So cute, and with retro plates would be awesome!
{from how-tostudio.com}
Anyone can mosaic. Whether you’re tackling a simple project or an intricate design, mosaics are fun, easy and relatively inexpensive. Plus, they make great gift for just about anyone!MostlyMosaic from Etsy brought us this great picture frame mosaic project. Check out her store where you can find more of her work and even purchase the picture frame featured in this design! Here’s the project:
STEP 1. Find at least two plates that go well together. (The artist used two plates in this project.) To save money, check your local thrift shops and garage sales.
STEP 2. Place the plates (one at a time) between several layers of newspaper. While using safety glasses and gloves, start breaking the place with a hammer.
STEP 3. After the first couple of hits, check your plate to see how it’s breaking apart. Since you’re looking for pieces that will work for your overall design, sort through the glass and remove any pieces that you won’t use. (This might include pieces that do not have smooth backs or pieces that might have gotten chipped on the front.)
STEP 4. Continue breaking your plate into smaller pieces. Then repeat steps 2-4 with your other plates.
STEP 5. Take your wooden picture frame. Starting in the corner, start gluing pieces from your plates down using craft glue. (Some people choose to layout the entire design before doing any gluing. But the great thing about mosaics is you don’t have to worry about being perfect!)
STEP 6. Fill as much of the wood as possible, using the small pieces to fit in tight spots.
STEP 7. After you’ve given your project sufficient time to dry (12 to 24 hours), mix up your grout. You want it thick enough so that you can’t pour it out.
STEP 8. Spoon the grout onto the mosaic surface and push it into all the cracks. Make sure you use gloves during this process, as some of the glass will have sharp edges.
STEP 9. Use a wet rag to wipe off the excess grout. This might get pretty messy, but just take your time.
STEP 10. Let the grout sit for 20 to 30 minutes, and then use a damp rag to finish cleaning up.
STEP 11. If you like, you can choose a coordinating acrylic paint for the edges of the frame.
Enjoy your new piece of art! Then start digging around to see what else you can find to mosaic. What else have you done mosaics with? Please share your ideas with everyone in the comments section!
{from how-tostudio.com}
Anyone can mosaic. Whether you’re tackling a simple project or an intricate design, mosaics are fun, easy and relatively inexpensive. Plus, they make great gift for just about anyone!MostlyMosaic from Etsy brought us this great picture frame mosaic project. Check out her store where you can find more of her work and even purchase the picture frame featured in this design! Here’s the project:
STEP 1. Find at least two plates that go well together. (The artist used two plates in this project.) To save money, check your local thrift shops and garage sales.
STEP 2. Place the plates (one at a time) between several layers of newspaper. While using safety glasses and gloves, start breaking the place with a hammer.
STEP 3. After the first couple of hits, check your plate to see how it’s breaking apart. Since you’re looking for pieces that will work for your overall design, sort through the glass and remove any pieces that you won’t use. (This might include pieces that do not have smooth backs or pieces that might have gotten chipped on the front.)
STEP 4. Continue breaking your plate into smaller pieces. Then repeat steps 2-4 with your other plates.
STEP 5. Take your wooden picture frame. Starting in the corner, start gluing pieces from your plates down using craft glue. (Some people choose to layout the entire design before doing any gluing. But the great thing about mosaics is you don’t have to worry about being perfect!)
STEP 6. Fill as much of the wood as possible, using the small pieces to fit in tight spots.STEP 7. After you’ve given your project sufficient time to dry (12 to 24 hours), mix up your grout. You want it thick enough so that you can’t pour it out.
STEP 8. Spoon the grout onto the mosaic surface and push it into all the cracks. Make sure you use gloves during this process, as some of the glass will have sharp edges.
STEP 9. Use a wet rag to wipe off the excess grout. This might get pretty messy, but just take your time.
STEP 10. Let the grout sit for 20 to 30 minutes, and then use a damp rag to finish cleaning up.
STEP 11. If you like, you can choose a coordinating acrylic paint for the edges of the frame.
Enjoy your new piece of art! Then start digging around to see what else you can find to mosaic. What else have you done mosaics with? Please share your ideas with everyone in the comments section!
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