How to Make a Personalized Trivet
Christmas can bring out the crafter in all of us, no matter what age we are. Here is a clever gift idea that never gets old, can be personalized for anyone, and any age can help make it. This trivet, or hot plate, can be used for hot pans, or if made using the small tiles, can be used as coasters. The versatility of this gift makes it a good choice for everyone on your list, and the amount of family time experienced while decorating a trivet makes it a great way to spend time with the children.
Things You'll Need
- Ceramic tiles, various sizes
- Ceramic craft paints
- Stencils
- Felt
- Glue gun with glue sticks
- Newspaper
Instructions
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Making the Trivets
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Spread the newspaper on the crafting surface to protect it. Heat the glue gun, and add the glue stick. Cut the felt into 1-inch squares. Turn the ceramic tiles face down so that the rough side is facing up. Drop pieces of hot glue in each of the four corners of the tile, and press a piece of felt to each corner. This creates a soft scratch-free base.
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Turn the tiles over, and get ready to paint. Trivet tiles can be painted in any design, with a stencil or without. Small children can press their hands into paint, and make their handprints on the trivet. Draw pictures of family members or flowers. Personalize each trivet any way you want to. This is a great time to let your creative side loose.
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Allow trivets to dry overnight. Wrap and give as gifts.
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To create a gift box, using six of the ceramic tiles, glue each one to another and make a box with the smooth sides facing outward. Paint all sides of the box, and add some colorful stones to the top tile as a handle.Gift boxes can be filled with candy or office supplies.
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Tips & Warnings
Trivets or coasters make great gifts for teachers or grandparents. The gift boxes also make great gifts. A case of 4-inch tiles is relatively inexpensive at a home building-supply store.
You can also use Sharpie markers to personalize your tiles.
Sometimes the tile edges are sharp, so watch little fingers.
The glue gun gets extremely hot; use caution around children.
