Here is the issue. In the process of moving things out of mother's house, I've brought home her good china and her good GOOD china. The everyday stuff was icky...it's still in the cabinet at her house. Anyhow, when my grandmother passed away in 2001, I inherited her REALLY GOOD china. In addition, I have my own china. Yes, I'm keeping all of it...I can mix and match and have a really good time.
Since I now have something like 60 dinner plates and rarely (LOL) have 60 people over for dinner, I want to put my grandmother's monogram on one of her plates, mother's on one of hers, and mine on one of mine, then display the three together. Good idea, don't you think??
Here is the problem. I consulted with the art coordinator at work and she says that she doesn't think finding someone to paint the monograms on will work...she thinks that the paint will peel off if the plates aren't "fired" or something like that, after being painted.
Anybody out there have any ideas or expertise in this area?
Friday, June 19, 2009
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I have no expertise but I think that's a lovely idea. Are you just doing three separate plates for display only?
ReplyDeleteme again,,,,I hit send too soon! What I was going to suggest was using the rub on letters that you find in scrapbooking sections of craft stores. You could then display the plates on a pretty plate rack.
ReplyDeleteI, too, agree that it will peel off, however, I don't think it would be for a while. If you kept them hung where they weren't in direct sunlight you shouldn't have to worry about them for a few years. If you ever were to change your mind at least you wouldn't change the value of the China pieces since this wouldn't be a permanent fix.
ReplyDeleteSorry, I have no ideas. I do however think your idea is fabulous! Do you have a college near you that you could consult a department head regarding your thoughts? I know my mother use to get many calls from the "outside" and if she couldn't help them, she'd try to find someone that could.
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Have you thought about calling Brittains down on King street? I know they have a nice selection of china, perhaps they would be able to help.
ReplyDeleteWhat a sweet idea. I love it. I am not much help on how it would work but, I am sure it can be done. Just a matter of finding the right man for the job. If painting on them won't work. You could always get monogramed metal plates made (small ones) and attach them to the holders you hung on the wall. I can not wait to see pictures of how they turn out. What a sweet idea!
ReplyDeleteI'm sorry. I am absolutely no help to ya on this one.
ReplyDeleteI think she's right. Look for a shop that fires ceramics & check with them. ☺ diane
ReplyDeleteI believe there are quite a few companies out now that do the transfer letters that are a lot nicer than "stick on" letters used to be. The new products are easily removable so that you can reposition them, but will stay on nicely for you once you're happy with them.
ReplyDeleteTry Googling "wall words" and look for companies that offer more flexible products than just pre-made slogans. Good luck!
I am no expert or anything, however, what if you want to one of those pottery places (they usually provide the ceramics, you paint them, and then come a week later after they have fired them and pick them up) and see if maybe they have any suggestions? Maybe you can have someone paint it on and then they can fire it for you?
ReplyDelete'Sorry....I can't help you here...but I love your idea of monograming each of the 3 plates....
ReplyDeleteHope you find out it can be done...and with ease.
~Beth
I can't offer any true plate wisdom. I would think if you are only displaying them, the paint would not chip. The idea of the monograms is great, and I can't wait to see them.
ReplyDeleteI did a monogram on a plate with a stamp and embossing pad. It is raised from the hairdryer.Looks great! It is gold. It can be removed later. This is only for display. The technique is the same as embossing cards!
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ReplyDeleteBut i think that would be so special.
Shocking that you don't entertain 60 for dinner!
:)
I know you have already heard this, BUT I too love that idea and...I can't help either, so sorry! But I did want to encourage you to please take pics and post when you do find a solution because I think it would be something neat to see!!!Good luck! If I hear anything I will pass it on!
ReplyDeleteI think that if you aren't using the china and just having it displayed you can probably go to one of those "paint your own places" and have them just put a gloss over it. But not fire it.
ReplyDeleteMake sense? And I think that is a BEAUTIFUL idea. I will totally be using it one day. But hopefully it will be a very very very long time from now!
Find someone who china paints and ask them. I would think if they are protected that they would last a long time. This is a nice idea.
ReplyDeleteYou may want to check with Kari and Kijsa at KariandKijsa.blogspot.com. They are very talented sisters with a great blog and one of them paints on china. I am not a blogger, but I do enjoy reading your blog. There is nothing better than being a southern belle!!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea if it can be done! Maybe for decorative purposes, you could do any one of the above suggestions.
ReplyDeleteFor something as special as this...I would def consult an expert! I think it's a fabulous idea and hope to see the pictures of the finished products!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea Miss Belle, I just love it, especially considering the three different sets and the unifying theme. (You really are clever this way!)
ReplyDeleteBut we also think it would peel, from what we have been told about applying almost anything of this nature to a surface that has been fired and set. Hopefully you can find out an absolute answer, it is such a delightful way to tie it all together.
Enjoy the rest of your week,
tp
AMAZING IDEA!!! Don't know why no one has ever thought of this but I'm loving it :)
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