Here are directions for the three snowman coasters I made to help kindergarten teacher, Jenny.Construction Paper Snowman Coaster (Pictured yesterday.)
1. Cut a three-inch circle of white construction paper.
2. Draw the snowman’s features on the circle using Sharpie Permanent Markers.
3. Thoroughly coat the reverse side with PVA adhesive such as Mod Podge. Smooth the snowman face glue-side down to the center of a 6-inch cork square. Glue on other cutouts, such as the hat in the example, if desired. Let dry thoroughly.
4. Coat the cork square with one coat of Liquitex Super Heavy Gel.
Notes: Be sure the Liquitex completely coats the paper so that moisture cannot reach it. Liquitex takes a week to reach a hard cure, but the coasters can be used after a day. If they will be gift-wrapped before reaching hard cure, use a non-stick paper like cellophane or paper with a foil or wax backing.
Painted Snowman Coaster (Pictured above.)
1. Paint a three-inch circle in the center of a 6-inch cork square using white acrylic craft paint. Let dry.
2. Use Sharpie Permanent Markers and/or Krylon Brights paint pens to draw the snowman’s features.
Notes: Only the black Sharpie covers the white paint well. The rest of the sample was painted using Krylon Brights which cover beautifully but only come in five colors at this time (fluorescent blue, green, pink, yellow and orange). Krylon Brights contain VOCs and should be used in a well-ventilated area. Children should not use them without adult supervision.
Painted and Coated Snowman Coaster (Pictured below.)
1. Follow the steps for the Painted Snowman Coaster. Be sure to read the Notes regarding Krylon Brights.
2. Follow step 4 of the Construction Paper Snowman Coaster. Be sure to read the Notes regarding Liquitex Super Heavy Gel. The gel gives a nice durable gloss finish.
Tags: decoupage, kids’ crafts, Liquitex Super Heavy Gel, Christmas crafts, Krylon Brights, keepsake gift, Sharpie Permanent Markers, cork crafts
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