DIY Geometric Painted Cork Coasters
Make a set of geometric painted cork coasters using bright paints, painter’s tape, and cork from the craft store. Adding painter’s tape to the bottom of each coaster is a quick and easy way to create simple shapes and patterns. Learn how to make them here.
Equipment
- scissors
Ingredients
- Plain cork coasters – round or square coasters work
- Acrylic paint in different colors {and metallic paint if you want}
- Masking tape or painters tape
- Paint brushes
- Water-resistant clear acrylic paint sealer spray or shellac finish & sealer
Instructions
- Firstly make sure to clean your coasters. Free them from grease and dust.
- With the masking tape, make random shapes. Cut the masking tape in different widths so it’s all uneven. I made them like this:
- Next, start painting. I didn’t have turquoise color, so I made it. The picture makes it look more bluish, but believe me, it’s turquoise LOL.
- I painted different spots with different sizes with each color getting this:
- Now, Let it dry for a couple of hours – although these paints dry really fast, it’s even better to wait 24 hours just to be safe.
- Then seal it. Spray or apply the waterproof craft sealant before removing the tape. Remember that the cork is absorbent and you wanted to leave some of that absorbent surface exposed to help soak up any liquid on a sweating glass.
- Here comes the fun part. When dry, peel off the masking tape to reveal the result!
- Lastly, repeat the process with all your coasters just change the pattern and create amazing designs.
- That’s it! Enjoy!
Notes
Always, always read the instructions on your can for specifics. I have found that these sealants take time to cure completely, so it’s recommended to wait at least 2 weeks to put hot drinks on the coasters to avoid the tacky sensation.