You'll need:
4x4 inch tiles
Large stamp
Ink
Felt pads
Clear acrylic coating
Instructions:
2. Turn tiles over and attach one felt pad to each corner of the tile.
3. Ink stamp. Be sure that every line/detail is covered with ink.
4. Press tile one by one onto stamp. Press firmly and make sure your tile doesn't move around. You may need to re-ink your stamp after each tile. Let ink dry completely. I let mine sit for approximately 1 hour.
5. In a well ventilated area, spray the tiles with clear acrylic coating. Make sure it is moisture-resistant. This will prevent the ink from running if moisture touches it. Dries in minutes but I suggest letting the tiles sit for a few hours. **Yes, I've tested this. I placed a glass of ice cold water on one of the tiles for 3 hours. The glass was dripping with moisture and my tile was completely undamaged.**
These make a fabulous gift and take very little time to make.
So simple! I've got a bunch of old tiles in the shed I may need to dust off and try this with!
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Jill...don't you just love using what you already have for crafts? And you are right...these are uber easy! I'd love to see your tile creations :-)
ReplyDeleteJessica
I've made a fridge magnet like this before. Cute.
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Rachel - - that is genius! I saw some small tiles at Lowe's the other day and I wondered what I could do with them. Thanks for the fabulous idea...hope you don't mind if I craftlift?
ReplyDeleteJessica
If you have a steady enough hand, you could also paint initials or words on them! I'm def. going to be trying these!
ReplyDeleteThanks forge idea Amanda. I, unfotunately, have very unsteady hands but I'm thinking a second stamp or a stencil would work for me.
ReplyDeleteJessica
Love the idea of using a large stamp...I actually made a bunch of these this past Christmas using beverage napkins and Mod Podge.
ReplyDeleteHi, I just read your blog for the first time. Loved this tile creation! I am sure i'd try it really soon!!
ReplyDeleteHi! I found this post on pinterest. I think your take on this craft is very good. I have a question regarding the paint...did you spray more than one coat of the acrylic paint? I am going to stamp a fleur-di-lis on a piece of paper then mod podge it to the tile. I couldn't find unglazed tiles... :( I don't think my paint would be sufficient on the tiles...well, maybe it could work...could you email me so we can convo this? ncatlett1(at)yahoo(dot)com I have so many questions...
ReplyDeleteI actually have a similar question. I know this is an older post, but I make coasters as well, and usually use several coats of the acrylic sealer. How many do you use? I'm always so afraid that I don't have enough!!
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