How to Make Photo Coasters Using Epoxy Resin
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- A how-to tutorial for making Photography Coasters with Epoxy Resin (ArtResin) and ceramic tiles. For further details and a list of materials/supplies, visit: www.truono.com/coasters-howto
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I love your video! Straight and to the point. No extra chatter.
I am just staring with resin and I will said that this is the best tutorial for beginners on how to get the correct measurements, thank you!!!
killer!!! wow.. excellent tutorial, thanks brian!!
WOW! This is so professional! Thank You for sharing your creative space with us 💕
Beautifully done! Love the final result 😊
Wow, this is such a helpful and well done tutorial! Thank you!
Fantastic tutorial. Can't wait to try it.
Extremely clear and easy to follow steps. Sped up in all the right places and crystal clear video. Just what I needed, thank you btruono
Hypnomation Media Thanks! Happy coastering!
LOVE THIS!!!!! Oh my...these would even be great for putting little hangers on the back and hanging on the wall as art! This is awesome, Brian!
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Looking so professional! I'm trying mine now
Great video!! I would love to try making these!! Will make nice Christmas gifts!!
This is exactly what I was looking for. Thank you very much for sharing.
I love this! Thank you so much for sharing! I will try this! Take care.
Great finish looks very high end, even if it's just a coaster.
This is a great idea!!! I would love to put some of my prints on coasters!!
Thank you very easy tutorial. Making mine tonight.
Excellent tutorial! Thank you!
Amazing and simple video...thank u
geez your work area is amazingly neat and you managed to not get resin everywhere!!!!!! I so wish I could be this neat when working with resin...n
love the sounds
Lovely and very professional
Excellent work
An excellent video. Thanks
Well done! Thanks.
Great video. Thank you!
beautifully done
I have found that sometimes the hardened resin underneath doesn't come off that easily when you pull off the tape, but sometimes it does. (I use the blue painter's tape.) I'm going to try the scotch tape to see if that works better. What I have done when the hardened resin doesn't come off with the tape, I place the tile right-side down on top of a towel and then I use a heat gun to the spot(s) that need to be moved for a few seconds and then I remove it with a metal scraper. It gets it totally off every time. In addition to the cork, I use the small, round felt pads on the 4 corners to give it some height. Thanks for sharing your method. I truly enjoyed it and the artwork you used in this video is quite nice!
LOVE IT!
I can see the sights of Cincinnati. Beautiful
This is so inspiring, I’m now trying my own macro flower photography on 10 x 10cm tiles, I used Protite casting resin and 10 drops of Catalyst for the first time yesterday, there looking good, no air bubbles luckily.....still got a few hours to fully cure, I’m so hoping they with stand the hot coffee, such an inspiration thankyou 😌
Hope it works out for you!
so great!
By far the best video out there. Thank you for sharing. I love this tutorial!
Beverly Poole Thanks, Beverly!
you prolly dont give a damn but does any of you know a tool to log back into an Instagram account..?
I was dumb lost the login password. I would love any assistance you can offer me
@Rene Aldo Instablaster ;)
Awesome ... thank you
Painters Tape is better that Scotch. Great tutorial!!!!
great
thank you
Just one more question! Do you paint your edges? I've had to paint mine and it takes 2-3 coats of acrylic to cover them well. It's a little time consuming to clean up any overspill.
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So good I had to subscribe and hit the bell. Thanks a lot Brian, you've inspired me. If I may ask, how much could one charge for one coaster if one were to sell?
Sanusi Usman Thanks, Sanusi! I guess that’s up to your business, production quantity and profit margin. I sell these for $7USD/per on my website and in my gallery. I’ve seen some artists sell theirs for up to $15/each. Find what works for you!
Where did you get the corking for the back it looks great
It was just a 1/8th inch thick sheet roll from Michael’s cut down to 4x4 squares. Nowadays I use a felt roll.
