Each group needs:

• plastic tablecloth
• safety glasses
• gloves
• laboratory coat or apron
• disposable bathroom cups, small, 6-8 depending on how many colors/decorations are chosen
• silicone casting mold, reusable (in alphabetic or geometric shapes)
• super glue
• clear nail polish
• resin (two-part clear coating & casting resin), high gloss
• hardener (curing agent)
• decorating options: resin pigment, micro powder eye shadow, tinted nail polish, or acrylic paint to color resin; glitter in assorted colors & shapes or inexpensive decals as additives.
• wood popsicle sticks
• fine-tipped toothpicks
• large paperclip
• split ring pliers or needle-nose pliers
• small screwdriver
• fine grain sandpaper

For the entire class to share:

• paper towels
• hardware: closures; eyehooks; chains (see Keychain Hardware Student Worksheet)
• optional: decorative attachments or fobs (e.g., small flashlight, whistle, etc.)