Metallic place mats and coasters

Materials

• 4 rectangular wooden place mats
• 4 square wooden coasters
•  8 meters [7.5 yards] 10mm [1/2 in] metallic ribbon.
• Metalic paint  [different color from ribbon]
• masking tape
• paint brush
• craft glue
• mini gas torch

1. Paint each place mat and coaster with metallic paint.
2. Allow to dry throughly.
3. Cut 4 strips of ribbon slightly longer than the length of the place mat.
4. Cut 2 lengths of ribbon slightly longer than the coasters.
5. Run a line of glue on the back of the ribbon and glue the ribbon down in strips across the place mats and coasters.
6. P_lace masking tape around the edges of the place mats and coasters.
7. Mix the liquid gloss according to instructions.
8. Pour onto the place mats and coasters.
9. Work the gloss out to the edges.
1. The gloss will find its own levels.
2. Throw away the brush.
10. To get rid of the air bubbles use a mini gas torch
11. When dry do the other side.
12. Allow to dry throughly for 24 hours before you take off the masking tape.