This is an excellent tutorial! Can you share the type of printer used? I am weighing out the cost of self-printing versus using a photo lab. Also, the resin dried beautifully with the exception of dust that is visible. Do you cover your coasters while drying? Or have a suggestion? Thank you in advance!
My apologies! I followed the link and read your suggestion for dust. Thank you so much!!
Amazing tutorial - Can you recommend any other resin? art resin is bit expensive and it was tacky on my project even after curing for hours - Thank you!
Pilar Jablonski I’ve tried two other, slightly less expensive, resins. Unfortunately they have yellowed over time and they are not the safest to use. You will need a very well ventilated areas to work with them too. Not sure if it’s worth the slightly less cost.
Are you from Cincinnati
Where did you find the pics you used ? I really like them and would like to use. Hi thanks!
Maris Rios I'm the photographer as well! I captured all the images.
do you not seal the photo first somehow?
Great tutorial! I have several questions. I have seen others where they put mod podge on top of the photo/paper as well and that does not work well for me. That's when the bubbles start forming and the paper lifts. With the resin finish, is it okay to skip the mod podge on top? Also, what kind of glue did you use for the cork? And last question, did you use photo paper and print at home or have them printed at a photo lab?
Thanks, Nikki! I would not recommend putting the ModPodge on top of the photo. It does create too many bubbles with the resin coating. Make sure you use a Brayer/Roller to push out as many bubbles under the paper as possible when gluing the print down. To glue the cork, I use the Loctite Go2Glue for it's heat, cold and water resistance. I print my images myself on glossy photo paper, but I'm sure you could have them printed elsewhere. For more details and a list of materials, you can visit my written tutorial here: www.truono.com/how-to-make-photo-coasters-using-epoxy-resin/ Have fun!
btruono thank you so much! When I first mod podge the paper to the tile, it is perfect and smoothed out, no bubbles at all. It's when I apply the top coat of mod podge that it goes all crazy lol. I havent tried photos yet...working with scrapbook paper right now.
This is fantastic! Do you think you could pour this staight onto a cork coaster instead of adding the cork after?
Also would these be water/heat resistant? Thanks for the video really helpful
Thanks, Clare! I'm sure it's possible to pour directly into cork but it's possible that you'll be fighting to remove a lot of air bubbles as they escape from the cork.
And yes, they are reasonably heat (for hot mugs) and water (condensation) resistant. I wouldn't recommend putting a hot saucepan/boiling teakettle on it or running them through a dishwasher (because of the cork).
btruono thanks so much For the reply will keep in mind for sure!
Great tutorial! Thanks!
I have just found some of my images have faded and the colour have started to leak. Has anyone had this problem?
The images seem to fade faster with mod podge on top. And the resin can cloud or yellow if using a low quality mixture. The tiles I made with Art Resin are still perfectly fine several years later.
Just found your video and love it! My questions is about the Art Resin. I have heard that it doesn't handle hot cups- they stick and sometimes mar the surface. I'm curious now, 2 years after this video, if you've had any trouble with hot items on the art resin coasters? Thank you~
CreateGoodFX thanks! I have one on my desk that I use daily. Still looks great and has held up nicely. The rings it does get are just from condensation or drips from the drinks and easily wipe off with a damp cloth.
@@true4form How about hot drinks? Do the hot cups stick to that resin?
CreateGoodFX I mean, I wouldn’t use it for a hot plate for something that just came out of the oven... but for a freshly poured cup of coffee or tea it seems to be fine.
@@true4form Thank you for the info. It's very helpful for those of us who are just getting started with resin.
Great tutorial 😊 I read somewhere that you have to use some acrylic spray on the photo to stop the colors from smearing, I see you didn't do that & I wanna do the same as you, did you have any issues with the ink bleeding or changing after a while? thanks
master vivi I have not had any issue with the inks bleeding or changing. That may have to do with the printer paper more than anything. I would recommend doing some tests with different print surfaces.
btruono Thank you so much😊, I will try that
@@mastervivi3713 If using regular paper, a layer (I do two) of matte mod podge (I tried with gloss mod podge and didnt like results, it distorted the finished image for some reason) over (use a sponge brush to reduce brush lines) will stop ink from bleeding.
