Make Pressed-Flower Coasters

Skip the bouquet this Mother's Day, and give Mom a set of pressed-flower coasters instead.

Pressed-Flower Coasters

Pressed-Flower Coasters

Make glass coasters with pressed flowers this Mother's Day.

From: Farima Alavi

Photo by: Farima Alavi

Farima Alavi

By: Farima Alavi

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Before you get started, go to your local home improvement store to get glass cut into 3 1/2-inch squares. Many times, they will use scrap pieces of glass at a discounted price.

Materials Needed:

3 1/2" glass or Plexiglas tiles (two for each coaster)
pressed flowers of your choice
clear-drying glue

rubber band
3/8" wide silver-coppered foil tape
scissors

Dry-Fit Flowers

Wipe the glass with glass cleaner and a dry cloth to get rid of any smudges. Dry-fit the pressed flowers until you get your desired look.

Apply Glue

Carefully handle the flowers or use tweezers, and apply a dab of glue to the back of each flower with a small glue bottle tip or toothpick (image 1). Adhere the flowers to the glass (image 2), and allow to dry.

Apply Glue to Pressed Flower

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Attach Pressed Flowers

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Tape Glass Together

Place a second tile on top, sandwiching the flowers. Place a rubber band around the two tiles to hold them together. Wrap foil tape tightly around the edges of the glass tiles to seal them together. Rub the tape with your finger or use another blunt object to create a tight seal.

Note: The tape doesn't create a watertight seal. To clean the coasters, wipe with a damp cloth or paper towel.

Taping Glass Coaster

Taping Glass Coaster

From: Farima Alavi

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