Beer Box Coasters

Backstory:
In the process of searching for a project for Father's Day, I stumbled across this craft on Pinterest. I work at a restaurant where we sell a lot of microbrewed beers, so the packaging is very unique. I asked our bartender to save some of the thin cardboard boxes, and I was all set to go!

Original Pinterest Inspiration:
http://atticlace.blogspot.com/2012/12/7-days-of-gifting-day-3-for-him-dont.html?m=1

Materials:
9 Ceramic Tiles that measure 4"x4"
2 sheets of Craft Felt
9 Beer Boxes (make sure that the cardboard is not corrugated)
ModPodge
Clear Finishing Spray

Procedure:

1. Cut squares from your beer boxes that are slightly smaller than your tiles, so that the edges can be secure and so they won't peel.
   
2. Use the ModPodge to attach the cardboard squares to the tiles. I then stacked the tiles, to keep pressure on the cardboard as the adhesive layer dried.
3. Cut pieces of felt to fit on the bottom of the tiles, to prevent the coasters from scratching the table.
   
4. Use the ModPodge to attach the felt squares to the tiles. Again, I stacked the tiles to make sure the felt was firmly attached onto the tiles.
   
5. Add layers of ModPodge to the coasters to build up protection between the surface of the coaster and the cardboard. I did a layer every 15-20 minutes until there were 4 coats of ModPodge covering the cardboard.

   

   First Coat (Wet)

6. Once the ModPodge is completely dry, spray a final protective layer of Finishing Spray over the coasters and allow it to dry.
   

   
   
7. Find something cold to drink and enjoy!