DIY Twig Plate Chargers

This DIY Twig Plate Chargers tutorial will show you step-by-step how to make twig plate chargers for so much less than the inspirational ones I found.

I’ve been planning my spring decor since I put away the last of my Christmas decorations.

When I saw some twig placemats at Pier One Imports, I was like, “Oh my Gosh!”

“They are perfect!!“

“I’ve got to have them!”

Then I saw the price!

Yikes!!!

Do you ever have sticker shock let down? Well, I certainly did! I couldn’t justify the expense to create my table setting for spring.

Then a light bulb went off!!

Do you remember my Top 10 Thrift Store Shopping Tips?

The one about “be willing to sit on something until inspiration hits”?? Well, I remembered that I had purchased a set of six tarnished silver plate chargers for just $.99 a few months ago.

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First, I Need To Find Those Thrift Store Chargers

First, I had to find where I’d stored the chargers.

So then my idea began to form. Should I paint them?

I liked the vintage feel of the tarnish! I decided that might work for me.

Plus, one less step. Win-Win!

Gather Supplies for DIY Twig Plate Chargers

Next, I went into the woods and gathered some grapevine for the twig plate chargers

We have an abundance growing wild around us. I just clipped some branches and pulled them from the trees.

After I got my supply home, I braided the branches until I had several good size pieces that were somewhat under control.

You can use other twigs from your yard if you don’t have grapevine available. Just be sure they are not dead. You want them flexible enough to bend with the curve of the charger. You can also soak twigs and grapevine in water to make them more flexible.

Additional Supplies

• light weight flexible wire or floral wire
• preserved moss
• Hot Glue Gun
• Large Nail
• Hammer
• Wire Snips

Prepare Chargers

Begin by punching holes in the rim of the charger using a heavy-duty nail and hammer. You can see how the holes are spaced in the photo below. I punched 12 holes in each charger.

In addition, you will want to cut six pieces of wire approximately 10 inches long.

Then run the wire from the back side of the chargers as shown here. You need the wire spaced evenly because you will secure the grapevine with the wire.

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Add Moss to the Plate Chargers

Next, add moss to the charger’s edges by applying a bead of hot glue along the edge and gently pressing the moss into place.

Yikes!!! Watch out for those burnt fingers.

Note: I now use these finger protectors.

Also, don’t get ahead of yourself. Work in small sections at a time because the hot glue dries quickly.

I repeated this process to the inside rim as well.

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Attach Grapevine

After the moss was applied, I wrapped the grapevine around the top and secured it by twisting the wires around it.

Once the grapevine is attached, go back and add smaller pieces to fill in and make sure the grapevine appears balanced. Then cut off any extra wire and bend the exposed ends into the grapevine.

In addition, cut off any twigs running to the center of the charger because they will prevent the plate from sitting on the charger evenly.

Finally, remove any unsightly areas with moss, using hot glue to attach them.

Continue to fill in with the moss until you are satisfied with the appearance.

Make sure to cover all the galvanized wire with moss.

Keep adding vine and moss until you get the desired thickness!

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You will also love how to make Moss Shamrock Placemats for St. Paddy’s Day and these Easy Twig Napkin Rings as well.

Here are some other creative charge ideas that are inexpensive & free – DIY Packing Material Plate Chargers

I love how it looks with just a simple white ironstone plate!

The vine and moss adds so much texture and your table will look beautiful.

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Here is the Pier One version that started this whole thing.

This one was $19.95, and I completed 4 for less than $11.00. I love the hint of tarnished silver that you can see peeking through the grapevine. It gives me that Trash to Treasure feel that I adore.

See how cute these look on my Spring Easter Tablescape & Bunny Blog Hop!

I recently used these DIY plate chargers on an Outdoor Dining Table. I love how perfectly they held up for another season.

See this outdoor dinner table setting here.

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