Chalkboard and Glass Coasters
Posted by DecoArt on Apr 1st 2014
Dress up any gathering with coasters that can be personalized with Americana Chalkboard Paint.
SUPPLIES
- water container
- paper towels
- rubbing alcohol
- paintbrush
- chalk
- cosmetic sponge
- gold paint pen (optional)
- glue
- 3" glass squares
- 4" beveled wooden blocks
- 100% recycled adhesive fiber felt
INSTRUCTIONS
- Clean 3" glass squares with rubbing alcohol or warm soapy water. Let dry.
- Once dry, use cosmetic foam wedges to lightly smooth Chalkboard Paint onto glass squares. Dry completely and apply second or third coats as needed.
- Let cure for four days. Bake in oven at 325 degrees for 30 minutes. Let cool before removing from oven
- (Optional) Edge glass square with gold paint pen for little glimmer.
- Paint four wood blocks: one each of Dark Scarlet, Pumpkin Patch, Leprechaun, and Blue Bird (or four Multi-Surface Satin Acrylic colors of your choice). Let dry.
- After drying, lightly wet paper towel and rub Gold Rush Metallic Lustre over surface. (Simply add water to thin out if too thick.)
- Spray wood blocks with Multi-Purpose Spray Sealer and let dry.
- After drying, glue chalkboard glass square in center of each wood bevel.
- Cut felt into four 4” squares. Glue backing to back of coasters.
- Lightly rub chalkboard surface with white chalk to condition surface.