Psychedelic Swirl

I pick up these two side tables online for $15.

I unscrewed the table tops from their bases and sanded them smooth with 240 grit sandpaper. I loved the blank canvas.

I used painter's tape to ensure I had clean lines defining the table top and border. I painted the table top with Porters Flamingo Chalk paint diluted with white and the border with French Silver from Porters Paints.

With a pencil, I lightly drew a shape on the table tops. I used mod podge to glue small clear quartz and amathyst gemstone chips within the pencil lines.

I mixed some light purple mica powder with Barnes Liquid glass, I mix this product for 12 minutes to ensure part A and B are adequately mixed.

I poured the liquid glass over the gemstone chips and used painter's tape to protect the remainder of the table top. Yes it was messy 😆

I mixed a slightly darker purple mica powder with the liquid glass and poured the mix into plastic medicine cups. I did this to have better control of the pour around the gemstone chips.

I poured a thin layer following the pattern around the gemstone chips.

I waited 24 hours before repeating the steps with different coloured mica power. I did this as I didn't want the colours to run into each other. I used a darker purple, followed by a pearl white and then an even darker purple, working my way to the edge of the table.

Prior to doing the last layer, I ensured the the base was protected from the liquid glass with paper and painters tape. I wanted the liquid glass to cover the border, as the table tops were slightly elevated for the pour, there was going to be drips under the table.

I used a combination of white pearl mica powder and silver glitter to cover the edge of the table. After 24 hours, I sprinkled purple and silver glitter over the surface of the tables and sealed them with 2 more coats of Barnes liquid glass.

I reattached the tops to the bases. They do not resemble agate slices, however they do look funky!

The only cost for me were the tables and liquid glass as I had the other materials, it was an expensive project around $200 because I choose to use the liquid glass and used a little more than I expected. Very happy with the finished product .😁