A Little Slice of Sunshine

A Little Slice of Sunshine: Making My Citrus Resin Coasters 🍊✨

There’s something magical about capturing a moment in time… especially when that moment looks like sunshine, color, and tiny translucent slices of fruit suspended in glassy resin. This set of citrus coasters started, as many of my favorite projects do, with a simple thought:

“What if I could preserve summer?”

Not in a big, complicated way. Just in small, everyday moments - like setting down a cup of tea on something bright and joyful.

The Process (A Little Peek Behind the Layers)

Working with resin is a bit like working with time.

You pour… and then you wait.
You adjust… then you trust.

For these coasters, I worked in layers:

• a clear base pour

• gentle placement of the dried citrus

• tiny adjustments (because they will float if you let them 😉)

• and then sealing everything in that glossy, glass-like finish with another layer of resin.
  
  

There’s a balance between control and letting go here. Resin teaches patience in the softest way.

The Moment It All Comes Together 🍊

Peeling the coasters out of their molds is always a tiny bit magical. Like pulling tape off of a finished watercolor piece. You never fully know what you’re going to get until that moment. When these came out…

Oh my. 

They felt like little windows of sunlight.

Each one slightly different. Each one holding its own tiny composition.

That’s the beauty of handmade - nothing is ever too perfect, and that’s exactly what makes it special.

Why I Love Projects Like This

These coasters aren’t just functional. They’re:

• a conversation starter

• a pop of color on your table

• a reminder that everyday objects can be art
  
  

And maybe most importantly…They’re proof that creativity doesn’t have to be complicated to be beautiful.

A Little Creative Invitation for You ✨

If you’re feeling inspired, here’s a gentle prompt for your next artist date:

“Preserve a moment.”

It could be:

• dried flowers from a walk

• scraps from a favorite paper collection

• tiny found objects

• or even colors that remind you of a season you love
  
  

Ask yourself:

What would I want to hold onto?

Then create something small and meaningful around that.

No pressure. Just play.

Want to See (or Own) the Finished Pieces?

If you’re curious what these sunshine-filled coasters look like finished, you can peek at them in the etsy shop (still available as of this blog posting)

They truly make me smile every time I see them.

Should I Turn This Into a Tutorial? 💛

I’d love to know…

Would you enjoy a step-by-step tutorial showing exactly how I made these?

I’m thinking:

• how to prep and pour resin (beginner-friendly)

• how to keep everything in place

• and all the little tips I’ve learned along the way
  
  

If that sounds like something you’d love, tell me!
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