Looking for ideas......
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Jeanine Wester on Mar 23, 2013Mount pictures or mirrors on them and hang them? Just wouldn't want to do anything too big over it or you'll cover up the nice embossing. What were you thinking of? These are a nice find! Or they'd be very nice just as a base for a centerpiece, of course!Helpful Reply
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Liesa on Mar 24, 2013paint inside to edge with black chalk board paint and hang for messagesHelpful Reply
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Decor 8 on Mar 24, 2013Paint with chalk paint and protect with dark wax. The wax will enhance the embossing on the tray and make it look very cool!Helpful Reply
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Jeanette S on Mar 24, 2013Just hang them in a group with other things and enjoy them for their own beauty. It does not need to be enhanced.Helpful Reply
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Leslie D on Mar 24, 2013Rub them with some thinned down black acrylic paint, immediately wiping off the excess from the raised areas, just leaving a little black in the nooks and crannies. This will outline the raised design, and subtlety enhance what is there, making them look naturally aged. This is assuming that you won't be using them for food or having to wash them, more than damp wiping.Helpful Reply
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Bernice H on Mar 25, 2013@Jayme I agree with @SheilaG, Plum Doodles and @Leslie D They are so pretty , just emphasize what they already have!Helpful Reply
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Jude on Mar 25, 2013Polish them up and use them to hold your hair brush, make up, perfumes, etc. Or just use them as little dessert trays.Helpful Reply
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Melody M on Mar 25, 2013I dont know how you can use them but they are beautiful..... I would hang them with plate hangers and go simple.Helpful Reply
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Carolyn Cavender on Mar 25, 2013I heard that there is such a thing as "liquid glass" you could probably put on after enhancement to preserve and make cleaning them easier. Shinier too.Helpful Reply
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Marcia Reichert on Mar 26, 2013If I had one of those, I'd try to do a rub relief by laying foil over the plate and rubbing it with my finger or and eraser to pick up the pattern and maybe using it as background in a frame for photos or whatever.Helpful Reply
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Z on Mar 26, 2013Not knowing the size it would be hard to think of something to use them for, but I like Leslie's idea with Sheila's finish. And she's right the small flower is dogwood.Helpful Reply
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Shelby @ The Weathered Barn Studio on Mar 15, 2015...These are a great find ! I just got one of these at a flea market here in Iowa , and I ' aged ' it a TINY bit, and its on the bathroom counter, ...I put the bathroom accessories ( the q tip holder, cotton ball holder...pretty glass bottles that hold mouthwash, and cups for the mouth wash) on it and it looks good. I decided to not do anything with it, but to use it for a tray. :)Helpful Reply
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Susen Gail on Jul 03, 2015I found one a couple of weeks ago to use as a chalkboard. Have the paint, but haven't had the time. Got the idea from hometalk. I'm not sure how the design will work with the chalkpaint, but I can try something else if this doesn't work. It's all about having fun. susenHelpful Reply
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B. Enne on Jul 03, 2015You could turn the round one into a clock...and the other one into a message board as @Liesa said.Helpful Reply
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Denise on Aug 14, 2015Whatever you decide, try to bring out the original etchings. It is pretty.Helpful Reply
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Flora on Dec 06, 2015I would just clean them and use for cookies, tea cakes, and other mini items when serving. You may also cover with lettuce and put salad items on top when entertaining. I would not alter the design. I love the trays in their original forms.Helpful Reply
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Dre on Feb 21, 2016I would add a "pedestal" (any type of candlestick or glass upside down) to the round one. You could use it on your table or anywhere for a cute vignette..... and I would add handles to the other one tuning it into a tray.Helpful Reply
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Cindy on Aug 08, 2016I'm quite sure instead of apple blossom design is actually dogwood tree blooms. Lucky you...Helpful Reply
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Pkb11884727 on Oct 17, 2016The one is Dogwood. They may be marked on the back with the maker company. Lots made here in Pa. I have a large box full that were my mother 's.Helpful Reply
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Blr12475259 on Oct 17, 2016The first tray shown has dogwood blossoms etched on it.Helpful Reply
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Elizabeth on Oct 17, 2016I saw a really pretty medallion for a ceiling fixture made of one of those trays. I don't know the size of yours but now I'm going "shopping" for the light fixture above my kitchen sink. 😏Helpful Reply
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Linda Elliott Main on Nov 12, 2016I really like Dre's idea!Helpful Reply
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