Mosaic Flower Pot Tutorial
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- Опубліковано 23 лис 2024
- I will show you how to prepare and mosaic a terracotta one. For my outdoor projects I prefer to use thinset (Cement based adhesive). For links on products and videos please click the button below "Show More"
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What is the sealer? Is it necessary?
If you are referring to sealing the pot before mosaicking, some people say yes and others say no, terracotta will absorb the moisture out of adhesives like thinset so using a penetrating sealant helps to prevent this, however you can soak the pot in water and use an adhesive like thinset which will help stop the absorption from the adhesive as well. They also claim that the thinset will bond better to the pot than having a penetrating sealant on it if the sealant were to fail so will your mosaic. However there are companies that make waterproof membranes such as Laticrete Hydroban that works with Laticrete thinset and of course there are thinsets that adhere to glass which is totally smooth, it depends on the type of environment you're in as well. It really comes down to weighing up everything and going with what you think is right. As always whatever adhesive or product you are looking at using always read the manufactures technical sheet which is very easy to read before purchasing to ensure its suitable for the job, the tess and the environment its in. :)
Good morning Peter! This video was on my UA-cam feed and I watched it again. What a pleasant way to start a day off.
Good morning Tonya. Thankyou very much I am so glad its helped brightened up your morning. Thankyou for your support and your comment. :)
Very unique looking pot ❤🎉 its gorgeous and one of a kind!
Thankyou so much, I just wanted to demonstrate that you can mix things up a bit to create interest. Thanks for watching and appreciate the comment. :)
Great hint about supporting the pot on two saucers
Thankyou so much and thanks for watching. :)
Thank you so much! I appreciate the tutorial & I’m going to use it for a Garden Club project. 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
My pleasure and a great idea for a garden club project. Thanks for watching and appreciate your comment. 😊
I like the spoon idea! Will use that myself soon. Also hadn’t considered using the foot of the plates before but love the added texture and feature so will use that idea as well. Thank you.
Thankyou so much, there are lot of things you can add to make it interesting and add texture. :)
Peter, I am watching this video both on my desk top and TV. I love how you use the teaspoon, I can add another piece. My question was going to be about the bottom of a plate when it has the rim it sits up on. I see you have used them in this flower pot with the ridge facing out. Now I don't have to throw these pieces away. Really enjoy your videos. I'm reconstructing a bird bath that my Mum gave to me years ago, a neighbours cat knocked it over and broke the dish (cat escaped) I have repaired it - so I will be working on doing mosaic work in dish. Love how your flower pot turned out. Thank you.
Thankyou very much Elizabeth, appreciate that. I rarely throw out anything from a plate that's in good condition. The foot adds a bit of interest and texture. They also look great when you combine a heap of them together in a mosaic piece. Thanks for watching. :)
Hello from Ontario, Canada! Thank you so much for such an indepth tutorial, lots of info and your pot turned out so nice!
Thankyou so much Sage Creates, so glad you enjoyed it and thanks for commenting. :)
It’s so relaxing watching you work. I’m trying to gain the confidence to mosaic a terra cotta pot. Your work is beautiful and I like that you have a box of several plates that you’ve broken up to give it a nice variety of colors.
Thankyou so much Renee and thankyou for watching. To be honest its not that hard its just making the start and you can really just start by sticking crockery or tiles on and then you grow from that. You will have a lot of fun. :)
WOW that actually came to life once the grout was applied. No disrespect implied because I'm always amazed after that step.
I want to try my hand at this, so thankyou so much for your helpful videos.
Tfs & take care
Thankyou so much, you are right the grout can really bring the piece to life but if the right grout colour hasn't been chosen then it can have the opposite effect. Thankyou very much for watching. :)
Beautiful! Most of your videos I viewed are educational and helpful!!!
Thankyou very much, appreciate that Janette. :)
Excellent tutorial, very thorough and easy for beginners to understand.
Wooden skewers are great for tidying up lines too.
Thankyou very much, appreciate that. Wooden skewers would be good as well, a great tip, one of my favs is metal knitting needles:)
Brilliant tutorial! Easy to follow and very inspiring! My only problem is breaking up plates I’ve bought that I really love!
