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Geometric Tile Coasters
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LOVEofdiy
(IC: blogger)
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Great project for your leftover tiles. Travertine soaks up water so they make great coasters after cork is added to the base to absorb any water the leaks through.
I like geometric designs that do not necessarily represent anything. They just combine color & shapes.
I like geometric designs that do not necessarily represent anything. They just combine color & shapes.
Gather your materials
-Remove and discard the labels from the backing of the shipping labels. You'll use the backing in order to transfer the ink from your chosen image to your piece of tile.
-Select the image you would like to print. If your image has text, be sure to flip it using the photo editing software of your choice, otherwise it will come out backwards when applied to the tile (this can be done in word). If you are cutting your image up into shapes like i did, it does not matter if it is backwards.
spray the images only with a clear sealer. You will want to let these set for 2weeks to cure before you put a wet glass on them.
Add cork to the base of each coaster to absorb any water that goes through the coaster.
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Suggested materials:
- Inkjet printer
- Scissors
- Label paper (amazon)
- Elmer's glue (dollar store)
- Clear matte sealer (homedepot or amazon)
- Matte gel medium (amazon)
- Sponge sticks (amazon)
- Cork (amazon)
- Tiles (around the house)
Want more details about this and other DIY projects? Check out my blog post!
Published May 11th, 2016 5:01 PM
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Be careful with this wonderful idea. Water will leak through them. Any ideas how to prevent this?