The trays are simple to hang and jazz up a living room or kitchen wall in a matter of minutes.
How to hang silver trays on the wall.
How to hang silver platters or hang plates on the wall using 3m command hooks and a twist tie.
I use the wire spring type that have 4 little hooks on the end.
To get started you will need some plate hangers.
Put several drops of water on the adhesive part of the disc.
If you aren t familiar with these there are a few different types you can use.
I use a small nail in the wall to hang them on using the triangle part on the wire hanger.
Rather than store an antique silver plate tray in a closet where it will gather dust display it above a kitchen table or couch to create a room focal point.
Let this sit for about 5 minutes to become tacky before you adhere it to the platter.
Place the disc in the center toward the very top of the platter.
For example here s what i did to hang the round platter.
Feb 9 2014 silver plate trays make creative wall decor.
Attach one end of the ribbon to one of the tray s handles with an overhand knot allowing approximately 4 inches of excess ribbon.
Run the ribbon across the back of the tray to the opposite.
Cut 3 feet of ribbon that coordinates with your home decor style and color scheme.
No metal plate hangers needed.
How to hang silver platters on the wall.
Make a loop that extends about 4 to 6 inches above the tray and tie it securely with a bow or knot.
It took just one hook note that i used the metal kind available here and i flipped the hook backwards from how you d normally hang it.
Rub the water around to activate the adhesive.
Depending on the size and shape of your plate use either one or two hooks on the back.
Tie a ribbon or cord to the tray handle or thread it through the tray s pierced edging if applicable.