Right in front of you sits a beautiful rosewood dining table and a glittering glass topped office desk. The smooth finish and lustre sheen of your furniture is marred by blotches here and there – watermarks of your tea and coffee cups or water glasses. If only there had been an attractive coaster there? Do you realize that these coasters can be designed, customized and branded in your name too. So why not give it a shot?
Try these innovative tea coaster ideas to create attractive brand statements with the help of your expert Print specialist.
Some facts about Tea Coasters
- In 1880, a German Company Frederik Horn produced drink coasters commercially.
- Initially Coasters were made of felt or cardboard to soak up the condensation or watermarks from drinks.
- Coasters have become collectible items and the practice of collecting coasters is called Tegestology.
- Coasters are made of different materials like cardboard, cork, wood pulp, felt, paper, canvas, cloth, rubber, beads, glass, acrylic, metal, soapstone etc.
- Coasters can be designed in several die-cut shapes and printed attractively in different
Attractive Tea Coaster ideas
- Catchy Quotes
The moment you bring your teacup down to set it on a coaster, you see this quirky message and smile! Yes, create immense recall by printing coasters with thoughtful quotes or funny messages. The coaster is a fine place to display your creativity with quips and quotes. Let the content pack a punch and make your coaster a memorable collectible.
- Funny Images
Everyone loves a laugh. Why not print some funny cartoons or caricatures on your coasters? Young and old, everyone will just adore these comical coasters. If you cannot get any funny ideas, use the caricatures of popular celebrities or trending cartoons of the season? Better still, funny emoticons too will save the day.
- Thoughtful messages
Make your coaster not just a seat for your teapot but a thinking spot! Print sensible messages that are socially relevant like “Go green”, “Ban plastics” etc. that make the coaster user take a second look.
- Display with a difference
Create a difference in designing your coasters by using different shapes, colours and materials. Coasters can be printed in different die-cut shapes rather than the usual square or round. Flashy fluorescent colours can make the coasters stand out from the rest. As for the materials, fused beads, pressed leaves, porcelain tiles and even clothesline pegs etc. You can even go eco-friendly and print your coasters on recycled paper or cardboard instead of plastic.
- Photoprint
Printing tea coasters with beautiful photos and offering them as gifts is an excellent idea. Individual photos, family pictures and even collages can be created in colour, sepia or black and white tones to recreate nostalgic memories. Photos of the right resolution should be used to create stunning effects. For lasting quality, laser printing is the ideal choice. Photos must be first corrected and edited using Photo-editing software before they are printed to remove blemishes. Ensure that your Print specialist has the right printing infrastructure and designing software to give you the best results in photo printing the coasters.
Uses of coasters in gifting and marketing
- Photo-Printed coasters make ideal gifts for birthdays, weddings, anniversaries, office meetings, farewells and school or college functions.
- Custom printed coasters make excellent giveaways at trade fairs and exhibitions.
- Branded coaster are the best for marketing with their universal use and unique appeal.
- Coasters make excellent Corporate gifts for New Year and other occasions.
- Coasters are used profusely in offices, homes, coffee shops and restaurants. So they have a wider reach and penetration for marketing your brand.
Let your tea coasters make a telling statement of your brand. Get them designed from a seasoned Print Specialist who can design them with finesse and panache for that unique touch.
