Are you tired of the same ol' white dishes in your kitchen, but don't want to spring for a new set? Jazz them up for only a few bucks and a few hours of your time!
As seen above, Helena from Swedish crafting blog Mormorsglamour added a bold graphic element to her plain white plates using a black porcelain pen.
Porcelain pens can be found at any arts and crafts store in a myriad of colors. Some require you to bake the finished porcelain piece in the oven for an enameled finish, while others are wash-resistant after a few days of air drying. Simply follow the instructions on your pen and paint away!
For inspiration, you can browse online retailers like Anthropologie and West Elm, which often carry casual dinnerware with a more organic, hand-painted look.
See more at Mormorsglamour.
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I've seen pretty dishes but once the food goes on them, the design is gone. It does make for a pretty table setting but I'll keep my white dishes...
Really? Some young relatives painted us some dishes a gift. More than three years later (with handwashing) they are still going strong.
the problem is, i don't even have enough artistic ability to hand draw some sloppy lines that well!
Might want to make sure your porcelain pens are food safe. I prefer going to those "paint your own pottery" places with real glazes, but I guess this is a fun alternative.
So cute! I second checking that your pens are food safe. Personally, I think they're okay for the outside of a bowl or cup, but would probably avoid using them on surfaces that will be in contact with mouths or food.
Hi SkippingDaisies. I wasn't clear...once the food is on the plate, you can no longer SEE the design..not that the design literally goes away. Sorry...
Cute & unique! Most all DIY projects are fun. Thank you for sharing your artistic creation.
I really like these examples, but I prefer plain dishes for actual use. (Mine are black, so hard to decorate!)
I work in store that sells porcelain paints and pens. They are definitely not food safe. The instructions on the product are not complete and a website explanation spells it out. Only paint the outsides of objects!
I've also just discovered ink-jet water slide transfers. Again, not food safe, and only for use outside the food/mouth areas, but I'm working on putting some images on glass, and I think it's going to work out well!