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An old bar trick is to put a little bit a salt onto your cardboard coaster/paper napkin so that it doesn't stick to your glass when you pick it up for a drink. The salt absorbs the condensation, and keeps the coaster/napkin on the table where it belongs. How about coasters or cocktail napkins that already have a touch of salt in the center in the first place?
beamer2a, Sep 22 2003
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Actually, the salt does not absorb the condensation. It creates tiny air gaps which are enough to stop the condensation from forming a perfect seal, thus the coaster doesn't stick. Good idea, but is it worth the expense for a disposible paper product that will be thrown away soon after its first use and was given away (to the customer) for free in the first place?
Nah. Just punch a hole in it when it is manufactured.
Carve the coasters from rock salt.
If it's the seal which makes the glass stick, it's easy enough to make the coasters with a textured surface to prevent sticking.
if this works, i dont think the cost difference is going to be a problem, if they can make coasters with full color printing, they can put a spot of glue,and a piece of salt on the thing. and if it works, it could certainly be an advantage.