How to Make Coasters out of Resin and Alcohol Inks // Petri Dish Coasters DIY

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[@moxiegraphix]

So glad to see someone actually wearing gloves when working with resin. I'm shocked how many videos featuring resin where people don't wear any kind of protection. Thank you for sharing this. I've just gotten into working with resin myself and I have become enthralled with "petri dish" videos. LOL

[@DryerDaysArTsTuDiO]

Yea it makes my skin crawl when people aren't using gloves!!! I am glad you liked this. I just launched a coaster eCourse and I have a bonus video about alcohol ink. If you're interested at all, here's the link: dryerdaysartstudio.getlearnworlds.com/course?courseid=agate-mold-resin-coaster-tutorial

[@mooncrafternailsandmore7907]

I have made dozens of resin coasters and I have always used clear silicone self adhesive feet for the bottom. They don't slide, leave room under the coaster for air flow so that they geat/cold doesn't transfer to the table and keeps the coaster on the table when you grab your drink! If you have made and used these you know that sweat can create a bond between the glass and the coaster and then you either have a coaster on the glass as you go to get a drink or more likely, the coaster clings just long enough to end up releasing just a few seconds after your glass is away from the table and BAM your coaster is loudly on the floor 🤣! I really like the clear dots when it comes to the alcohol ink ones that have the transparent areas. It allows the light to pass through and the owner can truly appreciate the glass like effect.

[@DryerDaysArTsTuDiO]

thank you so much!! I hadn't even thought of the silicone feet!! Awesome idea, thank you!

[@supergurl24]

Where do you get your silicon feet from and how do you attach them?

[@whereyoubeensyn8481]

Can you do a video on how you do the back? You are the first person I've seen do a back. I've always wondered if it was needed, do they slide without? I'll be making my first coasters this week!!!!

[@kavita7801]

Ur videos are so simple to understand ...u just explain everything so well

[@spiritsoulbody352]

Ohh I love this look will definitely have to try this with my new alcohol inks!

[@charlenehatter5058]

Your coasters turned out beautiful you should be proud of them they’re amazing.

[@DryerDaysArTsTuDiO]

Thank you

[@LEDewey_MD]

Gorgeous! Just now getting into resin molding, watching a lot of videos. Very clear and informative video!

[@marchelhurley9460]

Wow each one is unique and stunning. Love love love them.

[@DryerDaysArTsTuDiO]

Thank you!

[@caroledalessio7314]

I am learning how to do this. Actually researching stage. Love these

[@DryerDaysArTsTuDiO]

Thank you so much =)

[@AppelmoesArtandPhotography]

Instead of cork on the back, you can use those transparant rubbery kind of bubbles, I don’t know how you call it in English, but it’s selfadhesive.

[@whereyoubeensyn8481]

That's what I had planned on using. I think the brand Command makes some.

[@MrsCynfuller]

Thank you, I’m waiting for my supplies so that I can start on this fun hobby.

[@pjb31apb]

Beautiful work! You can sand those white spots outan dome over it.

[@lkenglish9756]

Thanks for sharing! I’m just starting resin coasters and I saw a video (can’t remember who) but she got wet/dry sandpaper and laid the sharp edge face down on wet sandpaper and just moved it around to reduce the sharp edges evenly. I’m gonna try it thought I’d share if you want to 🤷🏻‍♀️

[@ZAGAL5134]

Merci pour le partage très beau 🌺

[@seanryan1982]

Great and informative!, love how you narrate over the recorded video give tips, instructions and step by step. All around AWSOME video! 👍🙌🏽

[@DryerDaysArTsTuDiO]

Thanks so much, Sean! I am glad you liked it!

[@tinavemb]

I have another tip. You can buy at the dollar store clear rubber stoppers that people use for their cupboard doors. That is what I use for the back of my coasters. I glue them on with weld bond which dries clear, they are adhesive but I like to make sure they’re never gonna go anywhere. So if your coasters have clear in them this is just a suggestion. By the way your work is beautiful

[@DryerDaysArTsTuDiO]

Thank you so much! I appreciate your experience and tips 🙌

[@nickijaycox7773]

Wow that was your first time, those came out gorgeous! ❤️❤️❤️

[@DryerDaysArTsTuDiO]

Thank you!

[@DorianneDelageArt]

Very pretty coasters ! Thank you for the tips 😉

[@jacquelinehenseleit5995]

Beautiful

[@DryerDaysArTsTuDiO]

Thank you

[@montebleu1351]

This video provides so many tips & techniques. Thanks for sharing.

