How To Use Leftover Epoxy To Decorate A Vase

Here’s how you know when you have a resin obsession. You’re looking for a way to use the leftover epoxy in your mixing cup.

Just so we’re clear–I’m not judging you. You’ve worked hard to mix your resin. So it only makes sense that you use every last drop.

Here’s how to turn your leftover epoxy into a home decor project.

Resin materials and supplies:

• Leftover liquid resin
• Wax paper
• Vase
• Spray paint
• E-6000

Step 1: Pour the resin onto a flat surface

Tape wax paper to a flat surface. Pour your resin onto the wax paper into funky shapes, dots, or patterns. Your resin will spread.

Step 2: Let the resin cure

Let the colored resin fully cure.

Step 3:  Paint a vase

While your leftover epoxy is curing, you can prepare your vase.

Make sure the surface of your glass vase is clean. Just because it looks clean doesn’t mean there aren’t any oils, waxes, etc., on it. Wash it well with soap and water.

Cover the bottom with painter’s tape. Then, paint the surface.

💡 Pro tip: Paint doesn’t like to stick to glass. That means you must get paint intended for glass or paint with primer. You don’t want the paint to chip off later.

Step 4: Gather your leftover epoxy chips

Once your resin is dry, lift it away from the wax paper.

 

Step 5:  Glue to the vase

Apply a small amount of E-6000 to the back of your epoxy resin and where you want to place it onto your vase. Wait approximately two minutes before pressing the resin onto the vase.

💡 Pro tip: Don’t use too much e6000. You might take your paint with it when you scrape off the excess.

Allow your vase to dry for 24 hours before use.

Your new vase is now ready for some seasonal flowers and greens. (Cookies are optional, but they can’t hurt.)

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