Photo Tiles
by Maria Williams
Created custom keepsake coasters.
Supplies
- 4" x 4" Tumbled Tile (Wipe down with a damp cloth to remove any dust and let dry completely)
- Tissue Paper
- Mod Podge®
- Tape
- Foam brush
- 4” x 4” Cork
- Permanent glue
- Stamp (optional)
- StazOn®
- Acrylic Sealer
Step-by-Step
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Step 1
Cut a piece of tissue paper and tape it to a regular sheet of paper. (This way it will feed through the printer.)
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Step 2
Print picture on tissue paper and trim to fit tile.
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Step 3
Apply a thin coat of Mod Podge™ to tile.
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Step 4
Place picture on the tile.
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Step 5
Apply another thin coat of Mod Podge™ over picture and then let dry.
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Step 6
Ink stamp with Stazon™, and stamp on tile. Let dry, then cover entire tile with another layer of Mod Podge.
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Step 7
After letting the Mod Podge™ dry completely, spray with acrylic spray, following directions on can.
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Step 8
After tile is completely dry, turn it over and apply permanent glue to one side of the cork square.
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Step 9
Attach cork glue side down to the back of the tile and press down firmly.
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Step 10
Let the glue dry and enjoy your coaster!
Your Turn
You've seen the tutorial, now you try it! We've got a section of the gallery set aside for Photo Tiles. Try this technique, then upload your artwork to the gallery. Show us your creations!
Questions and Comments
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