How to use the old plates: the idea of ​​original artefacts

Accumulated a lot of old plates? Do not rush to get rid of them! Such dishes more will, if able to give her a ticket to a new life! There are a variety of original and practical uses of the old plates. By the way, keep in mind that can be useful not only whole objects, but even their fragments.

The second life of old plates

If the whole plate, but simply fed up, they can give a second life.

Making the new from the old dishes

Updating the old things with the help of decoupage techniques afford even to children of primary school age.

Decorative napkins, means for craquelure, lacquer, and a bit of skill and imagination to help make exclusive products. If the result is successful, the decorated product can give. Kids can teach their grandparents, godmother, a teacher, a friend.

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Variants useful applications are very diverse:

• vase;
• basis for hours;
• framework for picture frames;
• feeder for pets;
• element Wall decor;
• fence for holiday plants.

Vase

If you stick to the massive plates glasses or bowls on legs and cover these items with special paint, turn out beautiful vase. They are very practical. They can bring to the table a variety of snacks: candy, sandwiches, fruit or berries.

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

• glue;
• a thin rope;
• Spray with gold paint.

The intricate pattern spread using ropes. Her neatly and carefully glued to the surface. In the central part of the beautiful laid out buttons. They also need to glue.

A plate coated with a thin layer of gold paint. Unique handmade creation of a copyrighted work can beautify any interior.

Basis for hours

By selecting a suitable size, it is possible to manufacture of glassware framework for wall clocks. It can be painted in a light or dark color, provide a dial decorated with ornament or a picture.

Photo frame

Round photo frame will not be denied. Paint the surface of the dish with fresh paint. In the center of the photo fix. It can be used for not only adhesives but also double sided tape. The original frame is ready! It remains only to hang it on the wall or put on the dresser.

wall panels

The idea of ​​a wall mural of beautiful plates and saucers are not new. However, such a composition always looks stylish and beautiful.

trough

Old dishes are often used as bowls for pets. But they can be used for birds. For fastening need a grid with large cells. Put it in the right-sized bowl and hang on the tree or on the balcony.

Wheelbarrows

From the old plates to get the original fence for flower beds, flower beds with seedlings and herbs.

And if the dish shattered

Even if the plate broke, there are many ways to use its fragments.

• This is an excellent drainage for houseplants.
• fragments of plates can be laid out garden paths on the plot, country house facade, parapet pool or ornamental pond.
• A mosaic of fragments can be upgraded countertop dining table or coffee table.
• Harmoniously arranged fragments can decorate photo frames, picture frames and framing mirror.
• If beautiful and durable debris has accumulated quite a lot, they can be useful for kitchen apron. On such a grandiose project will have to work hard. However, it is worth it, kitchen apron is exclusive!
• Creative and flamboyant person of beautiful fragments produced original women's jewelry. The material for them can be a vintage or just a particular favorite dishes.
• If you are lucky and the plate will disintegrate into two halves, because it can be made wall pockets. They are very convenient to store knives, forks, spoons, napkins and even a small kitchen towels.

If you use imagination and skillful hands, the old and unnecessary crockery will serve for a long time. Agree, it is worth a try!