We all have friends obsessed with watermarks on their wooden furniture. They seem to have a sixth sense when detecting who is about to put a dripping glass of water on their mahogany side table. As if by magic, a coaster appears just in time to protect the precious material from being marred by the discolored rings of moisture. We thought we could put together a list of fun DIY coaster projects that those lovers of wooden furniture could try to spruce up their decor. It will also serve those who love crafting items from recycled materials or customizing their patterns. Get creative and make some inexpensive decor with this compilation!

Cement is durable and endlessly customizable

There are many fabriks you can use to make your own coasters, and we will cover many of them in this compilation. Cement, for example, is highly durable and very easy to paint over, which makes it an ideal base you can personalize with any style and color scheme you wish.

Mix the cement with some water, and stir until the mixture is free of clumps. Pour it onto whatever mold you wish and let dry. Then, take the coasters out of their molds and use acrylic paint to decorate them. You can also varnish them as a finishing touch.