Plate up!
Brighten up plain white plates with strings of jolly bunting to add an instant contemporary twist to your homeware.
Brighten up white plates
INFORMATION Materials
* White ceramic rimless dinner plate
* Ceramic pens
* Pencil
* Tracing paper
Size: 27cm (10 in) Skill level: Easy
Over the years, we all accumulate stacks of mismatched kitchen plates and homeware. But rather than hiding them in your cupboard or throwing them out, why not get creative and give them a crafty makeover?
The easy and effective technique explained here will transform old plates into beautiful and unique pieces of homeware. And don’t worry if you don’t feel confident in your artistic ability – you can keep it simple and still turn neglected dinnerware into something special, bringing a bit of fun to otherwise mundane mealtimes.
The bunting design we’ve created here is a great way to add a vintage vibe to ceramics. Although if you feel like creating a more mismatched set, create designs in different colours, or choose a coloured plate in pale pink or mint green for an even brighter outcome. And for something a little different, why not put the kids to work and use their designs for a personal, talking-point touch!