# DIY Ombre Coasters Almost Makes Perfect Creates Coasters from Faux Leather By Jamie Danielle Munro | Published 2014-05-02 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ombre-coasters References: [almostmakesperfect](http://www.almostmakesperfect.com/2014/04/08/diy-ombre-leather-coasters/) Ombre coasters are easier to make than many people think, and with a little time and effort they can be created from scratch. Almost Makes Perfect demonstrates how to do with with straightforward directions. To complete these [ombre coasters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/le-creuset-rainbow-mug-set), one simply has to pick up some faux leather, cut it out in the shape of a hexagon (or whatever shape you would like for your coasters), then take some spray paint and lightly sprinkle this over the faux leather. In less than five minutes you will have your leather coasters, ombre styled and ready to go. The [ombre development](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/Desert-Ombre) is such a big fad in hairstyling right now, so why not bring this look to the activity of drinking? It's not often that coasters match the drinkers hair! ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.5/10 - Popularity: 4% | Activity: 4% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [DIY](https://www.trendhunter.com/diy) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **DIY Ombre Coasters:** Create personalized ombre coasters using faux leather and spray paint in less than five minutes. - **Faux Leather Crafts:** Explore the use of faux leather in DIY projects like coasters for a trendy and inexpensive alternative. - **Ombre Trend in Design:** Incorporate the popular ombre look into various design elements, such as coasters, for a stylish and modern aesthetic. ### Where This Applies - **Crafts and DIY:** The crafts and DIY industry can explore new possibilities with faux leather and ombre design in their product offerings. - **Interior Design:** The interior design industry can incorporate ombre coasters as trendy and functional accessories for home decor. - **Fashion and Beauty:** The fashion and beauty industry can create ombre-inspired accessories, such as faux leather coasters, to align with the ombre hair trend. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Aquatic Beverage Coasters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crab-inspired-coasters.md) - [Astrological Drinkware Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zodiac-constellation-coasters.md) - [Barbie-Inspired Coaster Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barbieinspired-coaster-set.md) - [DIY Leather Keychain Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diy-keychain-kit.md) - [Cork Coaster-Integrated Coffee Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/polka-coffee-table.md) - [Turntable-Inspired Coaster Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/needledrop-coaster-set.md) - [Ombre Effect Tile Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/melange.md) - [Smart Tabletop Coasters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-tabletop-coaster.md) - [Wave-Inspired Coffee Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/seahorse-coffee-table.md)