Keep your tables spotless this summer with these vibrant citrus-slice coasters. As a seasoned DIY expert, Jennifer Perkins shows how to craft them from everyday cotton clothesline—perfect for protecting surfaces from lemonade rings during cocktail hour.
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Cotton clothesline rope is affordable, absorbent, and versatile for crafts like hanging planters, boho bowls, and these eye-catching coasters.
Watch the full episode of DIY This with Jennifer Perkins for step-by-step guidance, and follow along below.
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Begin by winding the cotton clothesline into tight coils on a flat work surface, securing with hot glue as you go. Build up layers until you reach coaster size, then trim and glue the end securely.
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For the citrus slice stencil, trace a circle slightly smaller than your coaster onto craft foam. Draw a smaller inner circle, then cut wedge shapes for segments, leaving gaps between them. The center foam becomes the pith.
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Peel off the adhesive backing and center the stencil on the coiled coaster.
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Apply craft paint lightly over the stencil across the entire coaster.
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Opt for green on limes, yellow for lemons, or pink for grapefruits. Allow to dry fully before peeling off the stencil.
Jennifer Perkins
Pour a glass of lemonade, kick back, and enjoy summer—ring-free tables guaranteed. Continue reading.
