Learn how to make a Halloween bat craft coaster using resin! I’m not a fan of real bats but if you give me a bat craft, I’m all over it!
I’m trying to remember if I shared this story before but bats and rats Freak. Me. Out
I mean, not a little…
I think my bat fear comes from way back when.
There was an episode of America’s Funniest Home Videos – like right when that show started – and someone sent in a video with a bat on the window, with his little bat hands balled up into fists and it was pounding on the window like he wanted to come in.
Ummm…just NO!
Halloween Bat Craft Materials List
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- Resin
- When deciding on which resin to use for your coasters, you need to keep in mind whether you want it just for cold cups or for hot as well.
- If only for cold drinks, you can be flexible and use whatever brand you like:
- If you want it to work for both hot and cold drinks, you need to look for a heat resistant resin, like these:
- FX Poxy ~ According to the manufacturer, this one is heat resistant to 500° F.
- Stone Coat
- When deciding on which resin to use for your coasters, you need to keep in mind whether you want it just for cold cups or for hot as well.
Halloween Bat Craft Video Tutorial
See how to make the Halloween bat craft HERE!
Halloween Bat Craft Directions
Step 1
I mixed an ounce and a half of resin and added chunky black and fine purple glitter and poured it into the coaster mold.
I popped the bubbles with my lighter, I let it cure for a minimum of 12 hours before removing it from the mold.
Step 2
Once cured, I removed it from the mold and used paint markers to draw the face.
Step 3
Once the paint dried, I mixed one more ounce of resin and domed it on top of the coaster. I used my stir stick to move the resin to the edges and used a lighter to pop the bubbles.
Step 4
Once dry, I used the Halloween bat craft coaster to trace around and create a template for the bat wings. Then, I cut them out.
**Be sure to watch the video for a tip on how I got the wings even the same shape!
Step 5
I traced the template onto black craft foam and cut it out. Then, I glued the coaster onto the craft foam.
Step 6
I cut small triangles out of the black craft foam and glued them on for bat ears.
That’s it! There is my cute bat coaster!
Halloween Bat Craft Inspiraton!
Are you looking for more Halloween crafting inspiration? Well, since we are talking about bats here, I have more bat crafts!
Fun Bat Decorations
If you are always looking for fun Halloween bat decorations, here are a few to consider!
Thanks so much for stopping by! Remember: Life’s too short not to shimmer, so grab your glue gun and your glitter!™ Stay safe!
Mona
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