Project Posted by Martha M.

Teacup Display Stands


  Use old pieces to create something new! I created my display stands from old cups and saucers. The total cost of the entire display was under $10 and it looks fantastic.

What you need:

  • (1) can of Krylon Dual Spray paint in color of your choice (Watermelon is used here)
  • Various plates, saucers, cups, bowls and vases (check out Goodwill)
  • WeldBond or E6000 glue
  • (1) large piece of cardboard to protect your work surface

How and How Long:

  1. To start, you will want to go to your local Goodwill or Value Village and pick out a selection of plates, saucers and cups and vases. Take the time to try stacking them on each other in different ways so you can get varying heights and have varying sizes. 
  2. Start gluing the pieces together. Again, remember to make sure none are top heavy and that the bottoms of the plates and the glasses fit together well. To glue my plates and glasses together, I used a glue called WeldBond. With the WeldBond, you need to put a coat of glue on both pieces of the display stand and let it sit for about 5 minutes BEFORE you press the two pieces together. It will be totally dry after 24-36 hours depending on how much glue you used.
  3. Take your stands outside and set them in a flat place with some cardboard below to protect your grass/ driveway/ patio from the spray paint.
  4. Using short, small bursts, cover the display stands with a thin coat of paint. A thin coat will probably not cover any designs on the plates or cups, so plan to put 2-3 coats of paint on them.
  5. Once you have totally dry displays, you are ready to set them up and show off your product!
  6. For full project instructions, see http://sundayafternoonhousewife.com/how-to-make-upcycled-display-stands-from-old-cups-and-saucers/.
Approximate project time: It takes about 3 days, including drying time.

What it Costs:

Cost is $10, depending on how many plates and saucers and cups you need to buy.