# Upcycled Insect Plates This DIY Dishware Collection Features Printed Tea Cups and Saucers By Jana Pijak | Published 2014-11-04 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diy-dishware References: [honestlywtf](http://honestlywtf.com/diy/diy-upcycled-vintage-plates/) & [melodyrose](http://melodyrose.co.uk/products-page/upcycled-vintage-ceramics) This DIY dishware project comes to us from Honestly WTF, a website known for their fashion news and craft ideas. The project transforms traditional kitchen accessories into ornate works of art. If you don't have the budget to afford a high quality plate set, then try this fun craft activity that is sure to appeal to lovers of [unique home decor](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/destree-x-cabana). The project adorns [simple porcelain plates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monte-porcelain) with photo printed imagery of [insects or natural life](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bug-table). The plates are accented with cutout photographs that are sprayed with a urethane clear coat before application. Once dry, the images are placed in warm water and later applied to any dish. Once attached, the images should be left to dry for at least an hour before they are completely secure. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.2/10 - Popularity: 85% | Activity: 94% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [DIY](https://www.trendhunter.com/diy) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Upcycling DIY:** The trend for DIY upcycling, particularly in home decor and dishware, creates opportunities for eco-friendly companies to show unique ways of repurposing traditional items. - **Printed Imagery:** The printed imagery trend in decor and dishware creates opportunities for digital printing companies to offer customizable prints on various tangible items. - **Natural Themed Decor:** The trend for natural themed decor, featuring insects and other natural elements, creates opportunities for companies to showcase sustainable and eco-friendly products featuring natural imagery. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Home Decor:** The home decor industry can capitalize on the upcycling trend and offer eco-friendly and unique decor items. - **Printing:** The printing industry can offer customizable printed imagery on various tangible items such as dishware, creating unique and personalized products. - **Sustainability:** The sustainability industry can offer eco-friendly products featuring natural imagery to appeal to consumers who prioritize environmental responsibility. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Luxurious Patterned Ceramic Plates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/patterned-ceramic-plates.md) - [Patterned Cultural Crockery](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dishoom.md) - [Colorful Enamelware Plates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/studio-tigress.md) - [Chic Stackable Tableware Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tableware-ecosystem.md) - [Revived Mid-Century Serveware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tortugaware.md) - [Unique Upcycled Serving Trays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/recycled-wine-bottle-appetizer-tray.md) - [Sculptural Ceramic Tableware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/office-of-tangible-spaces.md) - [Sustainable Upcycled Glass Cups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hmm-design.md) - [Modular Porcelain Cups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/corcelain.md)