Splatter plate

Create this stylish ceramic glazed-effect wall plate using some artistic flair and a few Resene testpots.

Resene art with Mark Rayner - Project 47

Difficulty level: Moderate

You will need: Large china or glass plate, paintbrush, Resene Hot Weather Additive, Resene Multishield+ gloss (now Resene Concrete Clear), Resene testpots of Resene Jaguar and Resene Surrender, Resene Waterborne Smooth Surface Sealer, sandpaper, self-adhesive plate hanger, small wooden stirrer.

To get the look: Mark painted the background wall with Resene SpaceCote Low Sheen tinted to Resene Bismark.

Other ideas: Reverse the effect and dribble thinned Resene Alabaster over a basecoat of Resene Nero.

Step one
Clean and dry the plate thoroughly and then lightly sand to provide a ‘key’.

Step two
Wet the back of the plate hanger and leave for five to ten minutes until the glue becomes tacky.

Step three
Press the plate hanger onto the back of the plate, as shown, and leave to dry overnight.

Step four
Apply one coat of Resene Waterborne Smooth Surface Sealer to the front of the plate and back rim, allowing two hours to dry.

Step five
Apply two coats of Resene Surrender to the front of the plate and back rim, allowing two hours for each coat to dry.

Step six
Mix a little Resene Hot Weather Additive into the testpot of Resene Jaguar and stir well.

Step seven
Flick and dribble the thinned paint onto the plate and leave to dry thoroughly.

Step eight
Apply three coats of Resene Multishield+ (now Resene Concrete Clear) gloss to the front of the plate and back rim, allowing two hours for each coat to dry.