DIY Tree Coasters - Crafting Coasters Made Of Wood

1. How do you seal wood slices for coasters?
2. What wood is best for coasters?
3. How do you make coasters out of tree limbs?
4. How do you waterproof wood coasters?
5. How do you seal painted wood coasters?
6. How thick should wooden coasters be?
7. How do you seal homemade coasters?
8. How do you make homemade coasters?
9. How do you make coasters waterproof?
10. How do you seal wood?

How do you seal wood slices for coasters?

Instructions

1. Slice branches into 1/2" thick pieces with the handsaw. Try to keep the slices as even and straight as possible.
2. Sand each wood slice down using the heavy grit paper first, then the fine grit to smooth it out. Don't sand the bark.
3. Wipe clean, then coat the front, back, and sides with a clear varnish.

What wood is best for coasters?

You can choose any type of wood you want. Softwoods like fir, cedar, and pine often result in a rustic look, while hardwoods like alder, beech, hickory, mahogany, maple, and oak will look more refined, and may be more durable. Look for logs that are reasonably straight, at least a foot long, and 3.5–4” in diameter.

How do you make coasters out of tree limbs?

Instructions

1. Find a downed tree branch of your choosing, at least 4" in diameter.
2. Cut your branch into approximately 1/2" slices using a saw.
3. To make your base, cut one slice thicker than the coasters – around 2" - 3".
4. Let your branch slices dry. ...
5. Drill holes in the approximate center of each slice of wood.

How do you waterproof wood coasters?

Varnish. Varnish is an excellent material for making coasters waterproof because of its chemistry. It contains a high ratio of solids compared to other finishing solutions. You can use spar varnish to protect wood and other materials, and it's perfect for waterproofing.

How do you seal painted wood coasters?

Instructions

1. Paint the coaster. Cover your work surface and put on your gloves. ...
2. Coat it with a clear sealant spray. Coat the coaster with a layer of clear sealant spray paint. ...
3. Seal the coaster again. Coat the coaster with a layer of clear sealant spray paint to waterproof it.

How thick should wooden coasters be?

To clean up the machine marks on the surface, as well as to create an even thickness, I took several passes through the planer. This brought the wood down to just under 5/8” thick. Anything between 3/8” up to 3/4” would work great for coasters.

How do you seal homemade coasters?

Apply 2 coats of a clear spray sealer to the coasters to seal and waterproof them. Make sure to do this in a well ventilated area. Spray the top, sides, and bottom side. Let the sealer dry for 20 minutes or so.

How do you make homemade coasters?

Here's a great idea for a gift: personalized coasters with photos on them. To make them you'll need white tiles, square pictures, mod podge, felt, a hot glue gun and ribbon. Cut the pictures and round the edges. Coat the front of the tile with a thin coat of mod podge and press the picture to the tile.

How do you make coasters waterproof?

You're going to want to coat the image and coaster with at least three coats of Mod Podge, allowing it to dry for 15 minutes (or until clear) between coats. Once the final coat has dried, spray all of the coasters with a clear acrylic gloss spray, which ensures that they're waterproof/drink proof.

How do you seal wood?

There are three surefire ways to waterproof your wood for years to come.

1. Use linseed or Tung oil to create a beautiful and protective hand-rubbed finish.
2. Seal the wood with coating of polyurethane, varnish, or lacquer.
3. Finish and waterproof wood simultaneously with a stain-sealant combo.