Flowers and foliage are long-time favorites when it comes to decorating, and for good reason. Whether you’re greeting guests with a lively wreath on the front door or sprinkling touches of botanical home decor from room to room, there’s no quicker way to spruce up a space than with the addition of a few eye-catching blooms.
Beautifully pairing form and function, these pressed-flower coasters bring the trend to the tabletop, preserving the perennials of the season while protecting your surfaces from unsightly spills and scratches. This easy-to-make project is the perfect addition to your entertaining arsenal—and can even serve double duty in a pinch for a holiday host gift.
Gather up your favorite leaves and flowers, and let’s get started.
At a glance
Time: 1 hour (plus drying time)
Difficulty: Beginner

You will need:
- 4-inch round silicone molds (coaster size)
- Silicone mold release spray
- Assorted pressed leaves and flowers
- Plastic cups
- Clear epoxy resin and hardener
- Wood craft sticks
- A small pin or needle
- Self-adhesive clear rubber dots (optional)
Step 1: Prepare your materials

In a well-ventilated area, pretreat the silicone mold with a thin coat of release spray. While the spray dries, select an assortment of pressed leaves and flowers that you’ll use for your coasters. You’ll likely end up using between eight and 15 pieces (or more) per coaster, depending on their size.
Step 2: Mix the epoxy resin

In two separate clean plastic cups, pour equal amounts of resin and hardener.


Combine the resin and hardener, stirring with a wooden craft stick until completely mixed. Tap the cup gently against a tabletop to help release any air bubbles.
Step 3: Add resin mixture to mold

Pour a thin layer of the resin mixture into the bottom of the pretreated silicone mold.
Step 4: Add pressed leaves and flowers

Gently place the pressed leaves and flowers inside the mold on top of the thin resin layer in your desired arrangement.
Tip: Be sure to place the flowers with the desired top side facing down, since the bottom of the mold will become the top of your coaster once it’s removed.
Step 5: Top off the mold


When you’ve finished adding flowers and leaves, pour a second layer of resin over your arrangement. If the flowers shift, use a pin or craft stick to gently guide them back to their intended position.

Use a pin or needle to pop any large air bubbles that may have formed while you were adding the resin.

Repeat the process for any additional molds. Then, set your soon-to-be coasters aside to cure for at least 24 hours.
Tip: Double check your resin instructions for specifics on curing time.
Step 6: Remove coaster from mold

Once the resin has cured, carefully remove the coaster from the mold. If you’d like, press three or four clear rubber dots on the bottom to prevent your coaster from scratching or sliding on surfaces. Then, simply set the table and enjoy!

Projects, styling, and photography by Hannah Bridge, Brigette Muller, and Jessica Ulrich.
24 comments
renee and gerardo from GTDesigns said 3 years ago
Wow! This is the coolest DIY, How To ... ever!! Love the pressed floral mix, really pretty and fun to look at while beveraging!! Great post!! TFS!
TropicalGarden from TropicalGarden said 3 years ago
Beautiful and unique DIY coasters! Thanks for sharing:)
Renata Sponn Design from Sponndesign said 3 years ago
Very inspiring!
Jennifer Tyson from LadyInPurpleBoutique said 3 years ago
What a great DIY! These are so beautiful, thanks so much!
Maria from StyleGraphicDesign said 3 years ago
Amazing!! :-)
Megan from MegansMenagerie said 3 years ago
Beautiful!
Renee from RandMhandmade said 3 years ago
Beautiful! Thank you for sharing!!
Sujata from TreasuredMemoryLane said 3 years ago
Thanks for sharing this easy and unique coaster making technique. I will make some for sure in different themes.
One Stop Steampunk Shoppe from OneStopSteamShoppe said 3 years ago
What a unique and festive idea. Thank you for sharing! : )
Priscilla from Gardenmis said 3 years ago
A lovely craft idea! Thank you for sharing and Happy Holidays :)
Rhonda Stubbs from RhondaCorner said 3 years ago
What a great and simple idea. Thank you for sharing.
Wirat J. from SkylaBoutique said 3 years ago
Beautiful coasters! Great idea. Many thanks for this useful DIY
Bozhena Fuchs from FuchsArtStudio said 3 years ago
Beautiful!
Nicola Berkowski from ParadisMaisonUS said 3 years ago
I love this idea- I am going to try this for sure!
Yadaluk from Muntra said 3 years ago
I like this ideas! Thanks for sharing:)
meghouston said 3 years ago
Gorgeous! I definitely want to try this.
Oonah from unatuna said 3 years ago
These are so pretty I am definitely going to make these!
Anna from FairyToysWorld said 3 years ago
Thanks for detailed description. Very beautiful result. Maybe sometime I try to do the same)
Cathy from msbijouxbeads said 3 years ago
These are beautiful, thanks for the inspiration!
Flair Nouri from FlairPaintings said 3 years ago
Very nice and creative :)
Noe Uemura said 3 years ago
Wow! Very inspiring and cool DIY! What other things could you do as a coaster besides dried flowers??? Hmmm..... Got my thinking cap going.
Sophie Juramy from SophieLadyDeParis said 3 years ago
Fantastic! Loving that post! Very Cool!
David Gomeau from DaveGomeauPhotos said 3 years ago
Great Idea!
Rūta from CosmiaVision said 3 years ago
I love it!