DIY Popsicle Stick Coasters

2. Flip the coaster over and paint the top using white chalk paint.

When the paint has dried, spread a thin layer of black chalk paint over a flat surface to work from. Carefully dip your letter stamps into the paint, then press them onto the coasters to spell words.

Allow the coasters to dry completely, then spread a layer of wax over the top to protect the paint and wood from water damage.

Treat the coasters with another layer of wax every month to keep them from being damaged if you are using them frequently.

Pencil

Cut out the pattern with scissors or a craft knife.

If you would like, you can add numbers to the back side of each stick so that you know where to place them, but it is not necessary.

You will want to repeat this step with another set of 8 popsicle sticks.

Using 2-3 more popsicle sticks, you will create the support for the inside of the coaster. Glue one popsicle stick across a set of 8. Line up the sticks to have a small gap in between each one, about 1/4 inch.

Add a drop of hot glue on each stick and press the stick horizontally across the circle pattern.

Next, glue another stick at an angle from the first one. This will give support in the center of the coaster.

Add additional supports as needed on the row of popsicle sticks. If you want to add another row or two (as we did), that will add even more support.

Trim the ends of the popsicle stick supports if needed.

This process works for square drink coasters, too. There is no cutting with the square pattern. Just lay three popsicle sticks perpendicular across the horizontal sticks to make a pallet coaster.