[@DryerDaysArTsTuDiO]

Thank you so much for watching and taking the time to comment, Monte!

[@stephanieflorence8109]

I'm to have my own art studio space in the next couple years so I can start using resin!

[@DryerDaysArTsTuDiO]

so fun!!! Thank you for watching

[@mickwinters8484]

Awesome, thank you❤

[@DryerDaysArTsTuDiO]

You're welcome 😊

[@lindafrier1615]

Pretty 👍🏻. I enjoy this technique.

[@clayfeathers]

Gorgeous! I just got my new alcohol inks! Can’t wait to use them! 🥰❤️

[@DryerDaysArTsTuDiO]

So much fun! Enjoy!

[@wind571evergreen]

Very nice video!! Spot on with the information. 🎨

[@DryerDaysArTsTuDiO]

thank you 💜

[@flowersflowers5070]

I've heard some people use a finger nail file and also a potato peeler to cut the edges. Try sanding those two white dots and then paint a thin layer of resin to make it shinny again and see if that works...

[@ryanhutchison5621]

HI THERE VERY NICE I STARTED DOING THESES TO I PUT MAGNETS ON BACK OF MINE

[@lisaborg935]

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[@lisaborg935]

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[@judyhoover8160]

What colors did you use in the 2nd round coaster? Love how these turned out!

[@sharongawryluk6263]

Thank you such a great video, really appreciate it! What did you put the scrapbook paper on the coasters with?

[@appleoneill5135]

This is the answer that I'm searching for x

[@tinavemb]

Hi Catherine I just wanted to let you know maybe you’re not aware but I purchase my needle nose bottles those exact same ones at the local Vape shop for $.15 each

[@louannross3281]

I was wondering if you could have wiped up those white spots with alcohol. I haven’t used molds and resin yet but I’m sure I will drip somewhere I don’t want to! I love the effects you got. I was sad about the purple one and it’s dots. It’s my favorite.

[@veevee6225]

How does gold alcohol ink work out? Any special instructions for metallic inks to be swirled/dropped in? Thanks any help appreciated😘

[@nicomom152]

amazing......!!! so pretty

[@DryerDaysArTsTuDiO]

Thank you =)

[@christenjoyelizondo512]

Great job!!

[@DryerDaysArTsTuDiO]

Thank you very much 😃

[@SuperKabookie]

Love them!

[@ryanhutchison5621]

NAIL POLISH WORKS

[@jofish420]

I just found this vid of yours. I just got the petri dishes to do the alcohol inks in it. Going to try it for something different than ceramic tile coasters. I use the little round felt pads for my ceramic coasters, and trivets, but I found that ATD uses those clear bumpers for theirs, and I bet this would be great for these type of coasters, and you would be able to still see through it. :D Right now, I'm working on my geode with the apoxie clay that you do. I'm doing your method, and of course giving you credit for my inspiration.

[@DryerDaysArTsTuDiO]

Thank you so much and enjoy!!! I do another video where I make stag coaster.. kzbin.info/www/bejne/pKrMYpp6gpKCeM0 and I use scrapbook paper to back them to add more depth.

[@anitaschilder]

I love your coasters! I make them too but I can't seem to use them to put a hot drink on them, they get sticky or they melt. Do you know what I can do about that? I use resin that is supposed to be heat resistant

[@DryerDaysArTsTuDiO]

Make sure they have cured for 30 days. I use stone coat countertops resin which can withstand 500 degrees. Have had no issue.

[@whereyoubeensyn8481]

How many ounces of resin mixture is used to fill these? Do you fill each to the top?

[@LISANE69]

How much clear resin do you put in, is it filled to top or halfway?

[@roseannpate7332]

i have watched alot of video making these coasters with the alcohol ink.. they are just gorgeous! but most of them i like the bottom color/pattern better than the top.. which i believe is the one we can see before it is removed from the mold, as most seem to flip it over.. so is there a absolute top or bottom ?

[@lynneclark4355]

was dying to do this but i will order white and wait how much did you use of each resin?

[@n5ent]

Hello can you use the alcohol paint instead of the alcohol ink and get the same results

[@kellygallo1075]

U can sand white spots off I have..

[@christydufrene2144]

Why is the white not as thick as the rest?

[@colbywongguzman1541]

Great detailed video! So I actually think the white spots on your square coaster look kinda cool. I like that they're bold. Since they were already dried on the mold, are they raised slightly on the coaster? Or do they lie flush on top and are sealed in?

