DIY Photo Plates
Photo plates are a creative way to store and display your most treasured images or make a one-of-a-kind plate set. Laser printers make it relatively affordable and easy to create these crafts for yourself or as a gift.
Things You'll Need
- Photo-editing software
- Laser printer
- Water-slide decal paper
- Scissors
- Oven-proof porcelain plate
- Bowl of water
- Baking sheet
- Paper towel
- Blow-dryer
- Oven
Instructions
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Choose a photo on your computer, and reverse it using photo editing software.
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Print out the reversed image on decal paper, and cut it to the desired shape.
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Place the decal paper on a baking sheet, and heat it in the oven following the manufacturer's instructions.
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Place the plate and decal paper into the same bowl of water. Peel the image away as it begins to curl from the paper backing.
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Position the image over the plate so that it no longer looks reversed. Carefully remove the plate from the water so that the image stays as flat as possible.
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Blow-dry the decal onto the plate on low. Smooth the image so that it is completely flat on the plate using a damp paper towel until it looks as desired. Let the plate dry.
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Preheat the oven to the temperature listed in the manufacturer's instructions for the decal paper. Place the plate in the oven for the time designated in the manufacturer's instructions.
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Remove the plate from the oven, and let it cool before using or displaying.
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Tips & Warnings
Check the labeling on the decal paper before purchasing to make sure your printer is compatible.
Wash these plates by hand.
Use an oven mitt when removing the plate from the oven.
References
- Photo Credit Thomas Northcut/Photodisc/Getty Images
