Learn how to make your own DIY coasters using one of these 50 tutorials! Homemade coasters are perfect for decor or gifts, and these projects are easy enough for beginners!
If there’s one thing we know well around here, it’s coasters. I’ve been making DIY coasters for years, not because I have so many glasses and so many tables. The deal is that they are just *that* fun to make!
When I learned to decoupage, coasters were the first thing I tried after I failed at a photo frame.
I decided the frame was too large for a first timer, and that I should start with something smaller. This goes for any beginning crafter trying a new medium.
They are the perfect small surface to try a technique. And then of course there’s the practical application as home decor and giving as gifts.
Who doesn’t want a pack of coasters, especially when you can personalize them? They make great gifts for friends, family, neighbors, teachers . . . anyone and everyone, really.
Tips for Making Coasters
I’ve compiled a list of my favorite ways to make coasters. The list isn’t JUST Mod Podge, by the way. I wanted to do a comprehensive guide, and the fact is that people make coasters without decoupage medium (I know, I know).
But I practice a lot of crafts besides decoupage, so I’m sharing a little bit of everything in this list: paint, sewing, decoupage, concrete, resin, etc.
How do you make homemade coasters?
To make Mod Podge coasters, you need four things (besides your basic tools):
- Surface
- Mod Podge
- Paper, fabric, or something to attach to your coaster
- High heat sealer
That’s just a basic coaster. Now, some of these are sewn, some of these don’t use Mod Podge (though a lot of them do) . . . some are made just of yarn and some of resin.
What can be used as a coaster?
Um, just about anything! My favorite surfaces are tiles from Home Depot, cork squares, wood slices, and mason jar lids.
Is Mod Podge waterproof for coasters?
No, Mod Podge is not waterproof. It’s highly water resistant . . . even the regular formulas . . . but not completely waterproof.
It’s also not highly heat resistant. That’s why for DIY coasters, you’ll want to use a final sealer like VHT Engine Enamel.
Which Mod Podge formula should I use?
The most popular are Gloss, Matte, and Satin. This is if you are doing basic coaster assembly as I outlined above.
If you’re using fabric on fabric, you’d use a different formula. Leave a comment if you need help selecting a formula.
How do you seal homemade coasters?
If you use Mod Podge to create your coasters (add a photo, for example), you’ll want to use a final sealer that is waterproof and maybe also heat resistant.
Mod Podge can remain tacky for a bit as it cures, so crafters typically always want to add a final sealer. Here are the options:
- Clear acrylic spray
- Brush on polycrylic (like Minwax)
- VHT Engine Enamel or other high heat clear coating
- Resin
My recommendation for a final sealer is the high heat clear coating or resin, which are both water and heat resistant.
Unless you know you aren’t ever going to put hot mugs on the coasters, in which case the other two (spray and polycrylic) will be fine.
Are you ready to see 50+ DIY coaster projects? Continue scrolling down!
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Made From Tiles
Learn to make your own DIY tile coasters with this simple guide. Perfect for beginners, using Mod Podge, photos, and resin for a custom look!
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2
Jonathan Fong
Resin Flower Coasters
Flowers always brighten everyone's mood, and these coasters made with pressed flowers will definitely add some cheer to your table. These coasters are so beautiful, they would also be perfect as gifts, or even favors for bridal showers and weddings.
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3
Jen Woodhouse
Faux DIY Agate Coasters
Agate coasters are expensive – I've seen them for $150 for a set of four! Learn to make your own faux DIY agate coasters for a fraction of the cost and keep that extra cash in your pockets.
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4
Personalized Photo Coasters
Use your favorite photos to make custom picture coasters with Mod Podge – they make perfect gifts! These DIY photo coasters are inexpensive.
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5
Wood Slice Coasters
Decorate wood slices with napkins, then turn them into waterproof coasters by adding resin on top! This is a fun and unique project.
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6
Jen Causey
DIY Photo Resin Coasters
If you’ve never worked with resin before, don’t worry, it’s super super easy and these photo coasters are the perfect type of project to start with. No sanding, no fussing, just print + pour.
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7
Michael Wurm Jr.
Wool Felt Ball Coasters
These felt ball coasters are just as cute and colorful as can be! Buy the felt balls or felt them yourself – either way, these are easy to make.
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8
Kara Whitten
Galaxy Color Blocked Coasters
It's so easy to make this pretty effect on coasters with alcohol inks! Then add some gold paint pen and you'll have a beautiful galaxy look that dazzles.
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9
Glitter Coasters to Impress
Make these DIY glitter coasters to help your guests or family members keep their drinks straight – no more guessing whose drink is whose.
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10
Scrabble Tile Coasters in Minutes
Making Scrabble tile coasters is easy! You can do this project in just a few minutes – it makes a great gift idea or budget home decor.
