For this project I'm using 230g of clear epoxy art resin, which shall be cast in two pours
I pre-warm the resin in hot tap water (60°C/140°F) for 3 minutes to help remove bubbles
Stir thoroughly, ensuring to scrape around the sides
This silicone mould is 10cm x 10cm x 2cm
Pour the resin slowly and look for bubbles trapped in the corners. Dislodge them with a toothpick if you see any and then...
Kill the bubbles!
A piece of acetate cut using my Cricut Explore Air 2 machine
Place the acetate over a drawing and mask off the elements of your design using masking tape
Leave the ends curling up to aid removal
Use acrylic paint in a matching colour to the glitter as a foundation
How many Brexiteers does it take to change a light bulb?
Two. One to promise a bright future and another one to screw it up XD
To be honest, as a British guy I have no idea what's going on with Brexit...
Which is something I have in common with our Government XD
When the acrylic paint is dry, use Mod Podge or similar adhesive that dries clear to apply the glitter
What does Brexit and an open relationship have in common?
They want all the benefits without the responsibilities XD
Recover the excess glitter then remove the masking tape BEFORE the adhesive dries
If you leave it too long the adhesive will peel up with the tape
A vacuum cleaner on a low power setting is the best way to deal with all that stray glitter
It doesn't matter what type of vacuum cleaner you have, they all suck XD
When they asked us if we wanted to leave the single market, we thought they were talking about Tinder XD
Before anyone comments that my Union Jack is wrong - I know, it's called artistic license, I wanted it square :)
The white part is painted free hand, as you can't apply masking tape over the glitter
Without the acrylic paint, the finished effect would be too see-through
Try putting your glitter in the refrigerator...
It's pretty cool XD
At least the EU flag is just plain blue. I'll be using embellishments for the gold stars.
To position the stars I have used my Cricut to cut a stencil...
I'd never get these lined up straight without one XD
Hot glue worked the best, although dispensing a tiny drop isn't easy
Any excess can be removed with a sharp knife
Time for the second pour of resin, not all the way to the top at first
Get them bubbles!
Lower the flag slowly at an angle to avoid trapped air
Press down to squeeze the resin from underneath, along with any trapped air bubbles
You know the drill!
The Royal Mint sells these 50p coins for £10 each. I need to get in on that racket.
Or you could just find one in your pocket change from the corner shop
Only if you're in the UK that is XD
Top up the resin and allow it to dome very slightly...
The resin will shrink as it cures and the dome will level off
After 24 hours the piece is ready to de-mould
Finished!
Thank you for watching!
[Alexa] It took them a long time to design the coin... because they couldn't decide what to do with the border