Sealing Ceramic Tile Coasters

Another trip to scour the local stores this time to find more possible options for how to get a nice glossy seal on painted tiles that will stand up to the h.

Sealing ceramic tile coasters.

I love the effect but the dry ink scratches off and also reacts to water. A few years ago i found the coolest craft that also makes great gifts. Coasters are essentially a necessity for any wooden surface it seems so personalizing some small tiles to be coasters would make a great gift for nearly anyone. It is also popular because tiles make great gifts as coasters trivets and small art pieces.

Waterproof ceramic tile coasters. Alcohol ink tends to flake off ceramic tile if it is not sealed. Another trip to scour the local stores this time to find more possible options for how to get a nice glossy seal on painted tiles that will stand up to the heat of a hot coffee mug. I tried a clear acrylic sealer but it reacted with the paint.

They are easy and fun to make. You can paint on your tiles using special oven bake ceramic paint like the pebeo vitrea paints bake them using the instructions that come with the paint and then coat the tiles with envirotex like i describe on the rest of page check out these adorable hand print tiles made by reader felicity and. This post may contain affiliate. Sometimes i get asked how to make coasters by directly hand painting on them so here s how.

Many alcohol ink artists paint on ceramic tile. I am talking about waterproof ceramic tile coasters. Worst case it could potentially promote better homecare habits in whomever you gift them too. The tiles i used are 4 25 inches.

You just have to take your time and have patience between steps. Heat proof varnish on coasters. Tile painting is popular because tiles are smooth and non porous allowing the inks to flow beautifully. Your coasters are gorgeous.

The resin i mixed was enough to cover 5 tiles and a number of small 3 inch canvases but i can t remember how many i did. I am new to alcohol ink and have made several 4 x4 tiles that i want to turn into coasters. I ve found that using this i do cover more than they suggest so it all depends on how thick you pour the resin i m. Yay after many unsuccessful trials i have finally found a heat proof varnish for coasters.

Tiles that will be put to practical use such as trivets coasters or tabletops should be fired. Best heat resistant sealing finishes for tiles and coasters. Finishing paintings ceramic tiles coasters resin sealants varnish. I have added the details to the.

Hand painted ceramic tiles add detail and individuality to any decor but they can be quite pricey. They also make thrifty gifts.