Hobbies And Interests
Instructions
Decide the purpose for your trivet collection. Some cooks collect trivets to use them at meals. Others like to collect different styles based on the quality of the design. Trivet collectors sometimes choose to display their trivets by hanging them on the wall as artwork rather than using them on tables.
Consider collecting antique trivets. You can find iron and porcelain trivets from earlier time periods. With iron ones, look at the mark on the underside of the trivet. Some marks have a higher value than others. For porcelain trivets, look for ones intact with minimal scratches or chips.
Collect tea trivets. The ceramic tiles used to make modern tea trivets allow manufacturers to create a style to fit any person's taste. At an average width of 6 inches across, these provide a delicate surface for your teapot.
Determine whether you want to collect trivets that serve an additional purpose aside from preventing burn marks. An electric trivet plugs in to provide continuous heat to a dish to keep it hot until you are ready to serve it. Scented trivets, which are usually fabric, use dried herbs or essential oils activated by the heat of the dish. You can find holiday styles designed to add decoration to function.
Collect trivets in a variety of shapes, from angels to stars to apples. Some have Celtic patterns, and others have molded shapes, like roosters.
Purchase collectible trivets. Companies such as Pfaltzgraff and Wilton manufacture collectible trivets designed to match the company's dishes. Examples include snowmen trivets for Christmas and cast iron grapes in different designs. You can also find trivets in various sizes designed to match the china patterns available from some companies.
Browse antique stores, flea markets and thrift shops to find deals on trivets. If you know what you want, you can often find trivets to fit your collection at an affordable price.