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