Making Coasters Out Of Ceramic Wall Tiles

I d do just one first and make sure i liked the how it turned out before making the rest of the coasters.

Making coasters out of ceramic wall tiles.

I will check out your hub. Otherwise there would be water rings on the marble coasters. How to make photo tile coasters. Ceramic tile coasters are wonderful hostess gifts and brighten up any coffee table decor.

A simple tutorial for making photo coasters using 4 inch by 4 inch photos ceramic tiles and varnish. I d love to see a photo when you re done. Start by measuring out 1 ounce of water in a glass measuring cup and pouring it into a clear plastic cup. A couple things we figured out after making a bunch of marble coasters for christmas presents.

You can edit the photos beforehand to add visual interest or add text if it s to commemorate a special event. Decorating tiles with photographs is a simple craft to attempt as well. 4 4x4 ceramic tiles 1 scrapb. This is a super cute and easy idea for a homemade unique gift for christmas weddings housewarming etc.

With so many great coaster ideas to try i m not sure where to start. Be sure the titles are completely dry. Sometimes i get asked how to make coasters by directly hand painting on them so here s how. They re easy to make and can be tailored to any design aesthetic.

However i was use marble which is a porous stone and needs to be sealed before use. They are easy and fun to make. This ought to prevent the bleeding when you apply the sealant. The lace and scrabble coasters are my top picks.

You can paint on your tiles using special oven bake ceramic paint like the pebeo vitrea paints bake them using the instructions that come with the paint and then coat the tiles with envirotex like i describe on the rest of page check out these adorable hand print tiles made by reader felicity and. Or i d use acrylic craft paint and do the lettering with a brush. If you want your coasters to look uniform consider making your photos black and white or sepia before printing them out. To remove dust and debris wash your tiles with wipes or wet rag and then dry with a clean rag or paper towel.

You shouldn t need to use a tile sealer if you re working with ceramic or porcelain tiles. Things you will need. 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. Rose clearfield author from milwaukee wisconsin on may 01 2012.

The video making napkin and tile coasters was done well and simply too. You just have to take your time and have patience between steps. Let us know how your coasters turn out.