Making a tiki mug

Sometimes all the inspiration you need is "hmm, I think I'd like to make one of these". That's the story of how this project came to being, and this is the video that shows how we did it. These will look awesome in the tiki bar...now we have to build a tiki bar.
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WARNING
while the mugs are coated with food safe epoxy and we think they're safe, we have no way of testing this. For this reason you should consider this project display only if you decide to try your own. Do not consume beverages out of these.
Materials and tools used:
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Maker Knife (no longer available)
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[@svenlundergard1]

BRILLIANT VIDEO! Everything about it is entertaining: music, humor, "Chewy sweet tarts and Light Saber" ha ha...Well produced video. Nerds RULE!!!

[@ms41576]

Great work on the project, and a very well-produced video! Keep up the awesome work!!

[@NerdsMakers]

Thanks!

[@corazonmaori]

A hug from Argentina you are the best

[@sa9amisan]

i like it.

[@beastlybombers]

Great music.

[@ChrisSlack]

Thanks, now I understand why they are so expensive

[@filxyart]

Great video, love the humor!

[@georgianasalter]

Okay, I want tot do thisl. Questions, What is the pressure drum looking thing you put everything in? And secondly, do you not put htis in a kiln? Or is that pressure thing act as a kiln? Are the mugs fireproof once you are done?

[@chandler2927]

So amazing and you had me laughing 😆

[@plamato100]

That was great! I want to come to your shop!

[@ghetorange9604]

Was wondering how you where gonna make it direct contact food safe when saw the resin XD then you pulled out the Crystal clear out~ Nice all~ the fda is hard asses about that XD

[@WesleyTreat]

Fun!

[@blizatrex]

How did you resolve the problem of the core collapsing? Nice finished piece btw.

[@NerdsMakers]

I filled the void with urethane, and failed to get any shots of it :-/

[@tetrasodium850]

5:42 saving for later

[@franciscojaimes2601]

Where can I buy some ?

[@NerdsMakers]

I'm afraid they aren't for sale

[@redgoatgamer]

How did you do your lettering?

[@NerdsMakers]

Described it on Instagram

[@NerdsMakers]

You can sorta see what I described on Instagram around 1:54