Looking for a fun project to do for a girl’s night in celebration? This DIY Alcohol Ink Coasters project is it! I recently joined some friends for a girl’s night where we made this adorable and easy craft to bring home. It was a huge hit!
Below I’ve included a free alcohol ink painting printable for your art night.
DIY Alcohol Ink Dyed Coasters
How to Make DIY Alcohol Ink Coasters
These alcohol ink coasters can be used for many different ideas from wall art to mother’s day gifts – just tie four coasters with a burlap ribbon and voila! You can even sell these on Etsy!
In my case, I decided to create coasters to be used for wall art. I found the corkboard at Target in the desk organization section and plan to attach the coasters to that using heavy-duty glue.
Materials you need for alcohol ink art:
- White Ceramic Tiles
- alcohol ink
- rubbing alcohol
- small cup
- paintbrush
- newspaper (to cover table)
- felt pads (for the coaster bottoms)
- clear acrylic coating spray
Glossy Ceramic Tiles 4 1/4 By 4 1/4 Each Plus Exclusive 2 Page Guide for Tile Crafts (Set of 10) (White)
Ranger Adirondack Lights Alcohol Ink, 0.5-Ounce, MermaidRanger Ink Tim Holtz Adirondack Alcohol Ink Brights Singles: CitrusRanger Ink Tim Holtz Adirondack Alcohol Ink Earthtones Singles: EggplantTim Holtz Adirondack Alcohol Ink 0.5oz – MeadowKrylon K01303007 Acrylic Spray Paint Crystal Clear in 11-Ounce Aerosol
Instructions (Don’t worry there’s a free printable template below)
- Begin by pouring a few tablespoons of alcohol into a small cup. Using a paintbrush generously coat the tile with alcohol. Make sure the entire tile surface is covered in alcohol.
- Once you have coated your tile surface, begin dripping ink one spot at a time to your tiles. You will see with each drop the ink will make different creations and designs. Let the inkblot sit for a few seconds before trying another color. Cover your entire tile with ink drips. *Try dripping paint from different heights
- For extra effect use the same paintbrush used for coating the tile with alcohol and re-dip it in the alcohol, then flick it onto your creation. You can do this as little as often as you’d like. Each creation will be a one-of-a-kind piece!
- Let your tile dry for at least 30 minutes then using a paintbrush paint the outer edges of the tiles a solid color to hide any ink that dripped over the edge. It also gives it a polished look.
- Finally, take your tiles outside and spray each one with a generous coating of clear acrylic spray. Note – do not spray them any closer than 8-10 inches.
- The felt pads are optional and can be placed on the tile before or after the craft.
From beginning to end these handmade coasters take approximately 4 hours to complete. (Most of that is drying time) They are a great, fun, creative art project to do for girls’ night, baby shower, and other events.
My favorite part is how easy this project is to do. If you plan to do a group craft have everyone bring a small box to take their tiles home in and let dry completely.
Colors used for my creation above are Adirondack alcohol inks: mermaid, citrus, eggplant, and meadow.
DIY Alcohol Ink Coasters Tutorial Printable
Now’s your chance to make this fun craft! Click the image below to print the free PDF tutorial!
Let us know how your art project turned out! What colors did you use?
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Gabrielle says
That looks like something even I could do!
Donna says
These look so cool! This would be a fun DIY project to make with my daughter.
Antoinette M says
Nice! Looks like a fun craft idea!
Karen Propes says
I love these coasters! I can’t wait to try them, the Grandkids can make them and give them to their parents as a gift. Thanks so much for sharing.
Gay Cochran says
So I have done these and they are super easy and fun but my dilemma is trying to cover all the white spots and then my colors are muddy and yucky. Would you leave some white spots?
Jennifer says
I recommend complimentary colors and also spacing out the drying time between droplets to see if that helps. I didn’t find that problem, so it may be the color choices. I hope this helps! 🙂
monique s says
Would love to do this as a craft project. Looks so fun
Antoinette M says
These look beautiful. What a fun project!
Amy D says
These are super cute and would make a nice gift. I love the colors you used. I will pin this craft.
Michele Pineda says
these would be fun to make and also to gift, love the idea going to have to pin this for later and do a project on a rainy day with my daughter.
Marisela Zuniga says
wow, these look really pretty!! The colors look great together
Tamra Phelps says
Those are really pretty. I could see doing this with decorative tiles, too.
Jeff Hernley says
Love DIY projects!!
Nidhi Chauhan says
Wow! These are so beautiful! I love them.
Terry says
These coasters are absolutely beautiful as well as unique. i love the colors and would love to try to make these.
Susan says
I love your tiles. I did this with my granddaughters yesterday and they loved doing it. However, When I sprayed the tiles with the clear acrylic, they turned a chalky dull color!!! Any suggestions? Thanks
Jessi Housel says
I am so excited about this idea! My daughter loves to make gifts and I was stumped this year. We needed some great ideas and this is def. tops.
Peggy Nunn says
I think these are so pretty. I want to make some.
Erika says
Just wondering, the alcohol ink doesn’t bead up or just run off the glossy surface of the tile? It actually absorbs thru the tile’s glossy finish?
