STEP 4 PaintSpray paint the cork coasters (and the aluminum sheet if desired). Let the paint dry completely.

Coasters made with perforated metal can be custom designed to fit many themes and color schemes. The instructions below are basics for a set of six coasters, but are easily adaptable for

whatever your imagination allows. Happy crafting!

CRAFTING WITH PERFORATED METAL:COASTERS

• Cork liner or felt: About 2 sq. ft.

• Perforated aluminum sheets: About 2 sq. ft.

• Tin snips: 1 pair

• Spray paint: 1 can for each color desired

• All-surface glue: 1 bottle

• Scissors: 1 pair

• Pencil: 1

• Emery cloth: 1 sheet

• Damp cloth: 1

GATHER MATERIALS

STEP 1Pick a Coaster ShapeWhether it’s round, square or other, limit the design to no more than 4 inches by 4 inches for this amount of material.

STEP 3 Combine the CutoutsPeel the cork liner backing and stick the shapes together in pairs. (We’re doubling the thickness since liners are thin.)

4”

4”

STEP 5Snip the AluminumTrace your shape 6 times on a sheet of perforated aluminum and cut it with the tin snips.

HOW TO MAKE THE COASTERS

STEP 2 Cut the CorkTrace the shape on the adhesive side of the cork liner 12 times (twice for each coaster). Cut the shapes out with the scissors.

STEP 6 Sand the EdgesUse the emery cloth to smooth any sharp edges of the aluminum.

STEP 7Affix the Cork to the AluminumGlue the aluminum shapes to the cork coasters and press together. Use a damp cloth to clean any glue that bleeds through the metal perforations.

STEP 8 Weigh Coasters Down Place a heavy item atop each coaster to keep the materials pressed together overnight as the glue dries.

YOUR FINAL PRODUCTAdorn a cluster of coasters with a ribbon

or bow to present it as a gift.

BROUGHT TO YOU BY:

5 LB

accurateperforating.com