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DIY Tree Coasters - Crafting Coasters Made Of Wood

DIY Tree Coasters - Crafting Coasters Made Of Wood
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  1. How do you make wood coasters from a tree branch?
  2. How do you seal wood slices for coasters?
  3. What wood is best for coasters?
  4. How thick should wood coasters be?
  5. How do you seal painted wood coasters?
  6. How do you seal coasters?
  7. How do you make homemade coasters?
  8. How do you make coasters waterproof?

How do you make wood coasters from a tree branch?

Instructions

  1. Find a downed tree branch of your choosing, at least 4" in diameter.
  2. Cut your branch into approximately 1/2" slices using a saw.
  3. To make your base, cut one slice thicker than the coasters – around 2" - 3".
  4. Let your branch slices dry. ...
  5. Drill holes in the approximate center of each slice of wood.

How do you seal wood slices for coasters?

Instructions

  1. Slice branches into 1/2" thick pieces with the handsaw. Try to keep the slices as even and straight as possible.
  2. Sand each wood slice down using the heavy grit paper first, then the fine grit to smooth it out. Don't sand the bark.
  3. Wipe clean, then coat the front, back, and sides with a clear varnish.

What wood is best for coasters?

You can choose any type of wood you want. Softwoods like fir, cedar, and pine often result in a rustic look, while hardwoods like alder, beech, hickory, mahogany, maple, and oak will look more refined, and may be more durable. Look for logs that are reasonably straight, at least a foot long, and 3.5–4” in diameter.

How thick should wood coasters be?

To clean up the machine marks on the surface, as well as to create an even thickness, I took several passes through the planer. This brought the wood down to just under 5/8” thick. Anything between 3/8” up to 3/4” would work great for coasters.

How do you seal painted wood coasters?

Instructions

  1. Paint the coaster. Cover your work surface and put on your gloves. ...
  2. Wipe it off. Next, wipe the excess dye off the coaster with a paper towel. ...
  3. Coat it with a clear sealant spray. Coat the coaster with a layer of clear sealant spray paint. ...
  4. Paint the stencil on the coaster. ...
  5. Seal the coaster again. ...
  6. Attach felt feet.

How do you seal coasters?

Apply 2 coats of a clear spray sealer to the coasters to seal and waterproof them. Make sure to do this in a well ventilated area. Spray the top, sides, and bottom side. Let the sealer dry for 20 minutes or so.

How do you make homemade coasters?

Cut out the squares and make sure they're a little smaller than the tile. Apply a thin coat of mod podge to each tile and center the paper on top. Cut out small squares of felt and glue them to the bottom of the coasters. Apply another light coat of mod podge to each tile before that.

How do you make coasters waterproof?

You're going to want to coat the image and coaster with at least three coats of Mod Podge, allowing it to dry for 15 minutes (or until clear) between coats. Once the final coat has dried, spray all of the coasters with a clear acrylic gloss spray, which ensures that they're waterproof/drink proof.

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