Jennifer says
No, a little goes a long way. So drop only a few of each color and you’ll begin to see the art unfold. Remember, to generously paint the tile with rubbing alcohol first which helps absorb the inks. It will dry on its own. 🙂
Too small Mouse says
Looks good, I like it.
Peggy Nunn says
I am marking this to make some birthday gifts. Thank you for the idea.
Amanda Wood says
I’ve never heard of alcohol ink before, but the colors are so vibrant! I’m going to have to use them in a craft soon! You’re right, these coasters would make an amazing gift!
Sara Zielinski says
THis looks like an awesome activity.
Minta Boggs says
Wow!! I love these!
Lisa Brown says
Those are very pretty. Very creative!
Karley Moore says
These are super cute and would be a great birthday gift!
Shane A says
These look really neat. This would be a cool project to do with my niece.
G K says
These are neat! Great color choices as well.
Dandi D says
These are so neat and I can’t wait to try them for some Christmas gifts!
Barbara Riffe says
I would love to try this on the rocks in y flower gardens.
laura588 says
These are so beautiful! They almost look like a piece of art!
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Mary Gardner says
I don’t have an artistic bone in my body but I might be able to do this! The colors are so nice and I love the look.
Debbie Welchert says
I love these and can’t wait to make them.
Linda at Mixed Kreations says
These are so pretty! I love the colors. I’ve been wanting to try out alcohol inks, but just haven’t gotten around to it. Seeing your coasters just makes me want to try it even more. These would make great Christmas gifts. Now I need to get some alcohol inks.
Jennifer says
Thanks Linda! They are really fun to do and turn out so unique! Have fun making some. The coasters do make super gifts!
lisa says
I love these! So neat.
Janet W. says
Those turned out great and I love the colors you used! I may use a red, gray, and black color scheme to put these out on game day. We’re GA Bulldog fans.
Brenda Haines says
So neat! They look like cut stone!
Sherrie Furman Parks says
Those coasters are beautiful. I’m going to get the supplies and give them a try next weekend. Thank you for sharing something I can make to make my home more beautiful. 🙂
Jennifer says
Thanks Kim! 🙂 I used the mermaid ink on the sides.
Kim says
These are so cool! I wondered what type of paint did you use for the side, or did you use the ink? I have seen these before but painting the sides like you did absolutely gives them a finished look. Love them.
Homegrown Adventures says
These are so beautiful and look so easy to make. I want to make some. I want to use them on a small table… replace glass for these. 🙂
rielle says
Hi! This is amazing! 😀 Just wondering how it fares after being used as a coaster. Will it stain mugs or have coffee stains after use? How’s the color over time when it’s used with hot/cold cups/mugs? 🙂
Jennifer says
Thanks!! 🙂 Would you believe I use it for wall art? LOL! I’ve never put a glass on it. However, if you use the acrylic coating spray you should be good.
Kelly D says
These are pretty. I have not tried them yet, but maybe I would create a pink, and yellow themed coaster.
Tracie Cooper says
I would love to make these with my bestie!
tat2gurlzrock says
Those are so pretty! I don’t have a crafty bone in my body but I think with this DIY article I could do this! Thanks!
Cheryl Reinhardt says
I have not seen this type of coasters before, I love the idea and the colors, think I am going to have to try this craft.
Alison says
Oh that is just gorgeous!! This would be a fun idea for presents!
Lea says
What is alcohol ink, and where can I find it?
Jennifer H says
Hi Lea – I included a direct link to some in the blog post. Just click the link to check them out on amazon. You can also find them at your local craft store, like Michaels. 🙂
Jodee says
Very creative and great color choices! These coasters look great…thank you for sharing!
shaunie says
amazingly cute!! We love tye-dye or tye-dye like things… this would be great for our use.
Not So Average Mama says
This looks like a fun project!
leechrista says
Hey did you figure out how to hang them?
Jennifer H says
I’m going to ask the experts at Home Depot before hanging. 🙂
strangedazeindeed says
I’ve never tried but those are some of my favorite colors. I love the blues and purples. I’m going to try this.
Jennifer H says
Let me know how it turns out. It’s so much fun & there is no right or wrong way. 🙂
valerieremymilora says
What a fabulous idea! These are gorgeous and would make fantastic gifts! I can’t wait to make my own 🙂
Jennifer H says
Thank you Valerie! 🙂
LaVonne says
These turned out great. I love the bright vibrant colors!
Crystal Green says
These look really cute! I love how easy they look to make too.
Cynthia R says
Wow these look professional, this would be a great craft project for kids to keep busy in the summer as well
Tammy says
Those are so great! I think I’d use greys/black/silver/copper colors in mine.
HilLesha says
That is really pretty! The colors would perfectly go with the color scheme of my living room.
Jennifer H says
That’s exactly where I’m putting them – in my living room. 🙂
Kelly @ Texas Type A Mom says
These look so easy and I love the effect!
Jennifer H says
SO easy & fun! 🙂
Kait says
These are really cool! Great colors too!
Anne says
These are so pretty, they would be perfect for making for holiday presents. I love the color scheme you picked too.
jeanae says
I haven’t tried to make anything like this, but you did a fabulous job! I really like the colors.
Jennifer H says
Thanks Jeanae!