Equipment:
Stone Tiles
Mod Podge
Paper & Designs
Spatula {to rub the paper}
Cookie Sheet
I found my 4″x4″ tiles at Home Depot as a 1 sq. ft. set for under $5! This ended up being 9 tiles. My original plan was to just make 4 coasters, but I figured since I was doing the project anyway, why not use them all…you can never have enough coasters in a house with toddlers.
My tiles came out of the packaging incredibly dusty, so I decided to rinse them under the faucet and set them on my drying mat.
While the tiles were drying, I printed my chevron patterns and cut them to size. I have only tried using the grayscale…I’m not sure how color will turn out.
*I feel another project coming on*
When the tiles finished drying I put 2 coats of mod podge over the tops and let it dry.
Then, I put a layer of mod podge on the paper…
and rubbed the paper {pattern side down} onto the tiles. I would recommend being very careful during this step. I had a few rips…no big deal, but I definitely would have preferred not having any tears.
*Whitney at Shanty 2 Chic used the back of her tiles and said she had great results.
Bake your soon-to-be-coasters in the oven for 20 minutes at 170 degrees.
When they’re done baking {and cool enough to handle} wet your fingertips and gently rub the paper off. As you can see below, the paper will leave a white film; when you rub the paper off, the pattern will stay on the tile. The more you rub, the more ‘distressed’ your coaster will look.
The patterns that I printed black or almost black turned out the best. The chevron prints that were very light gray didn’t show up very well. I actually had to leave some paper on a few of them so you could see the print. I’m OK with it though, I think they look amazing!
When the tiles have dried after removing the paper, give them a few coats of mod podge and let them dry {at least overnight}. I used glossy mod podge, but go with whatever you think will work best with your decor.
***UPDATE: I have done some research, and glossy mod-podge is not the way to go for this project! The formula doesn’t allow the sealant to fully cure, so if you stack your coasters they stick together pretty easily. I’ve heard that matte doesn’t do this, or of course you could use some polyurethane or other sealant.
I really love how some of the patterns take on a blue-ish tint…perfect for my family room!
We have been using these for several weeks now, and to my surprise, both the husband and little man use them on a regular basis…without me nagging them! I can’t tell you how happy this makes me.
It’s so great to have coasters protecting my tables, and bringing some style into the room. Not to mention how easy it’s going to be to make new ones if I ever get bored with chevron {though I highly doubt that will ever happen}! It’s a win-win.
If any of you make coasters using a colorful pattern, I’d love to see how they turn out! E-mail me at sam {at} atkinsondrive {dot} com.
Click on the patterns below to download them:
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Love the chevrons! Looks great! Thanks for sharing at the Pomp Party! Pinning to our Pomp Party board!
Wow these look great! I wasn’t sure if it was the photo causing the blue, but you said you like it, so I guess not. That makes the set even more special. I found you at Fabulous Friday Link Party
Ya…I’m not sure why it turned out blue? But I do like the look!
Hey – nice job here!!
Visiting via the Pomp Party Blog Hop :)
Sarah
http://acatlikecuriosity.blogspot.co.uk/
Stopping by from Classy Clutter and I am loving this idea and look of the different chevron prints! I covered some stone coasters with craft paper but just left it on under several coats of mod podge. I really like the look of it being printed on the stone!
Have a great day ~ Laura
I love your little Chevron Coasters! They turned out so cute! Found you at Simply Creations Friday Party. I’m now follower. Would love to have you stop by for a visit! Blessings ~ Judy
These look so great! Love the chevron.
Thanks so much for linking up to the Pinworthy Projects Party last week. Hope to see again this Friday.
I love, love, love these and will be making some of my own! I’m featuring you on Doodles & Stitches tomorrow. Thanks for linking up!
Thank you so much! :-)
Wow. These are fantastic. I want to try this. I’m going to pin it.
This is the coolest idea! I have never seen this done before! I can’t wait to try this with my youth group! Thank you for such detailed instructions. So glad I found your blog.. I am your newest follower! If you ever have time I would love for you to come check mine out!
-Peggy
Thank you so much for following! I checked out your before & afters and they’re beautiful! I’d love to see how yours turn out… sam {at} atkinsondrive {dot} com
These are great! Pinning!
Newest follower, too! :)
These are wonderful! Thanks for sharing at Tips & Tricks, AND CONGRATS on reaching your goal on your blog – SO QUICKLY! That’s awesome!
Thanks again!
Have a great week!
-Heather
Stringtown Home
What kind of paper is used? Regular printing paper or something thicker like cardstock?
I just used regular printer paper! :-)
Thanks! Can’t wait to try these!!
Looking forward to trying this soon. Had you heard back from anyone, if they used a coloured print and how it went?
I haven’t…though I’d love to!
Love these! I did them today using printed paper and scrapbook paper. Both turned out great! thanks for a great idea! Oh, and mine were colored, worked like a charm!