Supplies
- Rit All-Purpose Liquid Dye in desired colors
- Concrete Coaster Molds
- Concrete Mix
- Concrete Finish
- Paint brush
- Disposable Plastic Containers for Mixing Concrete
- Wooden Popsicle Sticks
- Sand paper
- Paper towels
- Plastic table cover
- Protective Mask and Goggles
- Gloves
Time
Total: 1 hour
Difficulty
Beginner
Instructions
- Cover work area with plastic table cover and gather supplies.
- Make sure to wear protective mask, goggles and gloves when working with concrete mix.
- Fill small disposable containers with 1 cup of concrete mix. Follow concrete mix instructions but instead of water, add Rit Dye All-Purpose Liquid Dye in your favorite color. If going for a pastel or lighter color, dilute the dye in water prior to mixing with concrete.
- Repeat to create multiple concrete mixes in desired colors.
- Stir well with wooden popsicle stick until it’s fully mixed.
- Using popsicle stick, apply wet concrete mix randomly onto coaster molds to create marbling.
- Pour contrasting concrete color over the mold, filling it all the way up to the brim.
- Using popsicle stick, swirl the wet concrete in the mold. This is what will create the marbled look.
- Gently tap mold to let out any air bubbles.
- Allow the concrete to set.
- Once set, carefully remove concrete from mold and gently sand any rough areas.
- Wipe coaster clean with a damp paper towel and apply the finish with a paintbrush.
- Optional: apply cork to the bottom of the coasters to prevent scratching on surfaces.
