Wednesday, December 31, 2025
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
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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
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Christmas ornaments
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
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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
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Festive plate decorations
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
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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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