Thankyou very much Angela appreciate it. Yes breaking plates that you love can be an issue but if they are already cracked or chipped you are giving them a new lease of life. 😊
Thank you for the great video . Also thanks telling us not to pour the grout or adhesive down the drains . I would not have thought about that .
Thankyou so much Lisa. Many have fallen victim to the grout down the sink. :)
I am so happy that I have stumbled upon your videos as I want to try my hand at mosaics. So far the information is just superb. Thanks much for sharing your expertise.
Thankyou very much, appreciate that. Mosaics are fun and addictive especially collecting things to use. :)
Thank you. You explain so well.
Thankyou so much Cynthia appreciate that and thanks for watching. :)
Thanks Peter, do you buy the mirror strips and cut them to size, ? I like the mirror strips on the rim, they finish the pot off beautifully. The foot on the plates look good as well. I’m watching a lot of your videos, before I get started. . 😉
Im so glad you are enjoying the videos, I generally just buy 3mm mirror from a glazier and then cut the strips to size. This allows me to create any width I need, I do purchase round mirrors though around 25m, I cut them in half and quarters to make different shapes, I buy those online from Mandella Art in Victoria . Thankyou so much and thanks for watching and commenting. :)
I love how this looks!
Thankyou very much, I love the crazy paving look. :)
That’s beautiful!!!
Thankyou very much Monica and thankyou for watching. :)
Beautiful! Great instruction, thank you!
Thnkyou so much Jenni, appreciate that. :)
I really loved the design you made! Excellent tutorial. Gracias!!! I am learning so much! ☺️ Greetings from México.
Thankyou so much Maru, appreciate that. Greetings from Down Under. :)
ThANK YOU. I'm motivated by this video. This will be my first project so forgive me if these are obvious or have been answered already. Questions: Can I use thinset to seal the terra cotta pot. And if I'm not using mirror, then thinset to adhere as well? And is there no sealant at the end, once it is grouted?
Thankyou very much Kathleen so glad the video has motivated you. That’s a very good question regarding the thinset as a sealant. Generally speaking, There are different thinsets on the market. some people don’t even seal their pots they just apply thinset directly to the pot, but they do wet it down first so as the terracotta doesn’t absorb the moisture out of the thinset when they apply their tessera to it. I prefer to use a penetrating sealant on the inside of the pot at least because soils and fertilisers do leach chemicals out but that’s just me there are no hard and fast rules on it as everyone has their preferences. You can use thinset to apply your tessera which is what l prefer to use, just make sure it’s rated for the tessera you’re using as there are different ones on the market. You can seal the sanded grout at the end if you want to or use an epoxy grout such as the Litokol brand no need to seal as it’s waterproof. 😊
Beautiful!
Thankyou so much and thankyou for watching. :)
Did you seal it when done? It is very nice.
Thankyou so much, no I didn't seal the finished mosaic pot, I used Laticrete Permacolour grout and it doesnt require sealing unless its in a high traffic area. For my outdoor pieces I generally use Litokol epoxy grout which is waterproof and more durable than sanded grout. Thanks for watching and appreciate your comment. :)
Great video! What do you do with the grout water if you don't dump it down the sink?
Thankyou very much, I have made a video on that. :) ua-cam.com/video/VJ2HTJTAXXk/v-deo.html
@@TreasuryRoad thank you!
Gorgeous
Thankyou so much Rosebelle and thanks for watching. :)
Thank you for this inspiring video! I loooove the cheery colors! I wish I knew what the American equivalents are for the adhesive Fix All and the sealant. I was wondering if you put soil directly in your pot or slip a plastic liner pot in. I’m also frustrated trying to find a variety of grout colors. The black you used MADE your piece-really brought out those vivid colors, but I cannot find black grout. Maybe some of your other American viewers have some advice on that...
