labrown Posted November 27, 2012 Share Posted November 27, 2012 Does anybody make nice plates? I've tried many different techniques, but mine always turn out wobby. Any tips on getting a decent look? Lu Ann Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mariawicz Posted November 27, 2012 Share Posted November 27, 2012 Good question, I want to get some tips too. I make really bad cups too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Happy Heart Posted November 27, 2012 Share Posted November 27, 2012 Does anybody make nice plates? I've tried many different techniques, but mine always turn out wobby. Any tips on getting a decent look? Lu Ann They aren't as delicate as some, but I fill in the holes on really thin buttons and paint or decal them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mininecessities Posted November 27, 2012 Share Posted November 27, 2012 (edited) If you have one decent purchased mini plate you could roll out your clay real smooth the lay it over the turned over plate. trim, and maybe you could bake it right on that plate to keep it's shape? I made a bunch one time but don't remember a lot. I would use the color of clay you want your plate to be, I used flesh colored clay and had to paint them and ugh what a chore. be easier to paint a little over the original color. Then you could put dots or flowers around the edge. just some ideas! When I made mine I painted them sort of an ecru color and stippled paint with a rough sponge around the edge. they looked like spattered stoneware. a mini tin pie plate works good too, just bake it right on there. Edited November 27, 2012 by mininecessities Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanaholly Posted November 27, 2012 Share Posted November 27, 2012 In mini, paper works very well for dinnerware. You can paint it or reduce and copy dinnerware patterns and print them out on decal paper to use. Finish with lacquer or clear nail polish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dalesq Posted November 27, 2012 Share Posted November 27, 2012 I've been wondering if I could make them using mould material and plaster. They would be VERY delicate so I will need to find a way to strengthen the plaster, but I'll have to experiment and let you know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jane S Posted November 27, 2012 Share Posted November 27, 2012 Press clay plates =) Its the simplest way to make a even plate. Roll even piece of clay thin, or using pasta machine. Cut with a small cookie cutter or water boltle cap, use a smaller diameter circular object in the middle to press. The edges will rise slightly and make a really nice plate. You may still have to sand the edges a little bit if you dont get a clean cut but this is the easiest method < i think> add some nail polish to shine . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jane S Posted November 27, 2012 Share Posted November 27, 2012 I dont know why I couldnt edit the post.. but here is a great tut. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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