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DIY Mosaic Planter with Thrifted Plates and Cups

Here's an easy way to create a beautiful mosaic pot with an old terra cotta pot and colorful ceramic plates and cups.
Prep Time20 minutes
Active Time1 hour
Drying Time1 day
Total Time1 day 1 hour

Equipment

  • Hammer
  • Sponge and Rags
  • Large Plastic Bag
  • Disposable Gloves

Materials

  • 1 Terra Cotta (Clay) Pot
  • Colorful pieces of ceramic plates, tiles, china
  • Tile Adhesive - Hard As Nails or Silicone Sealant
  • Pre-mixed Grout in White
  • Plastic knife

Instructions

  • Place your ceramic plates, tiles etc. in a large plastic bag.
  • Use a hammer to break up the pieces, checking occasionally to see the size.
  • Clean and dry the clay pot.
  • Glue broken mosaic pieces onto the pot with silicone adhesive.
  • Once dry place the pot upside down on some cans or anything that will lift it up on a covered surface.
  • Start spreading the grout all over with a plastic knife filling in between the tile pieces and up to the edge of the pot.
  • Start removing the grout with a wet sponge or rag from the broken plates or china.
  • As the grout continues to dry go over the ceramic pieces with a damp sponge or rag to remove any grout haze.
  • Allow the grout to dry for 24 hours before using the pot.
  • Set plant with a nursery pot inside the mosaic planter and enjoy.

Notes

Note: If you want to put soil directly into your mosaic planter consider coating it with a sealant first.
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