How to Make Coasters - DIY Gift Ideas

How to make DIY Tile Coasters for yourself, friends, or family. DIY Projects Made Easy! These are simple to make, quick to tackle, and cheap to do. In case you like the Grizzly Bear or Moose art as much as I do, you can find more of Teshia's work at www.teshiaart.com/
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*Tools and Supplies -
9 Pack of Tiles (any type) - I used a travertine style tile that is 4 inches x 4 inches - thd.co/1lAYAeN
Mod Podge - amzn.to/1TFz3LY
Photos, magazine clippings, old Maps, post Cards, travel tickets, etc as designs on the tile
Scissors or Craft Trimmer - amzn.to/1TFz2rj
Foam Brush $1.00
Ruler
3/8 inch felt pads (4 circles for each coaster) - amzn.to/1TFz8zn
Spray Sealer (to waterproof and protect coasters) - amzn.to/1RIBgI7
Roller (optional) - amzn.to/1TFzx4B
Total Project Cost: Approximately $20 to buy everything. Each coaster set of 4 only costs around $4-7 though! With the sealers / mod podge you'll be able to make at least 50 coasters. Simply buy more tiles to make dozens of holiday or birthday gifts!
Clean Tiles
Clean the tiles using a rag and water or rubbing alcohol. This will remove any dust or debris from the tile.
Cut Designs
Cut designs for the coasters. Use photos, magazine clippings, old maps, newspaper, memorable travel tickets, or anything else that would be fun to have on a custom coaster. I’ve used maps of towns I’ve lived in and places I’ve visited on vacations. In the video tutorial I use some cool photos of paintings, wildlife, and a few maps from a recent trip to Costa Rica. I’d recommend cutting the designs slightly smaller than the actual tile. The tiles I used are 4 inches by 4 inches. I cut the photos down to 3 1/2 inches by 3 1/2 inches. The artist of the colorful wildlife used in this project is by Teshia Art of Missoula, Montana.
Apply Mod Podge to Tile
Apply a thin layer of Mod Podge to the top of the tile with a foam brush. This will act as an adhesive to stick on your design.
Apply Photo / Design
Put the design on the tile. Push air bubbles from the center out to the sides and make sure the design is centered on the tile. Use a roller (optional) to help flatten the image and remove air bubbles. Let the coaster’s adhesive layer dry for 10 to 20 minutes.
Apply Mod Podge to top and sides
Use a foam brush to apply three thin coats of Mod Podge to the top and sides of the coasters. Brush in alternating directions for each coat. Let the Mod Podge dry to the touch (about 10 - 20 minutes) between coats. The Mod Podge will dry clear.
Apply Spray Sealer
Apply 2 coats of a clear spray sealer to the coasters to seal and waterproof them. Make sure to do this in a well ventilated area. Spray the top, sides, and bottom side. Let the sealer dry for 20 minutes or so. Allow the smell to dissipate before taking inside.
Add Felt Pads
Apply felt pads or cork to the bottom side.
Enjoy or Gift your new DIY Coasters!
Wrap them in some twine and gift them to a friend or family member for a birthday or holiday gift! If you are thinking about selling your coasters at a Farmers Market or online, I’d recommend selling for between $18 and $30. Please re-pin and share with your friends and family if you enjoyed this tutorial. Comment with questions and post photos below. I hope you have fun with this project. Cheers from Montana! - Pete
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