Decorative Chinese Plates
These decorative "china" plates brighten any wall or shelf—and they never break. Who do you know that would love a gift of pretty, personalized plates?
1. Traditional Canton ware (decorated china) used simple designs with blue-on-white patterns. The designs include willow trees, Chinese pagodas, teahouses, bridges, boats, birds, and people. Perhaps you know someone who collects this type of china. Here’s an easy way to add to a collection—or start your own!
2. Use Crayola Twistables® Slick Stix™ Super Smooth Crayons to decorate several paper plates with traditional blue designs. Or invent your own unique ideas and colors. Slick Stix glide over any paper. The colors set in a few minutes.
3. Try several different patterns on your plates. Remember, these plates are for decoration only!
Adult supervision is required for any arts & crafts project. Observe children closely and intervene as necessary to prevent potential safety problems and ensure appropriate use of arts and crafts materials. Some craft items, particularly beads and buttons, are potential choking hazards for young children. Avoid use of such small parts with children younger than 3 years. Craft items such as scissors, push pins and chenille sticks may have sharp points or edges. Avoid use of materials with sharp points by children younger than 4 years. Read all manufacturers' safety warnings before using arts and craft supplies.
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