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How to make Candy Corn Coasters

by Kelli Stradling 15 Comments

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Create adorable Halloween Coasters with this popular seasonal candy! Cast Candy Corn in resin to make coasters perfect for any Halloween occasion. #resincrafts #halloween #candycorn via @resincraftsblog

Hello Resin Crafters! It’s Kelli, from the Craft Shack again.  Fall arrived almost overnight here, and now that it’s October I’m officially getting ready for Halloween. I’m excited to share a fun Halloween craft with you today! Candy corn is one of my favorite seasonal treats.  Whether you love it or hate it, there’s no denying it’s a cute candy.  Did you know that you can cast candy in resin? There is a simple little trick to keep the candy looking it’s best so you can make these adorable preserved candy corn coasters for Halloween.

Candy Corn Coasters

Supplies for making Candy Corn Coasters:

  • EasyCast Clear Casting Epoxy
  • Castin’ Craft Resin Spray Finish
  • Mixing Cups, and Stir Sticks
  • Black Paint or Opaque Pigment
  • Candy Corn candies
  • Coaster mold

Candy Corn Coaster Supplies

The first step in casting any candy in the resin is to prepare the candy.  If you just put the candy in the resin as it is, the candy will dissolve in the resin and that doesn’t look very pretty! To keep the candy intact, with pretty, crisp lines, you have to coat it with Resin Spray Finish first. Spray a light coat of the Resin spray on all sides of the candy corn and allow to dry.   They should look shiny now.  Please be sure not to eat any candy corn that has been coated in Resin!  Now, your candy corn is ready to use.  This method also works with most other sugar-based candies.

Resin Spray Finished Candy Corns

Now that your candy corn is ready to use, you can start assembling your adorable coasters.   First, mix a small amount of resin for a base layer.  Follow the instructions on the packaging carefully.  Always use the appropriate safety gear. Wear gloves and eye protection. Mix equal parts of the resin and hardener solutions for 2 minutes.  Pour into a clean cup, and mix for 1 more minute. I mixed up 1 oz of clear resin for each coaster (3 oz total) to start.

Mix the resin

Pour the first layer of resin into the coaster molds. Remove any bubbles that rise to the surface with a heat gun, your warm breath, or a small kitchen torch.  Allow this layer to cure for at least 4 hours.  It will be mostly set then, but still slightly soft.

First layer of Clear Resin in the Mold

Arrange your treated candy corn on the first layer of soft resin. You can lay them in a specific pattern, or simply dump them into the coaster mold.  However you lay them in the coaster, be sure that they are only in a single layer.

Clear resin layer in the candy corn

Mix a second batch of clear resin and pour to cover the candy corn.  If there are still a few parts of the candy sticking out of the resin, that is ok.  You will cover it with the next step. Remove any bubbles that rise to the surface, and allow this layer to cure completely.

For the final step, mix the last batch of resin.  I used 1 oz per mold again, mixing 3 oz total.  After you’ve completed your second mixing time in the clean cup, add a small amount of black paint or pigment to the resin, and mix it completely.  Pour the black resin over the cured candy corn layers.  Remove any bubbles that rise to the surface, cover and allow to cure completely.

Black tinted resin layer

Remove the coasters from the molds, and enjoy your fun new Halloween Candy Corn coasters!

Candy Corn Coasters

I’m going to make a candy corn tray to match my coasters I think, using the same method!  Which candy would you like to preserve in Resin?

Kelli Stradling
Kelli Stradling

After studying Culinary Arts in Portland Oregon, Kelli went back home to the sunny South West where she decided she wanted to do different kinds of Art. This busy mom of three spends all of her available free time creating in her Craft Shack “she shed” where she can be found wood burning, repurposing old stuff, crafting, and painting just about anything she can get her hands on.  She loves to learn new craft techniques and frequently finds inspiration in the world around her.  Her motto in life is that you should never be too busy to make something pretty!

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Comments

  1. Kat

    January 17, 2019 at 3:32 pm

    Have you had any problems with the candy decaying/rotting so far?

    Reply
    • Natalie Shaw

      January 18, 2019 at 1:00 pm

      No, the resin removes oxygen from around the candy or specimen and gives it immortal life. Amazing, right!?

      Reply
  2. Megan

    August 24, 2019 at 5:28 pm

    Oh I’m loving these! Where do you get the coaster mold?

    Reply
    • Lydi

      December 6, 2019 at 8:16 pm

      You can find them on Amazon!

      Reply
  3. Marykay

    September 21, 2020 at 8:57 pm

    Love these, I am thinking of leaving the resin clear in lieu of black back ground… 🙂

    Reply
    • Lydi

      September 30, 2020 at 9:37 pm

      Cool idea!

      Reply
  4. KG

    November 3, 2020 at 9:46 am

    Have you tried painting the edges? Just curious how to seal the paint on the edges of painted?

    Reply
    • Lydi

      November 10, 2020 at 3:29 pm

      I’m not sure if she has or not but I’m sure that would look really cool!

      Reply
  5. Rei

    January 24, 2021 at 5:38 am

    Hi I got a beautiful lollipop and I want to preserve it!
    Can I just dip it into the resin to coat it without using the spray?

    Reply
    • Lydi

      January 27, 2021 at 8:54 am

      Hi! How fun! You will want to seal it first so that the color stays true. You can use the resin spray ideally, or mod podge.

      Reply
      • Mara

        February 28, 2021 at 12:43 pm

        Hi Lydi!
        Can I use something similar to resin spray,? I can’t find it on Amazon !

        Reply
        • Lydi

          February 28, 2021 at 10:12 pm

          Hi Mara! You can find it on our website here: https://eti-usa.com/castincraft-resin-spray/

          Reply
  6. Cindy

    October 31, 2021 at 9:33 pm

    I made these for family members at a weekend getaway a few weeks ago. I did NOT spray the candies and they seem fine. So far there has been zero degradation, so I guess they will stay perfect. It is a great easy project. Now I am looking for Christmas candies I can use. Any suggestions?

    Reply
    • Lydi

      November 3, 2021 at 2:22 pm

      Great! Swirly peppermints could be fun!

      Reply

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