElD
• Price: $18.99 for a set of 24
These coasters serve as the base for your resin art. Their smooth surface is ideal for creating beautiful resin pours and designs.

2. Masking Tape • https://a.co/d/blOJdOd
• Price: $4.99
Use this tape to cover the sides and bottom of the coasters to protect the wood during the resin pouring process. This ensures the resin stays on the top, creating a clean finish.

3. Alumilite White Resin • https://a.co/d/97AOBiW
• Price: $9.99
This is my go-to resin for creating vibrant, opaque whites that help contrast beautifully with the translucent blue tones.

4. Alumilite Translucent Ocean Blue Resin • https://a.co/d/jl22LMe
• Price: $9.99
This translucent blue resin brings the ocean waves to life on your coasters. It’s perfect for creating depth and movement in the resin design.

5. Eye Candy Nokon Blue Mica Powder

• Amazon: https://a.co/d/6dGsohR
      • Price: $18..99

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Stunning mica powder adds a shimmering effect to your resin, making the colors pop and adding a beautiful reflective finish.

6. 3 oz Disposable Cups
• https://a.co/d/gOVokHy
• Price: $8.99 for 100 cups
These small cups are great for mixing small batches of resin with different colors or effects.

7. 8 oz Disposable Cups
• https://a.co/d/iu9ZNMZ
• Price: $9.99 for 50 cups
I use these larger cups for mixing larger amounts of resin when I’m ready to pour the main layers onto the coasters.

8. JDiction Leveling Table

• https://a.co/d/bVyUH63
• Price: $35.99
Resin needs a perfectly level surface to cure evenly. This leveling table ensures that the resin stays in place during the curing process.

9. Heat Gun • https://a.co/d/dinhFKO
• Price: $28.99
A heat gun is essential for removing bubbles from the resin after it’s poured. It helps give the resin a smooth and glass-like finish.

10. Mini Blow Torch

• https://a.co/d/2cCz4FU
• Price: $12.99
This mini torch is another tool for popping bubbles in the resin. It’s especially useful for detailed areas where the heat gun might be too large.

11. Popsicle Sticks

• https://a.co/d/ePo6x61
• Price: $6.99 for 200 sticks
Simple but effective! I use these sticks for stirring resin, spreading it onto the coasters, and mixing in mica powders and pigments.

By gathering these materials, you’re well on your way to creating your own stunning set of resin coasters. Stay tuned for my next post, where I’ll walk you through the step-by-step process of bringing these coasters to life!
Once you gathered all the materials you can checkout mini tutorial on my TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@mrsresinmom/video/7408638328582556970

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