I had tons of fun creating these cute vintage inspired face plates! I have a lot of pebeo porcelaine paint
(both liquid paint and markers) and have enjoyed making my own dishes in the past. I thought it woudl be fun to make some face plates inspired by simple retro characters. This paint is pretty cool because you can bake it and it becomes safe to eat on AND dishwasher safe! Here's how I made these little cuties...
Step 1: It's time to go thrifting! You'll need some plain white dishes. This is a great opportunity to restyle and recycle something used. Step 2: Painting time! I use pebeo porcelaine paint
(I used the marker for this project, but the paints are also super fun). When you finish, let the paint dry for 24 hours. Step 3: Time to bake! Follow the baking instructions on the paint tube or bottle. Enjoy!
Here's how my cute plate couple looked after I baked them. They're now safe to use and ready to be "dressed up" with food. This is a great decor item for parties as well as something that kids can enjoy!
Here's my Mrs. with strawberry & raspberry hair.
And here's my Mr. with a beard made of cheese and cherry tomato hair. Pretty cute, no?
Have fun creating something cute and unique with porcelain paint. It's so much fun! XO, elsie
ETA: I just recieved this link saying that these paints are not actually safe to serve food on. I suppose they are intended more for the decorative part of a dish (outside of a tea cup?). Huge bummer :( Thought I should pass that along. XO!
THAT IS AWESOME!
Posted by: nova | September 05, 2011 at 10:51 PM
This looks adorable... and easy! I like.
Posted by: THE-LOUDMOUTH | September 05, 2011 at 11:05 PM
Great DIY project!
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Posted by: Nicole | September 05, 2011 at 11:05 PM
Your faces are totally adorable! :) Just an FYI, because I looked at using the paints for dishes, they're not actually safe to eat food from -- here's the info from Pebeo: http://www.etsy.com/forums_thread.php?thread_id=6461973
Posted by: milkcan | September 05, 2011 at 11:13 PM
Oh. My. Gosh. My baby is just starting to eat and this is the best idea EVER! so adorable! i've seen them before, but it's so much more fun/cute/cheap to do them yourself!
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Posted by: jen fuller | September 05, 2011 at 11:33 PM
Well, an alternative is to visit a pottery shop and do this project there - we have one called art fire I think - LA has gone there a few times. Those plates get glazed and then fired, so they are safe for food.
Great diy anyway - i love your cute faces. Luke would love this!
Posted by: Jill - Lune | September 06, 2011 at 12:30 AM
haha what a cute little project
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Posted by: grace | September 06, 2011 at 12:36 AM
Love it, so fun! I'd take the risk and still serve food on them- I guess I live on the edge!
Posted by: Hannah @ Smith+Scout | September 06, 2011 at 12:42 AM
this is such a cute idea! you always make the best things, elsie! (:
too sad the paint isn't food-safe, but i found this:
"Hi Ginger. We have contacted Pebeo and have confirmed that the Pebeo Porcelaine Paint 150 used in our Adorn feature is food safe. The paint has been tested at Duke University, and was reported non-toxic and food safe for food contact.
Though the paint is non-toxic, it is not recommended for use on a dinner plate because sharp objects, such as a steak knife, could damage the design and bacteria could potentially become trapped in cracks caused by utensils. However, the paint itself is not harmful to ingest even if scraped off.
The reason the paint is not currently FDA approved is cost. The cost for FDA approval is approximately $50,000 per paint color, which Pebeo may pursue at a future time."
so i guess it's okay to use it like you do, with no food placed directly on the paint and only for serving purposes.
Posted by: laura | September 06, 2011 at 12:53 AM
They just soooo cute!
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Posted by: puri ideku handmade | September 06, 2011 at 02:37 AM
I just came across your blog on StumbleUpon and I am in love with everything you post! Your D.I.Y projects are adorable. I'll definitely be checking out your blog from now on. :)
Posted by: Leandra | September 06, 2011 at 02:46 AM
Bummer you can't use them on the food serving surface :(
Posted by: Nat @ Dear Little House | September 06, 2011 at 04:03 AM
This DIY made me smile. Such a cute project =)
Posted by: Candice | September 06, 2011 at 04:20 AM
So cute!
Posted by: Isi, Wake up & smell the azahar | September 06, 2011 at 04:43 AM
Love this idea! im going to do it on plates for my little girl, Thanks for sharing.
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Posted by: Zoe | September 06, 2011 at 05:31 AM
Adorei!! Vou fazer certo!!!! Beijos Lola
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Posted by: Paola | September 06, 2011 at 05:38 AM
Since it isn't food safe for direct contact what about doing your design on the back of a clear glass plate then either leaving it like that or painting over the whole back with an opaque color? You would just have to do a mirror image.
Posted by: Melyssa | September 06, 2011 at 05:46 AM
Goodness, this is too cute! What a great idea!
Posted by: pellamac | September 06, 2011 at 05:51 AM
aww how cute, Elsie! I love the little drawings you made on the plates and how you displayed food :)
Posted by: Ester | September 06, 2011 at 06:38 AM
I was just about to post what melyssa said...do it on the back of a clear glass plate and then cover the back with an opaque color/white. Would solve the issue of not being food safe!
Posted by: Courtney | September 06, 2011 at 07:40 AM