Introduction: Resin Chopsticks
Use wood and resin to create beautiful and functional chopsticks
Materials:
Resin; epoxy & hardener
Wooden Sticks
Resin coloring powder
Sandpaper
Buffering materials
Wooden stirring sticks
Plastic cups
Tape
Hot glue
Box cutter
Step 1: Length of Chopsticks
Decide how long you want your chopsticks to be
Mark this spot with a box cutter
Break the sticks at this spot to create a splinter effect
Make sure each stick is the same length
Step 2: Prepare Resin
Get your resin coloring powder and put the colors you want in a plastic cup
Add one pump of hardener
Mix
Add one pump of epoxy
Mix again
Step 3: Create Mold and Pour
Use clear tape to make a tube at the same end of the stick as the splintered wood
Use hot glue to secure all seams so the resin doesn't leak
Pour resin into the tube and tape each stick up vertically
Allow to cure for about 24 hours
Step 4: Shape Chopsticks
Use sandpaper and a box cutter to remove the tape
Sand down to your preferred shape
Start with course sand paper and work down to fine sandpaper
Step 5: Buffer
Use buffing wax with buffing pads
Cover the pad with red wax and rub into each stick
Repeat again with blue wax
Use a clean pad to remove the wax
Dip one pad in wood oil and rub into each stick
Use another clean pad to clean the oil