What Is The Use Of A Wooden Coaster?
Nothing is more infuriating than watching your guest place their drinks next to your pile of coasters instead of on one. It surely is not that difficult, and yet the coffee and wine glass ring marks on your table say otherwise. The first coasters were designed for decanters or wine bottles, so that they could be slid (or "coasted") around the dinner table after the servants had retired. They were in common use after about 1760. Early coasters took the form of a shallow tray or dish made of wood, paper-mache, silver or silver plate. So, what exactly is the use of a wooden coaster? Read on to find out more. 1. Ring Marks Watermarks -- or water stains -- are often caused by cold glasses, spills, or hot dishes...