Stone Name Plates

PROJECT SARA MARTIN | PHOTOGRAPHY TARA CHATTELL

Add a touch of biophilic design to a dining table with the addition of river stone name plates. Guests will relish the connection to nature that brings with it an inner sense of tranquility.

Tools & Materials

River stones

Foam brush

C2 Paint Guard or polyurethane in a flat sheen

Alphabet stickers

How-To

Collect smooth stones that sit naturally with a flat side up. Also look for stones that offer interesting striations and shades. Wash in lukewarm water and scrub with a non-abrasive sponge to remove any grime. Let dry thoroughly.

Using a piece of plastic to protect your work surface, apply a thin coat of C2 Guard or polyurethane to the top of the stone with a foam brush. Let dry, then repeat. When the second coat is dry, turn the stones over and repeat the process.

Once the stones are completely dry, apply letters to form dinner guests’ names on the flat side of the rock. For this project, one inch puffy gold letters were used. You might need smaller or larger letters depending on the size of your rocks. Use a ruler or straight edge to keep the letters in line.

Single letters can be used on smaller stones to spell out words or phrases, then arranged in the centre of the table.

Once the meal is over, encourage guests to take their stone name plates home as a reminder of the gathering. OH