- old book covers/pages
- scissors, X-Acto knife
- adhesive - acrylic gel medium, Mod Podge
- sealant - polyurethane
- paint, pens, pencils, markers (optional)
- backing - cork, tile
Do:
- Cut coaster shapes to desired size.
- Apply a thin layer of adhesive to the backing and apply cut pieces of book pages/covers.
- Do the above slowly from one side to the other, so that you can decrease the chance of creasing, folds, and bubbles.
- Gently run a stiff item, like a credit card, over the surface to finalise the smoothing out and remove any bubbles or folds.
- Wait until this layer has dried completely.
- Add decoration if desired, by drawing, painting, or adding additional cut or handwritten text.
- Wait until these additions of dried completely.
- Apply another thin layer of acrylic medium over the entire coaster to seal in and protect any decorations.
- Apply a sealant over the top surface to make the item foodsafe, heat-protected, and waterproof.
- Allow the entire piece to dry.
Notes:
- This method could be used to create fridge magnets as well, or puzzle pieces. Just use the appropriate backing for each.
- A set of these created from someone's favourite books could be a nice gift or stocking stuffer.