Sometimes i get asked how to make coasters by directly hand painting on them so here s how.
Making ceramic coasters.
Your projects are going to look totally profesh and look like you had them made at a store professionally.
You just have to take your time and have patience between steps.
Learn how to make coasters with just a few items you can find at your local craft store.
Waterproof ceramic tile coasters.
Tiles make the best coasters.
I know that there are a lot of ceramic coaster tutorials around the internet but this one is a tutorial around how to make coasters using cricut infusible ink an amazing innovation in crafting technology.
They re easy to make and can be tailored to any design aesthetic.
You only need a few things.
This tutorial on how to make coasters from ceramic tiles is super easy.
Then spray 2 or 3 coats of acrylic sealer on top.
You shouldn t need to use a tile sealer if you re working with ceramic or porcelain tiles.
You need ceramic tiles mod podge acrylic sealer a sponge brush paper and cork backing or felt.
The final tile coaster idea that i found is for tile lace coasters.
Coat the top of each tile with a thin layer of mod podge.
Ceramic tile coasters are wonderful hostess gifts and brighten up any coffee table decor.
Add another coat of mod podge and repeat 2 more times.
4 4x4 ceramic tiles 1 scrapb.
They are easy and fun to make.
However i was use marble which is a porous stone and needs to be sealed before use.
A couple things we figured out after making a bunch of marble coasters for christmas presents.
Use decorative paper napkins to make tile coasters.
The possibilities for lace.
Decorating tiles with photographs is a simple craft to attempt as well.
These custom coasters are also easy to make.
Instead of using patterned paper or photos as many of the other tile coasters do this tutorial involves lace and spray paint.
Then place the paper on top.
If you want your coasters to look uniform consider making your photos black and white or sepia before printing them out.
You can edit the photos beforehand to add visual interest or add text if it s to commemorate a special event.
A few years ago i found the coolest craft that also makes great gifts i am talking about waterproof ceramic tile coasters i am hooked on making them.
Make ceramic tile coasters with napkins or photos.
This is a super cute and easy idea for a homemade unique gift for christmas weddings housewarming etc.
Things you will need.