Coasters and Heating Pads?

[lbperry]

This topic isn’t probably appropriate to this forum but i’ve seen some good replies on a wide range of subjects so here goes:
It seems to me that with all the thermodynamic study done in engineering and aerospace it would seem that someone could design a drink coaster that would process the condensation from a glass so it doesn’t puddle at the bottom in a standard coaster. I use a “thirsty stone” or cork coaster. Anybody else got any better solutions that I could try.
Thanks for any inputs or opinions.

 

[no704]

Try bentonite.

 

[Throughfaith323]

Could probably use unfinished wood that is dry and very porous. Should work until it’s fully saturated.

 

[HaiKarate]

Just drink faster - problem solved.

 

[Forgottonia]

The coaster next to my favorite evening chair is a 3.5" square piece of 1/4 inch unfinished plywood. I can attest that it will fully absorb all the condensation from four sequential glasses of whiskey on the rocks.

If need be, I could test to see if it absorbs condensation from the fifth and sixth glasses as well.

 

[Throughfaith323]

If need be, I could test to see if it absorbs condensation from the fifth and sixth glasses as well.

Haha 6 will definitely absorb but I doubt 8 will

 

[lbperry]

No704. What is bentonite and where can I get it.
Thanks

 

[CraigStu]

Silicone coasters.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B079DKSJRV/?tag=atomicindus08-20
Search as they are available in a wide range of colors. Get the largest diameter you find. I got these last summer and am very happy w/ them. They have enough capacity to contain the water and then it evaporates. They do not adhere to the bottom of your glass either. And they can be used as a hot pad. Once they get a little funky, throw them in the dishwasher.

 

[gmcgeo]

quicker picker upper

 

[Jinks]

Here in Florida the humidity will puddle around a cold drink in an instant. Cork, thirsty stone, none of the commercial coasters will help. I've had 'em all. Got to thinking about it one afternoon & talked my wife into fixing it for me..... I got her to sew some terrycloth covers for regular coasters. She uses some elastic at the edges so they slip on & off. The terrycloth absorbs the moisture & leaves me with a dry glass.... Not really rocket science....

 

[lbperry]

Thanks, CraigStu. I’ll have to try some of those.
Ditto Thanks, Jinks. I’ll try to get my wife to whip up a couple of these and see how they work.

 

[niget2002]

My coasters are made out of Ash. It soaks up the moisture.

Alternatively, I mostly just drink out of a Yeti type cup. The double-insulated walls keeps moisture from accumulating on the outside of the cup and helps keep the beverage nice and cool on the inside.