How Do You Make Large Decorative Hanging Plates?
Your redecorating is nearly complete. What would make it even perfect are some of the large (and expensive) decorative plates similar to those in the country inn that gave you so many great ideas for your new decor. To create a similar look at a fraction of the cost, make your own plates. They may only be decorative or suitable for an arrangement of artificial fruit, flowers or holiday ornaments on a special occasion. They will also work perfectly as hanging wall decor. Turn your single plate face down on a protected surface. If your plate has a very deep bottom rim, you can cover the plate bottom with aluminum foil and plastic in order to diminish the deep ridge, or you can turn the plate over and work on its top surface. If working with your plate face up, cover it with plastic to protect the surface. This is the mold for your papier mache replica plates. Mix paste in a bucket according to package directions. Add newspaper strips a few at a time to soak with paste. Lay strips across
