In her tutorial she applies the technique to inexpensive white ceramic tiles fashioning very cool coasters.
Ceramic tile coasters instructions sharpie.
I like ones with more white but the ones with the colors close together had a cool look to them as well.
Once these are dry it s time to start coloring your coasters.
The first thing you want to do is thoroughly clean your ceramic tiles with alcohol.
Helpful hints for making tile coasters.
This both removes grease or dirt that may affect your finished product and prepares the tile for the markers.
Ceramic tiles while you can buy ceramic tiles specifically for crafts like this we just bought a box of 26 small 100mm by 100mm white tiles from b q for 5.
Sharpie dyed tile coasters using rubbing alcohol.
Step 1 color.
They re very cool and not inexpensive for what you get tiny bottles big price.
The sharpie permanent markers limited edition gift pack next pushed to the left of the box.
How to make sharpie dyed tile coasters.
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.
Now your sharpie dyed tile coasters diy craft kit gift is ready to give.
I am assuming the krylon clear glaze does not react with the alcohol ink.
I tried a clear acrylic sealer but it reacted with the paint.
I found these cute ones for less than 0 50.
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.
The most successful tiles had a matte finish.
Here s what i found.
Repeat for the rest of the white tiles making each one a little different from the last.
I tried 4 different kinds of tile while experimenting for this project.
Caitlin on the sharpie blog shows us how to use good old sharpies and rubbing alcohol do a diy version of alcohol ink.
I am so glad to find your instructions.
Color the first tile using your favorite bold brilliant sharpie colors cover the full face of the tile in different shapes and patterns.
If you re into paper crafts you ve probably heard of alcohol inks.
Scribble on coaster with markers.
I love the effect but the dry ink scratches off and also reacts to water.
Sharpie markers and tiles.
What you need to make sharpie tile coasters.
Try different patterns and spacing to see how the tiles can turn out differently.