Upcycle old coasters - Royal Talens
Upcycle old coasters - Royal Talens

Upcycling old coasters

Want to dress up your picnics and dinner parties this summer? In this step-by-step plan, we’re showing you how to make these cute and colorful fruity coasters! Lemons, kiwis, apples… the ideas are endless. Pick your own favorite fruits and get creative!

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What you need

  • Talens Art Creation Indoor & Outdoor paint
  • Sandpaper
  • Brushes
  • Sponge stick
  • Old coasters in desperate need of some paint
Step 1 - Upcycle old coasters

Step 1

Sand the old coasters using sandpaper and clean them to make the dust and grease free.

Step 2

Apply a layer of white Indoor & Outdoor paint.

Step 2 - Upcycle old coasters
Step 3 - Upcycle old coasters

Step 3

You can choose to paint every coaster a different color or to make them all the same.

I choose to make them all different. Let them dry for 30 minutes.

Step 4

You can mix the bright colors with white to create different tones.

Step 4 - Upcycle old coasters
Step 5 - Upcycle old coasters

Step 5

Draw the outlines of the patterns you want to use on your coaster.

I choose the fruits kiwi, orange, lemon and Star fruit as my designs.

Step 6

I used a darker color to paint the patterns.

Step 6 - Upcycle old coasters
Step 7 - Upcycle old coasters

Step 7

Let it dry for 30 minutes.

Step 8

Enjoy your newly painted, fruit like coasters!

These colourful coasters will fit great with the Melon tray. Check out our tutorial on the Melon tray to finish of the perfect picnic look!

Step 8 - Upcycle old coasters

Upcycle your old coasters

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