tonmo
May 18th, 2008, 12:06pm
I'm looking for some beverage coasters with a cephy theme. I've spent a while searching but haven't come up with anything I want. I don't want the CafePress tile coasters -- I'd prefer leather, or something soft. I also don't want to go through the hassle of creating something personalized (it would take some doing to get it right)... If you can supply or point me in the right direction, I'd be appreciative!
dwhatley
May 21st, 2008, 04:21am
Tony,
I have a couple of leather coasters and would recommend against them if you are actually going to use them for sweaty glasses. They tend to stick to the bottom of the glass and pop off with bad timing.
tonmo
May 21st, 2008, 07:02pm
That's an interesting perspective. I know there are lots of tile / ceramic coasters out there, but these will be going on a glass surface, and so I'd rather not use a hard surface for the coaster (even if the bottom is protected with felt or cork). Maybe all-cork coasters are the best bet? But I'll have very little luck getting cephy versions of those, I'd imagine.
cuttlegirl
May 21st, 2008, 08:54pm
Well, here is a melamine one with cork backing...
http://www.richardbramble.co.uk/coasters.html
dwhatley
May 21st, 2008, 11:52pm
Unfortunately, the website says they are temporarily closed but plan to reopen this year with wooden coasters printed with Monteray (one assumes the aquarium) photos:
http://www.junglewalk.com/shop/Octopus-gifts.htm
And some original artwork available on coasters but quality is unknown but they are cork backed:
http://www.deviantart.com/print/441438/
tonmo
May 22nd, 2008, 06:21am
We are getting warmer! I appreciate the help. Haven't pulled a trigger yet, though. I'll keep looking; will post here if I find anything more.