Cookie Plates

What fun to have festive plates to serve cookies and appetizers on over the holidays. They were so fun to make. The creative choices are endless - Let me show you how!  First thing to do - go through your cabinets to find miscellaneous plates or take a trip to your local Goodwill or HomeGoods. I found some great plates, candle stix, vases and something I didn't even know what it's former use was. You just have to be sure they will fit together and hold the glue. Color doesn't matter because that will be covered. You just want it to be in good condition.

I went to the local hardware store and told them what I was doing. Gluing glass and metal together and they recommended Loctite. The best super glue product out there. I glued my bases to my plates or platters and let them dry for 48 hours to be sure all the glue was dry and there was a good bond. 

Here they are before paint - notice odd metal, glass and ceramic but fun designs!

Then the spraying began. I sprayed them upside down first to get all the crevices and underneath side so that my final coats and work would be the top surfaces. I sprayed 2-3 coats on each piece depending on the coverage and let them dry again for 48 hours before the final clear coat I used for extra shine and protection. All my spray paint was Rustoleum all purpose spray paint as it has the best color selection. 

I love the finished product and have another lime green one drying! A great way to be creative and what fun entertaining with such festive serving pieces!