Why bother making DIY coasters? Well, I’m not a type “A” person, generally. But I really hate it when there are no coasters. I’ve seen enough damaged furniture to know how quickly an ice-cold glass of lemonade can do its thing. And it isn’t pretty. On the other hand, plain old coasters from the discount store are UGLY. Basically, an afterthought, which is never part of good design, right? Also, I love a good DIY decor craft project! Especially one that guests in my home will actually use, and can appreciate.
So we went out and found you tutorials for the best cool & classy DIY coaster ideas out there! So now you can create them yourself and have something that matches your style. Bonus: You won’t be embarrassed to say, “Would you like a coaster for that?” If you’re looking for a simple project, handmade gifts, or just a fun way to use up some craft supplies and creativity, look no further!
Easy Handmade Coasters From Wood
DIY agate coasters can be beautiful, DIY resin coasters are durable, but sometimes there’s no substitute for using wood! Wood is a good idea as it’ll absorb excess condensation, it’s cheap and easy to find, and won’t get damaged by a hot cup. Here are our favorite plans for making easy DIY coasters from wood.
Stained Wood DIY Coasters
These DIY hexagon wood coasters from Idle Hands Awake are really cool. They look very West Elm to us, and I happen to know that W. E. drink coasters usually run around $40 for a set of 4!
Wooden Pallet DIY Coasters
If you are a DIY’er and Pinterest fanatic like us, you will love these DIY wooden pallet coasters from One Dog Woof. Made from rectangular or square dowels, these are just really fun and cute!
Gold DIY Wooden Coasters
Don’t these look expensive? Well, they are actually an easy DIY glam marble & gold coaster project from Swoon Worthy that will prove otherwise. Made from contact paper and plain wood rounds, these just take a little work with a craft knife and a little patience. These fun coasters are perfect to go with modern home decor or to give your living room a little touch of glam.
DIY Stenciled Wooden Coasters
Love the simplicity of these DIY stenciled wooden coasters from The 36th Ave. The polka dots are my fav, but she has other designs too! Easy-to-follow tutorial from this craft project.
Wood Slice Coasters
If you love a touch of rustic charm, you can’t scroll past these coasters made from simple wood slices shared by House of Hawthornes. Their tutorial even includes a free printable template for the arrows – they literally couldn’t make it any easier for you!
Painted Homemade Coasters
Painting your coasters is a great way to customize them, and also a fun (although messy – you’ve been warned!) activity if you have little ones in the house. Check out these plans for painted handmade coasters.
Painted DIY Coasters from Cork
Cork is a great material to make coasters from, because it’s naturally water-resistant. Inspired by This made these DIY “Dwell” inspired cork coasters in just a short time, with inexpensive supplies you can get at any craft store. I would love to make these in copper or rose gold too!
Paint Pen DIY Coasters
Ok, this is the epitome of cool. A Kailo Chic Life (we love Kara!) created these galaxy color-blocked marble coasters that rock. These may look like complicated art, but they aren’t! Go check out the secret “paint” product that makes this project!
Painted Glass DIY Coasters
Next are these DIY coasters from Homemade Ginger (the tutorial isn’t available any more, but you get the idea). These are inexpensive glass candle plates (dollar store!) and a paint pen- no paint brush needed! She sticks to white, but you could try all kinds of different colors!
Painted DIY Ceramic Tile Coasters
Can you believe there are this many amazing DIY coasters out there? We can’t stop! So moving on, ClaireaBelleMakes has a simple but sophisticated project for us. These geometric copper coasters are just some ceramic tiles, tape, and spray paint. She has one tip for you that will make the difference in this being amazing or not, so go check it out!
Painted DIY Cork Coasters
This colorful coaster DIY from Jest Cafe is so simple, and they are a fresh breath of air. Paint, cork, and some creative fun! The tutorial isn’t online anymore, but we’ll keep the pic in for inspo.
Painted DIY Agate Coasters
Ok, so these are technically faux agate, but that’s not the point! Jen Woodhouse shares how you can make these beautiful homemade coasters for a fraction of what real agate coasters would cost, and nobody will ever know!
More Easy DIY Coasters We Love
Don’t worry, we’ve got even more inspo for homemade coasters for you! If you’re still scrolling, here are some more tutorials to dive into.
DIY Photo Coasters with Polaroids
Darkroom & Dearly has a DIY tutorial for their homemade Polaroid coasters that are so retro cute. These actually are not polaroids, but they sure look like it! Really easy craft project with inexpensive 3×5 prints, a little Mod Podge, and a final coat of sealant spray on white tiles. Don’t forget to pay attention to her best tip: Use a filter on the photos before printing to give them that “antiqued” look… go find out how! I love what a great conversation started these would be on a coffee table.
Homemade Coasters with Holographic Foil
Loving these DIY holographic DIY tile coasters from Love Vividly. These are made with foil paper on tile, and she tells you where to find the paper, too. Homemade tile coasters may be easy to make, but they look and feel store bought – love it!
DIY Beer Coasters
Ok, let’s change it up now and try one with a little different feel. These DIY beer coasters from Hip 2 Save would be a great gift for a beer lover, and we always love a little bit of upcycling! Made from the actual cardboard beer cartons, these are really very “downtown pub”!
Bright and Fun DIY Felt Coasters!
These DIY wool felt ball coasters are a fun and colorful project! And no, you don’t have to make the felt balls, he tells you where to find them. This is a simple glue job, and they look very Scandinavian chic to us. Imagine these in a neutral or all-white room? From Michael at Inspired by Charm.
Concrete DIY Coasters
We love working with concrete; it’s such a versatile and modern material. A Piece of Rainbow shows us how to make her DIY concrete coasters. I was really surprised at how she did the decorative inserts, and it really makes this project look special.
DIY Burlap Coasters
Can you believe these amazing DIY copper and burlap coasters from Twinspiration took only 15 minutes to make! Love the texture of these with the burlap. Easy project!
DIY Resin Coasters
How cool are these?! That Homebird Life shares their tutorial for these gorgeous DIY resin coasters, and it’s totally not intimidating or scary for those of us who have never worked with epoxy resin before. Yay!
Now it’s Your Turn!
We’ve given you the inspo, now it’s time to bring your own coasters to life! DIy custom coasters make great homemade gifts, and provide lots of opportunity to add a personal touch using simple materials. Try them out as easy DIY Holiday gifts made in large batches. Or, use your favorite photos to create a sentimental DIY Mother’s Day gift. If you take on your own DIY coaster project, be sure to share the results with us in the comments below!
And if you loved our roundup of DIY coasters, jump on over to our post on DIY Area Rugs or Trending DIY Mirror Projects!
