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Coasters From "Embellish This!" episode DEMB-203

Host Dena Fishbein demonstrates a simple and fast way to make coasters your family will love.

Materials --

1/8" thick glass cut to 4" x 4"
Off white linen book binding tape
Black and white photo -- 4" x 4"
Cork sheeting
Scissors
Permanent marker
Bullnose clips

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	Figure A
	Figure B
	Figure C

1. Use the glass as a template and trace onto the cork (figure A). Cut with scissors right inside the line you drew.

   Note: You can buy pre-made cork coasters, or buy cork by the yard or roll at a hardware store.

   Tip: When buying glass for the coasters, have the glazier polish the edges to avoid cuts when working with the glass.

2. Layer the cork, the photo and then the glass. Secure the top edge with a bullnose clip (figure B).

3. Cut four strips of the book tape into 4" lengths.

   Note: The linen book binding tape has a nice finish, looks like linen, and has adhesive on the backside.

   Tip: Use a straight pin to remove the carrier sheet from the book binding tape. Just score the edge and it peels apart.

4. Attach a strip of tape to one side and burnish to the glass with your finger. Wrap tape around the sides and onto the cork. Repeat with opposite side (figure C).

5. Remove the bullnose clip and attach the tape to the top and bottom of the glass making sure the corners are neat.

   Tip: Once all the tape is on, you can take a permanent marker and doodle onto the tape to add interest.