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Glass is one of the most functional, versatile, and indispensable materials, and, because glass coasters are made of them, they have the natural endowment to help you entertain your guests and transform any tabletop from simple to classy, from laid-back to modern, depending upon the design and colors of glass coasters that you choose. But one of the less stunning consequences of every material object is often the decline of their owners' interest towards their beauty and functionality in favor of more recent finds in the market that offer the same or better purpose.
So if you find that your glass coasters have reached this turning-point, or if you are bound to bring them to a new level, read on as we give you creative craft ideas on how to re-design your glass coasters, or create your own personal style and work of art using them.
Personalize Your Glass Coasters
Do you think your usual glass coasters, especially non-photo coasters, will remain that way forever? Well, thinking about giving your bar its own identity, having different themes in your restaurant or in your own home for every occasion, or sharing with your friends, family, and guests the photo or picture that you like the most. To personalize your glass coasters, cut out a picture of your choice (you might want a re-printed copy of them to be able to preserve the original) that's slightly less than the size of your glass coaster, glue it over your glass coaster, and once glue is dry, cut a piece of contact paper large enough to cover the glass coaster and provide for about 10cm allowance to secure the contact paper underneath, then smooth it down completely, pressing out any bubble, and ensuring that the contact paper adheres closely with your glass coaster.
You can also glue cork or felt paper underneath the glass coaster to cover the contact paper and give your glass coaster a flat underside. Be sure to remove any dirt from the glass coaster before pasting, spread the glue behind the picture evenly, and that the picture is glued flat, or your lamination will come out lumpy.
Transform your Glass Coasters into Glass Garden Paths
A glass garden path will create an inviting patio or garden in your own place, but may require a lot of glass coasters, but of course, you can secure some extras to complete the project from auctions, garage sale, friends’ second-hand goods, old wine bottles or aquarium, or from broken glass objects that you have at home, like broken glass utensils. As a glass garden path, you can lay your glass coasters as an alternative to tiles, or break them into shards and create a mosaic out of their broken pieces.
Glass Coasters as Baby Mementos
Being a mom and being there when your baby grows is such a fulfilling experience. This glass coaster craft is a chance to keep a memento of your newborn baby's feet and hands, or toddler’s artwork. Find a baby-safe washable paint at the craft store, pour the paint in a flat container, and gently press baby’s foot or hands into the liquid then apply the foot or hand directly into the coaster. You can also have your toddler experiment with painting on your glass coasters. Worried about the mess? You can use towels and wet wipes to clean your baby’s foot or hands quickly. And when the paint dries, you can customize your glass coasters further with scrapbook supplies, plus your baby’s name and the date when you created this amazing glass coaster baby memento.
Glass Coaster as Recycled Glass Wind Chime
Wind chime can beautifully snatch music from the air. You can simply also use recycled metal tubes for your wind chime, or purchase new ones from a craft store. First, cut strings into 4” to 6" in lengths, tie them to the holes of the chime’s metal tubes, and then drill holes in your glass coaster, thread the strings with the metal tubes through your drilled holes and tie them in place. Finally, fasten three pieces of string to the top of your glass coaster which will be used to hang them.
You can also position the glass coaster in a vertical manner by drilling holes on the opposite ends of the glass coaster – one side intended for the strings with the chime's metal tubes, and the other one to hold the wind chime in place. As glass can incidentally reflect light, hanging your glass coaster on the window in this manner can double this glass coaster craft as a sun catcher.
Transform your Glass Coasters into Fused Glass Coasters
Glass artisans can beautifully transform your old glass coasters into new glass coasters with this craft that’s called glass fusing technique. This glass coaster craft involves stacking or layering your glass coasters, ideally with different colors and designs to create patterns or simple images., and then heating them together in a kiln over high temperature until the separate pieces begin to bond together. Your fused glass coasters are then allowed to cool slowly over a specified time, soaking at specified temperature ranges to prevent uneven cooling and breakage and produce a strong finished new glass coaster product.
Glass Coasters as Glass Dessert Stand
A delicious dessert always deserves a beautiful presentation. The glass coasters in this craft will serve as base for your dessert plate. Glue your glass coasters side-by-side (square-shaped glass coasters would seem very much easier to work with than the circular and heart-shaped ones) to form a square, rectangular, or your desired shape of glass dessert stand base, and allow it to dry overnight. Find a glass sheet that will serve as your dessert plate. You can also choose not to glue the glass sheet on the top rim of your base for easy storing later. Now, your glass dessert stand is ready to display your bite-size brownies, fudge, or cup cakes and enliven your next special occasion.
