How to Make Hand-Painted Plates
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Materials Needed:
- white ovenproof plates
- food and dishwasher safe ceramic paint (or ceramic paint pen)
- masking tape (optional)
- stencil
- pencil
- 1.0 liner artist brush
- oven
Trace Stencil
Wash and dry plates. Position stencil in desired location on plate and hold firmly or tape into place. Lightly trace design with a pencil (Images 1 and 2).
![Wash and dry plates. Position stencil in desired location on plate and hold firmly or tape into place. Lightly trace design with a pencil.](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2011/9/13/0/Original_Marian-Parsons-Thanksgiving-plate-step-1a_s4x3.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.616.462.85.suffix/1400961523636.jpeg)
![Wash and dry plates. Position stencil in desired location on plate and hold firmly or tape into place. Lightly trace design with a pencil.](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2011/9/13/0/Original_Marian-Parsons-Thanksgiving-plate-step-1b_s4x3.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.616.462.85.suffix/1400961575040.jpeg)
Paint Design
Using a 1.0 liner brush, fill in design with ceramic paint. Ceramic paint pens are available for those less steady with a brush. If a mistake is made, it can be washed off to start over. Once completed, allow paint to dry for 24 hours before proceeding to next step.
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Bake Plates
Follow manufacturer's instructions to bake plates and cure paint. Allow plates to cool. Tip: Design options are limitless. Paint a simple gold rim for a classic look, or monogram plates for a personalized hostess gift.
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