Coasters are great functional decorative home accessories that can protect furniture from liquid spills while beautifying the interior space. There are many great materials for making coasters. These materials include wood, fabric, glass, and ceramic tiles. Epoxy resin on its own or layered with other materials such as cork backing is also a great option that I prefer to use for making coasters. In this post, I will share with you many reasons for this choice of material.
Advantages of Epoxy Resin for Crafting Coasters
The attributes and qualities related to the epoxy resin that make it desirable to be used to craft functional and decorative items such as coasters can be categorized as below:
Application
- Protects the Furniture
- Easy to Clean
- Long Lasting
- Everyday Use
Physical Properties
- Durability
- Strength; Well-made resin coasters are very strong and can last a long time. They won’t break or chip if accidentally fall on the floor.
- Clarity (Glass-Like)
- Smooth Surface
- Glossiness
- Light weight
Visual Design
- Crystal Clear
- Creative layering
- Unique Designs
- Handmade
- Custom Orders
The icon signs below show a quick review of the attributes listed in the categories above.
Below images show an example of a set of coasters made with epoxy resin combined with paper collage elements that were designed and crafted in our studio. I find this material very suited for visual story telling.
Adding Additional Layers
Once the resin cures completely, we apply a high-quality clear silicone adhesive to attach a custom-cut, 3mm-thick vinyl foam layer. To ensure the final piece is perfectly gentle on your furniture, we add a premium backing of self-adhesive cork sheet. We typically source these reliable materials locally from Home Hardware or Canadian Tire, though excellent rolls of foam and adhesive cork are widely available at most hardware suppliers regardless of your location.
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