For this project, you will need: a can (or multiple cans), scissors, a 4.5”x4.5” durable backing (tile works great), felt pads for coaster feet, silicon coating, paper towels, and something big and heavy (like a dictionary).
Step 1 - Empty and clean your aluminum bottle thoroughly so there isn’t any leftover soda.
Step 2 - Cut both the top and bottom off. The top and bottom portions are the parts that are sloped. Essentially, cut everything off but a 4” x 4” area with the logo.
Step 3 - Next, apply silicon pretty liberally to the back of the aluminum cutout. Place the cutout on the tile. Push on the aluminum and try to flatten it out. Attempt to achieve a nice, even spread throughout the entire material. After this, you can put a paper towel over the aluminum and put the dictionary over it all and leave it for a while to keep it flat while it dries.
Step 4 - Once the Silicon dries, take the dictionary and whatever else you have off of the coaster. I advise you wipe a protective, glossy vinyl over it. This will protect both your hard work and you from sharp edges.
Step 5 - Enjoy your new coaster.
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