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

  1. 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.)

  2. Step 2

    Print picture on tissue paper and trim to fit tile.

  3. Step 3

    Apply a thin coat of Mod Podge™ to tile.

  4. Step 4

    Place picture on the tile.

  5. Step 5

    Apply another thin coat of Mod Podge™ over picture and then let dry.

  6. Step 6

    Ink stamp with Stazon™, and stamp on tile. Let dry, then cover entire tile with another layer of Mod Podge.

  7. Step 7

    After letting the Mod Podge™ dry completely, spray with acrylic spray, following directions on can.

  8. Step 8

    After tile is completely dry, turn it over and apply permanent glue to one side of the cork square.

  9. Step 9

    Attach cork glue side down to the back of the tile and press down firmly.

  10. 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

We'd love to get your feedback or questions. Leave your comment below.

They shouldn't if you seal them with enough coats. I applied a layer of ModPodge over my pictures and then sealed the whole top of the tile with Crystal Clear Enamel Spray twice. I've heard Acrylic sealer works as well. The mod podge with the spray worked best for me.
Melody Steiner  |  Fri Oct 23, 2009 at 1:31 PM
My ink keeping running when I apply the mod podge on top of the photo. I am using a b&w photo, printed out on fast normal and let it dry several hours. Any suggestions? Thanks!
Donna  |  Wed Nov 4, 2009 at 3:42 PM
I am also having a problem with the ink running when i apply the mod podge I am using an inkjet printer and I let the photos dry for a couple of days. The other problem i am having is when i use a foam brush the foam seems to be giving the mod podge a purple tint. Ive tried several different foam brushes.
Heather  |  Mon Nov 9, 2009 at 6:13 PM
Check and make sure you are not using the shiny side of the tissue paper, maybe use only black and white ink that is waterproof. Hope this helps.
Cathy Sue  |  Tue Nov 10, 2009 at 6:03 AM

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