DIY Japanese Kumiki Trivet

The snap-together fit on these kumiki pieces is incredibly precise—the purpleheart and walnut contrast looks even better in person. I've lost a couple of hours already just seeing what shapes I can coax into being.

I bought this as a gift and ended up keeping it for myself. The purpleheart piece against the maple is stunning, and figuring out how to snap the four woods into a hexagon kept me busy for a whole evening.

The four woods are gorgeous together, especially the purpleheart next to the maple. I've had it on my coffee table for a week now and keep rearranging it into new star shapes whenever I walk by. The pieces snap together with a satisfying little click, no glue needed.