DIY Faux Agate Coasters

Advertisement
DIY Faux Agate Coasters | DIY Joy Projects and Crafts Ideas
Advertisement
Advertisement

These DIY faux agate coasters are the perfect easy craft for teens to make. They make great DIY gifts and they also are the perfect crafts to sell to make a little cash on the side! I love this crafty project because all that is required to make this adorable DIY home decor are a few supplies and less than an hour of your time. Check out the easy to follow step by step instructions below.

Advertisement

DIY Faux Agate Coasters

What You Need:

  • cardboard
  • scissors
  • tape
  • agate prints
  • spray glue (optional)
  • gold spray paint
  • mod podge

Here’s How:

Step 1

Use a pencil to trace the shape of your agate print on the cardboard. Make sure to cut your carboard over the shape that you have. 2 pieces or cardboard are needed for each print.

Step 2

With your tape, start taping the 2 cardboards together going around and over it until they are enitrely covered with tape.

Easy DIY Projects for Teens | Cool Craft Ideas for the Home | Faux Agate DIY Coasters | DIY Projects & Crafts by DIY JOY at http://diyjoy.com/diy-gifts-decor-faux-agate-coasters

Step 3

Once the cardboards are covered up, you can now start painting them with gold spray paint.

Cool Craft Ideas for the Home | Easy DIY Home Decor Projects | DIY Faux Agate Coasters | DIY Projects & Crafts by DIY JOY at http://diyjoy.com/diy-gifts-decor-faux-agate-coasters

Step 4

Spray a little glue to the back of the prints to stick them into the painted cardboard.

Easy DIY Home Decor Ideas | Cool Room Decor Crafts for Teens | DIY Faux Agate Coasters | DIY Projects & Crafts by DIY JOY at http://diyjoy.com/diy-gifts-decor-faux-agate-coasters

Step 5

To make them water-proof, apply a thin layer of mod podge onto the surface of the agate print using your fingers. Let them dry for a couple of hours.

And your agate coasters are done!

Easy DIY Crafts to Sell | Cool Crafts for Teens to Make | Faux Agate DIY Coasters | DIY Projects & Crafts by DIY JOY at http://diyjoy.com/diy-gifts-decor-faux-agate-coasters

 

Ready to make some cool DIY coasters? Here are my top picks for supplies.

Be sure to get good spray glue for this one, you will be really glad you have it! The agate rounds are just optional, the project uses a print, but these are pretty inexpensive if you want to try real ones.

 

Don’t Miss Out! Sign up for the Latest Updates