Decorated Coasters

NOISE LEVEL 1

Materials Ruler Pencil fine tip marker Felt/cork scrapbook paper 8 tiles per rotation Modge Podge Foil/wax paper sponge brush Sandpaper damp cloth hot glue gun production cost worksheet

Directions:1. Listen to the manager read the task sheet.2. You will work with a partner to choose a design

for your coasters. 3. Before you begin, review the steps on the

picture walk on the 5th grade website under Holiday Shop Products.

4. Following the picture walk, complete the steps to make 2 decorated coasters each. (This will make one complete set of 4.)

5. When you are done, clean up your area. Wash the sponge brush thoroughly so that it can be reused.

6. Put your coasters in a safe place to dry.7. Complete the production cost worksheet.8. Put your finished worksheet in the completed

rotation basket when you are done.PBL Connection: Becoming an Entrepreneur

I can add, subtract, multiply and divide decimal numbers.Standard 5.NBT.7

I can make precise measurements and specify the units.Standard SC 5.5.1

Decorated Coasters

Name _____________________

Directions: Complete the calculations to determine the production cost per coaster.

Show all work. Expenses:

Fabric/Cork 5.99Foam Shapes 6.00Scrapbook Paper 5.00100 4 x 4 “ Tiles 15.00High Gloss Coating 5.99Modge Podge 4.99

Total snowflake coasters produced = 100

Per product cost = ________

Suggested retail price for a set of 4 coasters = _______

I can add, subtract, multiply and divide decimal numbers.Standard 5.NBT.7

Step 1: Sand all the rough edges off of the tile with the sander.

Step 2: Wipe off all the dust with the damp cloth.

TIP: Make sure your work space is free of dust after you are done sanding your tile.

Step 3: Measure the width at 4 ¼ inches. Measure the height at 4 ¼ inches. (If you plan to use scrapbook paper for your design, you will use the same dimensions.)

TIP: Remember to work from the edge of the fabric/cork to conserve your materials.

Step 4: Draw a line marking the edges of the square you measured.

Step 5: Use your scissors to cut out your square.

Step 6: Use hot glue to put glue down around the edges of the tile and a large x in the middle of the tile. Place the felt/cork onto the tile and smooth it out so that it lies flat.

TIP: Be careful not to burn yourself! You can use a ruler to smooth out the felt/cork onto the tile if you don’t want to touch the felt/cork

with your hands.

Step 7: Gather your materials to place the design onto your coasters.

Step 8: Use the sponge brush to brush a fine layer of Modge Podge onto the top of the tile.

TIP: Place a piece of foil/wax paper under your tile to create a workspace. You will keep your coaster on the foil/wax paper until it

dries and the final step is completed.

Step 9: Center the design on the tile.

TIP: Make sure that your partner places their shape/paper on their tile in the same position as yours. These four tiles will make

one coaster set!Step 10: Brush a heavy layer of Modge Podge onto the top of the tile and the design. Cover this space thoroughly! Be careful not to move your design as you brush it.

Step 11: Your completed tile should look similar to the one pictured below.

Last step: Your finished product will look like this when it dries!

TIP: Keep your tile on the foil/wax paper somewhere safe in your classroom until it is completely dry. Mrs. Spear will spray all the tiles with a water resistant sealant before you assemble the coasters for

sale.