@@thevampsyd7 thanks for the tip 😊
awesome! have you tried it out with hot drinks? if so, how did it hold up? thanks!!!!
I've had one on my desk for the past two years worth of hot coffee mugs. No issues yet!
btruono thank you so much! :)
I know this video was uploaded a few years ago, but I hope you're still answering questions. What brand of glossy photo paper do you use? Cause I have tried basically every glossy photo paper and it bleeds and gets discolored when I pour on my resin. I'm hoping maybe you can give me some advice on that. I've had ghe best success just getting stuff printed out from staples on their laser printers, but I would prefer to use my inkjet because the quality is much better and getting prints done can get pricey sometimes.
If you seat it with a clear enamel, it shouldn’t bleed.
Hi! What do you use to print the pictures? Do photos need to be sealed so they don't bleed?
Guillermo Barragan just a Canon photo printer. Printing onto a glossy photo paper. Because the paper is slightly plasticised it doesn’t bleed and the images are very sharp and clear with the resin poured on.
Use spray adhesive on the backs of photos and cork. Less mess. Easy peasy.
I did try this initially, but the spray caused the edges to get tacky - and it did not hold the cork very well. My latest coasters I'm using pre-applied adhesive felt sheets from Aetna Felt (www.aetnafelt.com). Much more efficient and look great!
What do you use to set the coasters on when you are pouring the resin?
Judy Huck I’m using plastic cups to raise them above a piece of cardboard. You can see in more detail in Step 9 on my How-To post here: www.truono.com/how-to-make-photo-coasters-using-epoxy-resin/ Have fun!
How do you stop the epoxy peeling off the ceramic as it hasn't got anything to bond to?
The liquid pours over the edges then hardens into a practically permanent shell.
Brilliant thanks for the reply 👍🏻
Can I ask where you purchased your tiles?
I buy in bulk from a local tile and flooring company. But I'm also making hundreds of these coasters... For someone who just wants to make a small batch of gifts, I did include a link on my written tutorial (www.truono.com/how-to-make-photo-coasters-using-epoxy-resin) for similar tiles that can be purchased on Amazon. I think it includes free shipping as well.
I am trying to put pics on wood covered with pour on epoxy. Every time after a couple weeks the pic lifts from the wood causing huge bubbles. I have tried spray on adhesive, glue, tape glue sticks etc....I am looking for suggestions to this problem.
Kim and Debbie Lowe interesting... my guess is that the wood surface has a lot of trapped air in the nooks and crannies. Is it possible to sand it down with a very fine sand paper to get a smooth finish? Then possibly treating it with a spray on epoxy to seal the wood before the pour over?
I spray a good amount of glue on the wood then use a roller to make sure it adheres. For extra protection I brush 2 layers of mod podge, let dry then I epoxy.
Has anyone got the list of materials he's using? I tried the link he provided but it says it can't be reached. :-((
Hi Lynn! Looks like my website had a glitch on it - which is now fixed. You can find the list here: www.truono.com/coasters-howto Hope you find it useful!
