Plaid Terrazzo Paint Flakes on Plaster Coasters

Plaid Terrazzo Paint Flakes on Plaster Coasters!

Learn how to apply Plaid FolkArt Terrazzo Paint Flakes using the FolkArt Terrazzo Sealers.

Use a variety of the new terrazzo flakes to give ordinary objects more dimension, depth and interest.

Follow along for how to make plaster disks sealed with terrazzo flakes for the perfect chic and retro coasters.

Are you familiar with Terrazzo?

Terrazzo is a composite material usually used on floors.

The most famous and familiar being the Hollywood walk of fame--the gold stars on those black and speckly tiles.

Terrazzo has been around forever, but is making a big trend comeback!

The depth, texture, the layers of colors, the retro vibe--these coasters showcase it all!

Plaid Crafts just released their Terrazzo Flakes and Sealers and they are fun!

Plaster is a fun medium to work with, it's a bit like firm chalk when it hardens.

Terrazzo flakes can be applied to lots of things.

Vases, pottery, bowls, knick-knacks, candle holders, statues, tiles, home decor.

Apply a generous amount of terrazzo flakes or keep it minimal for a different look.

I am using a full variety of Terrazzo Flakes, they come in Grey, Teal, Blue, Red, Yellow, Terra Cotta, Green and Brown.

I did 6 coasters and used each bottle of flakes except the grey.

The Sealer comes in matte and glossy finish. I am using the matte finish terrazzo sealer.

Supplies Needed for Terrazzo Paint Flake Plaster Coasters:

• Terrazzo Flakes (grey, teal, blue, red, yellow, terra cotta, green and brown)
• Terrazzo Sealer (matte and glossy)
• Black Paint
• Paint Brushes
• Plaster of Paris (4 lb is enough for 15 coasters)
• Silicone Coaster Molds
• Cork
• Painters Tape (optional)
• Hot Glue/Gun
• Scissors

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Step 1: Plaster

Begin by mixing up the plaster in a container.

Mix one part of water with 2 parts plaster dust.

Then stir thoroughly until smooth.

Then spoon the plaster mixture into the silicone molds and gently bump them so the plaster settles and bubbles come to the surface.

Let them set for 24 hours and then remove them from the molds.

They may still feel damp and can be set out in the sunshine for a few more hours.

Step 2: Terrazzo Sealer and Flakes

Place the plaster disks on some wax paper or another non-stick disposable surface.

Do one coaster at a time.

Begin by painting a layer of Terrazzo Sealer over the top surface of the plaster coaster.

Then sprinkle some flakes on top of the wet sealer.

Use fingers or a hand tool (like a weeding tool) to move the flakes around and place them where desired.

I started with a light dusting of flakes and half way through decided I wanted a lot of flakes.

Continue the process of painting on sealer and then sprinkling flakes.

I let some of the other colors of flakes stick to the previous coaster, adding a little variety.

The terrazzo flakes remind me of fish food. 

They can be crushed up in between your fingers or kept big.

After the desired amount of terrazzo flakes have been placed on the coasters, use the paintbrush and sealer and coat all of the coasters one more time.

You can see I went pretty hefty on the flakes. 

I love the confetti look--rather than polished stone.

Be as generous or stingy as you like!

Then let the top coat of sealer dry completely.

After drying, the terrazzo plaster coasters are fabulous!

I liked them, but it felt like they needed a third element with the plaster and terrazzo...so I decided to add some black paint.

Step 3: Paint

Tape off the sections you want painted black.

The tape didn't help much, except for giving me a ballpark straight line. 

So the tape isn't necessary.

I painted some of the edges, middles or sections of the coasters, giving them a mod look.

When I removed the tape, the terrazzo was too textured, so the lines were not smooth.

But it was pretty close!

So I used a round paintbrush and painted smooth, straight lines on each section on every coaster. 

It was really easy to paint a smooth line over the terrazzo flakes.

Once dry, I coated them again with the matte terrazzo sealer and let them dry one last final time.

Step 4: Cork

Lastly, I cut a circle of cork slightly smaller than the coaster size and hot glued it on the base of each coaster so they will rest gently and not scratch anything.

If there are any rough plaster edges, smooth them down with a nail file before gluing the cork on the base.

That's it!

Plaid FolkArt Terrazzo Flakes and Sealer was really fun to use!

I'm excited to try it on other projects...maybe even shoes.

What would you use Terrazzo paint on?

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