Custom Coasters Guide

Custom Coasters Guide

Make it practical. Make it branded. Make it merch-ready.

Custom coasters are useful, affordable and stylish products for cafés, restaurants, artists, brands, events, offices and retail stores.

Use this guide to choose your coaster material, shape, print method, artwork setup and order details before starting your custom coaster quote.

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Why Choose Custom Coasters?

Custom coasters protect surfaces while giving your brand, artwork or message a practical place in homes, cafés, restaurants, offices and events.

☕ Practical everyday use Protect tables from moisture, heat, scratches and drink marks while adding visual style.
🎨 Easy to customise Add artwork, slogans, logos, characters, campaign graphics or full-colour designs.
📦 Great for selling or gifting Ideal for cafés, restaurants, home décor shops, events, weddings, offices and brand giveaways.
🌱 Ethically made Produced with YourStuffMade’s ethical manufacturing support and maker-friendly process.

Popular Uses for Custom Coasters

Coasters are functional, affordable and easy to turn into branded products, retail items, promotional tools or gift-ready merch.

☕ Cafés & Restaurants Create branded table coasters, drink coasters, menu accents or promotional sets.
🎨 Artist Merch Turn illustrations, patterns, characters or collections into practical homeware products.
🏢 Office Branding Add logos, team artwork or campaign messages to useful desk accessories.
🎪 Events & Giveaways Great for weddings, parties, corporate events, conventions, pop-ups and launches.
🛍 Retail Add-Ons Sell coasters individually, as sets, bundle products or gift-ready checkout items.
🏠 Home Décor Create stylish coaster sets for kitchens, living rooms, bars, shelves and gift shops.

Custom Coaster Materials & Styles

Choose your coaster material based on your design style, finish preference, durability needs and how the coaster will be used.

1. Wood Coasters
Custom wood coasters

Wood coasters have a rustic, natural and eco-conscious feel. They are great for engraved logos, minimalist branding, cafés, restaurants, weddings and premium homeware sets.

2. PVC Coasters
Custom PVC coaster

PVC coasters are flexible, waterproof and great for colourful, playful or custom-shaped designs. They work well for brands, events, bars, fandom merch and bold graphics.

3. Acrylic Coasters
Custom acrylic coaster

Acrylic coasters are sleek, modern and polished. They are ideal for full-colour artwork, transparent effects, modern branding and retail-ready coaster collections.

4. Coaster Shape Options
Custom coaster shape options

Wood coasters can be made in classic shapes like circles, squares, triangles and rectangles. PVC and acrylic coasters can be made in custom shapes for unique merch, logos and character designs.

5. Engraved Coasters
Custom engraved coaster

Engraving is timeless, tactile and fade-resistant. It is best for wood coasters, simple logos, line art and premium minimalist designs.

6. Printed Coasters
Custom printed coaster

CMYK printing is best for colourful artwork, detailed designs and full-colour branding. If your design needs colour accuracy, check your artwork against a Pantone Color Guide and review the difference between CMYK and RGB printing.

Artwork & File Setup

Good artwork setup helps your custom coasters look clean, readable and production-ready. Use the free coaster template to plan your artwork, safe area, shape and production notes.

🎨 Vector is best Send .AI, .EPS or editable .PDF files when possible. For setup help, review our Artwork Setup Guide.
🖼 High-res files work too PNG, JPEG and PDF files can work if they are clear, high quality and at least 300 DPI.
✏️ No design yet? You can send a sketch, logo, idea or reference image for guidance.
🌈 Confirm colours Clearly outline brand colours using PMS or CMYK where possible. Use our Pantone Color Guide if you need colour direction.
📏 Check safe areas Keep important text, logos and artwork away from trim edges. For custom shapes, see our Bleed & Safe Area Guide.
✅ Add notes Share size, material, shape, print method, quantity, packaging and deadline details.

Custom Coaster Order Options

Use these common options to brief your quote. Popular choices are marked with ❤️, and more custom options are available on request.