Thankyou very much. The balck grout is Laticrete Permacolour grout and is available in the USA as Laticrete head office is there, I and made a video on how to locate your nearest supplier ua-cam.com/video/t0ZHoEpwldg/v-deo.html . You can tint your grout with oxides which are used for colouring cement available at hardware stores that sell cement. When I have mosaicked pots I can put soil directly into the pot but I generally dont because the post can crack as the plant grows so I really just use it as a cover for the plant thats already in a pot. That way the mosaic pot will last a lot longer. :)
@@TreasuryRoad,thank you so much. Not sure how I missed the video about Laticrete unless it’s because I’ve been distracted by the election fraud situation.
@@donnafoster2022 Thats fine, its very easy to miss things. :)
Beautiful!!
Thankyou so much and thankyou for watching. 😊
Can you please share what adhesive you are using in the caulk gun?
Theres a shot of it at the very start of the video its called Soudal Fix All Crystal Clear. Its similar to silicone however it doesn't contain the solvents that silicone does. Its also neutral curing so it doesn't effect the reflective backing on the mirror. Thanks for watching. :)
Fabulous can you use all media’s as well as plates and take it to different levels like you have include vintage spoons, what about. Beads, diamantees
I love bling don’t we all in tasteful designs like you have done. Colour combination is key yes to a successful design?
Love Love bless you.
Thanks very much Ebony. You can use pretty well anything providing it suits the environment that its in, some plates are reasonably friable when you cut them or the glaze may have crazing which means the plate is compromised and shouldn't be used outside. Plates generally shouldn't be used outside although I do but there's no freeze thaw cycles where I live, so taking into the account of what you are going to use and the environment its in is very important. The same applies to beads and all other manner of tess and also the type of mosaic you are creating, is it a wall hanging or a birdbath, a birdbath has tess that is constantly submerged in water so that needs to be considered. The same also applies with foil backed rhinestones, generally fading is an issue. For inside mosaics its a lot easier and yes colour but also design is very important but I tend to wing everything I do, I just use what I love but I do take into account all of the above and see where it takes me which breaks the design rules in itself. lol :)
Thanks so much for the tutorial. My question is about the edge of the rim, between mirror top and broken plate base. I noticed you wiped away the grout along the edge. Did you do that so it wouldn't break later? And any tips for the bottom? Thanks again.
Thankyou so much Margot, appreciate that. I wiped the grout away from the edge as grout on its own has no adhesive properties, so eventually it would most likely chip or crack as its meant to be used as a filler for grout lines. As far as the bottom is concerned just make sure the pot does not sit on the tess, that's why I kept its lightly away from the bottom.
I just would like to say how grateful i to your channel it has awoken my passion,,, I do have a question if i have seen some use a gloss clear spray paint as a finish would you recommend this?
Thankyou very much Michelle. I would not recommend using anything on a finished mosaic except a grout sealer to seal the grout if you've used ordinary sanded grout, if you want a gloss finish then use tessera that is gloss. Any gloss that is sprayed on could go yellow or possibly flake off depending on the tessera you're using further down the track. Just my thoughts though. :)
Great job
Thankyou so much. :)
Beautiful
Thankyou so much Christine appreciate that and thanks for commenting as well. :)
Hi Peter, loved your post, loved seeing.the whole project being built. I love that you are a perfectionist and say why you are doing things a certain way. Can you tell me your supplier for the mirror tiles please? Can you also tell me where to buy the soudal fixative. Your pot looked stunning and I would love to give it a go. I live in the south coast of NSW, so happy to buy supplies that you recommend. Thankyou
Hi Peter I wrote the last post, my name is Alana not Ian.
Hi Alana, thankyou so much. You can by the Laticrete Permacolour grout online from OzMosaics in QLD, the mirror I just cut up from a sheet of mirror, you can also buy strips and squares online from mosaic stores, I buy my square mirror tiles online from Mandela Art or at Bunnings, now I just cut my own up. The FixAll I bought from Mitre 10 but my go to adhesive for most outdoor projects is using a cement based adhesive, which I have also produced a video on and available from OzMosaics its just I cant use that with mirror tiles. :)
What do you do with the bottom of the pot and inside? Sometimes I get the grout on the inside when I’m grouting the top edge and it looks messy inside. Should I just wipe the inside down? Or paint the inside? The dark colored grouts are hard to wipe off the inside. Thank you for this video, it helped me a lot.
