Crafts are wonderful teaching tools. Creativity and patience along with learning a skill are some of the benefits of working with crafts. This personalized Holiday Plate is perfect to make and share with all ages.

• Select a white or ivory plate that is safe to put in the oven.
• Practice your design on a paper plate with crayons or markers – you may want to include name and date.
• When practice design is complete, use thermo-hardening water-based colour paint markers (Porcelaine) that are dishwasher resistant for decorating the plate.
• Allow the plate to dry for 24 hours. Next bake in oven at 300 degrees for 35 minutes.

A hand-decorated plate makes a great gift for the holidays, birthday, or any special occasion. It also provides a great memory of artistic talent to be viewed for years to come. Add some decorated cookies/candy to the plate for a special gift.