Paint plastic bugs to look real (with DecoArt Metallic Lustres) and then trap them in resin for a creepy cool paperweight. Great project to do with the kids!
Faux Bugs in Resin
| Difficulty | Cost | Time | Age | Person | Event |
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Easy
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$25 to $50
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1-2 Hours
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Anyone
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Boredom Buster
For Fun |
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Step by Step Instructions
Step 1
HERE’S HOW
1. & 2. Paint the bugs in the black Americana Acrylic and let dry
3. & 4. Embellish the bug with DecoArt’s Metallic Lustres
*Mix colors like Brilliant Turquoise and Elegant Emerald
5. & 6. Mix a batch of Glaze Coat making sure to follow the instructions to a “T”
7. & 8. Pour the Glaze Coat into the molds and then pop the air bubbles with a small torch or long arm lighter
9. Place the bugs in face down, cover the filled molds and let cure overnight
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