Tuesday, January 30, 2018

How To Make Large Mosaic Garden Pots

By Kathleen Martin


Recently, DIY projects has become a renowned mode of recreation and art. One example is creating mosaic artworks for the purpose of decorating the parts of your house like your dining area or living room. Your garden might need a little art and eye catching look by decorating it with an array of mosaic pots.

They are commonly used in different purposes, events and places. In fact, their functions vary, depending on the setting. You can decorate one to impress visitors or guests. Some of them are just for display purposes or for filling up an idle space at home. The example is an artistic decor brought about by the large mosaic garden pots California which paved the way for the popularity of this type of art and craft, making DIY even more popular as a recreational indoor activity.

Learn decorating them to suit any style with this surprisingly easy activity. Once you already learn how, you will definitely be searching for unused ones to try out this new hobby. For sure, it will make for a fun garden art activity.

Some of you might think that making such projects or art is a hard and expensive thing to do. The recycled materials like pieces of tile portions can be part of your master piece. Contrary to what you think, most of them are easy and inexpensive to do.

Select the best pot to use. Clay pot is a common type to decorate with. Wash its interior and exterior using soap and water. Scrub it thoroughly to give it a deep clean. Let it dry to avoid remaining moisture since this has an effect in the adhesion of decorating materials like tiles.

Selecting tiles is a very important stage in this endeavor. Their designs and colors are the main factors to the aesthetics of the art. They make the object lively, colorful, and vibrant. Thus, they must be carefully selected in terms of the pattern and colors. Do not just settle for plain ones for choosing such will definitely make a boring piece. Its sturdiness is also important. Be sure that it can be broken down to pieces because not all types of tiles are appropriate for the activity. You can seek advice from an expert if you are doubt about the tiles you are going to choose.

When creating mosaic, you must have the small hammer, working gloves, nipper, heavy cloth, protective eye wear, and a work space with you to ensure safety. Lay the tile on a flat work space and cover it with a heavy cloth or towel. Gently tap it using your hammer until you feel that the pieces are broken. For tiles that are not totally broken into small pieces, a nipper will do the trick.

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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