Union Jack Coasters

Create stylish Union Jack coasters to commemorate VE Day and add a touch of British flair to your home. This craft project not only makes for a perfect VE Day celebration but also provides a charming and practical addition to your décor that you can enjoy all year round.

Skill Level

Beginner

Time to Make

15 mins

Adult Supervision

Yes

Union Jack Coasters

Top Tip

Keep a piece of paper next to you so if the pen feels like it is starting to dry out you can push the nib onto the paper to get more ink through without ruining the coaster.

How to Make

Union Jack Coasters
Union Jack Coasters
Union Jack Coasters
  1. Take a ceramic tile and use a red porcelain pen to colour in the red sections of the Union Jack flag. Use a ruler to keep all of the lines straight.
  2. Complete the Union Jack Flag design on the tile using a dark blue deco pen, remembering to leave the white borders around the colours. Remember to colour the edges of the tile as well.
  3. Once the pen ink is dry, cover the top of the coaster with a coat of acrylic varnish. This will help to protect the design when drinks are on top of it. Leave to dry.
  4. When the varnish has dried, place the tile onto a sheet of red self-adhesive felt and draw around the tile with a pencil. Cut out this square of felt.
  5. Peel the backing off of the square of felt and stick it to the underneath of the tile. This will make a smooth bottom to the coaster, helping to protect the table or surface that it is on.