Tile Coasters

by Gina Krupsky

Create a set of coasters or trivets for gift giving.

Supplies

  • Stazon Ink© in black and colors of your choice

  • Background stamps

  • Main image stamps

  • Sponge daubers

  • Porous tiles from your home improvement store

  • Felt pads

Step-by-Step

  1. Step 1

    Begin by inking up your large background stamp with black Stazon™ ink and stamp your tile. Use a generous amount of pressure.

    Don’t worry if your result is somewhat blotchy. This will give your tile an antique worn look!

  2. Step 2

    Stamp your main image using black Stazon™ Ink. Again, make sure you use a considerable amount of pressure.

    Allow the image to dry for about 10 minutes.

  3. Step 3

    Using colored Stazon™ ink and a sponge dauber, begin to dab color onto your image. Do not rub, just dab.

  4. Step 4

    Use a second color to add depth. Allow the coaster to dry for about 10 minutes.

  5. Finished Front of coaster.

  6. Step 5

    Add four small or medium felt pads to the corners of the underside of each coaster to protect furniture during use. These felt pads are available at your home improvement store as well.

  7. Step 6

    Make these in sets of four and group them together to give as gifts.

Your Turn

You've seen the tutorial, now you try it! We've got a section of the gallery set aside for Tile Coasters. 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.

Marg, you said you "painted" them after you baked them. What did you use to paint them and what kind of ink to stamp? and what kind of sealer did you use? Have you used them for hot or cold drinks or tried wiping them down with any water or anything to see if the design held?

I've made mine in the past with Stazon and/or SU Craft Ink. I've baked for 30 min at 300, and never used a sealer on them. They've been just fine for a couple years now except for one cola or coffee ring on the whitest tile. Didn't affect the stamping, just soaked into the tile. I may still get it out, haven't tried too hard.
Melody  |  Fri Dec 4, 2009 at 2:07 PM

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