Introduction: Faux Bugs in Resin

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Paint plastic bugs to look real and then trap them in resin for an awesome paperweight or a terrific item for your curiosity cabinet!

Step 1: Watch the Video Tutorial Here!

Step 2: Stuff You'll Need

Glaze Coat Resin

DecoArt Metallic Lustres

Black Americana Acrylic Paint *Dries matte so it's the perfect paint for this project

Plastic bugs

Silicone molds *Got my mini cake molds at the dollar store

Paintbrushes

Step 3: Here's How

1. & 2. Paint the bugs in the black Americana Acrylic and let dry

3. & 4. Embellish the bug with DecoArt's Metallic Lustres *Mix colors like Brilliant Turquoise and Elegant Emerald

5. & 6. Mix a batch of Glaze Coat making sure to follow the instructions to a "T"

7. & 8. Pour the Glaze Coat into the molds and then pop the air bubbles with a small torch or long arm lighter

9. Place the bugs in face down, cover the filled molds and let cure overnight