In mosaic arts, you use small bits of broken glass, stone, or other things to make patterns that are all your own. It’s a custom that goes back to Mesopotamia. If you can remember what year that was, you get extra points.
1: Apply clay pot sealer (optional)
I used a sealer to keep water from ruining my design when I made my famous decoupage flower pots and painted terracotta pots.
This sealer does a good job of getting your clay pots ready for being outside in the weather. Just spray the flower pot on the inside and outside. After that, let it dry for 24 hours before adding your mosaic design.
You can skip this step if you’re worried about using a sealer in pots with plants that people will eat. My fingerprint flower pots aren’t sealed, and I just keep them somewhere with a lid.
2: Cut tile pieces
You should use pieces that “fit” the size of your pot to make the best mosaic pattern. Since the clay pot I used was 6 inches across, I made sure my pieces were about 1/2 inch across.
3: Apply tile adhesive and attach mosaic pieces
Now comes the fun part! When making a mosaic, the only thing that stops you is your ideas. You can make other geometric shapes or a flower pattern out of tile pieces.
I chose to use two plates I found at Goodwill to make a random pattern. I love how they make my clay pots look like stained glass.
Setting the edge of my pot on the saucer made it easier to work with the tile glue (see below). So I could use both hands to squeeze the glue right onto the pot. It was hard to squeeze my glue, so this was the best way to do it.
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4: Apply tile grout
Once you have let the tiles cure, it’s time to being grouting. The directions may differ based on the grout you choose.
You should wear rubber gloves or something similar to make sure the grout gets into all the cracks on your pot. The grout should stay level with the tiles or slightly recessed.
5: Wipe away excess grout
After about 15-30 minutes, you’ll need to wipe away any excess grout to reveal the tiles underneath. Trust me, it’s tough to remove grout from tile once it’s cured.
To get rid of the grout between the tiles, you can use a wet cloth or sponge. For this part, things do get a bit messy, so work somewhere you can clean up the dust that falls off.
Let the grout set for a little while longer. Then, do it again to get rid of any cloudiness or dust that is still on the tiles.
6: Buff and seal the flower pot
When the grout has set for 24 hours, or the time the maker says it should be, it’s time for the finishing touches!
Use a wet rag to give the pot one last polish. After that, you may choose to use a grout sealer. You can choose from a lot of them, but this mosaic grout sealer is made just for this job.