How to DIY Amazing Pedestals: The Thrifted Plate Glow-up
Do you love dishes as much as I do? Vintage dishes especially pull at my heartstrings. A great way to up-cycle all these pretty dishes from the thrift store is by creating amazing pedestal plates. It’s an incredibly easy DIY. Please join me as we play with pretty dish-ware.
I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again, I’m a self professed dishaholic. My name is MaryJo, and I can’t stop thrifting pretty plates. I can’t help picking up pretty china dishes when thrifting from transferware to restaurant-ware to ironstone to so much more. What to do with all these pretties? Well, I have one solution today. Make unique and stunning pedestal plates.
Key Takeaways:
Easy Pedestal Plate DIY to Use with all the Amazing Thrifted Dishes
> Thrift stores a great resource to curate and collect dishes and plates
> Creating a DIY pedestal plate is.great way to use all the thrifted plates in a elevated way
> Step-by step instructions on how to create a pedestal plate, which is amazingly simple and easy
. > Pedestal plates can be used, displayed and enjoyed a myriad of ways
About the Thrifted Goodies Series
Welcome~ it’s the next installment of the Thrifted Goodies series. If you enjoy thrift shopping and love the thrill of the hunt, then this post is for you. Thrift stores are a wonderful resource for so many things and provide so much character and charm for home interiors.
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The Thrifted Goodies Collaboration
The Thrifted Goodies series consists of a monthly collaboration between myself MaryJo @Master”pieces” of my Life & Rachel @the Antiqued Journey. We share thrift store information & inspiration, including particular finds, tips, up-cycles, stylings & general advice about thrift shopping mostly for decor. Some months we invite a guest host for triple the fun. Welcome to the thrill of the hunt! Thrifting is exciting, environmental and economical. Thank you for joining us!
In today’s post I am sharing how to create an amazing pedestal plate with the easiest and simplest DIY. Pedestal plates make utility pieces for our home and can be created with many different looks. Selecting the proper plate and stand can be easily adapted to your home decor.
The key lies in staying true to your personal style and looking at thrifted finds with a discerning eye.
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The Thrifted Dish Treasure Hunt
Are you like me and pick up pretty dishes at thrifts frequently? Whether it’s a single pretty to use in a simple display or a stack of 6 or 8 to use on an inspired tablescape dishes have so many incredible uses. If you’re not looking at the dishware section and not picking up plates at thrifts, I’m here to tell you, you’re missing out! I’ve sourced more than my share of vintage dishes through thrifting, and I’m not even close to being done yet.
Look for pieces that speak to you and coordinate with your decor aesthetic. Pieces that call my name include transferware, gilded floral porcelain, ironstone, anything with green and more. Identify the things you like and fit your style, seeking them through the houseware section at your local thrift or even garage sales and estate liquidations. You’ll be amazed at what you can find and you might ask yourself, why do I need thrifted dishware? Well, I’m here to help you with that.
MJ Thrifting Pro Tip:
Look at thrift store finds while thinking outside the box.Sometimes you like an item, but don’t need to use it for its intended purpose. Make it yours
How to Easily Create an Amazing Pedestal Plate
This is a really simple DIY and can become addictive. You have been warned. I’m sharing how I create a pedestal with a plate and candlestick here, but you could use bowls and inverted vases and more, using the same technique.
MJ Insider Craft Tip
Read all the instructions through once & then re-read everything again, familiarizing yourself with everything you need and know what to expect. Avoiding surprises during a project prevents unnecessary stress.
STEP-BY-STEP INSTRUCTIONS
Prep Project
- Read instructions thoroughly
- Assemble all supplies & tools
- Clean plate and candlestick thoroughly
Adhere Plate
- Invert plate on a flat surface
- Apply a layer of E6000 around top rim of candlestick
- Place rim with glue in the center of the back of inverted plate
- Allow adhesive to set fully- overnight is best
Style – Decorate – Enjoy
- Once glue is fully set invert pedestal plate and style in your latest decor vignette
- Voila! I told you it was easy
MJ Insider Craft Tip
The pedestal plates should be hand washed only. The high temperature in dishwashers are harsh and compromise the adhesion.
The Pedestal Plate Winning Combination
The pieces I used here include a shabby chic plate with the sweetest florals, scalloped edge and faded gilding. This plate has been loved for sure. It’s made in the USA and has a definite vintage vibe. Meanwhile the base is super interesting. It’s made in France and the green color is everything, plus some gilded markings, which are incredibly unique. Independently I wouldn’t pick either of these up, but together they are a vintage, shabby match made in heaven.
If you find a single lonesome plate which is calling your name and has all the details you love, I say, pick.it.up! Find a candlestick that compliments it and you’ll have a one of a kind pedestal. The base can be any kind of candlestick, including glass, metal, wood or even an inverted bowl or low vase. Let your creativity guide you and design a unique display with you own personal style.
I have quite a few pedestal plates and matching up the base to the tops is my favorite part of the process. There’s an endless amount of possibilities for both the top and bottoms. Some of my favorites are the oval platters with the double arm crystal candlesticks. Besides porcelain plates and bowls, I’ve also used marble and wood. Many of the plates below are from my old inventory when I had a couple of booths. I don’t use all of these, I only have a select few which I use all the time. I have a plan for all the extras, which I hope to share soon.
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MJ Thrifting Pro Tip:
Make a list of items you would like to find while thrifting on your phone, and you will always have the list with you whenever you pop into a thrift. Update the list regularly as you find treasures and seek others. Have fun!
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What are the benefits of thrifting?
Closing Thoughts ~ Pedestal Plates DIY Conclusion
Thrifting is an adventure, which yields unexpected and unique results. I thrift shop frequently and add treasures throughout our home regularly. Thrift finds give your home a unique look and are budget friendly. I hope this inspires you to go thrifting for quirky plates and candlesticks, which you can transform into uniquely beautiful display pieces for your home.
Don’t forget to hop over and visit my thrifty friend Rachel @ The Antiqued Journey for more thrifting inspiration. Thank you for being here today and may the Thrifting Gods be ever in your favor.
Au revoir!
FAQs – DIY Pedestal Plates
Q1. Can I paint my finished pedestal?
A1.Yes, multi-surface spray paint works well to unify mismatched thrift-store plates and bases into a single cohesive decor piece.
Q2. What can I use for the pedestal base?
A2. Candlestick holders, small glass cups, wooden spools, or overturned small bowls make great stem.
Q3. What is a thrifting decor mistake to avoid?
A3. Buying damaged or stained pieces in hopes of repurposing but are actually beyond repair. Always inspect everything thoroughly and be realistic about up-cyling options regardless of price. Refrain from impulse buying something simply because it’s cheap.
THE ART OF SUSTAINABLE SHOPPING
Circular Consumption
Reuse ~ Recycle ~ Repair
The notion of second hand shopping leans into the circular consumption paradigm where wares keep getting bought over and over again rather than landing in the landfill.
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Mary Lou Cook
OMG LOVE!! I should totally do this…I have SO many one-off plates that I don’t know what to do with! Because, like you, I can’t stop buying dishes 🙂 So fun, MJ!