When I introduce a new product, I usually make one or two. Prototypes, if you will, just to prove that I can make them, and then to see if anyone cares.
Trivets were such a thing. I started with just a few, and most were made from a single species. As those sold, I another batch, but most of them, again, were made from a single species.
Each time, I made just 2 that were made with wood combinations, and those sold first both times.
This time, I went crazy with wood combinations. I even made some chaos trivets, with no symmetrical pattern.
It appears that people like my trivets. They are unusual, and since I know that people like it when I combine different woods, I got just a bit, uh, inspired this time.
These trivets are 8-1/2″ square, and about 3/4″ thick. They’re treated with mineral oil to help protect the wood, and they are ready to protect your table and your counter from the hot stuff you are cooking.
Very interesting! I’ve been making triangle shaped trivets out of the 3/4” scraps I have from my other projects. I’ve found most people don’t really understand what a trivet is till I mention a hot pad. They have not been great sellers for us yet but I plan to build up some new designs for next years holiday bazaar season.
There’s definitely some confusion … one person asked if these could be used to hold crackers. Uh … no. Cracker holders are a project for next year, though!