Add a rustic farmhouse style to your home with these spiraled twine coasters. These drink coasters come together really quickly, so it’s easy to make a whole set! Make them for yourself or give them as a homemade gift. They make a great gift for a house warming or any other special occasion!
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What is jute?
Jute is a natural fiber that comes from the jute plant, which is used to make twine, rope, and even burlap. Jute is known for its strength and durability, and it’s also a great craft supply!
What size twine is best to make these jute coasters?
We tried making these coasters with several different thicknesses of twine. We were surprised to find that regular twine (about 2mm) didn’t even look like twine when it was spiraled onto the coaster – it completely lost its rustic texture. Plus it took a LOT longer to spiral. We definitely recommend using a thicker twine.
What do you put on the bottom of coasters?
We used craft foam, but you could also use felt or cork. You want to use a material that is soft and won’t scratch your furniture. And ideally you also want to use a backing that won’t slide easily. We tried making one twine coaster on felt. And while it did work pretty well, it was harder to get the twine to stick to it so it took longer to make it.
Are jute coasters washable?
You can spot wash the coasters with water and mild dish soap. Be sure to air dry the coasters flat for several hours before using them again.
What glue is best for making jute coasters?
We found that tacky glue worked really well to make these coasters. Tacky glue is stickier than regular white glue which really helps when you’re spiraling the twine. We tried making one coaster with hot glue, but you could see the glue through the twine in some places so it looked a bit messy. Plus, we were worried that hot drinks on the hot glue might melt the glue.
We like making easy crafts around here, but we love making functional crafts that can actually get some use, and these jute coasters definitely qualify! Plus, they’re so cute and really inexpensive to make!
Here’s even more DIY coaster ideas:
Macrame Coasters
Wood Slice Coasters
Sharpie Dyed Tile Coasters
Our book Low-Mess Crafts for Kids is loaded with 72 fun and simple craft ideas for kids! The projects are fun, easy and most importantly low-mess, so the clean up is simple!
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