How to Make a Photo Coaster With a Tumbled Tile

Photo coasters are function, personal items to have in your home. They also make wonderful gifts for friends and family. Use tumbled tile you purchase at a hardware store to create these coasters. Choose photos that have people, landscapes or architecture on them. They can be photos you took yourself, or photos purchased specifically for this craft project. You can make a set of four coasters in just a few hours.

Instructions

Things You'll Need

• Tumbled tiles
• Damp cloth
• Photos
• Photo pencil
• Scissors
• Decoupage glue
• Foam paintbrush
• Foam cork
• Hot glue

1. • 1
     Wipe down the tumbled tiles with a damp cloth and allow them to dry. This removes and dirt and dust that may have accumulated on them at the store.
   • 2
     Lay a tile on one of the photos you want to use for your coasters. Trace around the tile with a photo pencil. Cut the photo along the pencil line. Repeat with the remaining photos.
   • 3
     Spread a thin layer of decoupage glue on the top of one of the tiles using a foam paintbrush. Place a picture on top, smoothing out any air bubbles with your hands. Repeat with the other tiles and photos.
   • 4
     Cover each photo with a layer of decoupage glue. Allow it to dry at least 15 minutes before applying another coat. Apply at least three coats, allowing it to dry between layers.
   • 5
     Spray the coaster with acrylic sealant. This will protect the photo from any water from glasses set on the coaster.
   • 6
     Cut a piece of foam cork to the size of the tile. You can do this by measuring the tile or simply tracing around it on the cork. The cork should be roughly 1/2 inch smaller than the tile.
   • 7
     Put hot glue on the bottom of the tile and stick the foam cork on it. Allow it to dry. The cork will keep the tile coaster from scratching the table surface.