Clay Coasters Are Still in – Here’s How to Make Them

clay colourful coasters in different shapes are forms — Maca Atencio

Who says coasters have to be boring? Great news for you: clay coasters are still in! In this DIY tutorial, we’ll show you how to make colourful clay coasters that will not only protect your surfaces but also add a fun, personal touch to your home decor.

Working with polymer clay is not only enjoyable, but it also gives you endless possibilities of shapes and designs to choose from.

Let’s get our creative ideas on and start crafting together, shall we?

Different colours of polymer clay in a table — Maca Atencio

Materials Required:

Polymer clay in different colors
Polymer clay rolling pin
Sponge
Clay knife
Baking tray
Kraft paper
Oven

Making shapes with pink and blue polymer clay — Maca Atencio

Step 1: Prep First and Roll Second

Firstly, let’s begin by prepping your work surface with kraft paper to protect it. Then, take your polymer clay and roll it out into a thin sheet using the rolling pin.

Tip: You can mix the clay colours to create a terrazzo effect just by adding tiny pieces of one colour to the main colour.

Making different colourful clay coasters using polymer clay — Maca Atencio

Step 2: Have Fun Creating

Now, it’s time to take your rolled polymer clay and create different forms you can think of. Use your clay knife to cut out the different coaster shapes and YES, get creative by trying to make different shapes like flowers, squiggles or even simple round coasters with two-tone colours.

Furthermore, to ensure the edges of your coasters are smooth, take a wet sponge and gently go over them removing any imperfections.

putting in the oven different polymer clay coasters in a tray — Maca Atencio

Step 3: Bake and Enjoy

For our last step, preheat your oven to 170F and place the finished coasters on a baking tray. Bake them for 30 minutes and voila! Once cooled, you can add up to two coats of glossy mod podge if you prefer a glossy finish. Display your new clay coasters with your favourite glasses and impress your guests with this trendy DIY project, high-five!

Different colourful clay coasters and glasses — Maca Atencio

Creating your own clay coasters is not only a fun and easy DIY project, but it also allows you to add your personal touch to each creation, something we love here at Home Network.

Clay coasters and glasses — Maca Atencio

… And just following these simple steps with little materials, you can score making stylish coasters that will impress your everyone. We can’t wait to see your creations and don’t forget to check more DIY ideas here.