Glass coasters : from Classic to Unique

Illustration of Glass coasters

Glass coasters : from Classic to Unique - Who does not know Glass coasters ? Household accessories that one would almost certainly be in the kitchen every home. Its function is not as important as glasses or plates. However, its existence becomes mandatory for hygiene and beauty lovers. Wooden table will easily damaged if it is often placed in a glass of cold water without a coaster. Dew on the glass polish will damage the wood so that the table becomes punctate. By mat placed under a glass, wooden table you become more durable.

Classical models

Classic Glass coasters are made of metal or cans, usually complete with lid. That this model is a pure function as protector of the beverage stubborn dirt or flies. However, this thing is now made more for artistic purposes. Its function is also beginning to shift from being mere household items wedding souvenir, gift, or souvenir. There is a wide variety of shapes and materials coasters. From round to rectangular. Of the metal, bamboo, plastic up. Of sticks woven, plaited, exotic batik, ethnic wood up. Pictorial models cute cartoon characters for children are also available. He does, let the spirit of children drink milk or fruit juice.

Glass coasters are pretty unique sweetener commonly made of woven. You also can make of material that is not less unique, the paper. Well, that's obviously a rare rare model is in store ! Let's pour creations ! Our magic former paper into beautiful mats to lay a base for your glass.

Tools and Materials :

1. Paper (former tea packing box or UHT milk)
2. Ruler
3. Cutter
4. Papertape
5. Doubletape
6. Tape

How to Make:

1. Create a pattern woven suit your own creations on a piece of paper. May also cheat Indonesian traditional woven pattern :-).
2. Unpack the former papers, trim the edges to be shaped sheet.
3. Cut the sheets to 20 sheets paper length with a width of 1 cm. Use the cutter that cuts straight and neat look.
4. Papers stacking 11 sheets that have been cut into pieces lined up before the meeting. That are not easily shifted, tape the edges using papertape.
5. Start weaving with the other 9 sheets paper. Arrange the sheets alternately based pattern that you specify.
6. Once finished woven, plaited locks with glue on the end of the last line papertape webbing.
7. Cut and trim the edges.
8. To spruce up the back of the webbing, cut the rest of the unused sheets paper to the size of the finished woven placemat. Adhere using double-sided tape.
9. To frame the mat so it looks neater, glue the ribbon on all four sides.

Completed. Paper unique marquetry of paper ready to beautify your Glass coasters look !