Steps In Crafting Large Mosaic Garden Pots

By Kathleen Martin


DIY projects are some of the popular trends nowadays. Mosaic projects are one of those. Your garden is also a venue for such. Decorating it with mosaic pots is a great idea. This will give stylish details to your garden or backyard.

This kind of art can also be used in nearly any setting. A lively flower pot is placed on a table to welcome guests to before dining in. You can also line up your large pots such as large mosaic garden pots California, for example, in your backyard. A clean clay flower pot, unused tiles or other materials to create a beautiful mosaic design.

Because of its versatility and adaptability to different situations or functions, working on the craft is surprisingly easy to learn and do. In fact, it is an enjoyable activity. If you learn the basic steps, you will become more interested for it and look for old pots to decorate with.

Others might think that working on this kind of art is difficult and time consuming. However, they are actually wrong. You do not have to buy expensive materials for it. All you need are recyclables and a tile is a very good and common example for this.

Identify the pot you would want to use. The common type is the clay pot. Even it is new, give it a clean by washing it with warm soap and warmed water, scrubbing it with wash rug, and drying it in the sun. Make sure that it is cleaned and ready to receive the decorating materials. This is done to make ensure that there is no moisture in it so that the materials will adhere to it.

Choose the tiles with best design. Having a good color and pattern will have a very good impact on the overall aesthetics of the mosaic pot, making it appear to be colorful and interesting. Take note that not all tiles are applicable to this artwork. Therefore, they must be chosen carefully. If in doubt, consult an expert.

Once you are done with the selection process, you may now start creating a mosaic. Of course, you must have protective eye wear, small hammer, nipper, working gloves, thick towel or clothing, and a clear and flat work space to get this done. These are important for purposes of safety measures. On a clean and flat surface, lay the tile and place. A heavy clothing must be placed over it. Using your small hammer, tap gently, not smash, it until it is broken into pieces. Smashing it may cause disintegration. Complete the breaking process for those that may not have been broken completely by nipping them.

Use mortar powder mixed constantly with water for adhesion of the broken pieces. To obtain the desired result, be sure that the powder has been fortified with polymer and that its layer is thin. This formula must be used immediately to avoid changes in few minutes.

After the preparation of mortar, you are now ready for the final stage. Create a mosaic design by adhering the piece to the pot itself. Just spread the mixture at the back portion of the tile piece. A grout must be made after adhesion. It is usually gray but if you want it to be colored, you can mix it with acrylic paint. Set aside and let the finished product dry for two hours.




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