Slate is one of the most popular natural products. It is used for craft projects and fine works of art, and it is widely implemented for paintings, but slate is also great for making unique and easy craft projects. The smooth surface is ideal for decorating with appliqués and other unique craft embellishments. Best of all, slate tiles are readily available in home improvement stores, and they cost far less than ready-made wood plaques, canvases, and other craft supply items. If you love working with slate, give the following unique and easy craft projects a try.
Make this Easy Slate Tile Trivet
Instead of purchasing expensive trivets to hold hot pans and dishes, consider making them using ordinary slate tiles. Simply attach self-stick rubber feet to the back corners of an ordinary tile. This very easy craft project is not particularly decorative, but the slate tile trivet will work well to protect tables and countertops from hot dishes and pans. This is a great way to use an extra slate tile or two, and they make fantastic gifts for those who love to cook.
Easy Peel and Stick Appliqué Tiles
If painting is not your talent, you can still make decorative tiles worthy of gift-giving or displaying in your home. These days you will find dozens of high-quality peel and stick appliqués in most major craft stores, and they are very thin and highly detailed. From frogs to flowers, you will find appliqués to meet your preference. All you have to do is peel off appliqués of your choice and stick them to a clean and dust-free tile. This craft project really is very easy! With the addition of a hanger, the unique finished piece can be displayed on a wall, or it can be displayed on a small tabletop easel.
Slate Tile Messages
You do not have to be a calligrapher to create impressive messages on tiles. Use peel and stick letters in a style of your choice to make funny or inspiring messages, and trim the tiles with small peel and stick flowers, scrollwork, or other designs. The unique finished pieces can be hung on a wall or placed on a shelf or countertop. If you have a favorite motto, put it on a piece of slate for everyone to see. This exceptionally easy craft project is also a great gift, especially if you want to send a message to someone special.
Easy Slate Tile Decoupage Craft
Any paper graphic you like can be attractively displayed on a slate tile. Search magazines for photos, messages, or other unique paper graphics, and using decoupage glue, affix the cutouts to a clean slate tile. Create a mosaic of many different designs, or center something eye-catching and beautiful. Brush a generous amount of decoupage glue over the slate tile, and embellish it with paper cuttings of your choice. Brush additional decoupage glue over the top of the graphics to create a beautiful work of art worthy of displaying or giving as a unique and thoughtful gift.
