Madigan made... her own 'creamware'.
Did you notice them?
The new pretties that debuted during my latest monthly chalkboard quote?
My DIY chalkboard was looking a bit lonely. I thought small plates down the sides would be perfect in my kitchen.
I'm loving creamy white dishes/ceramics lately. I've mentioned before how I love their classic shapes and clean look. They are also easy to mix and match. {{ I adore the gorgeous white plate wall over at the Nesting Place. }}
If I had loads of cash for this project, I'd hang Juliska plates on the wall.
I {heart} Juliska creamware.
 |
I wanted a thifty version.
I needed the plates to be fairly uniform in size, but I did not want rows of the same exact plate.
So, I had an idea - why not make my own?
I snagged these plates (and a set of coasters) at a thrift store. They were all 30 to 90 cents a piece. I focused on finding pretty shapes and details.
Then, I needed to paint them.
I've tried to spray paint ceramics with mixed success. Despite my valiant efforts to prime and paint very light coats, I often find the paint chips later.
I had spray paint in my hands at a craft store when I turned around and saw this paint. It was designed for ceramics and glass. You bake it? I figured it was worth a shot and grabbed a cream and a white bottle.
I cleaned the plates with alcohol and painted multiple thin coats. I tried to paint in a circular pattern from the center.
 |
| This is after only 1-2 coats. |
Then, following the paint instructions, I baked them in the oven to set the paint!
If you look closely, you can see faint brush strokes. I kind of like it that way.
The plates (and coasters) look a bit like handpainted ceramics.
Before I hung them, I sealed the plates with a clear coat of matte acrylic spray. I chose a matte spray because I love matte white ceramics and it minimized the brushstrokes a bit (vs. a glossy finish that would highlight every lump and bump).
Now how did I adhere them to the walls without metal hangers? Great question!
Stay tuned for a future post coming soon!
