Color the first tile using your favorite bold brilliant sharpie colors cover the full face of the tile in different shapes and patterns.
Ceramic tile coasters instructions sharpie.
I tried a clear acrylic sealer but it reacted with the paint.
Sharpie fine tip markers in bold colours 4 x4 white ceramic tiles i can t find them on amazon but these are the ones i used isopropyl alcohol 91 or 99 from the drug store.
I found these cute ones for less than 0 50.
In her tutorial she applies the technique to inexpensive white ceramic tiles fashioning very cool coasters.
Helpful hints for making tile coasters.
I am so glad to find your instructions.
The first thing you want to do is thoroughly clean your ceramic tiles with alcohol.
They re very cool and not inexpensive for what you get tiny bottles big price.
Step 1 color.
I tried 4 different kinds of tile while experimenting for this project.
Try different patterns and spacing to see how the tiles can turn out differently.
Scribble on coaster with markers.
What you need to make sharpie tile coasters.
Sharpie markers and tiles.
With the space to the right i placed the tiles the clear gloss spray and the dropper bottle of rubbing alcohol.
I am new to alcohol ink and have made several 4 x4 tiles that i want to turn into coasters.
Now your sharpie dyed tile coasters diy craft kit gift is ready to give.
The full printable instructions are at the bottom of this post but here s what you ll need.
Cream colored tiles didn t look great with the colors on them i think bright white is the best background.
I am assuming the krylon clear glaze does not react with the alcohol ink.
I like ones with more white but the ones with the colors close together had a cool look to them as well.
The most successful tiles had a matte finish.
Once these are dry it s time to start coloring your coasters.
This both removes grease or dirt that may affect your finished product and prepares the tile for the markers.
Caitlin on the sharpie blog shows us how to use good old sharpies and rubbing alcohol do a diy version of alcohol ink.
Sharpie dyed tile coasters using rubbing alcohol.
How to make sharpie dyed tile coasters.
Repeat for the rest of the white tiles making each one a little different from the last.
Here s what i found.
If you re into paper crafts you ve probably heard of alcohol inks.
The sharpie permanent markers limited edition gift pack next pushed to the left of the box.