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How To Make Citrus-Slice Coasters From String

Don't forget your manners just because summer is here. No more lemonade rings on your tables with this fun DIY project. Create a batch of these citrus-themed coasters in time for cocktails tonight.

How To Make Citrus-Slice Coasters From String

Jennifer perkins

Cotton cord for clothing is inexpensive, absorbent, and an unexpected craft supply. Roll some up into hanging planters, boho bowls, and now coasters.

Watch this episode of DIY This with Jennifer Perkins For all the details and read on for more..

How To Make Citrus-Slice Coasters From String

Jennifer perkins

Supplies

  • cotton rope laundry line
  • silicone gun
  • hot glue
  • Adhesive foam for crafts
  • scissors
  • pen
  • paint
  • Paint brush
How To Make Citrus-Slice Coasters From String

Jennifer perkins

Start winding the cotton clothes line on your car and hot glue as you go. Continue until you have coaster sized coils. Trim the line and glue the end down.

How To Make Citrus-Slice Coasters From String

Jennifer perkins

To create the citrus slice template, trace a circle slightly smaller than the coaster you're rolling onto a piece of craft foam. Draw another slightly smaller circle inside the first circle. Make a cake shape and cut out the triangles, leaving a little space between each one. The remaining parts of the label will act as the pith in the template.

How To Make Citrus-Slice Coasters From String

Jennifer perkins

Remove the template backing and center it on the roller coaster.

How To Make Citrus-Slice Coasters From String

Jennifer perkins

Lightly apply the craft paint to the entire coaster.

How To Make Citrus-Slice Coasters From String

Jennifer perkins

Try using green for limes, yellow for lemons, and pink for grapefruits. Let the coasters dry completely before removing the stencil.

How To Make Citrus-Slice Coasters From String

Jennifer perkins

Pour yourself a nice glass of lemonade and sit back, relax and enjoy the summer (no rings on the coffee table).

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