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Painted Cork Coasters

Hi everyone! Hope you had a lovely weekend. We are in serious summer vacation countdown mode around here! Here’s a simple project we did this weekend with some cork trivets I’ve had forever. You could do this with standard size cork coasters, too – I like that ours are oversized and thick, though, especially with kids around!

Supplies:

Cork coasters or trivets (Ours are trivets from IKEA, around 7.5″ diameter)

Acrylic paints

Painter’s tape or masking tape

Step 1: Use tape to create your design. The girls came up with this pattern, but stripes would be fun, too.

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Step 2: Paint each section with acrylic paints.

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Step 3: Peel off the tape – this was the girls’ favorite part! Let dry completely.

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Step 4: Enjoy beautiful hand-painted coasters!

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Wouldn’t these be a great Father’s Day gift? I love projects that all ages can create and have success with, from toddlers to teens! We might experiment with painting on a simple design with a stencil, too. Or making polka dots…. or making a leaf print. So many ideas!

Here’s a question for all you crafty types – do you think I need to seal them? If so, with what? Thanks! :)

Happy creating!

Comments

  5. These would be perfect for my great idea that I have yet to do. Each family member gets a coaster of their own (painted differently) and that’s where they set their glass for the day. When they want a drink, there is the cup waiting on their special coaster. Supposed to keep me from washing 15 cups at the end of the day…..

  6. These are too cute, and I love the bright colors your kiddos used! I’m thinking you’re right about the Father’s Day gift – Daddy could even take one to work with him! Thanks!!

  9. I was considering painting our IKEA cork coasters and hanging them on the wall as mini cork boards. We nixed the idea, assuming the paint would soak in.

    Did you have any problem with that?

  14. This looks like fun! I can’t wait to try this with my kindergarten summer school art class!

  17. so cool.it is to easy to make and give a nice look to the product.kids will enjoy this type of painting.

  19. I love this idea! I would seal with a coat of clear gloss spray paint or a thin coat of mod podge. I can’t wait to try this, thank you!