By
eHow Hobbies, Games & Toys Editor
Difficulty: Moderately Easy
Things You’ll Need:
Step1
Look at the pieces of ceramic with a new eye: as raw material for art. Figure out how much area the pieces will cover and whether they're small enough to work with (see Tips).
Step2
Break up bigger pieces carefully. Place them in a pillow case or old sock and tap them - not too hard, but not too softly - with a hammer. Stop when you have pieces small enough to lie flat on the surface to which you'll attach them.
Step3
Choose the object you will decorate. Consider a wide picture frame for pieces of smaller objects, a flowerpot or - if you have lots of pieces - the top of an end table.
Step4
Determine whether you have enough shards to cover the surface you've chosen. Remember that if you don't have quite enough, you can fill in with pieces of another item or even small decorative tiles.
Step5
Purchase mosaic adhesive (available in most craft stores) and tile grout in any color you like.
Step6
Create your design by placing the pieces on the surface until you've achieved a pattern you like. Remove the shards to a work surface, preserving the design while you prepare the surface and the shards.
Step7
Make sure the surface and your shards are dust-free. Apply a thin layer of mosaic adhesive to the surface to be decorated and to the backs of the larger shards, then attach the shards to the object.
Step8
Apply tile grout to the gaps between pieces with a putty knife, a craft stick or your rubber-gloved fingers. Wipe off any excess with a clean cloth. Wait for the grout to dry, and your work of art is done!
Comments
Louellamarie said
on 7/21/2007 To mosaic a terra cotta flowerpot, seal the pot with a sealer inside and out befor mosaicing. Then use grout sealer when you are finished. This way, your beautiful flowerpot will last you for many years!!!! from Louella
Louellamarie said
on 7/21/2007 To mosaic a flowerpot, you should seal the pot first, inside and out. And use grout sealer when you are finished! This way your pot will last many years! by Louella
Anonymous said
on 11/22/2005 An easy way to color grout is to make sure you get the powdered grout and add water and acrylic paint. You have a wider variety to choose from. Just make sure you use sealer, it keeps the color fresh.
Anonymous said
on 11/22/2005 If it's your first time doing a mosaic project, try a simple shape. It'll look beautiful because YOU made it. Success with your first piece will encourage you to start your next!
Anonymous said
on 11/22/2005 Use contact paper to keep a china pattern together while cutting it in small pieces.