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DIY Alcohol Ink Coasters {Tutorial}

Author: Laurie Bennett

Materials

  • alcohol inks
  • blending solution
  • cotton balls
  • tiles

Instructions

  • Gather your supplies. I used these alcohol inks, blending solution, cotton balls, and tiles (from Home Depot). Painting the edges are optional. I like them better without the edges painted, to be honest.
  • Cover the tile with alcohol blending solution. Then, start dripping the alcohol inks on to the tiles.
  • The key to working with alcohol inks is not to use too much! Just a few drops in each section of the tile will do the trick.
  • I think it'd be fun to swirl the colors together, maybe with a Q-Tip, but I didn't try that with this project.
  • Allow the tiles to dry before painting the edges or wrapping up.
  • Add felt pieces to the bottom (optional).

Notes

These were so fun to do, and I can't wait to make them for Christmas gifts! DIY Alcohol ink coasters are inexpensive gifts for grandmas, moms, and even teachers!