Chalkboard Coasters

Happy Tuesday! I hope everyone is enjoying fabulous weather like us, "Duluthians" are! The craft of the day...chalkboard coasters. They can also be used for name cards/place cards for weddings. These are great for bbq's, camping, cabin trips or just enjoying a drink on your deck! Never lose your drink again. These re-usable coasters are a life saver when you have multiple people drinking the same thing.

So, to start I took just a basic round wooden circle that comes in a package of 4 from Michaels. I lay them all out on a giant piece of cardboard in a well ventilated area.

Next, I prime them. This is important because the wood is extremely porous and will soak up a ton of chalkboard paint if you don't prime them first.

After the primer has dried, I spray them with the chalkboard paint. Make sure to shake the can really, really well! I typically do about 3 coats of chalkboard paint to make sure they are totally covered. You can do more or less but I tend to think more is a waste but to each their own.

The chalkboard paint dries fast so it's a pretty quick process. Afterwards, you have fabulous looking coasters that are sure to be a hit. I know mine have been!  If you're interested in purchasing these, please check out my Etsy Shop link in the right hand column. Thanks!