Three years have passed by since I originally expounded on my DIY Handmade Tile Coasters. It was a cute and straightforward venture utilizing ceramic tiles from the home improvement store and scrapbook paper. I've been utilizing my coasters since that time and they've worked extraordinary.
A concise arrangement of instructions here is to put a layer of Mod Podge on your Saltillo tile, at that point lay on your cut bit of scrapbook paper, cover with another layer of Mod Podge, and afterward let it dry. When dry, shower with a light layer of sealer and let that dry. Wrap up by staying some felt on the rear of your coasters.
Make Handmade Tile Coasters
A couple of years back I made some Handmade Tile Coasters with guides of nations I had visited. Endless companions have gotten some information about where I got the coasters and considered how to make them. Along these lines, I figured I'd do a video instructional exercise to show the cycle! It is an extremely brisk and basic venture.
Furthermore, it is overly affordable. A 9 bunch of tiles is $4.00, and different supplies you purchase will keep going for many extra coasters. Natively constructed Mod Podge: Every time I've made this undertaking, I've utilized my custom-made Mod Podge that is a straightforward blend of equivalent amounts of white paste and water.
It's constantly turned out consummately for these coasters and is modest to make as well. For the individuals who report tenacity, a choice would be to not utilize locally acquired Mod Podge and simply attempt this custom-made combination rather which I believe is somewhat thinner than the locally acquired varieties.
Steps for making Handmade Tile Coasters
- 9 Pack of Tiles (any sort) – I utilized a travertine style encaustic tile that is 4 inches x 4 inches – $4
- Mod Podge – $7
- Photos, magazine clippings, old Maps, postcards, travel tickets, and so on as designs on the tile
- Scissors or Craft Trimmer
- Froth Brush $1.00
- Ruler
- 3/8 inch felt pads (4 circles for every coaster) $4.00
- Shower Sealer (to waterproof and secure coasters) $4.00 at Home Depot
Clean the tiles utilizing a cloth and water or rubbing alcohol. This will eliminate any residue or trash from the tile.
Cut designs for the coasters. Use photos, magazine clippings, old guides, newspaper, essential travel tickets, or whatever else that would be enjoyable to have on a custom Handmade Tile Coasters. I've utilized guides of towns I've lived in and places I've visited on get-away.
In the video instructional exercise, I utilize some cool photos of paintings, natural life, and a couple of guides from an ongoing excursion to Costa Rica. I'd suggest cutting the designs marginally more modest than the real Saltillo tile. The tiles I utilized are 4 creeps by 4 inches.
I cut the photos down to 3 1/2 crawls by 3 1/2 inches. The craftsman of the colorful untamed life utilized in this venture is by Teshia Art of Missoula, Montana.
Apply a slender layer of Mod Podge to the highest point of the tile with a froth brush. This will go about as a glue to stick on your design.
Put the design on the encaustic tile. Push air rises from the middle out to the sides and ensure the design is fixated on the tile. Utilize a roller (discretionary) to help level the picture and eliminate air bubbles. Let the coaster's glue layer dry for 10 to 20 minutes.
Utilize a froth brush to apply three slight layers of Mod Podge to the top and sides of the Handmade Tile Coasters. Brush in alternating directions for each coat. Let the Mod Podge dry to the touch (around 10 – 20 minutes) between coats. The Mod Podge will dry clear.
Apply 2 layers of an unmistakable splash sealer to the coasters to seal and waterproof them. Make a point to do this in an all-around ventilated zone. Shower the top, sides, and base side. Let the sealer dry for 20 minutes or somewhere in the vicinity. Permit the smell to dissipate prior to taking inside.
Apply felt pads or plug to the base side. Enclose them by some twine and present them to a companion or relative for a birthday or occasion present! On the off chance that you are considering selling your Handmade Tile Coasters at a Farmers Market or online, I'd suggest selling for somewhere in the range of $18 and $30.
