Terrazzo is popping up everywhere these days. From elegant kitchen backsplashes to modern tabletop décor, this multicolored marble look is the confetti of the design world. Where covering your home in this material can be expensive, we're celebrating this fun style at a reasonable price with DIY terrazzo-inspired beverage coasters that are perfect for entertaining. Cheers!
Kristin Guy, Dine X Design
Kristin Guy, Dine X Design
Roll out white modeling clay to about 3/4" to 1/2" thick and a little over 4" in diameter. Use a utility knife to cut small pieces of colored clay into different shapes and sizes.
Kristin Guy, Dine X Design
Lay multi-colored clay chips on top of the flattened white clay in a random pattern. Roll the multi-colored pieces onto the white base until they are fully embedded and the top is smooth. Keep the thickness at least 1/4".
Kristin Guy, Dine X Design
Carefully press a circle cookie cutter into your clay sheet, then remove the individual circles.
Kristin Guy, Dine X Design
Kristin Guy, Dine X Design
Bake the coasters on a cookie sheet according to the specifications on your flower packaging. Let cool completely, then place corks or plastic stoppers in the bottom of each coaster to prevent scratching the surface. These fun and colorful coasters are an inexpensive and easy way to incorporate a high quality trend into your décor on a budget. They also make great gifts!
Kristin Guy, Dine X Design
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