Homemade coasters are super cute and easy to make. These tutorials are all over the internet, but I thought I would share what worked for me.
What you'll need...
*4.25x4.25 tiles-these are 16 cents at Home Depot
*White paint
*Paint brush or sponge paint brush
*Mod podge
*Krylon matte finish
*Cork
*Tacky glue
*Scrapbook paper
*Scissors
First Paint the edges of the tiles you are using white to match the top.
Next take the scrapbook paper and cut or punch out 4x4 squares. I used my cricut, but these would be easy enough to cut with scissors.
Then apply a thin and even layer of mod podge on the top of the tile and adhere the scrapbook paper square to the tile. Press the scrapbook paper down and be sure to smooth it out so that the paper does not bubble or crease. This should dry within a couple of minutes.
Once the paper is dried onto the tile, apply an even layer of mod podge over the top of the scrapbook paper on the tile, be sure to cover the entire tile evenly. Let the mod podge dry and then apply a second even layer. I let the tiles dry for a few hours to be sure they are completely dry before continuing.
Next take the tiles outside and spray on the Krylon matte finish. Let it dry for 15 minutes and spray on a second layer. Then let them dry overnight. (If the tiles do not have enough time to dry when things are placed on them they will leave marks in the finish.)
Cut out 4x4 squares from the cork, check to see the fit on the bottom of the tile to get it even. Use the tacky glue to adhere the cork to the tile and let it dry. I placed the tiles with freshly glued on cork underneath something flat and heavy (school book) so that the cork would dry as close as possible to the tile. I also let these dry overnight just to ensure the quality.
Your tiles are finished! These make great affordable presents and are cute to have around the house. We have popcorn ones and wine glasss ones for our house, coffee bean ones for Memaw's house, and strawberry ones for Great Grandma and Grandpa's.
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