Diy Painted Cork Coasters

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You Will Need (8 things)

Steps (7 steps, 120 minutes)

1. 1

   You will need:

   •cork coasters
   •ruler
   •pencil & eraser
   •assorted acrylic paints
   •paint brushes
   •acrylic paint sealer (I used Mod Podge)
   •mat on which to paint (mine is an old dish-drying mat)
   •optional: painters tape & scissors

2. 2

   First, create a design and apply it to your coasters using a pencil and ruler for precision.

3. 3

   For the first colour application, begin with white. Because acrylic is a thin medium, it will be easier to hide any white bits of paint that end up outside the lines, than to paint white over a colour.

   Cork absorbs so you will want to apply at least two coats.

4. 4

   Once you are satisfied with the application of your white paint, begin applying the complementary colour. Paint over any white bits that may have gone over the lines along the way.

5. 5

   Once you are finished with the first coat, paint a second.

   (Continue these steps with your other coasters. Choose complementary colours to mix things up. I chose pastels of minty-blue, pale pink, and soft yellow.)

6. 6

   The final step is to apply an acrylic paint sealer to the coasters, following the instructions on the can. Applying the sealer will make the coasters functional so that the acrylic doesn’t bleed or run when exposed to water or other liquids.

7. 7

   Once this is complete, your coasters will be ready to use or give away! Their homemade quality will be a hit and so much more appreciated by your friends and family:)