Artist Coasters

turn your favorite art into a coffee table conversation piece

Posted by Lindsey Mae

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These coasters are great for preserving your beloved art prints in a new way. You can stay classy while protecting your furniture - Mod Podge hard coat makes these coasters durable.

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You Will Need (13 things)

  • Wood squares
  • Mod Podge Hard Coat
  • Paint Brush
  • Craft Glue
  • 400 Sand Paper
  • #0000 Steel Wool
  • Vinyl protective pads
  • Pre- Stain (optional)
  • Wood Stain (optional)
  • Acrylic Paint (optional)
  • Cardstock (optional)
  • Poster
  • Postcards

Steps (6 steps, 240 minutes)

  1. 1

    Finish the bottom side of the wood squares as desired with wood stain, acrylic paint, or a coordinating cardstock.

  2. 2

    Trim your poster print or your postcards to size of the wooden squares, taking care not to trim away components you want to include.

  3. 3

    Glue the art to one side of the wood, ensuring all sides and corners are thoroughly anchored. Use a bone folder to smooth if needed.

  4. 4

    Apply a thin layer of Mod Podge Hard Coat to one face - painting in unidirectional strokes. Let dry at least 30 minutes. Repeat until you have 5 layers on each face, including the edges - don't leave any wood or paper exposed.

  5. 5

    Use 400 grit sandpaper to wet sand the coasters. Polish with #0000 steel wool. You can repeat step 4 as needed until your coasters are as thick as desired.

  6. 6

    Attach 4 vinyl protective pads at the corners on the bottom side of each coaster. Mod Podge Hard Coat suggests a curing time of 1 month - during this time, avoid wetting the coaster via spills or condensation drips. Enjoy!!