From old plates to stylish wall art

Upcycling idea for gran’s old porcelain

There are so many ways to upcycle old porcelain plates, whether you’ve inherited your grandma’s old crockery or found some great pieces at the local car boot sale. We show you how, with the right pens, you can create your own stylish wall art from a few old plates. Available in 15 beautiful colours, the ink in edding porcelain brush pens has a creamy consistency and allows even colour distribution. What’s more, if you make a mistake or just aren’t happy with your design, you can simply wipe off the ink and start again.

Categories: Special gifts
Upcycling & DIY hacks
Products: Porcelain brush pens
Materials: Porcelain and ceramic
Difficulty: A bit more challenging
Downloads: Images (ZIP)

Step-by-step

Step 1

For this project, you can use any kind of porcelain plate. Simply choose your favourite colours. For best results, it’s worth cleaning your plate with a cloth and some methylated spirit before you start, in order to remove any fingerprints and dust.

Step 2

Next, you’ll need to plan out your design for your plate. If you want to use several colours, it’s best to apply one colour and then let it dry before applying the next. In our example, we’ve chosen a mix of red and orange shades.

Step 3

When creating your design, remember that any mistakes can be easily wiped away using a damp cloth or cotton bud. Until you heat-fix your design in the oven, you can make corrections whenever you like.

Step 4

Once you’re happy with your design, leave it to dry for 15 minutes and then place your plate on a cold oven shelf and bake in a preheated at 160°C for 25 minutes. Leave in the oven to cool. Your design will then be fixed and dishwasher-safe.