Constellation Coasters

It's time to create some crazy-cute constellation coasters!

All you need for this projects is a blank coaster board, pencil, foam brush, printout, mod podge (we're using matte), and a pair of scissors.

To start, place your coaster board over your print (we just found an image we liked on google), covering the area you want to have visible. If you're using one print for two or more coasters, make sure there's enough space to fit each of them on. 

Trace your coaster board with a pencil, and cut out that section of the print, leaving a thin border around the edges.

Use the foam brush to apply mod podge to the top of your coaster board. 

Smooth your print onto the top of your coaster, working from one side to the other to avoid bubbles. Use the side of your pencil to press the paper down even more, making sure no air is trapped between layers.

Let your coaster rest for a moment to be sure the adhesive is secure. Once it has (at least partially) dried, cover the entire top with a layer of mod podge. You can see from the photo that the foam brush may leave textured streaks. We dealt with this by altering directions between layers (the first layer was brushed top to bottom, the second left to right).

Once the first layer is dry, cover the entire top again. Try to get at least 3 layers covering your coaster to be certain the water-resistant sealing is strong! While these coasters won't be totally waterproof, they can definitely hold up to normal use.

While coating your project, be sure to cover the sides of your coaster as well! This will help to seal the sides, and to hold your paper on securely. 

There it is... a one-of-a-kind, kid-friendly-crafting Constellation Coaster!

Protip: Let the coaster dry for a day or two before subjecting it to regular usage!