Resin Crystal Place Card Holder

by American Crafts |

Item # 412015671P9
Intermediate Weekend Project

SUPPLIES & TOOLS:

  • Color Pour Resin & Resin Hardener
  • Color Pour Resin large crystal mold
  • Color Pour Resin crushed glass clear
  • Color Pour Resin holiday opaque dye
  • Color Pour Resin holiday glitter
  • Color Pour Resin supply kit
  • Color Pour Resin heat gun
  • Gold wire card holder (4-inch height)
  • Paper place card
  • Drill with 1/8" drill bit

DIRECTIONS:

  1. Wearing gloves from the Supply Kit, mix a small amount of equal parts resin and hardener according to package instructions.
  2. Add clear crushed glass to the prepared resin and stir. Pour into the large crystal mold. Apply heat with the Heat Gun to disperse any bubbles. Allow to cure until hard.

  3. Mix another small batch of equal parts resin and hardener according to package instructions.
  4. Add a few drops of gold opaque dye and stir slowly to achieve the desired color. Pour into mold over the cured layer. Apply heat with the Heat Gun to disperse any bubbles. Allow to cure until hard.

  5. Mix a 3rd small batch of equal parts resin and hardener according to package instructions.
  6. Add a few drops of red opaque dye and red glitter. Stir slowly to achieve the desired color. Pour into mold over cured layers. Apply heat with the Heat Gun to disperse any bubbles. Allow to cure until hard.

  7. Mix a 4th and final batch of equal parts resin and hardener according to package instructions.
  8. Add gold glitter and stir slowly. Pour into mold to create the final layer - fill mold to the top. Apply heat with the Heat Gun to disperse any bubbles. Allow to cure until hard.
  9. Remove crystal from mold.
  10. Use a drill with an 1/8" bit to drill a small hole into the top of the finished crystal. Insert the gold wire card holder into the drilled hole, securing with a drop of glue if needed.

  11. Secure hand lettered placecard to wire.

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