Monogram Terra Cota Coasters DIY Final

Monogram DIY Terra Cotta Coasters

I’ve been wanting to make these terra cotta coasters for a while now, but my 15-month-old has an odd fascination with taking our current junky coasters and throwing them on the floor. I figured terra cotta wouldn’t be the most resilient when thrown against a wood floor. Luckily, my little brother is getting married in a few weeks, and this will make the perfect little gift for their new house!

What You Will Need:

Terra Cota Coaster Supplies DIY

  • 4″ terra cotta bases (I got mine in a 6-pack at Hobby Lobby)
  • Decorative paper
  • Mod Podge
  • Acrylic paint (I used Soft Black for the base and a Fuchsia for the D)
  • Sponge brush
  • Thin brush
  • Felt
  • Hot glue

What You Will Need To Do:

  1. Paint the terra cotta bases the color of your choice. Surprisingly, it dries super fast, and I was able to knock out this entire project in a few hours!
  2. Once the terra cotta is dried, cut 3-inch circles from the decorative paper.
  3. Apply a small layer of Modge Podge to the center of the base and lay the paper circle on the top. Press firmly and let dry.

    Terra Cota Coasters - Step 3 and Step 7

    Step 3 and Step 7

  4. Once dry, apply a layer of Mod Podge to the top of the paper to seal it in.
  5. If you’re using a monogram, paint the letter into the center of the base using an accent color and thin paint brush.
  6. Once the monogram letter is dried, apply a layer of Mod Podge to the entire coaster — top and bottom.
  7. Cut 3-inch circles from the felt. Hot glue each felt circle to the bottom of the base once the Mod Podge has completely dried.

Done! Now you have a great set of coasters, perfect for indoor or outdoor use! Caution: These are not 15-month-old-proof!