Green Child Magazine Winter 2013 | Page 72

DIY Tutorial Fun Polaroid Coasters from Bathroom Tiles! By Jennie Lyon Create your own custom coasters using leftover bathroom tiles from a remodel… or pick some up from Goodwill or a Re-Store in your area. Materials: • • • • • • • 4x4 white ceramic tiles Your favorite photos Mod Podge Clear acrylic spray Sponge brush Paper cutter Felt circles Instructions: 1. First things first, you will want to pick out a selection of your favorite photos – one for each tile. Then, using a paper cutter cut each of your photos down to approximately 3.25 x 3.75. 2. Wash and dry each of your ceramic tiles, then apply a thin coat of Mod Podge to the back of your photo. Then, position it correctly on your tile – do one photo/tile at a time. 3. Use a credit card to smooth out the photo, scrapping off any excess Mod Podge. Make sure that the photo doesn’t slide out of place during the process. 4. Use your sponge brush to apply a thin layer of Mod Podge over the entire surface of the coaster, including the photo. Let it dry for several hours. 5. Repeat Step 5 several times until you have a strong coat of Mod Podge on top of the photos. Let it completely dry in between coats – this is very important. 6. Spray each of the tiles with the clear acrylic spray in short straight horizontal lines. 7. Repeat step 7 several times letting the spray completely dry for at least 15 minutes in between coats. 8. Place felt circles (the same kind you use to put on the bottom of chairs) on the back of the tiles. Wait at least 72 hours before placing anything on top of your coasters, allowing the sealer to completely dry – or your coffee mug will stick! 72