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Mod Podge coasters made with comic book pages and outlet covers
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DIY Comic Coasters

These DIY coasters are really easy to make with comic books and supplies from the hardware store!
Prep Time15 minutes
Active Time1 hour
Dry Time2 hours
Total Time3 hours 15 minutes
Yield: 4 coasters
Cost: $6

Equipment

Materials

Instructions

  • Lightly sand the surface of the outlet covers and wipe away the dust. This roughs up the surface and gives the paint something to stick to. Spray with spray paint (several light coats) and let dry.
    Electrical outlet covers spray painted white
  • Trace circles to fit your covers using a circle template and the comic books. Alternatively you can use laserjet copies of the pages. You will still use the same process.
    Plastic circle template on top of an image
  • Cut out the circles; one for each cover. Dampen each image slightly to make it easier to remove wrinkles.
    Circle image sitting in a container of water
  • Apply Mod Podge to the outlet cover; lay the comic book circle on the surface and smooth out, pushing out any bubbles. Repeat with the other outlet covers and let dry.
    Adding Mod Podge to the tops of the coasters
  • After 20 minutes, top coat with a layer of Mod Podge. Let dry, lightly sand, and repeat.
    Sanding the top of the book coasters
  • Glue the gaskets that come with the outlet covers to the back using the E-6000 – you could also use cork or felt if you’d prefer.
    Attaching the gaskets to the backside of the coasters

Video

Notes

Tip: if you use color copies, make sure they are printed on a laserjet printer to prevent bleeding.