[@DryerDaysArTsTuDiO]

Colby, Thank you so much! They are not sealed in, but they are so thin, you can barely feel them on the outside. Thank you for watching =)

[@starlaw3320]

When I made a project I used alcohol ink and used the white but it still all pooled at the top (bottom). I tried doing super thin layers which helped, but still disappointed.

[@mariangies]

Hi, and thanks for sharing. It’s a great video. When I click on the links for the resin, it brings me to a page that’s not amazon?

[@DryerDaysArTsTuDiO]

Let me check...... Oh my yes, I fixed it, thank you!!

[@lauriecaron8760]

How much epoxy for just one petri dish coaster

[@1966DAG]

....going to try this! What do you use To adhere the paper to the back of the coaster before you put the cork on? Also because it is so smooth do you find there is a problem with the cup or glass or whatever sliding off of it?

[@DryerDaysArTsTuDiO]

The cork has adhesive on the back! Just peel and stick!

[@ayannasmith6589]

Maybe you can use the White Inc to draw a picture of something and then make one with a picture of something on it😍 I think a picture of a cat would be cute

[@DryerDaysArTsTuDiO]

That's an awesome idea!!

[@mariakeenan4908]

When I added white, it ended up going straight to the bottom when cured and was still tacky when the rest of the mould had set.

[@DryerDaysArTsTuDiO]

Did you use white alcohol ink? it wasn't acrylic ink, right? If it was, in fact, white alcohol ink, it could've been a bad product. I always shake mine pretty well before using too.

[@mariakeenan4908]

@@DryerDaysArTsTuDiO it says pearl on the side, it was bought in the same package as the other colours.

[@iridescentfox5084]

have u tried doming the resin, if u slightly dome the resin it shouldn't have much of an edge

[@DryerDaysArTsTuDiO]

Thank you so much, Madi! I do that now, yes. My newer videos show where I do that. Thank you so much for watching 😀

[@Dragonuv2002]

Very cool! They don’t sell white alcohol ink locally, can the liquid white acrylic ink be used as a substitute?

[@DryerDaysArTsTuDiO]

I tried acrylic ink and it did not work! I have links in the video description of where you can buy white alcohol ink!

[@kimhuff]

I couldn't find the gloves you ate wearing. I love how long they are. Where did you get those?

[@DryerDaysArTsTuDiO]

This is the kind I use amzn.to/33FHqSy

[@sherrislife2046]

Do you ever make your own alcohol ink? And how

[@donnavickjones33]

I've made mine.... Buy Sharpie's markers (must be permanent ink). get a box cutter & cut the end, pull out the ink out with pliers (may want 2 use gloves, or ink will get everywhere!)... i cut it in half & put the ink in little plastic containers with lids i purchased from family dollar & labeled with the colors. Add Isopropyl alcohol (must be above 90%). Let sit for 24 hrs. Makes beautiful colors alone or mixed on the coasters, esp with Mica glitter powders

[@donnavickjones33]

add only 2 tspns of the alcohol to the inks. If they eventually dry out, all u have to do is add 2 more tspns alcohol

[@BeautifulDDisaster]

What do you do about the ink side/bottom being soft , is it because of the ink? Do you sand it or add a clear finsh? Am I using too much? The rest turns out fantastic and cures perfect. But the ink side is always softer

[@DryerDaysArTsTuDiO]

Mine usually has a different texture as well. But I typically cover it with scrapbook paper and then cork or just cork. You can see how I do that in this video...kzbin.info/www/bejne/pKrMYpp6gpKCeM0

[@BeautifulDDisaster]

@@DryerDaysArTsTuDiO thank you!

[@crystalcorbin6469]

I have a question.... Do you use any type of silicone release prior to putting your resin in the red coaster ones? Because I've used other types of molds like this and they have stuck to the mold and or ripped the mold. Any suggestions?

[@DryerDaysArTsTuDiO]

nope, no silicone release needed

[@crystalcorbin6469]

Thank you for replying back! I had a spray silicone that I sprayed in another container and used a paint brush around the edges to see if that works. The ones that stuck before were in a new mold and I did understand why they stuck. But here in a few hours will see if my idea worked on these coaster molds like you have. 😸 Wish me luck! Oh and those white spots you have depending on how deep they are you could sand the whole surface, then just put a thin layer of resin, good as new!

[@montebleu1351]

I kept waiting for the M&Ms to get a resin dunk into a coaster.

