How to Make Custom Shabby Chic Coasters

Shabby chic is not just a home decor style, it is a way of life! Express your laid back, romantic and whimsical personality with these customized and easy to make tile coasters.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• 4” x 4” Ceramic Tile
• Scrapbook paper, cut into 4” x 4” squares
• Scissors
• Craft Glue
• Envirotex Lite Pour-On Resin
• Plastic cups, wooden stir sticks
• Wax Paper
• Self-Adhesive Felt Circles

1. 
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   Use a dry cloth/paper towel to remove all dust or debris from your ceramic tiles. Using your craft glue, apply the paper squares to the tiles and allow to dry.

2. Lay out a sheet of your wax paper onto your outdoor work surface and place the papered tiles on top of your plastic cups (to act as a pedestal for pouring your resin).

3. 
   Envirotex Lite Pour-On Resin

   Next, working outdoors, mix the two-part resin according to manufacturer’s directions. Use the stir sticks to stir the mixture until it is bubbly (no more than 2 minutes).

4. Carefully pour the resin onto each tile, starting in the center. Allow the resin to spread on its own, covering the entire tile surface. You may use a plastic spoon to scoop up the resin that has poured off to fill in any gaps.
   **You will notice bubbles in the resin on the tile. To ‘pop’ them, take a deep breath making sure not to inhale near the resin and blow on the tile (as you would a mirror)**

5. Allow the tiles to dry from 48-72 hours on a covered porch or garage to ensure no bugs or debris gets caught in the resin.

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   After the resin has hardened completely, flip the tiles over and attach your felt circles.

Tips & Warnings

• You may use fabric instead of scrapbook paper, however do not glue it to the tile first as the glue will show through once the resin is poured over it.
• Resin can be very dangerous; keep out of reach of children and pets. Wear gloves and protective face mask to avoid inhalation.