Comments on: Hand Stamped Tile Coasters http://www.alteredstateofmine.com/hand-stamped-tile-coasters/ Creating Beauty from the Everyday Thu, 19 Jan 2012 08:20:44 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: Emily http://www.alteredstateofmine.com/hand-stamped-tile-coasters/comment-page-1/#comment-9032 Emily Thu, 04 Nov 2010 16:43:31 +0000 http://www.alteredstateofmine.com/?p=6#comment-9032 Thanks for replying! It was only about maybe 2 - 3 weeks after my friend bought it from me. It was a Christmas gift for her husband. I was devastated! After selling it to her and then to have that happen. Since then, I've experimented myself with the tiles I have and, low and behold, the design came off! I wonder how many others that I sold to have had it happen! I wish they made a tile that was water absorbant! I asked at Lowe's and they don't. So, you use the tiles that have no coating on them. Is it the ones with the holes in it, like shown on this website? I started out using them and found myself correcting more then just stamping. I'll have to experiment with that kind. I guess you have to put up with the holes rather then losing the picture!! Thanks for replying! It was only about maybe 2 – 3 weeks after my friend bought it from me. It was a Christmas gift for her husband. I was devastated! After selling it to her and then to have that happen. Since then, I've experimented myself with the tiles I have and, low and behold, the design came off! I wonder how many others that I sold to have had it happen!
I wish they made a tile that was water absorbant! I asked at Lowe's and they don't. So, you use the tiles that have no coating on them. Is it the ones with the holes in it, like shown on this website? I started out using them and found myself correcting more then just stamping. I'll have to experiment with that kind. I guess you have to put up with the holes rather then losing the picture!!

]]> By: Candy http://www.alteredstateofmine.com/hand-stamped-tile-coasters/comment-page-1/#comment-9026 Candy Thu, 04 Nov 2010 01:53:09 +0000 http://www.alteredstateofmine.com/?p=6#comment-9026 <p>Hi Emily,</p> <p>How long had the coasters/hot pads been used when it was brought to your attention? I'm stunned that it was completely worn off. </p> <p>I have coasters that have been heavily used/abused for years and are still beautiful. My only thought at this point is maybe it is the type of tiles you are using? I am very careful to use only unsealed tumble tiles - otherwise, the design wouldn't stay. </p> <p>I'm sorry it isn't working for you. :(</p> Hi Emily,

How long had the coasters/hot pads been used when it was brought to your attention? I'm stunned that it was completely worn off.

I have coasters that have been heavily used/abused for years and are still beautiful. My only thought at this point is maybe it is the type of tiles you are using? I am very careful to use only unsealed tumble tiles – otherwise, the design wouldn't stay. 

I'm sorry it isn't working for you. :(

]]> By: Emily http://www.alteredstateofmine.com/hand-stamped-tile-coasters/comment-page-1/#comment-9022 Emily Wed, 03 Nov 2010 21:24:33 +0000 http://www.alteredstateofmine.com/?p=6#comment-9022 Hi there, everyone! I am having the same problem as Ellen! I was selling coaster and Hot pad tiles for different holidays, etc. But someone came to me with one that had worn completely off! I have tried several ways, i.e. baking, spraying with silicone spray and hairspray and nothing at all! Everything I do seems to come off after a time!! I use Stayzon ink and chalk colors, sharpies, colored pencils and it still comes off! Help me please!!! Hi there, everyone! I am having the same problem as Ellen! I was selling coaster and Hot pad tiles for different holidays, etc. But someone came to me with one that had worn completely off! I have tried several ways, i.e. baking, spraying with silicone spray and hairspray and nothing at all! Everything I do seems to come off after a time!! I use Stayzon ink and chalk colors, sharpies, colored pencils and it still comes off! Help me please!!!

]]> By: jogrybali http://www.alteredstateofmine.com/hand-stamped-tile-coasters/comment-page-1/#comment-5630 jogrybali Tue, 23 Feb 2010 09:45:40 +0000 http://www.alteredstateofmine.com/?p=6#comment-5630 Hi, I live in Bali where we do not have tubled tiles. what else can I use? Is it possible to use ordinary tile and sand them first on the top? Thanks, Jogry/bali Hi, I live in Bali where we do not have tubled tiles. what else can I use? Is it possible to use ordinary tile and sand them first on the top?
Thanks,
Jogry/bali

]]> By: Natasha http://www.alteredstateofmine.com/hand-stamped-tile-coasters/comment-page-1/#comment-3223 Natasha Tue, 20 Oct 2009 15:03:23 +0000 http://www.alteredstateofmine.com/?p=6#comment-3223 You can also bake the coasters @ 350 degrees for 20-30 minutes. That will help seal them. You can also bake the coasters @ 350 degrees for 20-30 minutes. That will help seal them.

