DIY Leather Placemats & Coasters

Make your own placemats and coasters—leather is surprisingly easy to work with
DIY Leather Placemats & Coasters
Coral von Zumwalt
Paint the border in contrasting colors. Let dry and apply another coat if needed.
Written by Miranda Jones November 8, 2012

Materials

  • Half-hide of raw, undyed upholstery leather (leatherunltd.com); you’ll need 7 sq. ft. for 4 placemats and 4 coasters
  • Metal right-angle ruler
  • Utility knife
  • Pencil
  • Neon leather paint (such as Angelus)
  • Flat-tip paintbrushes

Directions

Coral von Zumwalt

Make your own placemats and coasters–leather is surprisingly easy to work with

1. On a safe surface, using the ruler as a guide, cut leather into four 12- by 15-in. placemats.

2. Create a 1-in. border around each placemat by roughing in a striped pattern with light pencil marks.

3. Paint the border in contrasting colors. Let dry and apply another coat if needed.

Coral von Zumwalt

Make your own placemats and coasters–leather is surprisingly easy to work with.

4. From leather scraps, cut four 31/2- by 31/2-in. coasters. Repeat painting process within a 1/4-in. border.

Project by Heather Taylorm who is co-owner of art gallery Taylor De Cordoba and has just launched a linen line, Heather Taylor Home, inspired by her travels. heathertaylorhome.com

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