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QR code coasters for your bar or café

A coaster on every table with the QR to your digital menu, your Instagram or a review page. You make it with the generator's "Coaster" shape.

Which link to use

Size and colors

80–100 mm: a normal coaster size and plenty for the code to read from a chair. High-contrast colors (black and white, or your brand color if it's very dark on a light base) and a matte finish.

Material: mind the heat

PLA softens around 55–60 °C, so a freshly made coffee can mark it. For hot drinks PETG is better: it handles more heat and cleans more easily. For cold drinks and beer, PLA is fine.

Cleaning

The raised code collects dirt in the gaps. Wipe it with a damp cloth; don't put it in the dishwasher (the heat warps the plastic).

Frequently asked questions

What material should I use for a 3D-printed coaster?

PETG if it will hold hot drinks, because PLA softens around 55–60 °C. For cold drinks, PLA is fine.

What size should a QR coaster be?

80–100 mm, like a regular coaster; the code reads easily from a chair.

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Written by Jon Landea, QR3D Code. Updated October 12, 2026.