Any crafter who spends time on Pinterest probably has that board full of projects you really want to try but can never seem to get around to. I am no exception in this, in fact I have multiple boards which you can check out
here. I decided it was time to attempt some of the wonderful ideas out there on the Web. So while looking through my Pins recently I was inspired to make the decorative tile coaster set.
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| Brown & Pink Tile Coaster Set |
This is a nice, simple project. It requires some 10x10cm white tiles, scrapbook papers, mod podge, a top coat, hot glue and some felt pads. My biggest challenge was finding a suitable sealer, one that was waterproof but also somewhat heat resistant. It took several attempts with a variety of products before I finally found one that worked.
Many of the tutorials for these online suggest using an acrylic sealer or varnish. While I found that it was waterproof, when I put a cup of hot water on it, the coaster stuck to the cup. I had the same issue with clear glass paint and the Hard Coat Mod Podge. I eventually found a clear, durable, non-slip paint at a hardware store. Unfortunately it contained a substance which tinted the coasters a brownish colour.
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| Multi-coloured Tile Coaster Set |
Finally, I stumbled across a Clear Sealer which was durable and waterproof. It worked like a dream, solving a number of problems I had with the other products. The brush can be washed in water rather than needing a solvent, it dries fairly quickly, is completely clear and doesn't smell, a big bonus.
I used hot glue and felt circles on the bottom to protect furniture and the set was complete. I'm really happy with the result and I am hoping to create a tutorial on these in the near future. In fact I enjoyed making these so much I made 4 sets, one of which I use regularly at home.
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| Yellow & Orange Tile Coaster Set |
If you like these but don't want to go to the trouble of making them yourself, they are available on my Etsy store
here, or you can contact me for a custom set. I will be adding more, so keep a look out for those as well.
What do you think of my Pinterest Project? Would you make any changes? Let me know in the comments below.
Well done on successfully trying out something new. I've looked at your pins (thank goodness you have organised them so well) and love the Christmas and Halloween Lantern ideas. Perhaps we'll see something else new appearing soon? :)
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for your great comment. I am hoping to expand on the crafts I do and write about so you should see some more here very soon.
DeleteThey looking so beautiful x
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for your comment. They took some trial and error but they came out well.
DeleteThese turned out great! I made tile coasters using photos in the past and planned to make more for Father's Day gifts this year. What brand of clear sealer did you find that you like? (I'm not thrilled with the sealer we used before.)
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for your comment and your query. I ended up using Rust-oleum Clear Sealer, Matt finish. Best of luck with your Father's Day gift.
DeleteGreat finish on the project and nice idea to sell them in your Etsy store too. Hmm. :) I wonder about using family photos for them?
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for your comment and great suggestion. I have seen other bloggers using photos on them and they look fantastic. Makes a wonderfully personal gift.
DeleteThey look great! I love the ones in the first picture. So pretty.
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for your comment. I'm hoping to add some other pattern sets, which will look quite different to these ones.
DeleteAwesome job these look great!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for your comment. They are a fun and easy project, with the right sealer they are really useful too.
DeleteCongrats, they look great!
ReplyDeleteThey are a perfect idea for gifts too :)
Thanks so much for your comment. These will definitely be going on my go-to gift list for when I need small presents.
DeleteThey look great. I love making these as quick hostess gifts or those "oh my gosh I forgot a gift for...".
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for your comment. You are so right about the hostess gift, they are simple to make and you could have a couple of sets ready to go for those last minute gifts.
DeleteGreat job! They look awesome. Yep, I've got a couple of Pinterest boards full of ideas. One day I'll find the time to do them all! :D
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for your comment. I also have a private board filled with stuff of all kinds which I need to look througha nd make sure they are ok to post to the public boards, so there will be lots more projects appearing.
DeleteThese look great! You've done a great job with them....how many did you work through until you found the right sealer??
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for your comment. I tried 5 different products in total. I used 2 coats of each on different tile coasters. Then used sticky labels with what I had used and the date I sealed them, to mark the bottom of each one. I wanted them to be able to withstand both hot and cold drinks before I put them up for sale.
DeleteIt's so neat, you can choose the designs you want. Kudos for searching the perfect sealer. Well done:)
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for your comment. It is so fun trying out lots of diffreent styles and combinations.
DeleteWhat a great idea! I was looking for a quick and easy hostess gift--this may be it! Thank you :)
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for your comment. These would definitely make a great hostess gift as they are nice and quick but look so pretty.
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