Popsicle Stick Coasters + Free Template

Here is a craft tutorial where I demonstrate how I make coasters out of popsicle sticks. I color-matched my collection of Stanley Tumblers and painted them using an ombré effect matching the base and accent colors featured on the cups. I also created a matching cup and coaster set and this idea would make a great gift idea!

TIMESTAMPS

0:00 - Introduction
0:52 - Popsicle Stick Coaster Templates and Thin Craft Stick Templates
1:34 - How I cut the Popsicle Sticks
2:09 - How I place the Popsicle Sticks
2:53 - Painting Tips
3:29 - Color-matching
4:08 - Paint ratios to make an Ombré effect
5:04 - Gluing the Popsicle Sticks
6:05 - Varnishing the Coasters
6:43 - Outro - Finished Coasters

Here is a link to the coaster templates on Pinterest, print at 100%:

Popsicle Stick Coaster Template: https://pin.it/1xPiAyf8g
Thin Stick Coaster Template: https://pin.it/1xPiAyf8g

Color Ratios used in this video, Folk Art Matte paint colors:

Popsicle Stick #1 - small amount of White + Vintage White
Popsicle Stick #2 - Vintage White
Popsicle Stick #3 - 4 parts Vintage White : 1 part Coffee Latte
Popsicle Stick #4 - 3 parts Vintage White : 2 parts Coffee Latte
Popsicle Stick #5 - 2 parts Vintage White : 3 parts Coffee Latte
Popsicle Stick #6 - 1 part Vintage White : 4 parts Coffee Latte
Popsicle Stick #7 - Coffee Latte (a close color match to the Martha Stewart craft paint, Root beer float, that I used in the video)
Popsicle Stick #8 - Coffee Latte + small amount of Raw Umber