Designer drinks coaster

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A coaster that safeguards your table against unwanted drips. Assembly Instructions Strips: Assembling the strip layout proves to be the most intricate part of building this project. To create a striped design, print 14 strips, alternating between two colours for the checkered pattern. For enhanced flexibility, I suggest printing these strips with single perimeters and as close as possible to the printer's bed. Ensure that no unwanted plastic accumulates on the strip ends when printing. When printing is complete, verify that each strip end has clear access to minimize bonding issues. Installing the strips onto the base demands some finesse. Insert the inner plug of the strip into the hole first before rolling it back around to secure it. This requires applying a small amount of force sometimes; don't worry if a few slips loose as they will still be secured in place when adding the frame. Frame: Care must be taken when lifting the frame from the print bed, so as not to warp or bend it irreparably.