How to Use Antique Plates For Wall Art

Antique wall plates can be nice decorations for any home. They can be found at yard sales, in antique stores, or even in your grandparent's basement. There are many simple ways that you can use antique plates as wall art instead of crowding the cupboards with beautiful plates that you don't want to eat off of.

• Find antique plates in matching colors or coordinating colors that will complement each other. Try looking at flea markets, antique malls, garage sales or even your grandparent's basement.


• Clean the plates well so that they are clean and dust won't show on them.


• Using vinyl word transfers that can be found at the dollar store or any craft store near you, follow the directions to create a message on the plates. This will allow you to use the antique plates for wall art, but you will also be able to create an important message that you feel strongly about. Popular ones include; honor, pride and valor, live laugh love and friends, family and home. Use one word on each plate so that you can spread the plates out on the wall to create a unique design.


• Create a pattern using smaller antique plates in contrasting colors. This will allow you to create a fun design with the antique plates that can be enjoyed by everyone. 

If you don't want to use words in the plates, many craft stores also sell vinyl transfers that have pictures as well as designs on them for a truly unique design. Many craft stores also sell vinyl transfers that are blank so that you can print photos or other designs using your own computer and printer.