Monday, December 10, 2007

Weekly Tutorial - Stamped Tile Coasters

This week's tutorial will involve stamping on tile to create a set of Tile Coasters. You will only need a few supplies to complete this simple project.


Supplies: Stamps, tile (natural stone works best), StazOn Ink and StazOn Cleaner, ribbon.


I purchased my tile at Home Depot. This tile is available in a box of 9 for about $6 or separately for less than $1. The tiles used here are 4x4 Travertine tiles. When used as coasters, these natural stone tiles will absorb water from glasses without needing to be sealed.


1. Clean all tiles with a damp cloth and set aside to dry for a few minutes. This will help to remove some of the dry dusty grit that coats the tiles.


2. Using your StazOn ink (this is a permanent ink that will not need to be sealed), ink your stamp image and then stamp the tile. Repeat for the desired look. StazOn ink can be found at your local craft store in a variety of colors. Currently, Stampin' Up! only carries Jet Black, Timber Brown and White.



3. Stamp excess ink on a piece of scrap paper and then clean with your StazOn cleaner. The quicker you clean this ink, the easier it is to remove from the stamp. Some staining will occur.

4. Repeat steps 1 through 3 to make a complete set of Tile Coasters. I would stamp at least 2 or 4 tiles per set.

5. Stack your tiles and wrap in ribbon to complete this project. This simple, inexpensive project makes a great gift.

For more information or project ideas with stamped tiles, visit this link.


















15 comments:

Dawn♥ said...

Great tutorial! Thanks for sharing!

Erin... said...

These look great!

Katie Skiff said...

Looks fun!! Now to get out of town for tiles!!

Andrea, said...

These are fantastic, thanks for the tutorial and what original gifts they would make. I'm going to have a look for some tiles at the weekend

Dawn Wheeler said...

Wow this looks so lovely thanks for sharing Dawnx

Just me said...

These are so pretty. I might have to do some for Christmas gifts. Thanks!

Heather said...

These are beautiful. That set is perfect for coasters.

Maren said...
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Maren said...

Thanks for sharing. I have yet to stamp on tiles....I am motivated to go get some now! Thanks!
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December 11, 2007 1:01 AM

Sandy said...

Wow thanks for this.

Teresa said...

very pretty I will have to try this soon

April Hall said...

Thanks for the tutorial, i'll have to give this a whirl!

Anonymous said...

Great job on the tutorial and the tile. Thanks!

PocketsOfInspiration said...

Hey Sister! These are awesome. Great holiday gifts.

Anonymous said...

This is so cool!! I've been wanting to do these, but just haven't gone out to get the tiles yet! :) TFS!