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11
Ashley Phipps
DIY Colored Pencil Coasters
And what better way then to create a little something special for your children’s teachers! Come check out how to make these ultra-cool and modern colored pencil DIY coaster gifts!
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12
Vanessa Brady
Embroidered Fruit Coasters
These embroidered coasters are perfect for summer – they are themed with sweet fruit! Use cork and this easy tutorial to make them.
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13
Steve Carrell
Wine Cork Coasters Look Great on a Budget!
If you’re like me, you may have collected wine corks over the years and displayed them in decorative vases around the house, but now you’ll learn how to turn those old corks into one-of-a-kind drink coasters.
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14
Wood Coasters from a Tree Branch
Learn to make (and decoupage) unique DIY wood coasters from a downed tree limb! These make interesting home decor or a perfect gift idea.
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15
Confetti Coasters for a Party
There are a million ways you can transform plain tiles with Mod Podge – these confetti coasters are one of those easy and cute ideas!
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16
Kids Art Coasters
Learn how to make kids artwork gifts with these wooden coasters! These kids art coasters are REALLY easy to make and are so cute.
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kenarry.com
Fabric Scrap Coasters
You can make your own coasters in no time at all by following this super simple free tutorial. Perfect for using up fabric scraps!
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Dollar Bin Coasters
Learn how to make coasters with Mod Podge and dollar bin supplies! These DIY coasters are great for beginners, and also make great gifts.
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19
Natalie Shaw
Marbled Copper Coasters
These marbled coasters feature pretty, colorful designs with copper leaf painted around the corner. The effects are stunning and these are perfect for gifts.
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dreamdesigndiy.com
Farmhouse Style Planked Coasters
These planked coasters are made from wood craft sticks and thin plywood scraps. If you don’t have thin plywood, you can also run popsicle sticks perpendicular on the back to adhere it all together!
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21
Phoebe Burt
Terrazzo Style Coasters
Terrazzo is all the trend, so spruce up your coffee table with these DIY coasters. Phoebe has created a simple tutorial for you to follow!
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22
No-Sew Fabric Coasters
Learn how to make simple fabric coasters with a vintage scarf and decoupage medium. These are so easy and make a great gift!
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23
Victoria Pruett
Vintage Floral Wood Coasters
Make your own coasters with a vintage feminine flair! I love the natural feel of the wood along with the floral design. Such easy chic decor!
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24
Shani Ogden
Rae Dunn Inspired Coasters
These Rae Dunn inspired drink coasters are the perfect addition to your collection –or the start of one if you don’t have any yet! Easy to make and a fraction of the cost of the real thing, you’ll want to give these out as gifts to friends, family, neighbors, and co-workers.
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grillo-designs.com
Ten Minute Cork Coasters
Learn how to make your own fall inspired diy cork coasters! This tutorial includes FREE downloadable leaf templates to ensure success, so be sure you have a printer to hand!
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26
Lindsay Gilbert
DIY Resin Beach Coasters
Bring a bit of the beach into your home with these DIY beach-inspired coasters made of resin and real sand! They look complicated to make; I promise you they aren't!
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27
Steve Carrell
Painted Wood Slice Coasters
If you love winter themed crafts, these painted wood slice coasters are for you. They only take minutes to make and are perfect for gifts!
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28
Cara Newhart
Mug Rug Woven Coaster
Cara shows you how to make a mug rug – otherwise known as a coaster! This weaving project is easy to get the hang of and a cute way to turn your favorite yarn into a home decor piece.
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29
Trendy Copper Coasters
Get the look of real copper coasters on a budget – with paint! These are so easy to make using wood squares. Perfect for entertaining.
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30
Glitter Resin
Learn how to make glitter resin coasters perfect for home decor or gifting. These are easy to make!
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31
Teri Muncey
Painted Clay Coasters
Once you cut a circular shape out of clay, the truth is you have a blank coaster canvas to paint any design that you like! I love the pretty, simple design that Teri painted. So beautiful!
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Damjana Jakos
15 Minute Sewn Coasters
Make cool diy coasters using this easy tutorial. Plus a smart workaround to get this patchwork look – no piecing and no quilting involved!
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33
Carissa Berg
River Rock Pebble Coasters
You can get river pebbles at the craft store – and turn them into some very natural looking coasters! Sure, there are rocks outside, but the river rocks form a nice, smooth surface for your beverage.
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34
Decoupage Nautical Drink Coasters
Use Dishwasher Safe Mod Podge to decoupage these drink coasters for summer! Get free nautical papers in several patterns for your project.
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35
Sam Raimondi
Resin And Wood Coasters
Okay, I'll admit this resin and wood coaster tutorial is a little more advanced than the others, but it's really not that hard! You'll use wood scraps and molds to make this awesome decor idea.
