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· Step 2: Cut Contact Paper Cut a piece of contact paper 4 1/8 x 4 1/8. Set aside.
· Step 3: Layout Design
Draw a 4 1/8 x 4 1/8 square on a piece of paper. Arrange flowers and leaves into a design inside of the square. If any flower petals or leaves hang over the 4 1/8 inch square use a glass cutter to cut them so they fit inside the box line.
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Step 4:
Adhere Design to Contact Paper
After the desired design is achieve, peel the paper
backing off the contact paper and gently lay it on top of
the design. Gently press the contact paper over the design
making sure each piece in the design is secure. Place
design, contact paper side down into the mold. The contact
paper should be against the bottom of the mold.
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Step 5:
Mix and Pour Diamondcrete
Measure ½ cup of Diamondcrete into a mixing container. Pour 1 oz of water into the mixing container and mix. The Diamondcrete should be the consistency of a thick milk shake. Pour enough of the contrete mix to fill the coaster mold. Do not move the mold for 1 hour.
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Step 6: Remove Coaster from Mold After an hour the coaster is ready to be removed from the mold. Turn the coaster over and gently press in the center of the mold. The coaster will release from the mold.
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Step 7: Cleanup Remove the contact paper and wipe with a wet sponge. Diamondcrete cures in about 28 days. Set the coaster on pencils so air will circulate all the way around it. A grout sealer may be used to seal the coaster after 28 days.
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