Decorative Chinese Plates

Why

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?

Steps

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!

Safety Guidelines

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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Supplies

crayola supplies
  • Twistables® Slick Stix™ Crayons
household supplies
  • paper plates

Where & When

"Coloring with Slick Stix is SO easy. We humg our plates on the wall and they look great!"
Cassandra T., mother of ages 5,7 and 9.

"My daughter chose China for a social studies project. She showed her entire class how to make these inexpensive replicas of a major Chinese export."
Beth G., mom of 11 year old.


Interesting Info

The willow-leaf pattern commonly found on Chinese plates and cookware is descended from a series of signs and emblems used by ancient Chinese secret societies.