Artful Dishes; Make-it-yourself Kid's Painted Dishes

Miy Easy Kids Craft Project: Plate Art

Have your young budding artists transform plain dishes into true keepsakes to cherish. Children can have fun using (Porcelaine 150 and or Vitrea 160) felt tipped paint markers to add imaginative designs to their plates, bowls, cups and glasses. Easy to use, simply apply assorted designs using the markers directly onto various items. The designs drawings don't have to be complicated. Designs can range from simple swirls, basic geometric shapes, and their favourite subject or even tell a whole story.

Materials & Tools:
•Clear glass plates, dishes or chinaware (available at dollar stores)
•Newspapers or a plastic sheet
•Rubbing alcohol and a lint-free cloth
•Porcelaine 150 and or Vitrea 160 felt tipped markers by Pébéo in assorted colors
•Damp cloth and mild detergent
•an oven(Materials for this project are available at arts, craft stores and above mention stores.)

MIY INSTRUCTIONS: The Porcelaine 150 markers create bright opaque colors, while the Vitrea 160 have more translucent like colors. Both brush-tip felts are especially designed for drawing directly onto assorted glass or chinaware items. The vivid colors will liven up plain flatware in no time at all and will pop up against the contrast of a clear or white background. The paint markers are quick drying.

Prepare the dishes in order for the paint to adhere properly to the surface of the dishes by washing them first with soapy water and pat dry with a lint-free cloth or clean the surface with rubbing alcohol.Place newspapers or a plastic sheet on a work table area. Have a range of assorted colors available in the Porcelaine 150 and or Vitrea 160 markers. The markers are easy to use freehand style allowing young ones to become quite creative - you might be amazed by their creations.