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 Brad Atl

VERY, VERY wanted to like her a lot. Pros: 1. You are awesome. Almost a work of art! 2. They are well made, really "solid". 3. Love combs, hold liquids that may sweat or spill out the rim of the cup. also offset toward the center so any spilled liquid moves to the bottom center of the coaster, giving more "capacity" before it hits the table. 4. Easy to clean. I drink tea regularly, I haven't had the staining problem like others. reported (but then again, if I've had tea on one of these, I'll get wet quickly). So far it sounds pretty much 5 stars. But then come the downsides, size and stability. I've used them with a variety of my tea mugs, including the Yeti insulated mugs for quiet weekends relaxing and sipping. I have the short wide 14 oz and the tall thin 24 oz Rambler, secondly they are quiet. 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 outside 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.