Abstract Art Painted Dishes

by Mark Montano

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Intro: Abstract Art Painted Dishes

Make beautiful abstract dishes for your next dinner party. The best part is that they're dishwasher safe!

STEP 1: Watch the Quick Video Tutorial Here


STEP 2: You'll Need

Americana Gloss Enamels

White porcelain dishes (got mine at the dollar store)

Paintbrushes

Rubbing Alcohol

STEP 3:

Clean your dishes with rubbing alcohol

Add large strokes of color to you're pieces, one color at a time

If you're drinking from the mugs, paint 1" below the rim

*Painted porcelain plates should be used as chargers with clear glass plates

OR

Paint on the underside of glass plates for food safe dishes

STEP 4:

Let the paint dry slightly in between colors

Add small dots to create splatters and drips

Bake at 325˚ twice for 30 minutes letting the oven cool in between backing times

4 Comments

mikebyers47 9 years ago

This looks great, and I'm definitely going to do some of these. But one question: rubbing alcohol contains lanolin, so wouldn't denatured alcohol, which is nothing but alcohol, be better?

Mark Montano 9 years ago

Hm.....That is a great question. The instructions say rubbing alcohol so maybe the lanolin mixes with the paint? Not really sure about that. Let me check on it.

Boarczar 9 years ago

This is great. I've been trying to think of a way to make some customized plates with my own art work on them. I think this will work.

Mark Montano 9 years ago

It's a great way to show off your art!