Useful uses for old plates

Have a lot of old dishes accumulated? Don't rush to get rid of them! Such dishes will still serve you if you manage to give them a start in a new life! There are many original and practical ways to use old plates. By the way, keep in mind: not only whole objects, but even their fragments can be useful.

Second life for old plates

If the plates are intact, but you are simply tired of them, you can give them a second life.

Making new dishes out of old dishes

Even children of primary school age can renew old things using the decoupage technique.

Decorative napkins, craquelure agent, varnish, as well as a little skill and imagination help to make exclusive products. If the result is successful, the decorated products can be donated. Children can present them to grandparents, godmothers, teachers, and friends.

The plate turns...

The beneficial applications are very diverse:

• vase;
• watch base;
• base for photo frames;
• pet feeders;
• element of wall decor;
• fence for garden plants.

Vase

If you glue plates to massive glasses or vases with legs and cover these objects with special paint, you will get beautiful vases. They are very practical. You can serve various snacks in them: sweets, sandwiches, fruits or berries.

To make an original decorative product, you need to prepare the following materials:

• glue;
• thin rope;
• aerosol with golden paint.

The intricate pattern is laid out using a rope. It is carefully and carefully glued to the surface. Beautiful buttons are laid out in the central part. They also need to be glued.

The plate is covered with a thin layer of golden paint. A unique handmade creation can decorate any interior.

Watch base

By choosing the appropriate size, you will be able to make a base for a wall clock from the dishes. It can be painted light or dark, equipped with a dial, or decorated with an ornament or design.

Photo frame

Round photo frames never hurt. Paint the surface of the cookware with fresh paint. Place a photo in the center. You can use not only glue, but also double-sided tape for this. The original frame is ready! All that remains is to hang it on the wall or place it on the chest of drawers.

Wall panel

The idea of ​​a wall panel made of beautiful plates and saucers is far from new. However, such a composition always looks stylish and beautiful.

Feeder

Old dishes are often used as pet bowls. But they can also be used for birds. For fastening you will need a mesh with large cells. Place a suitable size dish in it and hang it on a tree or on the balcony.

Fencing for flower beds

Old plates will make an original fence for flower beds, beds with seedlings or herbs.

What if the plate breaks?

Even if a plate is broken, there are many ways to use its broken pieces.

• This is excellent drainage for indoor plants.
• You can lay out broken plates garden paths on a personal plot, facade of a country house, pool parapet or decorative pond.
• Mosaic from fragments can be updated table top dining table or coffee table.
• You can decorate with harmoniously arranged fragments photo frames, picture frames or mirror frames.
• If there are quite a lot of beautiful and durable fragments accumulated, they may come in handy for kitchen apron. Such a grandiose project will require a lot of work. However, it is worth it, the kitchen apron will be exclusive!
• Creative and outrageous people use beautiful fragments to make original women's jewelry. The material for them can be vintage or just especially favorite dishes.
• If you're lucky and the plate splits into two halves, you can use it to make wall pockets. They are very convenient for storing knives, forks, spoons, napkins and even small kitchen towels.

If you use your imagination and skillful hands, old and unnecessary dishes will last for a long time. Agree, it's worth a try!