I am very proud of this project: it is simple, yet useful. The finished coaster can be used to add class to any occasion. They also make great gifts.
This project is great for coloured duct tape. Choose a colour that matches the room. Note: Black matches everything. I hope ...
I usually make the base in good ol' silver and just do the top coat in colour. Not only is the silver duct tape cheaper, but, since I get the coloured duct tape in 10 yard rolls, it saves me a trip to the store. You are allowed to do the entire coaster in colour if you must.
- For one coaster, create a 4" x 4" (10cm x 10cm) sheet of duct tape. I usually create an 8" x 8" (20cm x 20cm) sheet and cut it in four. Unless you like to drink alone, one coaster won't do. Do not trim the sheet yet.
- Turn the sheet 90° and add a reinforcing layer of duct tape. The tape does not have to overlap. Turn the sheet back to its original position.
- Trim the coaster(s) to 4" x 4". The edges of this sheet will be covered by the top layer. I like to trim all the edges to get it good and square.
- Now for the top layer. Use colour here if you want. Add
two pieces of duct tape with about a 1/2" (15mm) overlap over
the top and bottom of the 4" x 4" sheet.
- Put a piece of duct tape over the middle and cut the
corners out as shown.
- Grip, Rip and Flip. Fold over the overlap.
- Find something with about a 1" (25mm) diameter circle. Use
it to round the corners. I use a boring non-duct tape
coaster. If you use something thick, you can glide the knife
along without cutting into the template.
- For extra class on coloured coasters: Get a marker the same colour as the duct tape and cover up the white from the cuts in the corners.
- Invite the Queen to tea and show off your coasters!