How to make diy wood coasters with pictures step 1.
How to make coasters on wood and ceramic with photos.
If you re ready to jump in let s do it.
I do all three methods wax paper photo transfer to wood printer paper photo transfer to wood and photo paper ceramic tile coasters.
Coasters are a great way to use up scrap wood or craft supplies while making something useful at the same time.
Your first step in creating diy photo coasters is going to be to paint a thin layer of mod podge directly onto the back of your photo edge to edge and stick the photo to the tile.
Remember if you need to adjust the size simply use a photo editing tool.
There are so many creative ideas on this list to get you started.
These custom coasters are also easy to make.
If the image stretches too much then use the original file from your phone.
Really you can make them say anything.
Add another coat of mod podge and repeat 2 more times.
You can use a pen to draw around it first this should make it easier to cut out.
Watch me run through making each type of coaster in this time lapse video.
Coat the top of each tile with a thin layer of mod podge.
Then spray 2 or 3 coats of acrylic sealer on top.
These diy coaster ideas would all make great gifts too.
Make sure you press down on all four corners to ensure the photo isn t peeling up around the edges.
It s actually super easy to transfer photos to tile coasters w.
You are basically using the mod podge as a glue.
Start by cutting the photos so they fit the squares.
My diy photo coasters spell g r a n d p a but you could easily make yours to say d a d d y.
Apply a thin layer of mod podge to the front of the image printed part and quickly glue it to the wood square face down.
If you want to make your coasters waterproof and heat proof engine enamel is what the pros use.
You need ceramic tiles mod podge acrylic sealer a sponge brush paper and cork backing or felt.
Print off or cut out the photo that you want to use and trim the edges to fit the ceramic tiles.
These diy coasters are fun and easy project to make in just a few hours.
Then place the paper on top.