DIY Projects & Crafts 8 Genius Ways to Make a Trivet By Martha Stewart Editors Martha Stewart Editors Facebook Instagram Twitter Website An article attributed to "Martha Stewart Editors" indicates when several writers and editors have contributed to an article over the years. These collaborations allow us to provide you with the most accurate, up-to-date, and comprehensive information available.The Martha Stewart team aims to teach and inspire readers daily with tested-until-perfected recipes, creative DIY projects, and elevated home and entertaining ideas. They are experts in their fields who research, create, and test the best ways to help readers design the life they want. The joy is in the doing. Editorial Guidelines Published on December 12, 2017 Share Tweet Pin Email Trending Videos Photo: Aaron Dyer We love anything that's multifunctional. Take trivets, for example: Any hostess will recognize that a decorative piece to place your pots, dishes, and drinks isn't simply practical, it expresses your home's personality. Here, we've gathered our favorite projects. 01 of 08 Wooden Beads Trivet Aaron Dyer Who knew that such a modest idea — a table trivet — could function as an art piece too? All of your dinner guests will want to know how you made this easily craft-able wooden bead trivet. Next, they’ll want to know if you can make them one too! 02 of 08 Leather-Handle Trivets Lennart Weibull Face it, trivets are handy items to have on hand in the kitchen. These leather-handle trivets are even more so as they actually have handles. Never know what to do with your scrap pieces of fabric and trim? This kitchen must-have craft does! 03 of 08 Macramé Trivets Chelsea McNamara Cavanaugh Macramè has been having a crafting moment with savvy DIYers creating everything from macramè hanging planters to woven wall tapestries. In true macramè fashion, these trivets will be a quaint addition to your table crafted of wire and metallic knotting rope. 04 of 08 Dyed and Braided Trivets When making a protective trivet, you need look no further than your home for the supplies to make it. Case in point: these surface protectors were made by weaving together strips of dyed ticking fabric. 05 of 08 Copper Trivets Seth Smoot Adhering metallic copper sheets to painted art board squares (12’ by 12’’) is an easy way to add a bit of shimmer and shine to your table anytime of the year. . 06 of 08 Felted Trivets Kate Mathis Even that old sweater protected you from the cold can be given new life: give it a hot wash in the machine and it'll protect your tabletop from heat as a makeshift trivet. 07 of 08 Corkboard Leaf Trivets Seth Smoot In less time than it takes to make gravy, you can create a simple, inexpensive accent for your holiday table. If you can trace a leaf (using our downloadable template), you can make a stylish trivet. 08 of 08 Stone Tile Trivets Aaron Dyer Wondering how you can add a more feminine touch to your counters and table surfaces? Stenciling lace-inspired patterns on a tile trivet just might work. Of course, it will really help using metallic paints for the finishing effect. Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit