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" Coiled strips of felt create these no-sew coasters, inspired by rustic tree stump cuttings*. Felt is one of the best materials for crafting \u2014 it&amp;#039;s easy to cut, doesn&amp;#039;t require hemming and comes in a rainbow of colors. But because felt is also super-absorbent, it&amp;#039;s a natural choice for creating coasters. And with this simple roll-and-glue method, you&amp;#039;ll be able to quickly craft an impressive-looking set in less than an hour.  WHAT YOU&amp;#039;LL NEED Felt strips Cut a few \u00BD&amp;quot;-wide, 12&amp;quot;-long strips of tan, white and dark brown felt (I use about 4 each tan and white and 2 dark brown strips for one coaster). Note: For this project, I use eco-fi (a.k.a. &amp;quot;crafting&amp;quot;) felt instead of 100% wool felt, because it tends to be more budget-friendly and little bit brighter than the latter. Felt glue Regular fabric glue is too watery for working with felt. Instead, use an adhesive specifically designed for felt, such as Beacon&amp;#039;s Felt Glue. Scissors Or, if you have one, a rotary cutter. (It makes cutting strips a breeze.) Otherwise, use a sharp pair of shears. *Pro tip* Before you start, prep the felt strips by grasping each end and stretching as far as it&amp;#039;ll go. This will add an extra 4&amp;quot; to each strip, while evening out the edges and giving an overall softer look.  HOW TO MAKE THEM Step 1: Glue and roll a white strip Start by applying a dab of glue to the end of a white strip. Roll the end inward twice, forming a small coil.  Step 2: Layer on a tan strip Pin the coiled end to hold in place as you work. Then, apply a thin line of glue to the remainder of the white strip. Next, press on a tan strip (do not trim any overhang).  Step 3: Apply more glue Dab on a layer of glue on top of the tan strip. Allow the glue to dry for a few seconds to become tacky. Step 4: Roll to create a larger coil Hold the small, coiled end and roll across the glue-topped tan strip until you reach its end. (The coiled strips form concentric circles that resemble a tree&amp;#039;s age rings.) Step 5: Add on more strips When a strip ends, dab glue onto the outermost &amp;quot;ring&amp;quot; and layer on another strip in the same color.  Step 6: Keep gluing and adding strips Repeat step #5 until you form a 3 \u00BD&amp;quot;-wide circle of rings, ending on a tan layer. Step 7: Add a tree bark layer Apply glue to the outermost ring, then smooth on a dark brown strip. Repeat, if desired, to create a thicker tree bark. Step 8: Detail the tree bark For an extra-realistic dimensional tree bark touch, snip a strip of dark brown felt into pieces, and glue to the outside dark brown layer.  Step 9: Let it dry Let your finished coasters dry at least overnight, to ensure that the glue has hardened. *If you&amp;#039;re feeling a bit more daring, take a whack (literally) at making the cute birch branch coasters on the Idea File page of our March &amp;#039;11 issue.  This project is the brainchild of Brieanne Dyas, whose inspiring work is featured on CraftFoxes and who sells wares on her Etsy store, Dinner at Eight. "^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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