Resin Hogwarts House Coaster Set

Proudly display your house pride with a Resin Hogwarts House Coaster Set!

I'm always looking for more ways to add more Harry Potter magic to my home. This Hogwarts House Coaster Set is made of colorful resin, and looks great in any common room or muggle coffee table! Each coaster in the set is colored to represent each house, along with the coordinating color, and the coaster holder proudly displays the Hogwarts crest. This is a simple project for resin crafters of any level and complete with confidence, and is a lot of fun.

New to resin? Be sure to check out Resin 101: Getting Started with Resin!

To make your own Resin Hogwarts House Coaster Set, you will need these supplies:

• Round Coaster Mold Set
• Amazing Clear Cast Resin
• Hogwarts House Crest Printable (for personal use only)
• Transparency Film
• Scissors
• Fine Glitter Powder - red, blue, green, gold, silver, silver grey
• Mixing Cups
• Stirring Sticks
• Disposable Gloves

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SAFETY FIRST: Before getting started, wear disposable gloves, protect your workspace, and be sure to work in a well-ventilated area!

Download and print the Hogwarts House Crests on transparency film. Carefully cut the crests just outside the designs with sharp scissors.

Make sure to check the transparency packaging for printing instructions. If you print using an inkjet printer, you will need to spray a coat of clear spray sealant over the printed images to prevent the ink from bleeding into the resin. Let the sealant dry completely before moving onto the next step.

Center each of the house crests on the coaster molds, facing down. Place the Hogwarts crest face-down in the center of the coaster holder mold.

Prepare 6 oz of Amazing Clear Cast resin according to package directions. Pour in equal parts of resin and hardener to a large mixing cup. Slowly stir the resin together with a stir stick for two minutes or until combined. If the resin looks cloudy or has any streaks running through it, you need to keep stirring it until it becomes clear.

*These silicone mixing cups are my favorite! They are reusable, so there is there less waste - which is a big deal for me. There are easy-to-read measuring marks on the outside of the cup, it's flexible for easy mixing, and clean-up is a snap once the resin has cured! If you use resin often, I highly recommend giving them a try.

Split the resin into 6 smaller mixing cups and add a generous amount of glitter to each cup. You will need blue, red, gold, and green for each of the house coasters, and then a black cup and a silver cup of resin mixtures for the Hogwarts coaster holder. The more glitter you add, the more vibrant the color will be. Stir each resin mixture with a clean stir stick until evenly incorporated.  Give the resin a few minutes to "rest" and allow the bubbles to rise to the top.

Slowly pour the resin into each of the coaster molds, right over the transparencies. Make sure to coordinate the right colors with the right house! To prevent a lot of trimming later, make sure to fill the mold to the top, but don't overfill. Let the resin sit for a few minutes, then use a straw, heat gun, or spritz with 91% alcohol to remove any surface bubbles.

Use a stir stick or carefully pour the black glitter resin mixture into just the outer edge of the coaster holder mold until it gets to the edge. Then, carefully pour the silver glitter resin over the center of the mold and fill it up the rest of the way.

Leave the resin coaster set to cure in an undisturbed, well ventilated area for 12-24 hours. You will know that the resin is completely cured when it is no longer tacky to the touch and easily pulls away from the edges of the molds.

Now for my favorite step in the process: demolding! Carefully remove the cured coasters and coaster holder from the molds. Trim away any excess resin with scissors or a craft knife. Sand down edges, if necessary, and bring back the shine with clear spray sealant.

If the resin still feels flexible, it may just need more time to cure. Let the pieces sit in a warm, flat area to cure for a few hours (or days) to completely harden.

Choose your favorite house coaster to hold your Butterbeer and protect your table from stains and water rings. To keep your coasters looking their best, wash with warm water and glass cleaner. Do not use steel wool, colored cleansing agents, or scrubbing pads!

When the coasters are not in use, stack them up and place them into the coaster holder. Easy AND convenient! I am so excited about how these coasters turned out, and absolutely LOVE the sparkle! As always, I would love to see what you're making! Share your creations on Instagram, Facebook, or leave a comment/photo on the project pin on Pinterest! #AFMCrafts

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