2. 🎄 Christmas decorations (or for other holidays)
A plate can become a perfect base for seasonal decorations!
You will need :
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Whole or broken plates
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Hot glue
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Balls, ribbons, twigs, pine cones, buttons, lights
How to do :
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Clean the plate well.
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Glue the decorations on top as if it were a garland or a themed table centerpiece.
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Hang it or use it as a shelf decoration.
3. 🟪 Artistic mosaic
The shards become pieces of a work of art.
You will need :
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Shards of colored plates
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Rigid base (wood, mirror, coffee table)
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Tile glue or silicone
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Grout for joints
How to do :
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Arrange the pieces on a surface according to the desired design.
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Glue one by one.
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Fill the joints with grout and clean thoroughly.
4. 🖼️ Decorative frame
An entire plate, perhaps vintage or with floral motifs, can become a “picture” on the wall.
How to do :
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Glue a hook to the back or use a wall plate holder.
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Place it on an empty wall for a shabby chic or boho effect.
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Pair it with other plates for an original gallery wall.
5. 🧱 Decorative wall or corner
Do you have a lot of dishes? Create a decorated wall or a themed display.
Idea :
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Entrance hall or kitchen with plates hanging in a random order
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Tone-on-tone compositions
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Plates arranged in a spiral, heart or circle
♻️ Extra tip
If a plate is too broken to be salvaged, you can use it as drainage at the bottom of flowerpots: it will help prevent waterlogging.
