One of the things that will never be stylish is the glass and cup marks on your table. Fortunately, cupholders help protect your desk from these marks and keep it looking great for a long time, or maybe even better. You can make your own cup holders by choosing the material and design to your liking..
See also: DIY crafts from natural material
There are thousands of ideas on the internet for how to make your own cup holders. We have selected a few of the best to share with you. Whether you need to work with clay, cork or felt, they are all simple enough that you can make them on a rainy day using a minimum of materials.
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Try your hand with these ideas!
Donut coasters
How sweet these cup holders look! With a pattern made acrylic paints, inspired by your favorite donuts, they will definitely make the perfect addition to your morning coffee. And they are not just for beauty. Made by from birch circles, they will withstand both cold and hot drinks.
Color-Block Felt Coasters
These eye-catching glass holders are sure to breathe life into any modern space with their bold shapes and vibrant colors. As you work on these coasters, you will see how cool a thing can be done with a simple needles, threads and straight seams. Want more? You can make a quilt in the same way..
Felt coasters
A set of these coasters is just a minimalist’s dream. Hexagons, carved from charcoal and lilac-gray felt, create a simple, rational design that looks great without drawing attention. And you do not need to sew, this is always a plus in the face of time pressure.
Patterned cork coasters
It uses inexpensive cork stands from IKEA and transformed into bright, patterned coasters with designs inspired by everyday objects. The patterns are made using office stickers, tape and other completely ordinary items. You can call it secondary use.
Geometric cupholders
These geometric cupholders are gorgeous and the peach color makes them especially attractive. They were cut from large pieces of cork material, which can be found, for example, in IKEA in the form of hot coasters, or in a hardware store, and they will be very inexpensive.
Beaded coasters
Remember beads and beaded bracelets? In the 90s it was difficult to find a child without beaded baubles, key chains or beads, then it was very cool. So creating these simple geometric cup holders will give you nostalgic minutes. You probably already understand how to make them, and perhaps you already have the material for them..
Coasters with dried flowers
Do you like spring flowers? Thanks to these cupholders you can admire them no matter the season. Dried flowers are placed between two glasses, then framed by a copper frame, and no one will even believe that these cupholders were made by you.
Cup holders with soft brush strokes
With a simple addition like these painted clay coasters, your party will be stylish even with paper plates.
Lattice cup holders
Worried about how to make perfectly straight lines in other workshops? These beautiful coasters are perfect for those who want to work without the fear of imperfection. Simple black and white design can be replaced with any color and pattern – your choice.
Cup holders with kiwi
Kiwis are not getting close enough recognition in the fruit world, so give these wonderful green fruits some recognition by creating a set of cup holders dedicated to them. Their design is gorgeous, the color is refreshing, and any drink put on these cupholders will be more festive..
Marble Hex Coasters
The marble pattern is definitely trending right now, from notebook covers to phone cases. Twisting motion combine black and white clay, to make the result look like marble. These cupholders will look great in any industrial or minimalist design.
Painted rope coasters
Looking for a simple sewing project? Take a little clothesline and thread with a needle, and you’ll be on your way to creating these cute coasters. With a bit of a nautical theme and geometric design, they’re great for a nursery, but they’re also very easy to make and durable enough..
Branch stand
A little rustic style never hurts, does it? These twig coasters work well with almost any interior design and can be easily made using twigs from a nearby park and cord. Want more? They can be easily extended to plate and cutlery trays.
Cup holders with confetti pattern
One ingredient and so many possibilities! These colorful coasters are as easy to make as they look chic. So stock up polymer clay and make a great gift for your friends, family and of course the coffee table!
Porcelain coasters
Looking like they’ve just been taken out of Grandma’s cupboard, these hand-painted coasters are a great addition to your tea party.. White and blue porcelain – a reference to classic antique design without the risk of spoiling the heirloom.
