DIY Sculpted Pillow Coasters & Sconces | Plaster or Concrete Tutorial

Learn How to Make DIY Plaster Pillows (Coasters + Sconces!) | Full Tutorial If you’ve seen those viral concrete/stone/plaster pillow coasters online and wondered how to make them yourself, this is the full step-by-step tutorial you’ve been waiting for! But we’re taking it even further… we’re also making DIY plaster pillow sconces. Yes—actual light fixtures made from plaster pillows. They look insane, and today we’re showing you exactly how to do it. In this video, we walk through every step of mixing plaster, removing air bubbles, shaping your pillows, embedding objects for perfect “smoosh” details, and even turning them into custom home decor. From coasters to modern wall lights, this method opens the door for all kinds of creative projects. We break down: ✔️ The perfect plaster-to-water ratio ✔️ How to avoid air bubbles ✔️ The Ziploc-bag trick for fluffy pillow shapes ✔️ When to mix with a paddle vs. a stir stick ✔️ How to embed cups, fixtures, and objects for realistic wrinkles ✔️ How to turn your plaster pillow into a working sconce ✔️ Spray-painting and sealing tips (Rustoleum Chalked + matte clear coats) A huge thank-you to Rona for sponsoring this project. Whether you’re a DIY beginner, weekend warrior, or seasoned pro, Rona has everything we used today—plaster of Paris, mixing paddles, Ziploc bags, paint, tools, and more. Materials Used (All Available at Rona): • Plaster of Paris • Ziploc bags • Mixing paddle or stir stick • Paint + Rustoleum Chalked • Clear matte top coat • Basic PPE (mask, gloves, etc.) What You’ll Learn in This Video: • How to make DIY plaster pillow coasters • How to make a plaster pillow sconce • How to shape, form, and compress plaster pillows • Techniques for sharper edges and smoother finishes • How to get wrinkle details and avoid bubbles • How to paint and seal plaster for a durable finish Whether you’re decorating your home, crafting unique gifts, or trying the plaster pillow trend for the first time, this video gives you everything you need to get started. If you want to buy the finished pieces—reach out. And if you make your own, tag us so we can see your creations! Thanks for watching, and as always… keep building, keep experimenting, and we’ll see you in the next project. Maybe at Rona—they pretty much can’t get rid of us. 0:00 – Introduction: Plaster Pillow Coasters & Sconces 0:40 – Materials Needed 1:20 – Mixing Plaster of Paris 3:00 – Pouring into Ziploc Bags & Shaping 6:00 – Removing Air Bubbles & Compressing 8:00 – Coloring & Sealing 10:00 – Making a Plaster Pillow Sconce 12:30 – Finished Products & Tips #DIYPlaster #PlasterPillow #HomeDecorDIY #DIYCoasters #WallSconces #PlasterOfParis #CraftTutorial