How to make a sparkly two tone resin coaster - The full process

This tutorial is a behind the scenes look at the process that happens before I move onto the final piece. For you, this is a useful step to take to avoid wasting materials by trying out an idea you have in your head, on a smaller scale.
I usually post these processes on my Instagram page sped up with no sound but I thought you’d like the full length version as inspiration.
For this piece, hear the thought process in my head as I experiment and create a two tone effect and then watch how it completely changes from the initial pour to after the resin has set and why I think this happened! This will demonstrate how important it is to test out an idea first, after all, part of an artistic process is learning from valuable lessons as a result of the process.
If you liked the end look, use this method in your chosen color tones and glitters and create your own!
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• ARTEZA POURING ACRYLIC in Carnation Pink
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• GILDING LIQUID - Molotow Liquid Chrome
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[@arlenecantz114]

Love new techniques...thank you for sharing.

[@TrackerLorna]

Very elegant so so pretty🥰🥰💞

[@helenlindley8995]

I love the cloud effect and how it sparkles 💜

[@MoinaAkhtarMughal]

Wot was the role of plain resin you poured on very first step into coaster??

[@EdnaWargon]

it gives the resin a cloudy effect.

[@Sooz3112]

Ps...Is the Arteza waterbased acrylic? I wonder if the pink would hold up more - if you used a polymer based pigment? x

[@EdnaWargon]

I think so, this was just an experiment but other shades in the same range stayed true after curing. Polymer based pigments don't change indeed as they are made for epoxy resin.

[@cynthiac3484]

Hi Edna, beautiful coasters! Can you tell me how much to charge for a two or four set! Thank you I really appreciate it!

[@EdnaWargon]

Very difficult to answer, depends on multiple factors. Glad you enjoyed the video 😍

[@QuietBloom]

I doubt it was the alcohol ink, you put so very little in and it was so late in the game. Red pigments are notoriously unstable, and I have noticed that some colors will simply ‘disappear’ or bleach out after being in resin for awhile. ❤️

[@EdnaWargon]

So true, i realise that now, but i blame the acrylic paint, it does as you say, lose its colour with the heat of the resin as it cures.

[@craigwg]

I tried setting a rock in resin to make a tiny keychain object. I THINK I didn't stir it long enough. I certainly didn't stir it 3 minutes. Its been 5 days and my resin is very tacky and sticky. Will it eventually harden or have I killed my project and need to start over?

[@EdnaWargon]

The problem with tiny resin projects is that thinner or smaller castings don't set hard, you may need to wait a while to see if it sets up, also try placing it somewhere warm like under a radiator to speed things up.

[@Enjoythepour]

I like the white. It made a cloud like effect!

[@EdnaWargon]

It did. I love this resin technique 🥰

[@Sooz3112]

I've ordered some of the UV colour switch glitter. I love just4youonlineuk's products. Amazing quality products xx

[@LiveSleepResin]

These are so so pretty, I really liked the link I have to say but I wouldn't be disappointed with the final result. Loved the silver as well. Thanks for sharing x

[@MoinaAkhtarMughal]

It’s pretty ❤

[@EdnaWargon]

Thanks 💕

[@michele3051]

Vraiment très joli Quelle créativité ! Merci du partage et également de vos observations et conseils 😊

[@EdnaWargon]

Merci Michelle, bienvenue a ma chaîne 💞

[@EdnaWargon]

Les poudres mica caméléon comme dans le vidéo. Ils rendent super jolie dans la résine 👍🏼

[@cynthiac3484]

Edna So pretty! I guess I shouldn’t use alcohol ink! I thought that’s what to use. I need to buy some Mika powders. Or Can I just use the acrylic paints.?

[@EdnaWargon]

Mica is better but if you use paints, use very little or it coagulates the resin.

[@cynthiac3484]

@@EdnaWargon Thank you Edna.

