I'd add HARD plastic pots would work, because I'm guessing the dried varnish could wrinkle or crack on those really cheap came-with-the-plant thin kind.
DIY Maven
February 18, 2009
Kestrel--Sure! The only thing you'd have to consider is that even glazed tiles aren't glazed on their edges or bottoms, so exposure to significant moisture could be a problem, even if they are raised significantly by cork feet. Although, I suppose you could always finish them (top, bottom and sides) with marine varnish. The same concerns apply to flower pots. Plastic would work without worry, but something porous like terra cotta would be tricky. Unless you finish it inside and out with marine varnish...? Or maybe that terra cotta pot sealer before you decoupage it....?
kestrel
February 17, 2009
ooops, I meant iron on paper not transfer paper. Not sure transfer will work for a printer.
Just did a quick search and it seems like you need to use the iron on transfer paper for printers.
Here's another thought...take the finished coaster and add little feet (wine cork cut to 1/2" length?) to it to hold small flower pots outside during the summer or inside during the winter. For about a buck you can get larger tiles too, 8" x 8" and 12" x 12". Decorate those, add feet for the corners plus an extra one or two for the center for additional support and now you could use it for larger pots.
Okay, what about using the same technique to decorate the outside of flower pots? ooooo...or those generic flower vases you get when someone sends you flowers? Hmmm....
DIY Maven
February 17, 2009
I love the idea of using transfer paper. It seems like that would work, but can you print on it? I mean, will my printer 'suck' it in? I wonder if I have any around here.....
kestrel
February 17, 2009
Do you think there is a way that you could take a photo, print it on transfer paper and use that instead of the napkin? I was thinking it would be cool to take family vacation photos and use that on the coasters.
DIY Maven
February 17, 2009
No worries! I was actually worried about that bit so after you commented I capitalized and bold-ed the 'unfold' just in case.
ageekymom
February 17, 2009
Thanks for your reply! I just reread the instructions and noticed that part about unfolding the napkin! D'oh!
DIY Maven
February 17, 2009
I unfolded the napkin and am using just one layer of it. I think they're 2 ply napkins, but I didn't peel the top ply from the bottom, if you know what I mean.
DIY Maven
Hey Anonymous...you use water based poly.
Anonymous
Do you use water or oil base polyurethane?
DIY Maven
I'd add HARD plastic pots would work, because I'm guessing the dried varnish could wrinkle or crack on those really cheap came-with-the-plant thin kind.
DIY Maven
Kestrel--Sure! The only thing you'd have to consider is that even glazed tiles aren't glazed on their edges or bottoms, so exposure to significant moisture could be a problem, even if they are raised significantly by cork feet. Although, I suppose you could always finish them (top, bottom and sides) with marine varnish. The same concerns apply to flower pots. Plastic would work without worry, but something porous like terra cotta would be tricky. Unless you finish it inside and out with marine varnish...? Or maybe that terra cotta pot sealer before you decoupage it....?
kestrel
ooops, I meant iron on paper not transfer paper. Not sure transfer will work for a printer.
Just did a quick search and it seems like you need to use the iron on transfer paper for printers.
Here's another thought...take the finished coaster and add little feet (wine cork cut to 1/2" length?) to it to hold small flower pots outside during the summer or inside during the winter. For about a buck you can get larger tiles too, 8" x 8" and 12" x 12". Decorate those, add feet for the corners plus an extra one or two for the center for additional support and now you could use it for larger pots.
Okay, what about using the same technique to decorate the outside of flower pots? ooooo...or those generic flower vases you get when someone sends you flowers? Hmmm....
DIY Maven
I love the idea of using transfer paper. It seems like that would work, but can you print on it? I mean, will my printer 'suck' it in? I wonder if I have any around here.....
kestrel
Do you think there is a way that you could take a photo, print it on transfer paper and use that instead of the napkin? I was thinking it would be cool to take family vacation photos and use that on the coasters.
DIY Maven
No worries! I was actually worried about that bit so after you commented I capitalized and bold-ed the 'unfold' just in case.
ageekymom
Thanks for your reply! I just reread the instructions and noticed that part about unfolding the napkin! D'oh!
DIY Maven
I unfolded the napkin and am using just one layer of it. I think they're 2 ply napkins, but I didn't peel the top ply from the bottom, if you know what I mean.
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