DIY Mosaic Tile Coaster (w/ Video) - DIY Crafts by EconoCrafts

DIY Mosaic Tile Coaster (w/ Video) – DIY Crafts by EconoCrafts

This DIY Mosaic Tile Coaster craft is fun and easy to do. If you make one of these mosaic tile coasters you can make an entire set to give to friends and family or to enjoy for yourself! Mosaic Tile Coasters make fantastic Mother’s Day gifts.

What You’ll Need to Make Your Mosaic Tile Coaster 

DIY Mosaic Tile Coaster (w/ Pictures & Video) - DIY Crafts by EconoCrafts

Step 1

Gather all of your supplies, Mosaic Tiles, Coaster Base, Glue, Grout, Paint Brush, Smoothing Tool, Plastic Cups, Water, and Paper Towels.

Step 2 

Start by taking your base and add a generous amount of glue using the paint brush.

DIY Mosaic Tile Coaster (w/ Pictures & Video) - DIY Crafts by EconoCrafts

DIY Mosaic Tile Coaster (w/ Pictures & Video) - DIY Crafts by EconoCrafts

Step 3 

Next, add mosaic tiles in any pattern and colors you like. Wait for the tiles to set in the glue for about 2 minutes.

DIY Mosaic Tile Coaster (w/ Pictures & Video) - DIY Crafts by EconoCrafts

Step 4

Start to make your grout mixture. Take 3 oz. of grout and 3 oz. of water, slowly add water to the grout until it becomes a thick consistency.

DIY Mosaic Tile Coaster (w/ Pictures & Video) - DIY Crafts by EconoCrafts

DIY Mosaic Tile Coaster (w/ Pictures & Video) - DIY Crafts by EconoCrafts

DIY Mosaic Tile Coaster (w/ Pictures & Video) - DIY Crafts by EconoCrafts

Step 5

Take your grout and pour it on top of the tiles and base until the tiles are completely covered.

DIY Mosaic Tile Coaster (w/ Pictures & Video) - DIY Crafts by EconoCrafts

Step 6

Use your smoothing tool to fill in all the cracks, and then use tool to scrape off the excess grout.

DIY Mosaic Tile Coaster (w/ Pictures & Video) - DIY Crafts by EconoCrafts

Step 7

Take a paper towel and clean up the tiles until you can see the tiles come through the grout. Wait 2 hours for the grout to fully dry.

DIY Mosaic Tile Coaster (w/ Pictures & Video) - DIY Crafts by EconoCrafts

Step 8 

Take water and a paper towel and scrub until the tiles are shining through.

DIY Mosaic Tile Coaster (w/ Pictures & Video) - DIY Crafts by EconoCrafts

DIY Mosaic Tile Coaster (w/ Pictures & Video) - DIY Crafts by EconoCrafts

Watch Jenny Make her Mosaic Tile Coaster 

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Written By Jenny Bollet
Jenny is from Long Island, NY. She’s a creative arts teacher for the deafblind at The Helen Keller National Center. She went to the Catholic University of America in Washington, DC to achieve her degree in art studio and psychology. She teaches adaptive techniques in all mediums of art (sculpture, ceramics, painting, mosaics, pottery, macrame, drawing, and multimedia) to individuals who are deafblind so they can continue their creativity. In her spare time, she loves to continue to do all mediums of art and will start her masters degree in art studio starting Fall 2019.

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