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COASTERS

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Using a cutting mat, ruler and blade, cut six 1” squares. Plus cut 1/4” and 1/2” strips from a variety colors of Friendly Plastic. This is a perfect project for those special scraps.

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Using the 1” square as the center... begin placing strips in coordinating colors around it.

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Try a variety of colors and widths until you get the look you want.

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Once you are happy with your selection. Trim each strip to size.

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The Hirst round should look something like this.

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Complete the second round just as you did for the Hirst. Trimming each strip to size.

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The second round should look something like this.

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Repeat the third round, just as you did with the Hirst two.

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After the third round your coaster should look something like this. Repeat this process for each coaster. Don’t worry if they are not exactly the same. As long as you keep the color combinations similar, you will end up with an eclectic set of coasters. And I think that is much more appealing.

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Now it is time to get cooking... Pre heat the griddle. Place the baking sheet onto the griddle. Starting with the center square. One at a time, in the pattern you have designed, begin placing the plastic strips onto the baking sheet. Make sure each strip is stuck in place before adding the next. Try to press each strip tightly against the one before, to prevent any gaps.

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Continue placing the strips for each round.

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Once all the strips are in place... allow the plastic to soften and seal together.

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If any gaps start to appear, tap over them lightly with your Hinger in order to create a seal.

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Once the plastic has softened and all of the strips have sealed together. Remove the baking sheet from the griddle and allow the plastic to cool completely.

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Place the coaster onto a cutting mat. Measure and trim each of the coasters to 3 1/4” square.

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Mix the Envirotex Lite resin following the manufactures instructions. Apply a thin coat to each of the coasters. Allow to dry. Tip: I like to place my pieces on a non-stick surface. Held in place by doublesided tape. This way if there is any run off, it will be easy to remove later. Pour the Envirotex into a small squeeze bottle. The application will be more precise. Once the resin has been applied, blow softly through a straw over each piece to pop any bubbles that remain. Envirotex cures completely in 24 hours.

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Cut the doubled-‐sided tape sheets and the black foam sheet into 3 1/4” squares. Apply the double-‐sided tape to the back of each coaster.

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Peel the protective backing from the tape sheet and position and adhere the foam to the back of each coaster. Press Hirmly to make sure that you have a good seal.

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The Hinished coasters. What a wonderful gift these would make...

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FRIENDLY PLASTIC CYLINDERS TOOLS & MATERIALS • Friendly Plastic: in the • • • • • • • • • • • •

colors of your choice Matte knife Acrylic ruler Cutting mat Scissor Griddle set at 200-300 degrees Non stick baking sheet Envirotex Lite: resin sealer Mixing cup Stir stick Straw Double-sided tape sheets Foam sheets: Black

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FRIENDLY PLASTIC COASTERS

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