Easy Crafts & Decorating

Microwave several cups of milk in a microwave-safe container for 30 seconds; temp should be warm, but not boiling (to avoid damaging painted design on plate in the following step). Next, pour the warm milk into a pan big enough to accommodate the plate, then submerge the plate for about 45 minutes. Leave on counter at room temperature. Most fine surface cracks should mend! To keep that bond from dissolving fast, don’t use the plate for food, says Heloise, author of All-New Hints From Heloise. For a permanent solution, ask a local antique shop for a restoration expert.