Wood Coaster Painting: An Easy Handmade Decoration/Gift Idea!

Working for hours to get your duties done is something we all have to do daily, no matter what your job is. Thus, we need some breaks now and then to breathe life back into us. Getting lost in work might feel good because of the pleasure of checking off tasks on the list; however, you also need some hobbies to enjoy your time and give yourself a therapeutic activity. Wood coaster painting can be a great hobby for you!

Wood coaster painting is an activity that will not only be enjoyable but also boost your productivity. If you like natural landscapes, animals, flowers, or just minimal images, you can create them on wood with your own hands. Painting itself is an engaging and therapeutic activity, so you will enjoy the time you spend on this pursuit. Furthermore, after you finish painting, you can use that wood coaster to decorate your house or your office. I am sure you will feel proud looking at your own design. It is also a great gift idea for anyone you love! You can imbue it with meaning in any way you want, such as to symbolize the time and effort you will put into maintaining a good friendship, a beautiful visual that comes to your mind when you think about your parents, or a romantic view of two birds reminding you of your lover, etc.

Which Materials Do You Need to Paint a Wood Coaster?

One of the best things about this hobby is that you do not have to buy many materials. Acrylic paint, paintbrushes in various sizes, and a wood coaster will be enough for you to start doing your own design. Wood coasters can be found in online shopping websites like Amazon, or maybe in a joinery workshop. They usually are used as coasters for mugs or glasses, but we can give color to those dull wood pieces! Acrylic is the best paint for wooden materials since it is more permanent and not too watery. Paintbrushes in various sizes are needed because you will use fine-tipped brush for little details, and thick ones for bigger parts. After you finish, you can tie a little rope on it to hang it on your wall, glue a magnet behind it to put it on your fridge, or get a little handle for it to place on your desk.

What/How to Paint?

This is the part where you will be free, do not put yourself under pressure. If you are creative and talented at art, you can paint whatever you want. However, if you prefer to imitate an already-made painting, there are a lot of examples on Pinterest and YouTube. You can either open an image watch 10-20-second videos from Pinterest, or watch a step-by-step video from YouTube to paint what you wish. My advice here to not to pressure yourself to create a perfect, flawless painting, or else you might miss enjoying it and be more prone to making mistakes. Do not forget that it is an activity for your enjoyment and a break from work. Whatever the result is, you should be proud of your design, and people around you will appreciate the time and effort you put in.