DIY custom printed and branded wood coasters and fridge magnets made with a home printer and basic tools using a sustainably harvested tree limb/log. This simple wood working project can easily be made at home and makes for a great, customized DIY gift!

As far as woodworking projects go, making these coasters and magnets is as simple as it gets and perfect for beginner wood workers. You will simply be cutting a limb or log on a miter saw into cookies (discs), sanding them, branding and/or transferring a print, and sealing with lacquer. Plus there are optional steps for converting the finished drink coasters into fridge magnets.  The best part is being able to brand or transfer your own image, logo, or graphic onto the wood using your home printer. Despite their simplicity, the potential for creativity and customization is endless!

I’ve learned a lot making these many times now and have included tips and tricks along the way to help you get the best results and make this a fun project. If you have any questions, please post in the comments.


TOOLS & MATERIALS:

For harvesting a tree limb/log and removing bark:
- Husqvarna 455 Rancher 20-Inch 55-1/2cc 2-Stroke Gas-Powered Chain Saw (http://amzn.to/2uZyvyh)
- Oregon Cutting Systems 20" Chain Saw Replacement Bar and Chain (http://amzn.to/2h4xTBr)
- Titan Tools 3" Offset Stainless Steel Scraper (http://amzn.to/2h4CaVx)

For cutting a tree limb/log into cookies and sanding:
- DeWalt DW715 12-Inch Compound Miter Saw with 80 & 32 Tooth Crosscutting Blades (http://amzn.to/2uYpoxS)
- Makita BO5041K 5-Inch Random Orbit Sander Kit (http://amzn.to/2vKeglz)
- Mirka 23-615-150 5" 8-Hole 150 Grit Dustless Hook & Loop Sanding Discs (http://amzn.to/2uZy0US)

For transferring color print onto wood surface:
- Canon PIXMA iP8720 Wireless Printer and Ink Bundle (http://amzn.to/2w1LHiR)
- Avery Full Sheet Shipping Labels for Inkjet Printers, 8-1/2" x 11", Pack of 25 (http://amzn.to/2uDBcTn)

For finishing and sealing wood with lacquer:
- Deft Interior Clear Wood Finish Aerosol Spray, Semi-Gloss (http://amzn.to/2tZZLYW)
- Minwax Helmsman Spar Urethane Aerosol Spray, Semi-Gloss (http://amzn.to/2uz66xW)

For converting wood coasters into fridge magnets:
- 3M VHB (Very High Bond) Tape - 1 in x 5 yd - Roll (http://amzn.to/2uz9Uz0)
- General Tools Hammer Arch Punch - 11/16-Inches (http://amzn.to/2uzmKxp)
- Ceramic Industrial Magnets -11/16 Inch (.709) Round Disc - 100 pcs (http://amzn.to/2vKGI6G)


In this Seneca Studio original video, you’ll see the process broken out into 5 sections:

0:25 - Harvesting wood, cutting into cookies, and sanding.
3:38 - Transferring custom print onto wood using home printer.
7:30 - Custom branding wood cookies with heated brass head.
8:40 - Completing wood coasters with spray lacquer.
9:23 - Converting wood coasters into fridge magnets.


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All video and audio content is original and was recorded, edited, and produced by Lukasz Machon of Seneca Studio. All rights reserved. ©2017.