Valentine Resin Glitter Tumbler

SUPPLIES & TOOLS:

• Large Plain Tumbler
• We Tumbler Machine
• I Heart Resin, 1 Large Container of Each (hardener and resin)
• Red Glitter
• Coarse Bright Pink Glitter
• White Glitter
• Mod Podge
• Medium Paint Brush
• Painter's Tape
• Plastic Gloves
• Mixing Containers
• Popsicle Sticks
• Paper Towels
• Fine Grit Sandpaper
• Heat Gun
• X-Acto Knife
• Acrylic Clear Spray Paint
• Pink Glitter

DIRECTIONS:

1. Mask off the top and bottom edge of the tumbler.
2. Apply the Mod podge to the tumbler working in small areas. Sprinkle the white glitter onto the wet glue area in the middle of the tumbler. Apply the pink glitter sparingly at the top and bottom of the white glitter area. Apply the red glitter sparingly at the top and bottom of the pink glitter area.
3. Let it dry for at least 2 hours.
4. Spray the tumbler with the acrylic spray and let it dry.
5. Place the tumbler onto the tumbler turner.
6. Make sure it is balanced before mixing the resin.
7. Mix the resin according to the package instructions.
8. Put a thin layer of resin onto the tumbler.
9. Let it spin for 8-12 hours.
10. Remove the tumbler carefully, not to put fingerprints on it. Use the sandpaper to remove any bumps from the glitter on the tumbler. Sand it smooth.
11. Apply a second coat of resin while repeating the tumbling process.
12. Let it spin for 12 hours.

JOANN HACKS:

• Use the heat gun to remove any air bubbles.
• Be careful not to get too close to the resin with the heat gun. Make sure it is level as it is spinning. Check on it a couple of times early in the drying process.