I’m Oneka Benn Schwartz, manufacturer and owner of Design Pretty, and we specialize in home accessories with precious stones. Gem decor is so popular these days, and while I’ve seen tons of agate coasters tutorials in the past, they always paint the edges (which wear off over time).
I prefer to use a real metal sheet as this technique looks more finished and will last longer. It’s a great way to furnish your coffee table and protect it from moisture.
Deliveries:
Gilding glue
Copper metal sheet
Cabinet bumpers (approx. 4 per coaster)
Brush (2)
Tea towel
Agate coasters
scissors
cotton swab
Goo away (optional)
Polyurethane
Step one: Cut your metal sheet into -inch strips.
Step two: Apply a thin layer of gold plating glue to the rough edge of the coaster. Set the coaster aside for 15 minutes (or until the glue is no longer milky white).
Once the glue is tacky, place the sheet metal strip on your work surface and then place the edge of the coaster directly on top of the sheet and roll it until the sheet has covered the edge of the coaster. It usually takes a strip or two to cover an entire roller coaster.
Step three: Once the metal sheet is on the coaster, wipe the excess sheet off the coaster with your dishcloth.
Then repeat the process by applying another layer of gilding glue, leaving it sticky, then applying a second layer of sheet and wiping off the excess with your dishcloth.
Step four: If you have a piece of metal sheet spilled over the edges and you want to clean it, you can use a cotton swab and some goo gone to clean up any blemishes.
Step five: Using your second brush, apply a thin layer of polyurethane to the sheet edges of your coasters. Once it’s dry I like to apply a second coat for extra protection.
Step six: Lastly, add the cabinet bumpers to the bottoms of your coasters to keep them from scratching your surfaces. And there you have it – your own fabulous set of agate coasters.
If you like DIY gem projects like this, check out my DIY agate bookend kits. They come with everything you need to gild your own pair of agate bookends.
And if you don’t want to do it yourself, we have a large selection of gold-plated agate coasters and other home accessories to choose from. xx. Oneka
DIY gold plated crystal coasters
How to Make a Crystal Coaster with a Gilded Edge
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Cut your metal sheet into -inch strips.
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Apply a thin layer of gold plating glue to the rough edge of the coaster. Set the coaster aside for 15 minutes or until the glue no longer appears milky white.
Once the glue is tacky, place the sheet metal strip on your work surface and then place the edge of the coaster directly on top of the sheet and roll it until the sheet has covered the edge of the coaster. It usually takes a strip or two to cover an entire roller coaster.
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Once the metal sheet is on the coaster, wipe the excess sheet off the coaster with your dishcloth.
Then repeat the process by applying another layer of gilding glue, leaving it sticky, then applying a second layer of sheet and wiping off the excess with your dishcloth.
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When you have a piece of metal sheet spilled on the edges and you want to clean it; You can use a cotton swab and some goo gone to clean up any mistakes.
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Using your second brush, apply a thin layer of polyurethane to the sheet edges of your coasters. Once it’s dry I like to apply a second coat for extra protection.
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Lastly, add the cabinet bumpers to the bottoms of your coasters to keep them from scratching your surfaces and there you have it. Your own fabulous set of agate coasters.
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