How to Make Gilded Edge Agate Coasters
I’ve been lusting after the gilded edged agate coasters spotted in many catalogs and high-end retailers, but alas, the prices are usually astronomical. So I got up to my old DIY-ing ways and knew I could make my own. Turns out that once you have the supplies, you can make them in under 5 minutes each!
They’d make amazing Mother’s Day gifts as well– hint, hint!
I started to scout out sources for coaster-worthy round, flat agates and found them in the most unlikely of places– Urban Outfitters! And I KNOW. I want the terrarium they’re sitting in too.
Gilding is a breeze. Just use gilding paint, a soft brush, and drag it along the edge.
I placed them on top of shot-glass sized cups to dry so the gold paint doesn’t smudge.
Once dry, I used four sticky dot plastic protectors from The Dollar Store on the underside of each coaster. Your drink and table surface are now safe. AND FABULOUS.
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Lovely! And I'm with you- I think I want that terrarium too!
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I just picked up a glass terrarium piece exactly like the 1 in the pick on clearance at Target for $3.99.
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