Recycled Newspaper Coasters

CoiledPaperCoasters2 300x300 Recycled Newspaper CoastersIf you read the end of my last post, you had to know that coiled newspaper coasters were next, right?!  These are quite simple to create.  Not quick, as folding the paper into strips is time consuming, but easy and essentially free.  For my tutorial on creating the strips, click here.

Begin coiling your strips like you are making a circle and morph into square as shown below.  Or you could make round coasters!

 

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To make the handy little coaster holder, make rectangles and attach them using hot glue and or crochet string.  Don’t forget to waterproof your coasters by sealing with Mod Podge (I prefer Matte finish for these) or your sealant of choice!

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Hmmm… what will I make out of coiled paper next???

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{ 12 comments… read them below or add one }

1 MD August 9, 2011 at 4:21 am

Bravo, superbe réalisations
md

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2 john August 9, 2011 at 6:05 am

nice. very decorative and functional !

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3 Jen August 9, 2011 at 10:44 pm

Wow, that’s cool! Very creative and very inexpensive!
Jen

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4 Vivienne @ The V Spot August 11, 2011 at 2:32 pm

I can’t wait to see what you do with rolled paper next…

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5 mag August 12, 2011 at 1:50 pm

this is such a good idea.

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6 Madigan August 13, 2011 at 7:19 am

These look wonderful! What a great way to reuse old mags. I’ve always wondered how they are held together.

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7 cheryl @ nefotlak August 13, 2011 at 9:58 pm

love these!! must try.
thanks so much for sharing them.
cheryl xox.

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8 Rosemary August 13, 2011 at 11:18 pm

Great repurposing.

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9 Lilioshka August 14, 2011 at 12:59 am

Great idea! How creative!!!

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10 Beth@Wiccan Make Some Too August 14, 2011 at 5:37 pm

I love these & will be putting this craft on my to do list. I would love for you to show this off at my Wickedly Crafty Saturdays! Linky is still up & running.
http://wiccanmakesometoo.blogspot.com/2011/08/wickedly-crafty-
saturdays-81311.html

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11 Lisa August 16, 2011 at 9:48 am

These are very cool! Such a unique look and I bet they would sell for $$ at little boutiques!

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12 Carrie September 19, 2011 at 12:53 am

Great idea, and great for the earth!

Your newest follower,
Carrie

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