Instructable Drink Coaster

The TV series LOST is a science fiction adventure drama. Part of the story involves the use of the Dharma Initiative which constitutes several research stations. Each one is identified by the Dharma Initiative logo featuring a central icon. This coaster uses the Instructable logo to reference the DIY projects from your own research station. It also celebrates 20 years of Summer Fun. Make a bunch of these to place your Summer Fun drinks on.

1. laser cutter/etcher
2. 1/8 inch thick Baltic Birch plywood
3. black and white spray paint
4. polyurethane spray
5. masking tape

Spray paint the Baltic Birch plywood with the white paint. After the paint has dried, cover the painted area with masking tape.

Using your laser cutter/etcher, score the outlines of the design and then cut the outer perimeter of the coaster.

Refer to the picture of the coaster. Remove the bits of masking tape that will be black. Once these bits have been removed, spray paint the coaster with the black paint.

After the black paint has dried, remove all the remaining pieces of masking tape.

Since the coaster will have liquid on it, spray the back side of the coaster with varathane to make it water resistant.