Craft for Cats Resin | Events

What can you make?

Designed exclusively for Cats Protection, the kit allows you to make one wooden resin-filled coaster. Your kit comes with a selection of pressed flowers to decorate your coaster.

Alternatively, you can use the instructions included in the kit to press your own flowers or even add decorative items such as fur or gold leaf to add a sentimental touch unique to you.

What's included in your coaster making kit?

Laser cut poplar wood coaster
10ml bottle of resin
Battery powered UV torch (batteries not included)
Selection of pressed flowers
Wooden stick and toothpick
Foam feet for the base of the coaster
Resin tape
A pair of plastic gloves
Step-by-step written instructions with photos
Customisation guide with decorative ideas and how to do them and tips on working with resin

You will also need three x AAA batteries, which are not included in the kit.

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About the live craftalong

The live craftalong with our friends and resin experts Katrilee will take place on Saturday 18 April at 10am in the Craft for Cats Facebook group.

Can't make it? The craftalong will be recorded and available to watch back on demand in your own time, or alternatively, you can use the instructions in the kit to craft at your own pace.

The cost to take part includes your kit, access to the Craft for Cats Facebook group, support from our Events team, and access to the crafting professionals. You'll also be supporting our work to make a better life for cats.

What is resin?

UV resin is a clear liquid that turns solid when exposed to UV light. It hardens in just a few minutes. Once cured, it becomes strong and shiny, like clear plastic or glass. It’s often used to seal and protect small art pieces, like pressed flowers, while giving them a smooth, glossy finish.

You'll learn...

the basics of working with UV resin
how to properly prepare and seal pressed flowers
how to design a balanced botanical composition
how to embed delicate materials in resin
how to use UV light for effective curing
how to achieve a smooth, glass-like finish for your coaster

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Welcome back to Katrilee

Back for the second time we welcome crafting professional Katrilee. If you've participated in Craft for Cats before you may remember Katrilee from the polymer clay craftalong where you learned how to make a collection of cat magnets.

Katrilee is a fun, Somerset-based craft brand creating polymer clay DIY kits and handmade jewellery that inspire creativity and calm. Founded in 2020 by crafty mum of two Katrina, Katrilee champions mindful, screen-free making and finding mental wellbeing through hands-on creativity.

How you will help cats like Felix

Felix was overlooked and in our care for 11 months before he landed on his paws with his forever home.

Felix has settled in well with his new owners who spoil him daily.

Here's how just by signing up and taking part in Craft for Cats you're helping cats like Felix.

Feed two cats in our care for 25 days
Cover the cost of two bags of litter
Cover the cost of a cat treat ball to make mealtimes fun

I want to take part for cats like Felix

Get in touch

Thank you so much for your support. If you have any questions, please contact Kayleigh in our Events team at events@cats.org.uk or call 01825 741 960.

For each craft kit sold, a minimum of £10 will be paid to Cats Protection. Cats Protection is a registered charity 203644 (England and Wales), SC037711 (Scotland) and is listed as a section 167 institution by the Charity Commission of Northern Ireland.

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