So that flower pots do not leave any marks on the windowsill or floor, they should be placed on coasters. Coasters made of ceramic or plastic are the norm in stores. However, if you want to be creative, make your own coasters.
How can I make a flower pot coaster myself?
You can easily make flower pot coasters yourself from materials such as leather, cork, cardboard or concrete. Leather or cork are suitable for rimless coasters, while waterproof drip trays can be made from clay, glass or concrete.
Various options for flower pot coasters
It always depends on what type of flower pot you want the saucer for. Pots where no dirt or water can escape can be embellished with a rimless coaster, for example made of cork. Pots with holes require a drip tray rather than a saucer. Such a bowl can also be made yourself from waterproof materials.
Possible materials for a coaster
Leather, cork, cardboard or paper are suitable for rimless copies. Drip trays should be made of waterproof material such as clay, glass or concrete.
Leather flower coaster
To do this you will need different colored leather scraps, glue, a hole punch and two self-made stencils, for example a simple flower shape. One of the stencils should be cut a little smaller.
- Place the stencils on the leather.
- Draw the shapes, one small and one large, on the leather and cut them out.
- With the punch pliers you can punch patterns into the leather as desired.
- Now glue both pieces of leather together. Because a piece of leather is slightly smaller, the coaster has an attractive edge.
Make a concrete coaster
Do-it-yourself professionals like to try out special production methods. A concrete flower coaster requires some skill.
Material required:
- Ready mix concrete from the hardware store
- cement-safe paint or acrylic paint
- fine sandpaper
- Mixing bucket
- Spatula
- a shape for the coaster, for example a used screw or can lid
- possibly clear varnish
- Decoration as desired
Make coasters step by step
If you want to work with concrete, you should always have all the materials and tools you need within easy reach.
- First make the blank using the lid.
- Oil the lid before pouring concrete so that it comes off easily after drying.
- Mix the concrete according to the package instructions. If you want, add suitable color. Fill the concrete into the oiled lid.
- After 24 hours, remove the coaster from the mold.
- Let it dry for another 24 hours.
- The blank can be sanded if necessary.
- Finally, you can decorate the coaster according to your taste.
