Coasters made from everyday materials! Handmade ideas that kids will love
Perfect for summer vacation projects or weekend fun! How about bringing a warm, cozy touch into your room with handmade coasters? These ideas use familiar materials and are easy to try, so not only kids who already enjoy crafts, but also those making their first attempt or who don’t feel very confident can have fun creating them! In this article, we introduce handmade coaster ideas for children.
Let’s dive into the wonderful world of handmade coasters that kids will be captivated by!
Coasters Made from Everyday Materials! Handmade Ideas Kids Will Love (1–10)
tile coaster
Here’s an idea for making tile coasters using store-bought wooden coasters and tiles.
Apply adhesive to the wooden coaster and arrange the tiles.
Once the adhesive dries and the tiles are secured, spread cement over the top to fill the gaps.
Be sure to wipe off any cement that gets on the tiles.
After the cement dries, your tile coaster is complete! Try using tiles in different colors and shapes to create your very own coaster.
You can find easy-to-use cement that just needs to be mixed with water at 100-yen shops and similar stores, so give it a look if you’re interested!
Handmade shaker coaster
We’re introducing original, handmade “shaka-shaka” coasters that capture the feeling of the seasons.
Gather a foam board, background design paper, a clear file, plastic sheet, double-sided tape, and beads, shells, and sand to get started.
First, decide what kind of coaster you want to make.
Once decided, cut the foam board to create the coaster base.
Attach the coaster base to the bottom piece.
Apply masking tape around the edges, add shells and sand inside, then seal it with the lid using double-sided tape—and you’re done! Give it a try!
Flower coasters made from plastic bottle caps
https://www.tiktok.com/@info_habataki/video/7477549013655424274Let’s try making something with materials you already have at home! Here’s an idea for a flower-shaped coaster made from plastic bottle caps.
Many households end up with extra caps when sorting their plastic bottles, right? This idea puts those caps to good use.
You’ll need seven plastic bottle caps, parchment paper, an iron, and nail polish or permanent markers.
Arrange the caps in a flower shape, sandwich them between parchment paper, and use an iron to melt them together with heat.
Let them cool, add color, and you’re done!
Felt coaster
Let’s sew cut felt pieces together to make stylish coasters.
Prepare felt in several colors and cut all of them into circles.
Cut some of the circles in half, then pair different colors and sew them together.
The thread is part of the design too, so try using a color that contrasts with the felt.
Finally, glue a full circular felt piece to the back, and you’re done.
If your child is in middle or high school, they might enjoy adding embroidery or decorative stitching for extra flair!
Cardboard Weaving Coaster
Here’s an easy way to make woven coasters with cardboard.
For preparation, get a piece of cardboard and cut small slits along the top and bottom edges.
It’s best if the cardboard is slightly larger than the coaster size you want.
Attach a chopstick along the inside of both the top and bottom slit rows, then wind yarn around the cardboard, slotting it into the slits as you go.
Next, weave another yarn through the stretched yarn—over, under, over—to create a checkered pattern.
Once it reaches your desired coaster size, remove the yarn from the cardboard, tie off the ends, and trim the excess.
You’re done!
Melt bead coaster
Just line them up and bake! Let’s make a melted bead coaster.
Prepare an aluminum tray and arrange your favorite beads on it.
Be sure to lay them out tightly so there are no gaps.
Once you’ve finished arranging the beads, bake them in a toaster oven.
The baking time will vary depending on the type of beads, so keep an eye on them as you go.
When the beads have melted, let them cool a little, then peel them off the aluminum tray—and you’re done! Try using beads in various colors.
It’s also fun to arrange the beads to create patterns!
Fruit cross-section coaster
Brighten up your table with fresh fruit patterns! Here are some ideas for fruit cross-section coasters.
These cute coasters are perfect for summer or whenever you want to add a splash of color to your dining table.
This time, let’s make coasters inspired by the cross-sections of various fruits.
You’ll need coasters, origami paper, washi tape, clear bags, scissors, glue, a compass, and more.
Adjust the types and designs of the origami to match the fruit you want to create.