I have an artist fair this weekend where I sell mostly turned items, but these tree branch coaster bottle openers sell really well.

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I like the idea, but as someone who has messed around with branch coasters and crafts, I feel like 1 in 3 of these is just going to break

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I’d also worry about them scratching my table.

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The metal is recessed. So the opener part and the screws never touch anything.

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The metal openers and screws are recesed so they don’t protrude.

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Pretty sure they’re for outdoor use.

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I haven’t had any break, ever, and I’ve made and sold hundreds.

Perhaps it’s the wood type? I only use oak and hard maple.

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Also looks like you’re stabilizing them? Or what’s in the cracks?

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Epoxy tinted with ink for the cracks and then they’re sealed with shelac.

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Maybe. I am by no means a professional and just use whatever is handy.

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Neat. It’d look better with a brass opener though in my opinion.

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Yes, for something to make as a gift, brass would be great.

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What are you pricing them at?

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$5. They take a few minutes to make and the metal piece costs $1.

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$5. The metal opener costs $1 and they take a few minutes to make.

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Mmmm looks like fried zucchini.

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Forbidden squash

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Cool! What do you use for finish?

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