A mug stand will be a necessary and useful addition, both in your kitchen and on your office desk.
For such accessories, even special names are invented. So, the term "birdekel" means a stand for a beer mug or a glass. Its main role is to prevent moisture from entering the surface of the table. Therefore, it is created from a special cardboard that absorbs moisture. It is intended for single use only.
The word "fire" means a stand under a mug, a cup or a glass. Such an accessory does not have to absorb moisture and can be made of any material. Use this stand for a long time.
Stands for hot mugs are made of different materials:
- made of wood;
- from fabric;
- their felt;
- knitted;
- ceramic;
- based on computer disks.
Wooden mug stand
Wooden stands are good to protect the table surface from high temperatures. They can be made from solid wood or from its individual pieces. Advantages of such supports are:
- environmentally friendly material;
- a pleasant aroma that they exude when they put on a hot mug;
- attractive appearance, they are able to decorate any interior.
The disadvantages are that over time they get spoiled by moisture on them, cracks may appear.
Stands for mugs made of felt
A good option for cups for tea or coffee can be holders of felt. Felt is very dense material, it will be enough to make a stand from one of its layers. Stands can be bought or made independently. This will not require much effort. Felt is very easy to cut, as its edges do not crumble.
Accessories can be made both in a single copy, and in the form of a set of stands for mugs. The subjects that such sets depict are extremely diverse. It can be figurines of animals, birds, New Year's characters, the image of fruits or vegetables. Images can be applied to the surface of stands, for example, in the form of landscapes.
In 2016, it is important to purchase a stand for a mug in the form of a monkey - the symbol of the year.
A mug stand will be a wonderful decoration for your table and protect it from damage.