This is less tutorial (it’s as simple as drawing on a plate) and more review, but I recently discovered these porcelain pens in Spotlight and I am completely in love.
You Will Need
- One Porcelain pen – they’re made by “Pebeo” and I found them in my local Spotlight in the craft section with the regular ink pens, they had them in thick and thin, I’m using the thicker version (150). I Also have it on good authority that Lincraft are stocking them as well, and I’m sure they’re available in local art shops.
- One side plate – mine was $4 from Target, but you can use anything so long as it will hold up to being put in the oven – check out op shops and thrift stores, or even the dollar stores, you may want to pick up a couple of spares to practice on first.
- An oven
Lets get started
- Practice your design plenty on paper before going at the plate with the pen, if you want to get really precise you can trace around the outside of your plate to get a better idea of scale. Use the pen a few times on either paper or a spare plate to get an idea of the flow.
- Once you’ve finalised your design, put pen to plate!
- Allow the ink to dry for 24 hours then bake in the oven for 35 minutes at 150°C (300°F)
- Enjoy your full functional plate! The ink is non-toxic and microwave and dishwasher safe.
This is my first time using these pens and I am so impressed. The flow is great (I was worried about it coming out blobby) and the finished result is excellent, completely flat and flawless. I’m seriously considering investing in a few more colours and making over our entire white dinner set with my own design.
Keep an eye out over the coming week for a new valentines cookie recipe to put on your plate!
On February - 1 - 2010
You should totally make silhouettes of your babes…. ON PLATES.
Bunnings even sells those plate stand things so you can stand them up on a shelf.
BRB, going to get craft supplies *runs out of the office*
Oh way cool!
I’ve tried the paint with my kids – which was fun, but didn’t turn out as smooth and flat as I’d hoped. I might just have to get my hands on some of these so the kids and I can make christmas presents.
Oh wow, I LOVE this, seriously, such a great idea. I think I might get Amy to make one for Grandma’s birthday but I love the idea of making a special valentine plate to serve my man a delicous dinner on!
I love this idea, seriously L.O.V.E. Am already picturing doing this with the kidlets. Thanks for sharing!
I LOVE this…I am off to the Salvation Army tomorrow to buy a stack of white plates and start decorating. Have posted this on my blog as well. Thanks…Patty
PS I love your blog…my next project will be the camera strap…just deciding on fabric.
Glad to see everyone enjoyed it, I can’t wait to see some finished projects!
I’m currently trying to work out a simple way to use a stencil on them to make any drawings a little neater.
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what a super idea for valentines day! Also makes a great keepsake as opposed to say giving an expensive bunch of flowers that only lasts a few days
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I love this….thanks for sharing!
I just found your treasue of a blog. I love this idea. I am off tomorrow for a hunt of plates! I will keep checking back for other great ideas. I love handmade items so so so much. It makes my soul happy.
That’s great – thanks for the tutorial.
That is so simple and just simply beautiful!
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This would be great for all kinds of gift giving. Expecially for that person who’s “impossbile” to buy for.
this is genius, I love it! Thanks for sharing.
simple but cool….thanks for idea
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Oh what an awesome idea, so creative yet simple. Love it.
This is so beautiful! I wish there was more time before Valentines!
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love the plate idea. you could use it to celebrate anything. i have linked you on my site for valentine’s day ideas.