11. Pressed Flower Resin Coaster Set
Craft glossy, modern coasters that encapsulate the delicate beauty of dried petals and botanical stems permanently in crystal-clear resin.
Materials Needed
- Clear epoxy casting resin (two-part kit)
- Silicone round or hexagonal coaster molds
- Dried petals, pressed flowers, and gold leaf flakes
- Mixing cups, wooden stir sticks, and a mini heat gun (or lighter for bubbles)
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Mix Resin: In a well-ventilated space, carefully measure and mix equal parts of the two-part epoxy resin according to the product instructions. Stir gently for 3 minutes.
- First Pour: Pour a thin base layer of clear resin into your silicone molds. Pop any surface bubbles with a gentle pass of a heat gun.
- Arrange Florals: Using tweezers, place your dried flowers and gold leaf flakes face down into the resin layer.
- Final Pour: Pour the remaining resin over the flowers to completely submerge them. Let cure undisturbed for 24 to 48 hours before demolding.
Styling Tips & Variations
- Styling: Stack these glossy botanical coasters on a coffee table next to a stack of art books.
- Variation: Use deep emerald green tinted resin with dried ferns for a moody, woodland-inspired aesthetic.