How I got started with DIY projects

How I got started with DIY projects

Saturday, July 23, 2011

DIY Coasters

I always find coasters I like at Pier1 or other pricey home goods stores but as a soon-to-be law student, I'm trying to conserve funds! So, I found this neat idea to make your own coasters & each one averages out to about $.50!

You'll need:
-Scrapbook paper or printed paper
-4x4 tiles (@ Lowe's for $0.16 each)
-Mod Podge
-Acrylic craft sealer
-Felt pads
-Paint Brush

I forgot to snap a photo of the tiles, but here's the supplies


































Cut 4x4 squares out of your paper. Make sure to measure your tiles, because mine were actually 4.25 inches by 4.25 inches. I bought an inexpensive paper cutter at Michael's to make sure the edges were really straight.
Lightly brush Mod Podge on the tiles and on the back of the cut paper. Apply firmly and smooth out. I used a hard spatula to remove any bubbles.

Let the Mod Podge cure for about 5 minutes.

Take the glued tiles outside and spray a coat of the acrylic sealer on them moving left to right & making sure to coat the edges. Let set for 2 minutes & apply an additional coat. [FYI: Make sure you do this part outside. Acrylic sealer is extremely toxic & has terrible fumes]

Once they're dry they look like this!































Happy coasting :)

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