[@lindaeastment4542]

HI Edna, I have just watched your tutorial you posted on u tube a year ago HOW TO MAKE A SPARKLY TWO TONE RESIN COASTER WOW I thought your coaster turned out absolutely Beautiful and really Elegant looking at the end of your tutorial you showed the coaster with a T Light holder and some resin Crystals I thought they both looked absolutely Beautiful on the coaster 👍 Please can you tell me Where did you get the crystal mold from your help would really be very much appreciated thanks I REALLY REALLY HOPE YOU GET THIS MESSAGE. As I really need your help to find the crystal mold Lin

[@EdnaWargon]

Hi Linda, do you mean these holders? kzbin.info/www/bejne/o2fYq4JprsumrLc

[@lindaeastment4542]

HI Edna, Thank you so so much for sharing your link with me I have watched your tutorial & left you a reply I really appreciated your help once again a very big thank you ❤️👍 Lin

[@pattiobrien5408]

Hello! How long did you let the first section of resin cure before continuing? And did you let any of the other sections cure before continuing? I’d appreciate any help!

[@EdnaWargon]

Hi Patti, at 1:00 I said to wait for the clear to set, I can't remember how long but say around 10 minutes until it thickens up a bit

[@pattiobrien5408]

@@EdnaWargon Thank you. I didn’t know what exactly you meant by set up. Thanks for clarifying.

[@MoinaAkhtarMughal]

😍 it

[@EdnaWargon]

🙏💕

[@wentworthreno7608]

Still very pretty 😍 I think you just solved the mystery of one of my acrylic blues becoming a murky green 👌

[@Sooz3112]

I agree with you, even though it's not what you had in mind - it's stunning. Elegant x

[@mandyhall1674]

Its very pretty even though it didn't become the colour you hoped for. I love the way you did the silver ink - will have o try that, thank you :)

[@tazminmoore455]

It's really pretty, even though it didn't turn out as anticipated 😀 .

[@Sooz3112]

I do love this one. So elegant. Did you use one of your own moulds? I do like the look of the uv glitter 💕 x

[@fionamstacey]

Hi there. Could you share the name of the pen you used to do the gilded edge. Thank you.

[@EdnaWargon]

Hi. I listed everything in the description below.

[@fionamstacey]

@@EdnaWargon thank you so much. I was do engrossed in the video I didn't read the description 🙈

[@EdnaWargon]

@@fionamstacey 😄👍💗

[@domimassou5457]

Very lovely and so soft

[@leilakirkdietzolsen6741]

Nice colers ❤️🇩🇰

[@sydcrafty5498]

I really liked the way you said cure... then you said embellishment and I was a gonna.. awesome accent .. lost your pink colour awww.

[@EdnaWargon]

😅 yes, shame for the pink but i gained a gorgeous pastel cream instead, and least I'll know how for next time 🥰

[@jsud5559]

I have found that resin has a “bleach” effect on other things that I’ve used. I added some decorative paper and the colors were remarkably bleached out. Maybe the additive does it too, but in my case, I did not use the Piñata additive. Hope this helps.

[@EdnaWargon]

Oh you know what that's giving me pause for thought indeed it was bleached out, thanks, that's giving me something to think about in my next process 🤔 🥰

[@Nerdbio59]

Love that you reuse all your utensils . I bought some silicone cups but I found that the resin got very bubbly in them as they are so narrow . Gorgeous coasters ❤️

[@EdnaWargon]

Yes, no need to clean them, ecology is key 👌

[@thebagjunkishop]

How do you reuse your cups ? Clean them out ?

[@EdnaWargon]

If you have a look at episode 2 or 3 of my Absolute Beginners tutorial on how to make coasters a few videos back you'll see me show you exactly how :-)

[@EdnaWargon]

But as a spoiler absolutely do not ever clean them out that is a total waste of of chemical products and unecological 🥰

[@barbking2708]

Pretty💕

[@randikolenderhock2599]

I love your voice! And your artwork :)

[@EdnaWargon]

Thank you Randi 🙂