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Stenciled CD/DVD Coasters

Author by Amanda Davis on October 29, 2018 Updated on December 6, 2020

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These pretty coasters are made from recycled CDs or DVDs. We all have at least 2 or 3 of these lying around, so if you don’t have enough simply ask a friend. A pretty stencil and a little paint and these festive DVD coasters can be gracing your Thanksgiving table this year!

Stenciled CD/DVD Coasters

 

Stenciled DVD Coasters

I originally made these for Michaels craft stores and DecoArt using their Americana acrylic paints and a Tracy Moreau Americana Classic Stencil.

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Turn old CDs and DVDs into a fun project that would make a lovely hostess gift!

dvd coasters

Supplies you will need:

  • 4 recycled CDs or DVDs
  • Sandpaper
  • E6000 Glue (on Amazon here, but cheaper at Michaels here)
  • Felt, in colors that match your CD colors (maroon, orange, ivory, dark green)
  • Scissors
  • DuraClear Matte Varnish
  • Classic Stencils Jacobean Floral by Americana

Americana acrylic paints

  • Buttermilk
  • Tangelo Orange
  • Alizarin Crimson
  • Leaf Green
  • White Wash


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So many people loved my Recycled CD Coasters from last month that I thought it would be fun to make a fall inspired version. Only this time instead of fabric and Mod Podge I chose to use paint and a stencil.

dvd coasters

You could do these in any color that you want, but my plates are a variety of fall colors, so I chose to do the same with my coasters.

Use whatever colors work for you.

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It’s a pretty simple project really! Just sand, paint and stencil. Then glue some felt circles to the back and you are all set!

dvd coasters

Get the full printable instructions below.

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Stenciled CD/DVD Coasters
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Stenciled CD/DVD Coasters

Author: Amanda Formaro

Supplies

  • 4 recycled CDs or DVDs
  • Sandpaper
  • E6000 Glue
  • Felt in colors that match your CD colors (maroon, orange, ivory, dark green)
  • Scissors
  • DuraClear Matte Varnish
  • Tracy Moreau Americana Classic Stencil – Jacobean Floral

Americana acrylic paints

  • Buttermilk
  • Tangelo Orange
  • Alizarin Crimson
  • Leaf Green
  • White Wash

Instructions

  • Sand the shiny side of the CD/DVD’s enough to rough them up and remove the coating.
  • Paint each CD a different color (Buttermilk, Tangelo Orange, Alizarin Crimson, Leaf Green). Repeat for two more coats.
  • Stencil on the designs using White Wash, touch up with a fine line brush if needed.
  • Finish with two coats of DuraClear Varnish.
  • Cut felt into circles about ¼” smaller in diameter of the CD.
  • Use E6000 to attach the felt circles to the back of the CDs.

This post was originally published on this blog on Nov 12, 2012.

DIY Stenciled DVD/CD Coasters

How to make beautiful coasters from recycled CDs and DVDs!
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Amanda Davis is the crafty, entrepreneurial mother of four children. She loves to bake, cook, make kid's crafts and create decorative items for her home. She is a crafting expert and guru in the kitchen and has appeared online and in print publications many times over the years.
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  1. Tom says

    September 1, 2024 at 2:37 pm

    what about the hole in the center,what do you put over that

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    • Amanda Davis says

      September 4, 2024 at 9:22 am

      I don’t cover the hole in the center

      Reply
  2. dea says

    August 7, 2023 at 10:03 pm

    Cant rate, just found this and will be using them when i find some cds, hard to find now. lol

    Reply
  3. pat cody says

    October 21, 2018 at 12:53 pm

    How or why do you send the cd?? And which side do you send
    Thanks
    Pat

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    • Amanda Formaro says

      November 10, 2018 at 7:13 am

      Sanding the DVD will rough up the smooth surface, making it porous so the paint can grab. I sand the top side.

      Reply
  4. vicki says

    December 21, 2014 at 12:55 am

    I have used mod podge and other clear coats as a sealer. But they do not work for a heated beverage as coffee or tea. The cup sticks. Can you recommend a sealer that is heat tolerant???
    Thank You

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    • Amanda Formaro says

      December 23, 2014 at 7:40 am

      Hi Vicki. You have me stumped actually. Mine have lasted for two years with the supplies listed in this post. Occasionally the cup does stick to the coaster, but it has not degraded the coaster at all.

      Reply
  5. Dominick says

    December 17, 2012 at 4:55 pm

    hello i was wondering what side to you paint? the side you sand-pappered the shinnyness off or the other side of the cd?

    Reply
    • Amanda says

      December 17, 2012 at 4:57 pm

      Hi Dominick :) You paint the side that you sandpapered :)

      Reply
  6. Lorry says

    November 12, 2012 at 4:16 pm

    Wouldn’t the sweat from the glasses mess up the mod podge? Or wouldn’t the water from the glass just slide off the coaster onto the table your trying to protect?

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    • Amanda says

      November 12, 2012 at 5:09 pm

      The sealer protects them and they seem to work just fine :)

      Reply
  7. Natasha says

    November 12, 2012 at 3:57 pm

    Love these, so sweet

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  8. Gina says

    November 12, 2012 at 1:40 pm

    Does the clear varnish protect them from water damage? I wasn’t sure what to seal my podged-coasters with. Thanks!

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    • Amanda says

      November 12, 2012 at 1:57 pm

      Hi Gina ;) The Mod Podge should actually be good enough. The varnish will protect them, but so does Mod Podge. If you click over to the other coasters I did with the fabric, you’ll see what I used there and I use those coasters all the time and they are still good as new!

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