This project is the most advanced of the three I created for my appearance on Fox9 Good Day, but it is also one of the most rewarding. It’s a wonderful way to repurpose damaged or incomplete vintage dishes that you love but can’t use as intended.
I found a vintage snack plate and matching saucer featuring white roses (which are my favorite!). The cup was broken and there were no additional pieces, but I loved the pattern and wanted to give these pieces a new life.
Supplies Used
You will need a vintage plate and saucer, a diamond drill bit designed for porcelain or stone, a drill, water, and cake plate hardware, which can be found on Amazon.
How to Make a Two-Tier Jewelry Stand
1. Trace around the plate on a piece of paper and cut out the circle.
2. Fold the paper circle in half, then in half again.
3. Cut off the pointed tip of the folded paper to find the exact center.
4. Transfer the center mark to both the plate and the saucer. Because we don’t want the hole off center.
5. Fill the plate with water to keep the drill bit from overheating. This is a must. I think a lot of the cracks that people get when they try this are because they’re not using water and the porcelain is overheating, but I could be completely wrong. 
6. Begin drilling at a 45-degree angle using a diamond drill bit to create a small groove. This will be the hardest part of drilling through this plate. It’s very difficult to hold the drill bit in the correct position long enough to start the groove, but you can do it. I know you can! 
7. Slowly bring the drill to a 90-degree angle and continue drilling straight down.
8. Repeat this process for both the plate and the saucer. This takes time and patience (and your arm will be tired at the end ).
9. Assemble the cake plate hardware with the larger plate on the bottom.
10. Place the saucer on top and secure it with the finial.
11. Tighten everything gently and enjoy your finished jewelry stand.
Wrap-Up
Projects like this are a beautiful way to preserve vintage pieces that still deserve to be seen and used. If you enjoyed this tutorial, be sure to browse PeonyLaneDesigns.com for more vintage inspiration and creative ideas. And if this sparked an idea for your own collection, please share this post with someone who loves repurposing vintage finds.
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