Supplies
Bathroom tiles
- I selected these stone ones
- They only cost about 4 dollars for all 9 too
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Table Top Resin
- This is very important, without this the condensation from any glass will destroy the photos
- I bought Parks Super Glaze from Home Depot for about 20 dollars
- Make sure you follow the directions completely! -This part of the project can make or break your final product -You should also get 3 small plastic pouring cups - Something to mix with -Gloves |
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Photos
- You can print whatever photos you like (my friend Courtney is getting married soon so I might make her some coasters of her and her fiance together)
- You will need photo paper, regular paper isn't as strong
- Printer |  |
Step 1
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| Working on it! |
Prep
- Get Supplies
-Measure tiles
- Print and cut photos to match tile size
-Dust off tiles
Step 2
-Mix resin according to the directions in the box. Follow these directions exactly and take your time with measuring and mixing. You don't want bubbles in your mix! Some bubbles are ok but it should be smooth and clear when you're done mixing
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| Finished Coaster! |
Step 3
- Pour a nice thin coat on top of the tiles and wait about 15 minutes
Step 4
- Place photos on top of the now tacky tiles and pour another thin coat on top of the photos and tiles.
- Wait another 30 minutes then pour another thin coat
Step 5
- Wait 3 days for your tile to cure and enjoy!
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| No more humidity woes! |
Tips
-I should have put something underneath the tiles so then the resin flowed off the side of the tiles. I assumed that I was going to be able to sand the sides down but instead the resin turned cloudy. The edges are not that bad though but for next time I'll do that!
- I check these as much as possible because air bubbles will come up and you'd want to pop them. Two easy ways to pop them is to blow on it or to poke it with a mechanical pencil lead.
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