Wood Coaster Tutorial

Hi everyone! I’m Terra from mama says sew. I’m here to show you how to make these simple wooden coasters. The name may be boring, but they aren’t {at least, I like how they turned out}.

These are actually really inexpensive to make. I used scraps of wood from other projects and supplies I already had, so my grand total was $0. Depending on the length, a 1″x4″ board is somewhere around $5 {I think}, and you should be able to get several sets of coasters out of one board….

I made mine with stripes and chevrons, but there are lots of other options. While I was making them, I was thinking they would be neat with a damask pattern or a monogram.

Once you’ve made them, just tie them with some ribbon and you’re good to go!

Here’s what you’ll need:

First, cut your boards into the desired size. I cut mine 4 inches long, which makes them slightly rectangular, since a 1×4 board isn’t actually 4 inches wide. If you don’t have a saw, ask them to cut it in the store. My Home Depot will do it for free.

Next, get or make a stencil. I cut a chevron pattern out of cardstock with an exacto knife. If you want sharper lines, use something that sticks, like vinyl or removable contact paper.

For the stripes, I used painter’s tape cut in half. Quick, easy, and cheap!

Place your stencil on a block and paint.

Here they are painted. Now get your stain and old rag. Get the rag damp. Use a paintbrush to stain one of your blocks. Wipe it off with the damp rag. It will wipe off the painted areas, showing the paint underneath, but will stain the bare wood. Warning: it’s messy. That’s why there aren’t pictures. Either wear gloves or be prepared to scrub the heck out of your hands.

Then seal them if you’d like, to help them be more moisture resistant. Tie them with some ribbon, attach a card, and you’re good to go!

Note: These are wood, so they aren’t going to be moisture-proof. But better a ring on them than an heirloom table, right?

I’d love if you’d stop by and say “Hi” at my place.