Review on 🏞️ 6-Pack Joshua Tree Silicone Coasters by LINE+ARC: 10mm Thick, Dishwasher Safe, Stain-Resistant, Hexagon Shape, Non-Absorbent, Modern Mid Century Design for Outdoor/Indoor Coffee Tables, Cups, Drinks - Ideal Housewarming Gift by Ashley Turner

VERY VERY wanted to like her very much. Pros: 1. You are beautiful. Almost a work of art! 2. They are well made, really "reliable". 3. Love the combs, keep liquids that might sweat or leak away from the rim of the cup. They're also offset toward the center so any spilled liquid goes to the bottom of the stand, providing more "capacity" before it hits the table. 4. Easy to clean. I'm a regular tea drinker, haven't had the staining problems others have reported (but then again, if I pour some tea on one of these I get it wet quickly). So far it sounds pretty much 5 stars. But then come the downsides, size and stability. I use them with a variety of tea mugs including Yeti insulated mugs for quiet weekends relaxing and sipping. I have a short wide 14oz Rambler and a tall narrow 24oz Rambler. It annoys me that Yeti doesn't put a non-scratch rubber backing on the mugs - firstly to protect things you might put them on and secondly to keep them steady. They make a ringing sound and drop them on something hard. This is a whole other topic but that's why I bought these coasters, hoping to deaden the noise and protect the table. The problem I found is the size of the coasters - they are smaller than other square and round stone coasters I have. With larger coasters, you don't have to worry about centering the mug/cup, which is what I have to do with them. But an even bigger problem is the fact that the bottom edge of the stand is "cut off". See photos. The center bottom of the stand is nice and flat (= stable), but then the molding creates a nice "cut crystal" look that makes the outer edge of the stand less stable (because it's no longer in contact with the surface). Table). The functional implication is that you really have to pay attention to where you put your mug/cup. Too far from the edge of the coaster, the mug will not stand stable, especially when it is full and heavy. The cup can press against this undercut area, and since it's not supported by the table, it could tip over, at least in theory. The attached image, which looks a bit like the Leaning Tower of Pisa, shows a completely empty cup; Only the weight of the mug can push down the rim of the coaster if it's off-center. Luckily I didn't have a single drip or smudge, but that's because I now pay close attention to where I place the mug on the coaster. And to be honest, I really don't want to think too much about using a stand! They wouldn't look as pretty at all if they were shaped with a completely flat bottom, but then they would perform their function better. Just consider your needs and habits. But that's something I have to consider. I paid full price for the product with my own money so these are my objective observations. Hope they can help someone.