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Comic coasters

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Turn your favorite comics into coasters! I wanted to add something up-beat that would get people to smile to my living room without going overboard and coming off as tacky or cheesy, so I came up with this. This project looks great and is super easy and low-cost, so there is no reason not to try it out!

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Step 1Getting supplies

To start, you just need to choose the comic(s) you want to use. You can get them from a comic book, newspaper, or print them from the internet. I chose to print mine from the internet.

Also, you need to get 1 ceramic tile for each coaster you want to make. I used 4.25" tiles I got for 16 cents each at my local hardware store.

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14 comments

Jan 8, 2012. 4:05 PMpaigeel says:

looks great :) i was wondering where you found your comics at online?

Jul 12, 2011. 5:02 AM

porcupinemamma says:

Looks really good! I'm wondering if I might make one using clear nail polish as the sealer. I have found modge podge too fragile to last for more than a short time. Seems you must have bought the "magic bottles" ;0) Thanks for posting

Jul 13, 2011. 6:08 AMJesswilde (author) says:

Mine are only used lightly in a very dry climate - maybe that's why they are holding up for me.

If you want something proven to be durable I might try spraying it with polyurethane spray.

Jul 5, 2011. 1:18 PM

cloudifornia says:

Love the entire concept.

Jul 5, 2011. 10:12 AM

vishalapr says:

These are amazing, rated 5*!Well done!!!

Jun 25, 2011. 8:03 AMSage7212 says:

This is such a fun idea. I love it. I have one question, I live in a humid area. Any idea how Mod Podge would hold up against sweat from the glasses? Thanks for the craft idea.

Jun 26, 2011. 11:03 PMJesswilde (author) says:

The MOd Podge makes it waterproof but I don't live in a humid area so if the comics are of great value I may test it first. Mine hold up great even when a little wet.

Jun 27, 2011. 6:17 PMSage7212 says:

I didn't realize Mod Podge would make it waterproof. I will definitely use copies and not originals though, just in case. Thanks for the reply.