Make a cakestand from a tea set

Start with a dinner plate at the base and work your way upwards, layering teacups and plates, using smaller pieces as you go. Trace the lip and base of each teacup with a line of superglue and then attach a plate. You can make as many or as few tiers as you like.

Selection of cups, saucers and plates, Zara Home and Whittard of Chelsea.

Words and styling: Alaina Binks. Photos: Mark Scott 

Other ways to recycle an old tea set:

Create a pretty photo frame

Make a clock from a plate

Make tea cup candles