I've followed every step of your tutorial with the exception of the type of Resin (I'm using TotalBoat Table Top Epoxy Resin) so I have bought all the exact supplies but I am having issues with the photo paper, I am definitely getting a very small amount of bleed through around the edges of my pictures, it's not much but certainly is noticeable especially on light colored pictures, I tried coming back and hitting the edges with Modge Podge to stop it but that was a disaster, so many bubbles and it made the edges look cloudy or yellowish in color.. have you ever experienced this? Also the Magic Tape around the bottom edge is giving me fits as well trying to remove it (I try to remove it around the 12-14 hour mark so the resin is still slightly soft) but the Magic Tape tears alot and is a real pain to remove, I have tried just about every kind of tape I can think of.. best results so far have come from duck brand packaging tape but it to can be a pain when it wants to be, tonight I poured some and used electrical tape so I will see how that goes tomorrow. I'm also having a difficult time getting the resin to adhere evenly to the edges of the tiles, it's like it doesn't want to stick to it.. I've tried sponge brushes, cheap paint brushes and a spreader like yours but get the same thing each time.. tonight's lot I am trying spreading it around the edges with my glove on just running my finger around the edges to make sure it's spread evenly.. hopefully that will work. The tiles I have been using are from Home Depot but they all seem to have a couple little bump-outs on each edge of the tile, the ones you show don't have those little bump outs, I was wondering if the store you buy them from ship them? I think that would help a lot for me. Any advice?
Firstly, I want to say I'm impressed at your efforts! This is a time consuming process that does require a lot of trial and error and I commend you for seeing what works for you.
I'm not familiar with the resin you are using, so I cannot speak to whether it's causing an interaction with the printed ink. The glossy photo paper and printer ink I was using was from the same brand (Canon), so I knew the image would adhere well to the substrate. In past experiences with alternative papers and cheap refillable ink brands, even when not printing for resin use, it was often easier to smudge or see the ink not drying/laying on the paper as intended. This could be part of the issue, depending on what you are using. Have you tried any other combinations of papers, inks or printers?
For Modge Podge, it always seemed to have a very bubbling effect on resin curing process. When adhering the prints to the tiles, I was very careful to keep the adhesion layer thin and only applied behind the print paper. On occasion, some would overflow and I knew those were going to be troublesome during the resin process. Perhaps some other type of adhesive would work better here? Super 77 spray on the backs of the prints, then a using a roller/brayer to flatten the print to the tile? I've not tried, but it might be worth exploring...
Magic Tape was generally all I ever tried, and yes, it occasionally stuck or tore when it should not have. The time between pour and cure for when to remove it was always a challenge because it probably has a lot to do with room temperature and whatnot. I think you have the right idea for trying other tapes, 3M makes quite a variety. Even the wall-safe or gift wrap kind may provide a difference.
On spreaders, I always used a small cut piece of framing mat board, or cold/hot press board. And I would cut a lot of them and use several per batch of coasters. I think the key to this step was to get full coverage on the tile tops and sides, avoiding pushing resin onto the bottom of the coaster (it will drip down to the tape, but this may help with your taping issue above.) It's a very gentle process to manipulate the viscous liquid between the spreader and tiles, but I always tried to avoid pushing the spreader into the tile. You'll just want to move the liquid around for coverage.
The tiles I used were from www.flooranddecor.com/, which coincidentally is next to my local Home Depot. They were simple standard white tiles. I bought them in bulk packs for relatively low prices. They often did have sides that were not completely enameled but that did not bother me. I would go through stacks of them and eliminate any that had (what I considered) defects or imperfections which would cause issue later in the resin process.
Hope that insight helps a bit and that you're able to get what you are after. Best of success to you!
Is it normal photo print or something else , as I face discoloration of photo if I pour resin directly on picture.
I used a glossy photo paper. Usually if you use the same brand as the printer, it will hold up just fine when the resin is poured. Second to that, higher quality resins will stay clear longer and not turn yellow over time.
You must be from Cincy
A very nice project although some of the materials can be a little expensive. I have made a number of these coasters over the years on both tiles and timber. I did just a little research and now use PVA glue instead of the expensive mod podge. 1ltr of PVA $9.00. I also find it far less expensive to use resin from a dedicated resin and fibreglass suppliers I get 5KG of water clear resin for just $29.00. I am afraid ART supply outlets are just arty farty, hoity toity oncy poncy rip off merchants.
Totally agree. The larger the quantities, the easier it is to cut costs too. And some of the products I listed were just for sake of a quick purchase for those who wanted to try this technique. If there are bulk products that do the same thing, go for it!
