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(Many Paths)

An Online Newsletter Celebrating Native America

 

March 20 , 2004 - Issue 109

 
 

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Mosaic Flowerpot

 

Preserve old treasures and create a useful gift in the process.

What You Need:

How To Make It

  • Newspaper
  • Pieces of broken pottery, tiles, beads, marbles, beach glass, shells or charms
  • Ceramic tile grout (available at hardware stores)
  • Plastic knife
  • Terra-cotta flowerpot
  • Sponge

Time needed: Under 1 Hour

Step 1:

Cover the work area with newspaper. Before starting to decorate the pot, sort through the pottery pieces and discard any that have sharp edges (a parent's job).

Step 2:

Spread a heavy layer of tile grout onto the flowerpot with the plastic knife. Then press the tile pieces into the wet grout. When finished, spread a little more grout between the pieces so that most of the broken edges are covered.

Step 3:

After the pot is dry, wipe off any grout film with a damp sponge.

Tips:

If you don't have broken pottery, place chipped, leftover tiles in a clear plastic bag (this way you can see what you're smashing) and break them with a hammer. Another good source for broken tiles is your local tile or hardware store; many will give you broken display tiles for free.

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