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Valentine’s Marble Coaster Set

StoneIntermediate~$10 materials~25 min

Engraved marble coasters with a couple’s names or a meaningful quote are a premium Valentine’s and anniversary gift. Stone reads as luxury, so a modest blank cost supports a strong set price.

Why it sells

Stone feels high-end and personalization makes it one-of-one. Valentine’s and anniversaries are low-price-sensitivity, gift-driven windows.

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How to make it

  1. 1Select marble coaster blanks with a flat, polished face.
  2. 2Marble engraves to a light, etched frost — design for contrast, not depth.
  3. 3Test on one coaster; stone varies in hardness and color.
  4. 4Engrave names, a date, or a short quote centered on the face.
  5. 5Add cork feet if the blanks don’t include them, and box as a set.

Pro tips

  • Marble wants a fast, moderate-power engrave for a clean white etch — too slow scorches gray.
  • Dark marble gives the best contrast; heavily veined stone can obscure fine text.
  • Sell as sets of 2 or 4 with gift packaging for the Valentine’s premium.

Pricing guidance

Marble blanks cost $2–$5 each. Sell sets of two at $24–$38, sets of four at $38–$60.

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FAQ

How do you engrave marble coasters?+

Marble etches to a light frosted-white mark with a fast, moderate-power pass — no coating needed. Design for contrast rather than depth and always test, since stone hardness and veining vary.

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