How to Make Mosaic Plates
Mosaic art consists of small tile pottery or ceramic pieces that are arranged to form a picture or design. While some mosaics are large-scale and intricate, others are artful and expressive in their simplicity and rustic style. If you’re new to mosaic art or are looking for an easygoing mosaic project, design your own decorative mosaic plates. While you won’t be able to eat or serve food off of it, you can transform an old, unwanted dinner plate into decorative wall art for the home with this relaxing and enjoyable activity.
Things You'll Need
- Mosaic tiles, different colors
- Small bowls
- Plate
- Mosaic adhesive
- Small paintbrush
Instructions
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Set out your mosaic tiles so that they are easy to access. Place them into small bowls and separate them by color.
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Wash and dry your plate thoroughly and set it face up on a flat work surface.
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Apply a generous drop of the mosaic adhesive to the back of the tile. Use the small paintbrush to spread the glue and cover the entire back surface of the tile.
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Place the tile face down in the center of the plate, pushing gently. Continue gluing and placing tiles around the plate, working from the center outward. Alternate rows of colors according to your design preferences.
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Set the plate out to dry for 24 to 48 hours before hanging.
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Tips & Warnings
Use tweezers for precise placement of tiles if you find that your fingers shift already-placed tiles out of position.
Incorporate the colors of a room, furniture or painting in your home when deciding on mosaic tile colors.
Spray a coat of clear sealer over completed, dried mosaic plates to help protect against moisture and to give tiles an extra-strong bond.
Cut small squares from colored paper and use craft glue to make a child-friendly, paper-based version of this mosaic activity.
Small tiles can be a choking hazard. Supervise children at all times when working with mosaic tiles.
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