DIY Trivets and Coasters

There are tons of ways you can use natural stone in your home, whether it’s for building or decorating. When you complete a home project using stone, it’s recommended that you purchase extra product in case something breaks or needs to be replaced for any reason. 

While it’s a comfort knowing you have extra materials, sometimes you end up not needing them. The question is: what do you do with the leftovers? We’ve got an idea that will get rid of that stone and bring your family together at the same time.

One weekend, turn a regular day into a DIY craft day and make homemade trivets and coasters. Natural stone is a great material to put hot items, glasses and plates of food on. 

Read how we can turn your extra material into home décor in a fun and safe way for the whole family.

What You’ll Need

Glue gun

Thick craft felt

Scissors

Extra stone tiles

Hammer

Thick beach towel

Parental supervision if the kids are helping out

That’s all! Once you have all these materials assembled, you’re ready to start.

This project actually begins outside. Grab your extra stone, hammer and beach towel and set up camp either on your driveway, backyard, or anywhere you can work without being bothered by cars. 

Lay the beach towel flat and place the stone in the middle. Wrap it up, and using the hammer, gently break apart the stone until it’s in small, irregularly-shaped pieces, about the size of a half dollar. Once you’ve broken up the desired amount of stone, carefully gather it up and head inside to start crafting.

Using your scissors, cut the craft felt into the shape and size that you want your trivet or coasters to be. This is where the fun comes in. Let your kids pick designs, like hearts and stars. They can design their own coasters that are for their own individual use!

After the glue gun is done heating up, take pieces of the stone and simply glue it onto the felt. A small amount of glue goes a long way, so don’t go too crazy. You don’t want the glue to soak through the felt and make a mess. Give the design depth by flipping some upside down and twisting them so the pieces of stone don’t fit perfectly.

Word of caution: Don’t leave too much space between each piece of stone; otherwise your final product won’t be sturdy, but floppy and not very effective. Once you’ve covered the felt, set the finished product aside and let everything dry.  

You now have brand new trivets and coasters for your home! The best part about this project is that you’re using a pattern or color that you already love. By adding splashes of the product in your kitchen, living and dining rooms, your coasters and trivets are guaranteed to tie the entire look of your home together.