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    Home » Repurposed Items » Easy Plate Stand with Thrifted Items

    Easy Plate Stand with Thrifted Items

    Published by Gail | Published July 2, 2020 | Updated November 25, 2022
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    This easy DIY plate stand is perfect for displaying your special treasures or jewelry. Because the plate is food safe, it could also hold cupcakes, fruit and more! What would you display on it? #MyRepurposedLife #repurposed #platestand #dessert #stand #vintage #plate via @repurposedlife

    When you do a lot of large projects, sometimes you just need something easy along the way. So, I'm sharing this tutorial on how to make a diy plate stand from thrift store items!

    thrift store items

    When you go thrift shopping, what are you drawn to? It's hard for me to pass up picture frames, candlesticks and pretty plates!

    Materials for Making a Plate Stand

    thrift store plate and candlesticks

    Check out the brass candlestick and the pretty plate. Surely, you would have snatched up this pretty blue plate! It has a slim silver rim around the edge. Don't you love the pattern on the thrift store plate?

    Yes, You Can Spray Paint Brass

    spray paint brass candlestick

    But the candlestick was brass—no problem a little spray paint won’t fix. I did have to wash the piece really well, and remove all of the old wax buildup. Don’t you love my spot for quickie spray paint projects? A neighbor asked me why I was painting the tree stump. Smile

    Did you notice the red white and blue paint? That must have been some 4th of July project.

    silver spray painted brass candlestick

    Oh my gosh! I’m in love! Amazing what a little spray paint can do! Surely you love it more after it's makeover, right?

    Make a Plate Stand

    thrift store candlestick and plate

    Aren’t the plate and candlestick a perfect match? The silver candlestick helps to bring out the silver rim on the blue plate.

    spray painted brass candlestick

    My favorite sealant to use on these projects is GE II Silicone for Windows and Doors. It’s  a clear caulk applied using a caulk gun. You could also use E600 or something similar. Although, I don't think this is a good project for a glue gun.

    pretty plate stand made with candlestick and thrift store plate

    Because of all the building projects  I do that are so time consuming, it’s nice to have instant gratification with an easy project like this diy plate stand.

    Jewelry Stand

    plate stand with vintage jewelry

    I staged it with some vintage jewelry that belonged to my mom. Of course this plate stand is so versatile, it could be used for many uses. What would YOU use it for?

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    1. Pam

      April 14, 2014 at 3:41 pm

      Great job. All my necklaces would not fit on that...lol

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    2. Sharon @ Elizabeth & Co.

      June 25, 2013 at 8:53 am

      Super cute! I've made a few of these along the way too!

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    3. Tuula @ The Thrifty Rebel

      June 24, 2013 at 11:40 pm

      This is so pretty! and I love the combination of the blue plate with the silver is fabulous! I have to do small projects while I'm doing big ones so I feel like I'm finishing something. The big projects are so worth doing, but it takes longer to get that sense of satisfaction. Love this project!

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    4. Pat

      June 24, 2013 at 9:47 pm

      I like simple little projects in the midst of big ones...for the same reason. It gives a boost to your ego when you're working on something big and time consuming...pushing you to finish!
      Now as to what I'd do with it? Hmmm...the color scheme would work in my 'blue' bathroom I think some pretty soaps would look nice!

      hope you're having a great week...Patricia!

      PS: oh, btw...I just passed a house the other day that had a tree stump in their yard painted RED, WHITE AND BLUE!
      ...you should go for it! (since we're not in the same neighborhood) 😛

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    5. nova c.

      June 24, 2013 at 7:01 pm

      What a wonderful plate stand! I love this silver; I would use it to put cupcakes on!

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    6. john bing

      June 24, 2013 at 6:03 pm

      did you fill in the hole where the candle would have fit with anything or put the sealant around it?

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    7. Mindi

      June 24, 2013 at 12:53 pm

      So cute Gail! It is nice to have a quick easy project that is done so fast! I can't wait to see the other project you have been working on!

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    8. LilacsNDreams

      June 24, 2013 at 10:50 am

      I truly enjoy making these for my online shops, and at home. Cake stands, cupcake stand, dessert pedestal stand, wedding decor, bridal showers, candle holder, soap dish, jewelry dish, center piece, catch all in the entry, and as you mentioned just sooo many uses for them. I haven't painted any bases yet, but once in a while I will add ribbon, a bow, mini bows, sequins, and etc. I have not had a complaint about the ones I have sold thus far. Just...could I make another one like what was bought. Making these pieces are kind of unique, or one of a kind. Cannot always find the same items when thrifting to make another one like it.:)

      Kim
      LilacsNDreams

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    9. Terri

      June 24, 2013 at 8:35 am

      This is the second blog post that I have seen about DIY cake stands today! Great ideas from both...love these!

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    10. Pam

      June 24, 2013 at 8:29 am

      That looks great. I love all your little finds and projects.

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    11. Holly

      June 24, 2013 at 7:30 am

      Cute. I love cake plates but the ones I love are usually too expensive. I've done this once with a clear plate and clear candlestick and then put a cloche on it.

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