Laser Projects for Everyone: Coasters, and why they rock!

Let's make some coasters, and talk about why everyone should make them.
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[@aclaire.]

Agreed, coasters are the best starting item for beginners. I did gradually learn more about my laser by working on coasters as a beginner.

[@mikeguidry49]

Always enjoy your videos and I’ll be adding these to my art library.

[@aaronmay5278]

One of the first item I made was a D20 Roll for Initiative coasters. Geeked out on it.

[@ValleyForged]

I always end up meeting a few fellow gamers because of them. :)

[@gregwilsonnaturephotography]

Eric, those coasters rock! I have had my Lasermatic 20 for just over a month and am looking for small projects to learn the art of lasering and this is perfect!
I'm not sure I could COAST through as easy as you.... but I'm going to try. Greg

[@ValleyForged]

Mistakes are the best teacher. Make lots of them!! :)

[@jeffhorn9253]

I make 4" coasters out of 5mm maple plywood from HD and sell them for $5. I cut cork sheets from Dollar Tree at 100p/7s for the backs. I also include a plastic plate stand for display.

[@ValleyForged]

What kind of laser do you have? I have tried so many times to cut Dollar Tree cork and failed miserably!!

[@jeffhorn9253]

I have a We Creat Vision. Make sure air assist is on.

[@cassandraknight6485]

Would you mind sharing your settings for the WeCreat? I just got mine and love it​@@jeffhorn9253

[@jeffhorn9253]

I use polyurethane on mine.

[@crashgtr]

Thanks for the video! Do you put any finish on the wood coasters, like the d&d dice or the cats?

[@ValleyForged]

Yes, you can go simple and just use a spray finish. Just something to keep the moisture from getting in. On, nice woods, it will of course make it look alot nicer too.

[@FredSchmitthammer]

Do you sell the coasters without stands/holders?
Thanks again for great content.

[@ValleyForged]

Yes, I tried to do sets and holders to start with and nobody wanted that. So many people mix and match or buy 1 or two.

[@privatebubba8876]

Nice tips. Putting felt under cut coaster that the felt will be seen is defeating the purpose of a coasters by allowing moisture to get to the table you are trying to protect.