I decided to make some trendy coasters for gatherings where cocktails just might be served. Once I made these coasters I decided this would be a great DIY project to share with all of you. As most of TJOC DIY projects are; this project is fun, inexpensive and simple to make. You will need to break out your Mod Podge though!
Fun fact; I just found out that Mod Podge was created in 1967. That makes it a couple years younger than I am. Jeez, I really hate to admit that… I guess that’s why I feel like Mod Podge is a retro kinda thing.
I found my inspiration to make these coasters from two crafty bloggers, Sarah at DIY or Don’t and Sandra at The White Library. Sarah opted to use decorative craft paper to make her coasters, while Sandra opted to use a stamp. I love both techniques but I decided to use paper for my first project since the tiles I had on hand were glossy and would have made stamping impossible.
For this project you will need:
4”x4” ceramic tiles (I used white and off-white tiles.)
Mod Podge
Foam brush
Hot glue gun
Scissors/Xacto knife
Decorative craft paper of your choice (Also can use photo’s wrapping paper, etc.)
Foam, cork, or felt
Clear lacquer spray
The 4’’x4” tiles, lacquer spray, and foam brush can all be found at your local Home Depot or Lowes.
As far as the other supplies go, you will need to visit your local craft store.
Steps to make these coasters:
1.) Cut out decorative craft paper, pictures, or images that you wish to use on the face of your tiles. (I cut each drink glass out individually.)
2.) Working with one tile at a time, use your foam brush and lightly coat the top of the tile with Mod Podge.
3). Place the image or piece of paper you selected on the tile that has been coated with Mod Podge. *Keep in mind that once the paper is applied to the coated tile it cannot be moved. Carefully smooth out any air bubbles under the paper.
4.) Allow 1st coat of Mod Podge to dry completely before applying 2nd and 3rd coats. *Always allow full drying between coats.
5.) Cut out foam, cork, or felt; set aside
6.) Spray each tile with the 1st coat of lacquer spray; allow to dry completely.
7.) Apply 2 more coats of lacquer. *Always allow full drying between coats.
8.) Glue your choice of foam, cork, or felt to the bottom of each tile.
With coasters like these there is no need to worry the your good furniture getting ruined from wet glasses. Goodbye water rings!
I imagine you could go crazy with Mod Podge and tiles if you wanted to. I can envision coasters being made for the holidays, family reunions with old photo’s, party or wedding favors, and the list goes on and on.
Go ahead and let some of that creativity you’ve been bottling up out!
Can’t get enough DIY projects? Head over to Mike and Molly’s House for this week’s Show & Tell!
THE JOY OF CAKING 