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Make terrazzo-inspired coasters for your next shindig

Terrazzo is popping up everywhere these days. From elegant kitchen backsplashes to modern tabletop décor, this multicolored marble look is the confetti of the design world. Where covering your home in this material can be expensive, we're celebrating this fun style at a reasonable price with DIY terrazzo-inspired beverage coasters that are perfect for entertaining. Cheers!

Tools and materials

  • (4) 2-ounce packages of White Oven Baked Modeling Clay
  • Variety of multicolored oven-baked modeling clay.
  • razor blade or utility knife
  • 3" or 4" Circle Cookie Cutter
  • Smooth, non-stick surface or sheet of waxed paper.
  • craft roller
  • adhesive cork or plastic bumpers

Prep clay

Make terrazzo-inspired coasters for your next shindig

Kristin Guy, Dine X Design

Make terrazzo-inspired coasters for your next shindig

Kristin Guy, Dine X Design

Roll out white modeling clay to about 3/4" to 1/2" thick and a little over 4" in diameter. Use a utility knife to cut small pieces of colored clay into different shapes and sizes.

Create a terrazzo pattern

Make terrazzo-inspired coasters for your next shindig

Kristin Guy, Dine X Design

Lay multi-colored clay chips on top of the flattened white clay in a random pattern. Roll the multi-colored pieces onto the white base until they are fully embedded and the top is smooth. Keep the thickness at least 1/4".

Coaster print

Make terrazzo-inspired coasters for your next shindig

Kristin Guy, Dine X Design

Carefully press a circle cookie cutter into your clay sheet, then remove the individual circles.

Bake and Display

Make terrazzo-inspired coasters for your next shindig

Kristin Guy, Dine X Design

Make terrazzo-inspired coasters for your next shindig

Kristin Guy, Dine X Design

Bake the coasters on a cookie sheet according to the specifications on your flower packaging. Let cool completely, then place corks or plastic stoppers in the bottom of each coaster to prevent scratching the surface. These fun and colorful coasters are an inexpensive and easy way to incorporate a high quality trend into your décor on a budget. They also make great gifts!

Make terrazzo-inspired coasters for your next shindig

Kristin Guy, Dine X Design

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