With the intricate details complete, AlexT9 mixed and covered the etchings and cuts in bright blue resin.
This required some experimentation…
… and it took two coats to get everything cover correctly.
When the resin was dry, AlexT9 constructed a frame and added LED lighting.
AlexT9: Instructables | Imgur
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All images via AlexT9.
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