• To prepare the resin for pouring, mix equal amounts of resin and hardener in a measuring cup. Two ounces of each should be sufficient for this part of the project.
• Stir the two parts together for 2 minutes scraping the bottom and sides with the wooden stir stick.
• Pour the mixture into a second measuring cup and continue stirring for another minute.
• Divide the resin mixture amongst 3 cups.
• Add 2 drops of the translucent blue dye into one portion and green dye to another. Stir until each color is completely blended.
• Next, alternate pouring each of the three colors of resin into the molds until filled.
• Using a toothpick, add threads of gold metallic paint to the molds.
• Swirl around and into the resin in the molds.
• After about 15-20 minutes, blow off any bubbles that have risen to the surface of the resin using a kitchen torch (or your breath through a straw).
• Cover and let cure for 24 to 48 hours before removing from the molds.

Finishing

• Use a utility knife to clean off the sharp edges.
• Use a drill with a drill bit the same size as the holes and drill through the resin all the way through. Use a toothpick to remove the fine sanded resin.

Attaching to a Throw Pillow

• Position the buttons on a throw pillow and thread a needle with matching thread, stitch the buttons in place.