DIY Farmhouse Style Coasters
For Christmas, my husband gave me a laser printer. He couldn't understand why a printer would be at the top of my list, but I'm sure some of you creative people understand!I do a lot of projects where an ink jet printer just won't do. Now I don't have to print, then drive to Staples to make laser copies. I'm very excited about that!
I've made a lot of stone coasters over the years using the technique where you apply a transfer medium, apply an image face down, let dry, then wet the paper & rub it away. But for this project I tried something new... SRTransfer Paper.
I searched the Graphics Fairy website for the perfect image. After finding what I liked, I cropped it, sized it to be 4" x 4", and printed it in reverse.
I gave the image a coat of Mod Podge Photo Transfer Medium.
I also added a coat of the Mod Podge Photo Transfer Medium to a 4" x 4" stone tile.
I then placed the image onto the stone tile with the printed side down. I set it aside and let it dry for several hours.
After 4 hours of drying time, I saturated the paper with water. I then laid a wet paper towel on the paper and let it sit for 15 minutes.
After the 15 minutes I peeled the paper off of the tile and it left the image.
I gave the farmhouse style coaster three coats of Dixie Belle Paint Company's sealer called Gator Hide. This makes the coasters water repellent and durable. I tested the coasters with both cold and hot drinks and they work great. I give the SRTransfer Paper a big thumbs up!
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These are so amazing to look at. Great job!
Also loved the picture that you chose. Good eye.
Annie
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BRAVO !!! Adorable & cool.
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I have glossy
tiles leftover from a bathroom project and they've failed to stick with the mod podge transfer medium and plain paper. Should I paint them with something matte first?
Do you have to reverse the image first so it doesn’t transfer the words backwards?
Very cool! Thanks for the tips about resources as well! You’ve inspired me to try this! I’ve never priced laser printers- are they a lot more than Inkjets? I know laser printers will give you crisp clear images, but will inkjet copies hold up if sealed properly? (ie. coated with the Gator Hide) Thanks! Patti