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How to make coasters using scrabble tiles

Daniela Schulz
December 7, 2017

The board game Scrabble has enthralled players all over the world for decades. Today, Euromaxx - DIY shows you how you can create coasters using scrabble tiles.

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DIY: Make your own Scrabble coasters

You need 

  • a cork mat
  • Scrabble tiles, which you can buy online especially for making things
  • a utility knife
  • and hot-melt adhesive

Instructions

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First measure out the base of your coasters, according to the size of your scrabble titles.

My coasters are 7.5 by 8 centimetres.

Cut the cork mat accordingly.

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Then arrange your tiles in the order you want them.

Stick them onto the cork base with the adhesive.

 

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Good to know

You can make them bigger or smaller if you want to use them for candles or place mats.