Sure there are endless creative ways to re-create or re-design your glass coasters. Think about accessorizing, decorating, or complementing another piece of art in your place, and you'll find that your glass coasters are truly one of your best discoveries.
Make Places Feel More Inviting with Japanese Noren
There is always something about a hanging Japanese noren that makes a place feel warmer and inviting. Also known as door hanging or Japanese doorway curtains, Japanese noren curtains are typically soft and thick rectangular tapestries, which are made of fabrics, like cotton, polyester, rayon, and linen. They are traditionally hung on the entrances and doorways of shops and restaurants and can be used in many ways, i.e., as signage, as soft fabric blinds that will help to screen spaces from the flow of dust from the road or to shield glass-walled interiors from the heat and glare of the sun, as space and room partitions, as a means of giving spaces a sense of privacy, and many more.
Being made of fabrics, which sometimes have the subtle sheen of silk, Japanese noren curtains are usually soft to touch and will delight you for their beautiful texture. Depending upon their fabric thickness, some Japanese noren can filter the flow of light without completely blocking your view of the outdoors. Thicker varieties, meanwhile, particularly those that are long, can even work as space dividers that can help to keep the heat or cold of your air-conditioning equipment enclosed inside an intended space. And, just like curtains, fabric blinds, and all your other functional decorating implements,you can use your Japanese noren to give your indoor and outdoor spaces many different kinds of looks.
Maintain the Privacy of Spaces Even With Open Doors
Japanese noren curtains are easily hung by feeding a curtain rod, like a curtain rod, thin bamboo pole, or a long wooden dowel, through the loops or pockets, which are sewn on their top. They also feature one or more slits for easy viewing and passage. Unlike most curtains, they are designed to be hung without folds around the rod and they are available in various lengths – from the short Japanese noren curtains, which you can hang like valances or signs on the doorways, entryways, and windows, to the long Japanese noren, which are excellent at maintaining the privacy of a room even when the doors are open because they hang long enough to partially or fully cover the doorway.
With proper care, your Japanese noren will actually last for a very long time. Hang them in areas where they are not directly exposed to the sunlight, hand-wash them regularly to get rid of any dust and dirt that will reduce their color, especially of their silkscreen-painted design.
Create an Abundance of Colorful, Japanese-Style Looks
Create an abundance of colorful looks and Japanese-style decorating themes with these Japanese noren curtains! Whether you simply love Japanese noren or thinking of bringing a beautiful kind of art – especially one that can multitask as soft fabric screens – into your space, like the living room of your home, the sitting room of your office, mansion, or building, the dining area of your restaurant, and the entryway to your patio, garden, or veranda, KimonoRobeStore.com is here to guarantee that you will find the perfect Japanese noren for you.
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Shopping your genuine Japanese noren here on GlassCoasterStore.com, you will actually see how these enduring Asian tapestries highlight the Japanese artistry and were masterfully crafted to color and beautify every place you bring them in. Thus, it is easy to love them at first sight because of the high-definition prints of their design on beautifully textured, often heavyweight, high-quality fabrics. So, don't hesitate to settle for just one – collect Japanese noren in all your custom designs for a themed look, as ready extra to hang on extraordinary days, or to send as Asian gifts for very special friends and loved ones.
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Interesting Facts and History of the Japanese Noren
Traditionally, businesses hang a noren outside of the door as a sign that their shop is open. They are always removed or hung inside the door at the end of the business day to mean that their shop is closed. While giving shops a unique persona, noren also acts as a welcome sign and a promotional tool that attracts with its color and design.
The Japanese noren is deeply stitched within the heart, history, and culture of Japan. It was during the Jomon Period (13000 - 300 BC), many thousands of years ago, when the Japanese started to adapt their use as Nanren or door hanging. Using large leaves, long grasses, and reeds, people would hang them at the doorways of their homes and temples as windbreakers for protection from the sun, wind, and dust.
During the Heian Period (794 - 1192), people started to make noren as rectangular tapestries with a slit using fabrics, like hemp. They were also utilized as everyday implements, particularly as door hangings and partitions for large rooms. The Muromachi Period (1392 - 1573) had seen the evolution of the Japanese noren as a tool for trade and recognition when the Japanese shops started to hang them at the entrance of the stores with their business name, logo, products, or services while families would decorate them noren with their family name.
Over the centuries, the noren was also called by many names, like Nanren, Nauren, and Nohren. Its purpose and design have also attracted many individuals and businesses alike, thus more than door hangings, door signs, and promotional tools, they are cherished as canvas for works for art, as multipurpose tapestries for decorating the inside and outside of homes and business places, Asian decor, and a lot more.
