Hanging Plates & Platters

I love a wall covered in gorgeous plates.

A grouping of transferware,

 vintage china 

or simple creamy white dishes and platters

 makes a charming statement

Usually I will pick up plate hangers at the dollar store or at the hardware store...

but sometimes I have a platter or a small plate that they just won't fit on.
Some are too big for the plate holders and some are too small to fit inside them.
Some of you asked what I have found that works- and so 

here's a little plate hanging secret- so to speak :)

I found out about this a few years ago when I purchased china from a friend and she had
these on the backs of some pieces- though  I would guess many of you have known about them
for awhile.

This charming white platter is a recent score from Home Goods and is gorgeous ~gorgeous 

and I couldn't wait to put it on the wall...

 but the plate hanger would not stretch far enough to hold it.

So... onto another plan to get this pretty up on the wall.
These adhesive plate hanger discs are from the hardware store
I haven't seen them anywhere else- but haven't really checked honestly.

 I used the 5 1/2"  adhesive disc since this is a large platter and somewhat heavy.
You simply get the disc wet, and then press it against the back of the plate- 

making sure to press all the edges and get a really secure fit.

(also place it inside the rimmed area)

You also want to pay attention to which way the hanger is facing- 

in the case of this platter- I knew that I wanted to hang it the long way-

 if it's a plate with a scene- pay attention to the scene, etc so you aren't hanging it upside down.

Wait a little while for the adhesive to dry and then hang your plate

Voila!

They are more expensive than traditional plate hangers ranging from about $2- $5.

 I like to use a mix of both styles of plate hangers~ the others are from the $ store 

 but these do an amazing job when you have a platter or a tiny plate you want to put up
and the traditional plate hangers just won't work.
I especially love the clean look the plates have when they are up.

Hope your weekend is going great!

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