Oh my DIY! Comic Coasters!

Hello everyone! FINALLY. I have a DIY crafting project for y'all! I'm really stoked on this one, not only because it's such a simple project but because I got help from Sean! He helped me so much with supplies and picture taking! Overall, I feel this project was an uber success! I'm super pleased with the outcome, being this was my first attempt! I seriously thought I was going to fuck it up somehow but luckily everything worked out! It's a super simple coaster idea...now, you don't HAVE to use comics, you can actually use printed photos or magazines. Just be aware of the material you choose because some papers are more fragile and more likely to tear. You definitely want to choose durable paper, something that will last. I saw this idea on Pinterest and immediately needed to try it out! So please, sit back, relax and enjoy! And don't forget to try it out! Duh.

Products needed:

Acrylic Spray (Gloss, not matte!)

Tacky Glue

Wood/Tile (We got free samples from Home Depot)

Mod Podge (Matte)

X-Acto knife

Comics/Pictures/Magazines (I just got Spawn comics, two bucks each at Frank and Son)

Using your X-Acto knife, cut out the desired image. Be careful! That dang knife is so sharp, I suck at it so obviously, Sean did it for me.

We did two coasters, using two types of wood. One was way thicker than the other but thickness does not matter. It's all preference. I preferred using the thinner piece of wood, only because it was easier to work with and less bulky.

Next, apply a good amount of your tacky glue to the backside of the image. Try not to apply too much glue during this step because it could get a little messy when pressing it down.

After pushing down your image, use a piece of cardboard, a credit card, anything to scrape the bubbles out. This part can get a little tricky because if you're not careful, the image can tear.

For the other image, I applied the tacky glue to the wood instead of the image. I wanted to see if it made a difference.

It didn't.

Next cut the excess paper, so your image is perfectly aligned with your wood or tile.

 

This is how your coasters should look.

Next, spray a layer of your acrylic spray over your image. By the end, your coaster should look a bit wet, but no fear, leave it be for 15-20 minutes to fully dry.

Next, apply a thin layer of Mod Podge. The Mod Podge will leave a white residue, kind of like glue but no worries, it dries clear.

Here's what the coasters should look like after the Mod Podge.

Take your acrylic spray and give it a good shake. This was my sad attempt.

Let this layer dry fully. I waited overnight for it to dry completely.

And this should be your final product. An awesome coaster for your cold beverage!

The final step to this project was applying felt or cork to the bottom of your coasters with tacky glue. I skipped this step completely because the wood we chose had a rough bottom surface so we didn't need the extra coverage or hold.

Anywho, I hope you guys have enjoyed this DIY project! It only took about two hours to complete! Super cheap and easy to do and it makes awesome gifts for anyone! 

Ciao Bella!