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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
glass pieces as desired or as shown in the project
picture.
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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 concrete 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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