]]> By: Catherine http://www.alteredstateofmine.com/hand-stamped-tile-coasters/comment-page-1/#comment-1432 Catherine Fri, 10 Jul 2009 05:38:23 +0000 http://www.alteredstateofmine.com/?p=6#comment-1432 Hey, I have some little octagon pieces of wood, I plan on painting them in wood paints with the crests of different soccer teams and using them for coasters. Do you think they should be sealed with something after that, to preserve the painting. What would one use to seal a wooden coaster? I have looked online and cant seem to find any info. I thought of like clear paint but don't know if that would mess up my artwork? Hey,

I have some little octagon pieces of wood, I plan on painting them in wood paints with the crests of different soccer teams and using them for coasters. Do you think they should be sealed with something after that, to preserve the painting. What would one use to seal a wooden coaster? I have looked online and cant seem to find any info. I thought of like clear paint but don’t know if that would mess up my artwork?

]]> By: Beth http://www.alteredstateofmine.com/hand-stamped-tile-coasters/comment-page-1/#comment-1214 Beth Tue, 14 Apr 2009 13:05:22 +0000 http://www.alteredstateofmine.com/?p=6#comment-1214 I love how these look. My husband and I are considering tiling a row of tiles to make a backsplash behind our kitchen counter. What I see out there is pretty expensive and I love the idea of doing it myself. Someone here said they've had coasters for years. Would this technique work on something like a backsplash? Any help you can give would be greatly appreciated. I love how these look. My husband and I are considering tiling a row of tiles to make a backsplash behind our kitchen counter. What I see out there is pretty expensive and I love the idea of doing it myself. Someone here said they’ve had coasters for years. Would this technique work on something like a backsplash? Any help you can give would be greatly appreciated.

]]> By: Candy http://www.alteredstateofmine.com/hand-stamped-tile-coasters/comment-page-1/#comment-1076 Candy Thu, 08 Jan 2009 20:17:52 +0000 http://www.alteredstateofmine.com/?p=6#comment-1076 Hi Ellen, I haven't tested a tile with no chalk. My coasters are years old and are used daily and the Stazon and chalk are holding up fine. I would try it without sealing - it may be that the sealant is reacting with the solvent ink in Stazon, resulting in the Stazon coming off. :) Let me know what happens! Hi Ellen,

I haven’t tested a tile with no chalk. My coasters are years old and are used daily and the Stazon and chalk are holding up fine. I would try it without sealing – it may be that the sealant is reacting with the solvent ink in Stazon, resulting in the Stazon coming off. :)
Let me know what happens!

]]> By: Ellen http://www.alteredstateofmine.com/hand-stamped-tile-coasters/comment-page-1/#comment-1073 Ellen Tue, 06 Jan 2009 16:27:34 +0000 http://www.alteredstateofmine.com/?p=6#comment-1073 Have you tested a stamped tile that has no chalk? Should we still use hairspray? I was using Valspar indoor/outdoor sealer with stazon ink however it is coming off. I'm going to test but thought I would ask what your experience has been as it appears from your directions that you use hair spray only on the chalk. Has the other areas remained in good condition? Thanks for sharing your expertise, after reading this entry i have become obsessed with altering coaster. Thank you for inspiring me! Have you tested a stamped tile that has no chalk? Should we still use hairspray? I was using Valspar indoor/outdoor sealer with stazon ink however it is coming off. I’m going to test but thought I would ask what your experience has been as it appears from your directions that you use hair spray only on the chalk. Has the other areas remained in good condition?
Thanks for sharing your expertise, after reading this entry i have become obsessed with altering coaster. Thank you for inspiring me!

]]> By: Carmen http://www.alteredstateofmine.com/hand-stamped-tile-coasters/comment-page-1/#comment-1004 Carmen Wed, 19 Nov 2008 14:10:30 +0000 http://www.alteredstateofmine.com/?p=6#comment-1004 I have always wanted to make these coasters thx for the tutorial. You did a wonderful job on all of yours. I have always wanted to make these coasters thx for the tutorial. You did a wonderful job on all of yours.

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