How to make blackboard coasters

Turn tired old coaster mats into fun mini chalk boards.

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Everything you'll need to create your mini blackboard coaster.

Everything you'll need to create your mini blackboard coaster.

Start by peeling the glossy surface off the old mat.

Start by peeling the glossy surface off the old mat.

Use a knife to get the really tough bits

Use a knife to get the really tough bits

There may be a layer of paper left on the mat, you can leave this as it will give a nice a nice rough surface for the paint to stick to.

There may be a layer of paper left on the mat, you can leave this as it will give a nice a nice rough surface for the paint to stick to.

Add the first coat of paint.

Add the first coat of paint.

Use a sheet of paper beneath the mat to protect your work surface.

Use a sheet of paper beneath the mat to protect your work surface.

There will be quite a lot of overlap if you rush like we did...

There will be quite a lot of overlap if you rush like we did...

Leave the mats to dry

Leave the mats to dry

Add a second coat of paint to the mats

Add a second coat of paint to the mats

Leave to dry a second time

Leave to dry a second time

The finished product can be tiny notice boards...

The finished product can be tiny notice boards...

... Personalised coasters ...

... Personalised coasters ...

... Or anything you want.

... Or anything you want.

  • Blackboard paint
  • A small brush
  • Old coasters
  • A kitchen Knife
  • Sheet of paper