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Wooden Coasters

By: Karah Shea

This project features these great brands:

  • Apple Barrel Logo
  • Mod Podge Decoupage Finishes and Formulas Logo

At a Glance:

Project #17239 Skill Level: Beginner
supplies

Plaid Supplies

Mod Podge ® Matte, 4 oz. - CS11305

Number Needed: 1 $4.49
Item not for sale on Plaid Online.

Apple Barrel ® Colors - Crisp Green, 2 oz. - 21890

Number Needed: 1 $0.99
Item not for sale on Plaid Online.

Apple Barrel ® Colors - Bright Magenta, 2 oz. - 20591

Number Needed: 1 $0.99
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Apple Barrel ® Colors - Turquoise, 2 oz. - 20210

Number Needed: 1 $0.99
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Apple Barrel ® Colors - Yellow, 2 oz. - 20502

Number Needed: 1 $0.99
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Other Supplies

  • Paintbrush
  • Wood Slices
  • Choice of Scrapbook Paper
  • Scissors
  • Ruler
  • Pencil

instructions

  1. Use a ruler and pencil to measure out triangles on your choice of scrapbook paper.
  2. Cut out the triangles with scissors and trim accordingly to the wooden slices.
  3. Use Mod Podge Matte to Mod Podge the triangles onto the wooden slices.
  4. Allow drying time.
  5. Use a ruler and pencil to mark lines on the wooden slices to form triangles.
  6. Paint the triangles with your choice of Crisp Green, Bright Magenta, Turquoise, and Yellow, leaving a couple stenciled triangles exposed to see the wooden slices.
  7. Allow drying time.
  8. Repeat steps 1-7 for each wooden coaster slice.

resources

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Related FAQs

No, FolkArt® Shinys are not the same as Apple Barrel Gloss. FolkArt® Shinys were developed to have a higher gloss finish than Apple Barrel Gloss. Also, FolkArt® Shinys are color matched to the corresponding FolkArt® Acrylic Color and have the same high pigment load and intense color.
Yes, Apple Barrels paints can be mixed to create a new color value or hue. 
Yes, you can use both FolkArt paint on plaster. However, because plaster is very porous and sometimes dusty, you will need to first seal the piece with a clear acrylic matte spray sealer.
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