Often asked: How To Make Concrete Coasters?

How do you seal concrete coasters?

Seal your coaster with a concrete sealer. We used Acrylic Water-based Sealer for its durability and low odor. Apply the sealer in thin, even coats with a foam brush. Be sure to coat the edges as well.

What can I use for coasters?

For these coasters, the supplies needed are tiles, mod podge, a brush, card stock, an exacto knife, felt pads and clear spray paint. First, cut the card stock to the desired size. Then apply mod podge to the tile and place the card stock on it. Let it dry and apply a coat of mod podge on top of the card stock.

Are concrete coasters absorbent?

These heavy duty coasters are made from cement combined with non-toxic recycled ash to make them ultra water-absorbent and heavy enough to prevent them from sticking to your glass. They may be stylishly cracked, but that adds to their hardcore functional charm.

How do you paint concrete coasters?

Instructions:

1. Decide what design you’d like to paint on each coaster.
2. Tape your designs onto the coasters.
3. After you’ve ensured your designs are taped securely in place, select the spray paint colors you want to use for each coaster.
4. Carefully paint your coaster according to your spray paint’s instructions.

Can you use Mod Podge on concrete?

I have used Mod Podge on concrete blocks and it works very well. I have found that Mod Podge is quite weather-proof. It holds up really well in wet weather.

How do you seal concrete crafts?

HOW DO YOU SEAL CONCRETE CRAFTS? You can use a brush-on concrete sealer or a spray-on sealer for sealing concrete. These special concrete sealers come in high gloss and matte. My preferences are these two sealers spray-on stone sealer and this brush-on sealer.

How do you make homemade coasters waterproof?

You’re going to want to coat the image and coaster with at least three coats of Mod Podge, allowing it to dry for 15 minutes (or until clear) between coats. Once the final coat has dried, spray all of the coasters with a clear acrylic gloss spray, which ensures that they’re waterproof/drink proof.

How do you seal homemade coasters?

Apply 2 coats of a clear spray sealer to the coasters to seal and waterproof them. Make sure to do this in a well ventilated area. Spray the top, sides, and bottom side. Let the sealer dry for 20 minutes or so.

Do marble coasters work?

Each coaster set will be slightly unique. No two slabs of marble are exactly the same, after all. These coasters aren’t going to absorb condensation the way Thirstystone and other materials do, and really wet glasses might slide on the marble, but they will certainly work well with mugs.

What kind of paint do you use on concrete crafts?

You can always paint your concrete and cement crafts with acrylic paint. I recommend sealing them before and after painting to help avoid fading.

How do you make plaster coasters?

Steps

1. Mix plaster in container according to directions.
2. Fill Mold with Plaster until a little below the top.
3. Gently drop pieces of glass onto plaster.
4. Very carefully while on a flat surface, shift the mold back and forth gently to let all the pieces settle and create as flat a surface as possible.

How do you make terrazzo coasters?

How to make your homemade DIY terrazzo coasters

1. Decide on your colour scheme and design.
2. Now make the chips to fill your terrazzo design.
3. Add your pigment.
4. Spread the mixture out thinly.
5. Repeat steps 2 – 4 with all other coloured chips you want.
6. Leave for 10 minutes to set.
7. Crush your chips!
8. Mix up your base.