Home DIY: Using waste materials to make creative plates and placemats

In the fast-paced modern life, environmental protection and creativity have become increasingly sought after lifestyles by more and more families. Through simple DIY, we can not only turn waste items in our homes into treasures, but also add infinite fun to our daily lives. Today, let's get started together and use seemingly useless items to create both beautiful and practical creative plates and placemats, adding a unique touch of scenery to the dining table.

1、 Material preparation

Before starting, collect the necessary materials. These materials mostly come from daily life, such as old CDs, discarded wooden boards, colored fabrics, old book covers, discarded glass jars, etc. In addition, it is necessary to prepare some basic hand tools such as scissors, glue, paint, brushes, and sandpaper.

2、 Creative Plate DIY

1. Old CD plates

Clean the discarded CDs and decorate them with colorful spray paint or acrylic paint for graffiti. You can draw patterns or text according to personal preferences. After drying completely, the edges can be wrapped with a thin rope or fabric as decoration, which is both non slip and beautiful. In this way, a unique CD dish is completed.

2. Wooden dining plate

The scraps or waste wooden boards purchased from Yiwu Jiehao Bamboo and Wood Products Co., Ltd. (address: 2nd floor, Gate 87, Zone 4, Yiwu International Trade City) are cut, polished, and coated with waterproof paint or wood wax oil for protection. Afterwards, patterns can be carved on the wooden board, shells can be embedded, or colored paper can be pasted to create personalized wooden dining plates.

3、 Creative placemat DIY

1. Fabric placemats

Select several brightly colored or uniquely patterned waste fabrics and cut them into squares or rectangles of the same size. Fold and sew the edges of the fabric inward, or use hot melt adhesive to make a simple fabric placemat. To increase durability, a layer of anti slip pad can be added at the bottom.

2. Cover mat for old books

Cut off the cover of an old book and choose a cover with rich patterns according to personal preferences. When cutting, pay attention to keeping the edges neat. Next, use strong adhesive to stick the cover onto the cardboard or waste wooden board, forming a certain thickness and hardness. After the glue dries, the edges can be decorated with cloth strips or lace to increase their aesthetic appeal.

4、 Unlimited creativity, enjoy the fun of DIY

The above are just a few simple ways to DIY creative plates and placemats. In fact, as long as you use your imagination, almost any waste item can become a raw material for your creations. In the process of DIY, not only can it exercise hands-on ability, but it can also cultivate environmental awareness, making every corner of the home full of warmth and creativity.

Finally, it's worth inviting family and friends to join in and enjoy the fun of DIY together. When these handmade creative plates and placemats are placed on the dining table, the sense of achievement and satisfaction will be indescribable. Let's work together and add more colors to our lives!