Twig Coasters

These coasters look like rafts afloat a tabletop.
Martha Stewart Living, October 1998

 

These coasters look like rafts afloat a tabletop. For each coaster, gather 22 small, straight twigs, and trim them to a length of 5 inches. Double a length of waxed twine, loop center an inch from the end of first twig, and tie once. Tie twine around remaining twigs, one by one. Tie knot at end; cut twine close to knot. Repeat on other side.

 

Reviews (14)

  • uhhmeilyah
    21 Sep, 2012

    PAMASAURUS IS MY HERO

  • fortuna1948
    23 Sep, 2010

    Making these out of cinnamon sticks smells great!!!

  • Ringmama
    23 Sep, 2010

    Back in the summer my grandson did the twig trivets. they were awesome and he put the person's favorite color of felt on the bottom. here's the website http://www.marthastewart.com/goodthings/twig-trivet

  • Jebdesigns
    23 Sep, 2010

    I have seen them made using cane and leather strips making them large enough to use under plants. Have not yet tried them but saw a set in a boutique magazine for $60.

  • kparise
    20 Oct, 2008

    we'll this keep my table's free from the dreaded condensation from the glass?

  • barbiann
    12 Oct, 2008

    Well I hope commenter #3 does not put a candle on it, because it could catch fire, cause her guests to catch quite a buzz!

  • CaliDog
    12 Oct, 2008

    Erlinda, Central Park? Really? I'm so jealous! I love Manhattan.

  • Erlinda
    11 Oct, 2008

    I'll go twig-picking in Central Park!

  • Pamasaurus
    11 Oct, 2008

    ...and I wil. use branches from my Cannabis Sativa plant!

  • DeliatheCrone
    11 Oct, 2008

    This would also be a great idea for someone who likes sushi, and Oriental decor at the table. Very easy to make and quite lovely as well.

  • photophil
    11 Oct, 2008

    I will use my red twig dogwood for this. Thanks

  • NorbieK
    11 Oct, 2008

    Great idea Limoncello - a felt underside would be ideal in making sure it doesn't scratch your precious table or bar. My peninsula is top with Corian which happens to scratch easily.

  • Limoncello
    11 Oct, 2008

    I think gluing felt or the plastic preglued bumpers on the underside at each corner would be good, so it won't scratch the surface of the table or slide around

  • scarlette
    11 Oct, 2008

    this is a great gift idea for table hot coasters for someone whose taste you don't know.