What's the name of the resin you use please?
Ignore my question, wrong video lol, but just checking these can take a hot drink after 72 hours curing time?
The ones I make should be fine for a hot mug after 72 hours of curing. I'm using ArtResin.
Clif-do you find the resin to be just as good quality? And may I ask the kind you use?
What kind of materials are the actual pictures? They're photo prints right? I want to do this with pictures from magazines. Should I print the magazines onto photo paper first or would the epoxy work right over the magazine image?
I used a photo printed on a glossy photo paper. The material is sort of plasticized and the resin does not soak into the paper. That worked best for my purpose but it might be worth experimenting with actual magazines by pouring resin on top of them…
@@true4form thanks so much! I'm excited to try this out!!
Do you really need to wait several hours after attaching the images before applying the resin? The mod podge dried pretty fast and I wanted to move to the next step. Thanks!
mzsdot I do just to be sure that it’s dry. Realistically it’s probably fine after a short time. (30min to 1 hour)
btruono Thanks for your super quick reply! I’ve made a few of these now (as gifts etc) and your video is always my reference.
Can I use them as actual tiles on a wall as backsplash in a kitchen?
I’ve never really tried to do that. Since the resin drips down the side and sometimes onto the back of the tile, affect the spacing between each tile, depending on how the grout is laid. I’d be really interested to know if you do try!
Very nice tutorial for making beautiful tiles. But in my experience, Art Resin does not cure hard enough to use them as coasters.
This is my MAIN concern! Help! I really want to be able to put hot coffee cup or soup bowl on them. Ive read that many resins will get "ridges" where cup lays. Please advise!
Is it ok to use a heat gun if a torch is not available?
Latreese Pettigrew I’ve not personally tried a heat gun but I don’t see why it wouldn’t work. Experimenting is good! Let me know your results. Have fun!
Do you have to seal the pictures?
Helen R Mann with the resin?
Are these waterproof?
The top surface is waterproof. The image is safe. However, the cork backing likely would not handle a dishwasher or full submersion. It can get a little wet and the glue I use will not come off. You could choose to use a different backing if you want these to be dishwasher safe.
What is the price of this material in wholesale ?
Depends on a lot of factors... it's a huge difference between making 4 coasters vs 1000s. Depends on how bulk the materials are, where you buy them, material quality, even resin brand. Depends on tools you use. Depends on yield amount (make 100, but only 80 are worth selling). Depends on where you want to cut corners and speed up or reduce/increase quality. Even depends on your value of time spent creating them. Sorry, I do not have a definitive answer for you - I know my own numbers but it will be different for everyone. It is certainly something to consider when you're doing business planning.
The printer, would it be ink jet or laser printer?
I’ve only tried inkjet on glossy paper. Laser should work too. But it’s worth some trial and error! Let me know the results.
@@true4form perfect, didn’t know which would be best. Thank you thank you
What is the exact purpose of the tape?
Marcita Naylor For easy removal of the hardened resin drips. Better than a chisel or grinder, I promise.
btruono ok great I will definitely be trying this! Thank you for responding😊
Don't we need to seal photo with mod podge?
I use it under the photo print to adhere it to the tile. You can put some on top if you want but I found that it causes a long fight with bubbles in the resin. The final product is much clearer without the mod podge on top. If you use glossy photo paper, the resin does not cause the paper to seep in or the ink to bleed.
@@true4form can it will better if I use laser printed papers rather than ink printed?
@@habibaumme9553 possibly! I’ve not tried laser prints before. I believe those use a wax material. I would be curious to your results. Experiment!
I don't like videos that don't explain what you're doing or why you're doing it.
LD Hablizel That’s why I wrote a tutorial to go along with it. Explains everything there. www.truono.com/coasters-howto
Great, thanks for the tutorial!
Sure thing! I hope you find it useful!