Need opinions: quilt block ceramic trivet
 

I was idly glancing through things on SGW, and I saw a listing for a "Charming Hand Crafted Country Floral Placemat" which was a very simple on point set square with setting points and a narrow border. I thought, that would make a great ceramic trivet. My son is a potter, and while he is very into being an artist and making art, I'm just so practical, and I know it's easier to sell useful things than artsy things. Don't get me wrong, I'm all for artists, many of us here are artists. but, hey, quilting and pottery, what a great idea!

So, I would like you to help me do some market research. If you were wandering through a craft fair, and saw ceramic trivets that looked like quilt blocks, would you buy one? If it depends on price, what seems like a fair price to you? Also, do you think felt pads on the bottom would be ok, or would we have to set them in/on wood? I think we can sand them smooth, too.

Thank you so much for your input, and if we end up getting this into the production phase, you know I'll show you pictures! Cause we are all about pictures around here, right?

Patti

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i would buy one if it was reasonably priced.
what's "reasonably."

that's the question.

I have a hanging ceramic trivet which looks like a DWR quilt on the front. It is about 7" square, and on the back is a thick piece of black cardboard which looks like the back of a picture frame, with a sturdy triangular metal hook recessed into the black backing. If I recall, it was $10 (don't know how I know that, it was a gift---must have seen it for sale on the computer at some point), which I think is a reasonable price for one. I'd have bought it.
What is SGW?

I would buy one too. I think felt is fine but I’ve also seen some with cork bottoms that are nice too. I think “reasonably” priced would depend on the detail of art in the trivet. I’m always willing to pay an artist for their time and talent.

I have a set of four ceramic trivets. not sure where I got them but they are hanging on my wall. Very attractive

I would want them so I could put them on the table and set got stuff on them. Also, so they could be washed now and then.

Well it has been snowing night and day here, so have some time to play on the computer. I looked up my 6" Ceramic Tile/trivet (signed by Diane Phalen) which I use for the teapot, and I also have 2 sets of ceramic tile coasters that are 3 3/4" , they all have cork backing. I know the coaster sets were around $20 for 4 at least ten years ago, but I don't remember the price of the trivet; I think $14.95 would be a reasonable price for one. (when I googled and saw a similar one for $34+ I just shook my head....maybe I shouldn't be actually using mine? :D) With pottery being porous I think the cork is a better option than felt as a backing. Here is a picture of mine to give you an idea of what they are like. [ATTACH=CONFIG]608366[/ATTACH]

thimblebug6000 those are so pretty. I really like the big one it is gorgeous.

I would buy one and those who have quilting friends would probably buy one for them.
As far is price is concerned it would depend on the size ….

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