[@nickijaycox7773]

MONTE BLEU She May have eaten them, I would have.. lol 🤣😉

[@chandlerb1825]

Hi! The all those colors is alcohol ink or just white is alcohol ink ?

[@DryerDaysArTsTuDiO]

all colors used are alcohol inks

[@marniepope7056]

Tried making these. After demolding after 2 days the bottom was still wet (the alcohol ink). Has this happened to you?

[@DryerDaysArTsTuDiO]

It hasn't to me but I have heard of this happening... is the resin curing and just the alcohol is still wet or is it both? It could be a resin curing issue ...but I can't say for sure as I haven't experienced it myself

[@marniepope7056]

@@DryerDaysArTsTuDiO It appears to be just the alcohol ink that is still wet.

[@caroledalessio7314]

Do you use hot glue for the cork backing?

[@DryerDaysArTsTuDiO]

My cork backing has self-adhesion amzn.to/2Qs1lkm

[@LindaRUDYK]

Hi, Art Resin might be a better option for you? You wouldn’t have to wear the mask.

[@DryerDaysArTsTuDiO]

All the resins I use are non-toxic, have no VMOs, I still choose to wear a mask. Once the heat or torch hits that resin, it's now gas or vapor and in the air. I watch Stone Coat videos and they have some of the best resin I have used (I have used Art Resin too), even the creators of that resin use a mask when they apply heat to it. Safety first!!

[@DragonFire8745]

It's better to be safe than sorry. Resin can be very dangerous and couse allergic reactions in some people. If your curious to see the reactions/rashes join the Facebook group Epoxy is not my friend. I can't tell you how many videos I have seen of people not using gloves or respirators. It puts me on edge and I want to yell at them. Lol

[@Stercusaccidit666]

Hi I cannot get the resin to dry on the bottom, I use the same the mold as you---I have ripped two of the molds--They are left to cure for over 24 hours---suggestions???

[@DryerDaysArTsTuDiO]

If a mold is ripping, it's usually because too much heat has been on them and the resin is getting stuck to the mold of the mold is getting singed. It could be resin brand too.

[@mrsjtopsy]

I loved you video, but why use black, it just messes up your beautiful designs. Just a thought

[@julieteeples5336]

I must have missed it, what type of Stonecoatcountertops resin did you use, they have several different types; Counter Top or Art Resin? Great video BTW.

[@DryerDaysArTsTuDiO]

Countertop resin to make it a little more durable and heat resistant 😉😍

[@GayleReicheltArt]

You could have wiped the alcohol ink drops on your mould with isopropyl alcohol

[@DryerDaysArTsTuDiO]

Thank you! That's good to know 👌

[@debrajol3585]

Cheap scotch tape. Stick it down, rub it a little and the inks lift up on the tape. The cheaper tapes work better. Alcohol will deteriorate the molds over time. Baby wipes are ok but tapes is sooo good 👌

[@sunfishdana]

Do you have to wear a respirator bc of the resin or the alcohol inks?

[@DryerDaysArTsTuDiO]

I actually use a respirator when using them individually. If it's a VERY ventilated area, I might not with the alcohol inks, but I always use one when working with resin. And gloves.

[@sunfishdana]

@@DryerDaysArTsTuDiO Ok. Thx. Can I use a paper mask?

[@DryerDaysArTsTuDiO]

@@sunfishdana I use this organic vapors mask. It's comfortable and reasonably priced www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0007X9QLE/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=dryerdays-20&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B0007X9QLE&linkId=f1c9a4f5753794f721f26dceffdf21f8

[@diannestagner5472]

If you put 91% alcohol on a q tip, you could have cleaned those drips off.

[@yvonneroberts9268]

What kind of ink did you use here? Pinata?

[@DryerDaysArTsTuDiO]

I used Ranger in this video but I also use pinata. My Amazon store (linked in the video description) features all the products I use in every video. Thanks for watching!!

[@chickadoodledesigns9143]

Beautiful ❣️How much do you sell your coasters for?

[@DryerDaysArTsTuDiO]

I've never sold them, actually. These I gave as Christmas gifts and others I send as a little thank you to people who buy pieces.

[@daunmccambridge8866]

How much resin would you say is needed per coaster?

[@DryerDaysArTsTuDiO]

2ounces to almost 4 ounces depending on how thick you want them to be 🤗

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[@lilwl19701970]

My ink Isn’t going through the resin it sits

[@DryerDaysArTsTuDiO]

What kind of resin are you using and are you heating it up several times to pop all the bubbles? And are you using white alcohol ink