Click to Enlarge
Download the Pattern Below
Almost everyone can use a trivet so they make nice gifts. The river is 7.5" in diameter and can be cut from 1/2" or 3/4" thick wood.
When making a wooden trivet, you’ll want to choose hardwoods with a tight grain that can handle some heat and wear. Good options include:
Maple: Its fine, consistent grain makes it durable and attractive.
Cherry: Offers a warm tone and smooth finish.
Walnut: Rich in color and strong enough for everyday use.
Oak or Beech: Also great choices if you seal them well.
For caring for your trivet, here’s what works best:
Clean Gently: Wipe it down with a damp cloth. Avoid soaking it in water.
Dry Thoroughly: Make sure it’s completely dry before using it again.
Oil Regularly: Use a food-safe oil (like mineral oil) to maintain the finish and protect the wood.
Avoid Prolonged Heat: Don’t leave super-hot pans on it too long; consider using a pad if needed.
The second pattern (Butterflies and Flower) is cut from 1/4" thick wood. Coloring the backer board helps the flower stand out.
Trivet Pattern
Butterfly and Flower Pattern
Email Newsletter Readers: Remember that the Newsletter is just a copy of the daily blog post. To see the post in its proper formatting click this link. If you ever misplace a pattern or any item you see here you can always find it on the blog. Everything stays on the blog forever.
Over 4,900 Digital Pattern Books. Many with multiple patterns.
Every Scrollsaw Workshop Pattern from 2007-2024 on USB drive, or Instant Download. Over 4,900 Patterns!
Purchase the entire Scrollsaw Workshop pattern catalog for offline access.
You will never run out of fun patterns to cut.
Two delivery options.
After payment, you will receive an email with the download link. This is a large file. You should not attempt to download it on a tablet or smartphone. It is a compressed file that will need to be extracted to your hard drive. Basic computer skills are necessary to extract the file.
The USB drive contains all the Scrollsaw Workshop Patterns. The drive is $25 plus shipping and handling. Now with the new distributor the drive ships to the US and many other countries. The shipping can get expensive to some international locations so the Instant download option above is probably more desirable.
Unique Wooden Vases:
Want to create beautiful wooden vases on the scroll saw?
The Scrollsaw Workshop is primarily supported by donations. If you enjoy this Blog and would like to make a donation please click this Button. Your support is greatly appreciated.

My Sponsors:
Support the businesses that support our community.
Home of Pegas scroll saw blades.
Seyco features the Seyco ST-21 scroll saw
Make sure you check out the Seyco Scrollers Drill
Click to Enlarge
Download the Pattern Below
I have a waddle of penguin patterns and then four penguins individually.
Email Newsletter Readers: Remember that the Newsletter is just a copy of the daily blog post. To see the post in its proper formatting click this link. If you ever misplace a pattern or any item you see here you can always find it on the blog. Everything stays on the blog forever.
Over 4,900 Digital Pattern Books. Many with multiple patterns.
Every Scrollsaw Workshop Pattern from 2007-2024 on USB drive, or Instant Download. Over 4,900 Patterns!
Purchase the entire Scrollsaw Workshop pattern catalog for offline access.
You will never run out of fun patterns to cut.
Two delivery options.
After payment, you will receive an email with the download link. This is a large file. You should not attempt to download it on a tablet or smartphone. It is a compressed file that will need to be extracted to your hard drive. Basic computer skills are necessary to extract the file.
The USB drive contains all the Scrollsaw Workshop Patterns. The drive is $25 plus shipping and handling. Now with the new distributor the drive ships to the US and many other countries. The shipping can get expensive to some international locations so the Instant download option above is probably more desirable.
Unique Wooden Vases:
Want to create beautiful wooden vases on the scroll saw?
The Scrollsaw Workshop is primarily supported by donations. If you enjoy this Blog and would like to make a donation please click this Button. Your support is greatly appreciated.

My Sponsors:
Support the businesses that support our community.
Home of Pegas scroll saw blades.
Seyco features the Seyco ST-21 scroll saw
Make sure you check out the Seyco Scrollers Drill
This is the end of the daily posts. Keep scrolling for lot's more scrolls saw fun!
The Scrollsaw Workshop Stencil Printer 1.7 is my latest software for creating patterns. It will create key chain fobs, desk name plates and more. Click the image above to download the latest version. It is free to use donationware. This software is for Windows PC only.
Think Safety
Remember to keep the safety of yourself and others in your work shop in your thoughts at all times. Always wear eye and ear protection. Follow all the manufactures warnings that came with your power tools. If I demonstrate something on this web site that you don't feel is safe, don't do it. Your safety is your responsibility. Fingers are handy things, try to keep all of them.
__________________________
The Scrollsaw Workshop Blog is in no way affiliated with or sponsored by Scroll Saw Woodworking and Crafts Magazine formerly (Scroll Saw Workshop Magazine) or it's publisher Fox Chapel Publishing.
Scroll Saw Woodworking and Crafts