Hand-Bleached Place Mats

Create an artful backdrop for your dishes by dipping the edges of black bamboo place mats in bleach.

Martha Stewart Living, November 2009 http://www.marthastewart.com/270032/hand-bleached-place-mats

At each seat, an ear of dried miniature corn, its husks sprayed silver, unfurls elegantly on a platinum-rimmed plate and echoes the two-tone effect. Store-bought chocolate truffles shine with coats of edible petal dust and silver leaf.

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Hand-Bleached Place Mats

Create an artful backdrop for your dishes by dipping the edges of black bamboo place mats in bleach.