Numerous styles of coasters are available for family and friends to set their drink glasses down in style without leaving a ring on a table. Purchase coasters that are not only functional, but also add pizzazz and personalization to a table setting or bar.
Instructions
1. Look for coasters made of natural stone, such as the ones offered by PebbleZ.com. Coasters made of porous stones can soak up moisture from a drink glass. Such coasters include ones made from sandstone or slate.
2. Consider buying ceramic coasters made of a stone-like material that also is absorbent. Unlike natural stone coasters, they're often decorated with various motifs.
3. Find coasters that are surrounded by an upturned rim if they aren't made from an absorbent material. An upturned rim can help trap moisture inside a coaster, keeping it from dripping onto a tabletop.
4. Keep wet drink glasses from sliding around on coasters by looking for ones lined with cork or small rubber cubes to hold glasses in place.
5. Personalize coasters by inserting favorite photos inside of them. Shop for glass coasters that double as photo frames. Some also can be stacked inside a wood case for display when not in use.
6. Add more interest to an in-home bar by purchasing glass cocktail coasters that are silk screened with a design that provides recipes for mixed drinks. If drink recipes don't interest you, coasters also are available with various messages, and some can be monogrammed.
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