Creative Ways to Reuse Old Plates

 

If you have lots of old plates at home, don’t throw them away—reuse them creatively! Recycling old dishes allows you to create unique decorative and artistic objects. Before you begin, think about what you’d like to make. Here are a few inspiring ideas.
New Objects Created with Old Plates

    Pendants

    Christmas decorations

    Mosaics

    Painted plates

    Decorative plate walls


1. Pendants

A pendant made from fragments of decorated plates is a great example of creative recycling. It can become a unique piece of jewelry or a decorative hanging item.

Required materials

    Old plate

    Pendant hook or wall hook

Procedure

    Carefully make a small hole in the plate or shard.

    Attach the pendant hook.

    Hang it on the wall using a suitable nail or hook.

2. Christmas Decorations

During the holiday season, old plates can be transformed into festive decorations. This idea can also be adapted for other holidays.

Required materials

    Christmas ornaments

    Red or yellow ribbons

    Other decorative items of your choice

Procedure

    Decorate the plate with ornaments and ribbons.

    Arrange the elements to resemble a Christmas tree or festive theme.

3. Mosaic

Create a small DIY art project by transforming an old plate into a colorful mosaic.

Procedure

    Break the plate carefully into small pieces.

    Arrange the fragments into a design of your choice using different shades and patterns.

4. Painting

An old plate can become a painted artwork that adds elegance and color to your home.

Required materials

    Paints

    Markers

Procedure

    Unleash your creativity and decorate the plate with original designs.

    Hang it in a visible corner of your house.

5. Decorative Plate Wall

A wall decorated with multiple plates can completely transform a living space, making it more vibrant and artistic.

Required materials

    Old plates

    Wall hooks or mounting supports

Procedure

    Securely fix the plates to the wall.

    Arrange them in different shapes and patterns to create an eye-catching design.

Published by Alessandro Artuso – 03/08/2020
Edited by Mattia Giangaspero – 11/07/2024

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