🎨 Artwork & File Setup
  • Vector files like .AI, .EPS or editable .PDF are preferred for clean coaster artwork and production setup.
  • High-resolution PNG, JPEG or PDF files can also work if they are clear and at least 300 DPI.
  • Outline all text and clearly specify colours in PMS or CMYK where possible.
  • For print colours, review our CMYK vs RGB Printing Guide before sending final artwork.
  • Share your coaster material, shape, size, print method, packaging and deadline with your quote request.
📦 Order Quantity
  • 50 ❤️
  • 100 ❤️
  • 250
  • 500
  • 1,000+
  • More options available upon request
🪵 Material Options
  • Wood ❤️
  • PVC ❤️
  • Acrylic ❤️
  • Custom materials available upon request
📏 Shape Options
  • Circle ❤️
  • Square ❤️
  • Rectangle
  • Triangle
  • Custom shape ❤️
  • Need custom edges? Check the Bleed & Safe Area Guide before finalising your artwork.
🖨️ Print Method Options
  • Engraved wood coaster ❤️
  • CMYK printed PVC coaster ❤️
  • CMYK printed acrylic coaster ❤️
  • Full-colour print
  • Custom print setup available upon request
✨ Finish Options
  • Natural wood finish
  • Gloss finish ❤️
  • Matte finish ❤️
  • Clear acrylic finish
  • Waterproof PVC finish
  • Custom finishes available upon request
📦 Packaging Options
  • Bulk packed
  • Individual poly bag
  • Coaster sets ❤️
  • Backing card
  • Retail packaging
  • Custom packaging available upon request. For more ideas, see our Custom Packaging Guide.
💸 Payment & Shipping Upgrades
  • Most custom orders can start with a 50% deposit after order and artwork confirmation.
  • The remaining 50% is paid before shipping, usually with photo confirmation of your order.
  • Payment options may include Visa, Mastercard, Amex, PayPal, Shopify Pay, gift cards and bank transfer.
  • Shipping upgrades can include express shipping, shipping insurance and carbon offset options.

Design Tips for Better Coasters

Coasters are small and functional, so clear artwork, durable materials and readable layouts help your design look good in everyday use.

✅ Use bold artwork Simple shapes, strong linework and clear logos usually work better than tiny details.
✍️ Keep text readable Use short text and readable fonts so the design works at coaster size.
📏 Plan for the edge Keep key artwork away from the trim line, especially for round or custom-shaped coasters.
🎨 Check print colours For printed PVC and acrylic coasters, confirm colour mode using a CMYK vs RGB Guide.

Packaging Ideas for Custom Coasters

Packaging can make your coasters feel more premium, gift-ready and easier to sell online, at events or in retail stores.

🎁 Coaster Sets Bundle 2, 4 or 6 coasters together for homeware sets, café merch or gift packs.
🃏 Backing Cards Great for logos, collection names, care notes, QR codes and social handles.
🛍 Retail Bags Useful for stores, conventions, pop-ups, cafés, restaurants and product displays.
📦 Gift Boxes Make coaster sets feel more premium for events, weddings, corporate gifts and retail.
🏷 Brand Labels Add product names, barcodes, collection details or simple branded packaging.
🌱 Eco Options Ask about lower-waste packaging options where available, or review our Custom Packaging Guide.

Why Ethical Manufacturing Matters

When you work with YourStuffMade, your custom coasters are supported by an ethical manufacturing approach made for artists, brands, restaurants, cafés and creative communities.

🤝 Fair production values We work with production partners that support responsible and respectful manufacturing.
🎨 Artist-friendly support Our process is built to help artists, creators and brands turn ideas into physical merch.
🌱 Better merch choices We help recommend practical product options, thoughtful packaging and useful merch.
🌍 Worldwide support Custom coasters can be made for brands, events and communities around the world.

How to Order Custom Coasters

Download the free template Use the coaster template to plan your artwork, safe area, material, shape and production notes.
Send your design or idea Upload your artwork, logo, sketch, screenshot or concept through the free quote form.
Choose your material Select wood, PVC, acrylic or ask about custom coaster materials for your project.
Select your shape and print method Choose standard or custom shapes, then select engraving, CMYK printing or another available print option.
Confirm your quote We’ll help check quantity, specs, artwork setup, production timing, packaging and shipping details. You can also Request Call Back before ordering.
Start production Production begins after your order, artwork and payment details are confirmed.
Ship worldwide Your custom coasters are delivered to your door, ready to sell, gift or share.
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FAQs

Are custom coasters good for first-time merch?

Yes. Coasters are practical, affordable, easy to customise and useful for artists, cafés, restaurants, events, brands and retail stores.

Can I get a free coaster design template?

Yes. Download the free coaster design template to prepare your artwork, safe area, size and production notes before ordering.

What file format is best for coaster artwork?

Vector files like .AI, .EPS or editable .PDF are preferred. PNG, JPEG and PDF files can also work if they are clear and high resolution.

What coaster material should I choose?

Wood is great for engraved, rustic and natural designs. PVC is flexible, waterproof and colourful. Acrylic is sleek, modern and ideal for polished full-colour artwork.

Can I make custom-shaped coasters?

Yes. PVC and acrylic coasters can usually be made in fully custom shapes, while wood coasters are commonly made in standard shapes like circles, squares, triangles and rectangles.

Can I request help before ordering?

Yes. You can request a call back or email hi@yourstuffmade.com if you want help choosing material, shape, quantity or finish.

Ready to Make Custom Coasters?

Create custom coasters for your café, restaurant, artist shop, brand campaign, wedding, office, retail collection or community project with YourStuffMade’s ethical manufacturing support.

Send your artwork, logo, sketch or idea and our team can help recommend the right material, shape, print method, quantity and packaging setup.

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