About the service
I run a small studio dedicated to hand-painted ceramic tile drink coasters, and I take on custom orders for households, cafes, and gift shops that want something more personal than a printed coaster set. Every coaster starts as a plain glazed or bisque tile, which I sand at the edges, prime, and then paint by hand with underglaze or acrylic-enamel paint depending on the design and how the finished piece will be used. My portfolio covers several recurring styles: botanical line work, geometric mosaic patterns, monogram lettering, watercolor-style washes, and pet or house portraits copied from a photo you send me. Glaze finish options include matte, satin, and glossy clear coat, and I can match a specific color from a paint chip, fabric swatch, or existing kitchen palette if you provide a reference. Every finished tile gets a food-safe sealant on the painted surface and a full cork backing sheet cut flush to the tile edge, sourced from a supplier that sells sheet cork rather than adhesive dots, so the backing does not peel after repeated use or a run through a damp dish rack. Sets are built to any size: singles for a housewarming gift, sets of four or six for a family table, or larger runs of a dozen or more for a cafe counter or corporate gift order, and I keep a spreadsheet of exact glaze batches so a reorder months later still matches the original set. Standard tile size is four inches square, though I also paint round and hexagon blanks on request. Turnaround for a standard set of four is about ten days from design approval, longer for photo-portrait work or sets above twelve pieces, and I send a photo of the painted tiles before sealing so you can approve the design before it becomes permanent. Message me with your color palette, tile count, and any reference images to start a quote.
