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We have a lot of coasters in our house. Some of them were taken from bars, some of them were given to us as gifts, and we have a really nice set that we got for review once upon a time. What we lacked, though, were DIY painted patriotic coasters. And with the amount of America-themed BBQ’s we host each year, we really could use some.

We’re the house that hosts the annual Memorial Day BBQ. And we sometimes get roped into the July 4th one also, so patriotic decor is necessary.

So, of course, I did what any normal person would do. I made my own patriotic coasters. They were pretty simple to make, so you could make them in an afternoon before this weekend’s July 4th barbecue.

DIY Painted Patriotic Coasters

This DIY Painted Patriotic Coasters is made using wood slices that you purchase online. However, you can actually made your own wood slices for this project. This post explains how to cut the wood and how long it needs to dry before you’re able to use it for crafting.

DIY Painted Patriotic Coasters Supplies:

How To Make DIY Painted Patriotic Coasters:

Cut a circle from the felt that’s the size of the wood slice.

Glue the felt circle to the bottom of the coaster using the glue gun. Let it dry completely.

Use the pencil to draw two circles on your coaster. Drawing two circles will make three sections for you to paint.

I free handed the circles, but you could use a quarter to make the circle in the center, then a small glass to use the larger circle if you want to be more precise.

Paint the outer ring red. Then, paint the inner circle blue. Let the paint dry completely.

Finally, paint the center circle white.

Let the coaster dry completely before using.

We used our coasters just like this, but if you would rather seal your coasters, be sure to read the tip below about that.

DIY Painted Patriotic Coasters: Frequently Asked Questions

Can you use actual wood slices to make these DIY Painted Patriotic Coasters?

If you have a tree you can chop down, plus a miter saw at your disposal, you absolutely can cut your own wood slices for these coasters.

If you use wood that has been laying out for a while, it’ll be too dry and brittle to cut. It’ll fall apart in chunks as you cut it and won’t be nice round circles.

So you need a fresh piece of tree. But, keep in mind that those pieces have sap in them, so you actually could end up with a really sticky blade when you’re done cutting.

Even if you get over those obstacles, you can’t make these coasters right away.

Wood needs to dry before you can actually craft with it. The general rule of thumb is that you want to air dry the wood for one year per inch. The good news is that if you cut these wood slices about a quarter-inch thick, you’ll only need to air dry them for about three months before you’re able to use them to make these coasters.

So, while it’s possible for you to use wood slices you’ve cut yourself, it’s a lot easier and quicker to just order unfinished natural wood slices online for this project.

How do you seal wooden coasters?

We never sealed our DIY Painted Patriotic Coasters and never had any trouble with then.

But, if you’re worried about condensation from drinks potentially ruining the paint, you can spray the coaster with polyurethane before you use the coasters.

Be sure to read the instructions on the polyurethane before using it. It’ll let you know if you need multiple layers, how much time you need to wait between layers, and any other pertinent information.

Purchase Patriotic Coasters:

Do you like these DIY Patriotic Coasters, but you don’t really want to make them yourself. That’s fine. Check out the links below to purchase patriotic coasters.

Don’t forget to hit the store’s minimum for free shipping to avoid shipping charges. For other stores, choose instore or curbside pickup to avoid shipping costs.

Celebrate America with these Red, White & Blue Patriotic Chocolate Stars. Find out how to make them at www.drugstoredivas.net.

Want more patriotic ideas?

If you landed here because you’re looking for patriotic ideas, you’re in luck. We have a few other patriotic posts that you might be interested in.

Want more DIY coasters?

These DIY Painted Patriotic Coasters aren’t the only homemade coaster tutorial we have. Actually making coasters is sort of my thing. I’ve made three sets to give away for gifts, and my dad actually asked me to make him 10 for a gift for my mom.

If you’re inspired to make a few other homemade coasters, check out the tutorials we have below:

Yield: Coasters

DIY Painted Patriotic Coasters

These DIY Painted Patriotic Coasters from www.drugstoredivas.net are a perfect addition to your July 4th party, Memorial Day BBQ, and more!

Active Time 20 minutes

Additional Time 1 day

Total Time 1 day 20 minutes

Difficulty Easy

Materials

Unfinished natural wood slices (circles)
Felt
Hot glue sticks
Red acrylic paint
White acrylic paint
Blue acrylic paint

Tools

Scissors
Glue gun
Pencil
Paint brush

Instructions

Cut a circle from the felt that’s the size of the wood slice.
Glue the felt circle to the bottom of the coaster using the glue gun. Let it dry completely.
Use the pencil to draw two circles on your coaster. Drawing two circles will make three sections for you to paint.
Paint the outer ring red. Then, paint the inner circle blue. Let the paint dry completely.
Finally, paint the center circle white. Let the coaster dry completely before using.