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36
V Susan
Wood Coasters with Holder
These coasters were made using four different types of scrap wood. If you're a woodworker or even have a basic knowledge of tools, these wood coasters with a holder are a very simple project.
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37
resincraftsblog.com
Map Coasters from Terra Cotta Saucers
Coasters are VERY easy to make using terra cotta saucers. They are the perfect size for a cup and contain all the moisture! Add some maps and resin to seal in your project. A perfect gift for traveling friends.
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38
DIY Comic Book Coasters
If you are looking for unique crafts for men, these DIY comic book coasters are perfect. Use materials right from the hardware store!
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39
Sarah Fogle
Confetti Concrete Coasters
Sarah experimented with glitter and confetti to make some DIY concrete coasters. Perfect as a hostess gift for Christmas, or as New Year's Eve decor.
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40
Megan Kapple
DIY Glass Coasters
Plain glass coasters are easy to find . . . but what if you want to spice them up a bit? I highly recommend it, and all you need is a paint pen.
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41
Easy Lace Coasters
Scraps of materials can make a cool effect on the surface of these Mod Podge lace coasters. Learn how to make them in a few easy steps.
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42
Carrie Ypma
Popsicle Stick Coasters
Make your own DIY drink coasters with simple supplies! This popsicle stick craft is so easy that your kids can do it too. All you need are some sticks, glue, and washi tape.
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43
Gold Leaf Coasters
Embed your favorite family photo in a coaster mold, then pour on resin to preserve your memories and make a personal decor piece. Add gold leaf to your coasters for additional flair and charm. This project makes for a great gift!
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44
Blue i Style
Scrabble Tile Inspired Coasters
This five minute project is all about sharing the love. These adorable Scrabble tile inspired DIY coasters are the perfect Valentine’s gift idea or even a fantastic wedding or anniversary gift idea!
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45
Olivia Ohern
Rose Gold Resin Coasters
The addition of gold flecks in these resin coasters completely works with the flower petals! These are beautiful, and I'd love to make a set for myself as well as for gifts.
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www.curlymade.pt
Boho Macrame Coasters
If you want to try macrame, these coasters are the perfect place to start. They're like mini rugs, and it's quicker than you think to make a set, even if you've never tried macrame before.
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47
Jared Smith
Painted Geometric Coasters
Cut hexagons out of cork and grab your paint – you're going to be making these cool geometric coasters in a matter of minutes.
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48
Mike Aspinall
DIY Woven Felt Coasters
These coasters are easy to weave and make with glue. You could also use this technique to make woven felt placemats or a trivet, too. It’s such an easy way to add a splash of color and texture to your home!
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49
Sarah Fogle
Quick & Easy Concrete Coasters
How do you make a coaster out of concrete? With a circular mold, of course! Adds a modern touch to any home.
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50
Sam Raimondi
(Faux) Resin River Coasters
While there are several steps to making these wood and resin coasters, they are very easy to make. The resin goes right down the center of the wood pieces, and the project is made with a mold.
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51
Ashley Mills
Marbleized Coasters
At first I thought these DIY coasters were painted, and then I realized they were made out of a ton of colors of clay! Clay is way more easy to marbelize than I thought. These are so unique.
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ournerdhome.com
DIY Polaroid Geek Coasters
If you size an image right on a white coaster, they actually look like Polaroids! Kat & Cam figured that out, and I love that they did! This would be fun to do with vintage images.
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53
Racquel Bregg
DIY Jute Coasters
These beautiful jute coasters look like they came from an expensive store, but you can easily make them yourself! You're going to love how easy the tutorial is.
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54
Amanda Formaro
DVD Coasters
These pretty coasters are made from recycled CDs or DVDs. We all have at least two or ten of these lying around. A pretty stencil and a little paint and these festive DVD coasters will be done in minutes.
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outnumbered3-1.com
Simple DIY Fabric Coasters
These simple DIY fabric coasters are easy to make, budget friendly, come together quickly, and of course make terrific gift ideas for the holidays!
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56
KC Coake
Perler Bead Christmas Coasters
Who doesn't love perler beads? I absolutely love them, and turning them into plaid coasters makes all my holiday dreams come true.
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Erica Dietz
Christmas Coasters with Infusible Ink
These infusible ink patterns, once transferred, are permanent! If you have a Cricut, you need to check out these cool holiday coasters. You can make a ton of them for gifts in minutes.
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Wacem
Monday 5th of July 2021
Great, thanks for sharing this, you really helped me!
Jaime
Friday 21st of May 2021
Such great ideas! Definitely trying some of them out!
Amy
Friday 21st of May 2021
Thank you so much!
Rebecca Payne
Friday 14th of May 2021
So many great ideas. Thank you for sharing.