Make a set of GEO CORK TRIVETS

CUTTING HEXAGON CORK TILES INTO RHOMBUS SHAPES MEANS THEY CAN BE SEPARATED INTO INDIVIDUALCOASTERS WHEN NEEDED

Create these jazzy geometric trivets to protect your surfaces in style

There’s not much more stressful than removing a hot pan from the oven with nowhere to put it down. Making your own trivets from cork tiles is the ideal solution as they’re heat resistant, inexpensive and cork is also a sustainable material, so it’s great for eco-conscious makers!

It cuts easily with a craft knife and takes paint really well, so you can make these on-trend geometric tiles in an evening. No more ugly heat marks!

YOU WILL NEED

Four hexagonal cork boards Masking tape Cutting mat Metal ruler Craft knife Fine sandpaper Chalk paint in Blue, Teal, Lilac and Yellow Paintbrushes

Circular foam paint dabber

1 CUT THE CORK SHAPES

Begin by using the masking tape to mark out three equal-sized rhombus shapes from two of the hexagon cork boards. Place on a cutting mat and use the craft knife and ruler to cut out. Lightly sand any rough edges using sandpaper. Leave the other two hexagonal cork boards whole.

2 DIVIDE UP THE HEXAGONS

Use the masking tape to divide up the hexagons and rhombuses into stripes and triangles. Apply a small amount of paint to each section and add a second layer of paint if required. Allow to dry completely, before removing the masking tape.

3 PAINT THE REMAINING SHAPES

Choose contrasting colours for the remaining shapes, leaving some sections unpainted to show off the natural cork. Allow to dry then remove the tape.

4 CREATE CIRCLES

Using the foam paint dabber, dip into a shallow amount of blue paint and apply to the centre of the designs to create circles. Allow to dry.

IDEA TO STEAL Bright colours contrast with the natural cork

Choose colours that tie in with your decor for a super-bespoke option