PROJECT
plate-wall update

No more strictly matching china. What makes this potpourri so appealing is the ivory, blue, and brown color scheme, as well as the unstructured symmetry.

There are many types of plate hangers to choose from. Look for ones that are sturdy but discreet, such as brass models. For delicate antiques, use a V-shaped hanger instead of a spring-operated one, which can put too much pressure on the rim.

Mapping out your display with templates (see page 78) will help keep the holes in the wall to a minimum.

Supplies

• Plates
• Kraft paper
• Wax pencil
• Craft scissors
• Painters’ tape
• Plate hangers
• Hammer

1. 1. Turn each plate over onto kraft paper, and trace its edges with a wax pencil; cut out. Use templates to try different formations.
2. 2. Tape templates to wall.
3. 3. Carefully attach an appropriately sized plate hanger to the back of each dish. (If necessary, bend back hanger clips slightly to prevent them from scratching the plate.)
4. 4. Place plate over template, and mark where the hook will go on the template. Hammer the hook directly through template; remove paper and hang plate.