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