Thankyou and glad the video has helped you. Generally you wont see the inside of the pot, I really wouldn't do anything with the inside except for the sealing. You can tape the inside rim of the pot with painters tape or even add plastic to the inside to protect all the inside area and then grout then all you have to do is peal the tape and plastic off when youve finished cleaning up the grout and you should have a very clean inside rim. :)
Thank you Peter, can I use 50/50 welbond and water for sealing the pot?
Thankyou and my pleasure, people do use Weldbond and water to seal outdoor pots, I prefer specific commercial sealers. Some people dont even seal their pots as they prefer the adhesive to bond directly to the pot. :)
Gorgeous-love the colors
I enjoy your UA-cam channel
Is it possible to use plastic
container/vase??
Thankyou so much, I avoid plastic pots although some people use them for mosaics if it doesn't have any flex in it but I wouldn't. :)
Please can you tell me what grout to use, I am in uk
Generally for my outdoor projects I use Litokol epoxy grout but I also like Laticrete Permacolour grout which is a sanded grout. You would need to read the manufactures technical data sheets on their website to make sure its suitable for the job you are doing. They are very easy to read. You can also check out Mango Mosaics on UA-cam Caroline is based in the UK and I think she uses BAL grouts for her mosaics projects. Thanks for watching and commenting. :)
Thank you!!
My pleasure and thankyou for watching. :)
Can you use a tile sealer.
If you are using ordinary sanded grout you can use a grout sealer, some people do and some don’t. 😊
Do you know what adhesive in the United States might be the equivalent to the hybrid polymer adhesive you showed?
I dont know, this adhesive does have its limitations, my choice of adhesive for pretty well most outdoor projects is thinset, its just I was using mirror tile, I rarely use silicone style products. :)
Lovely! Now you didn’t seem concerned about cutting your fingers on sharp edges while you were grouting and cleaning up - weren’t some of the pieces sharp? Thank you!
Thanks very much Cheryl. I was careful when grouting also the grout becomes level with the pieces when finished providing you don't dig the grout out while cleaning so this helps hide the edges. If you are concerned you can file or grind the edges before grouting and I would consider this wise if you were to sell them. Thanks for watching and for commenting as well. :)
@@TreasuryRoad Thank you for being so dedicated to helping us learn about mosaics - and for responding even though it’s been several years since your original post. You inspired me to work on a terracotta mosaic after a few years in an artistic slump. Many thanks!
Thankyou so much, l try and answer every comment but sometimes l do miss them. ❤️
What adhesive have you used, please?
Its in the video and I talk about other alternatives through it as well. :)
Hi Peter, is it safe for plant to put it directly to this pot?
Hi Mozhdeh, good question, the Bondall ornament sealer is not meant to be used where water pools, now being inside the pot maybe an issue as far as the waterproofing goes due to the constant soil and water, hence why l sealed the pot all over. I personally wouldn’t plant directly into the pot due to this reason also the chances are if you were to repot as the plant gets bigger the mosaic pot would probably break. If you wanted to plant directly in the pot then l wouldn’t seal the inside. 😊
Lovely
Thankyou so much. :)
Que adhesivo usa
Es como un adhesivo de silicona. 😊
Do you use black grout a lot
It really depends on the look Im after and what suits the piece, I always choose the grout colour when Im choosing the tess that way I can change the tess if it doesn't suit rather than try and choose the grout colour at the end makes it so much easier. :)
@@TreasuryRoad thank you a great idea
@@joychip5994 My pleasure. :)
Thank you! 💙
My pleasure and thankyou for watching. :)
No damp sponge... just use dry paper towels.
Yes you can just use the dry method, but I tend to use both the wet and dry method I find it really cleans up the grout lines well and if you are using textured pieces much easier to clean. :)
Can I use a plastic pot?
No really advisable as a plastic pot can have flex in it, also it becomes brittle over time and you can also has a situation with adhesives due to the surface tension, stick to terracotta or concrete if you are in a freeze thaw area then concrete as its a lot less porous than terracotta. :)
Can we mosaic a plastic pot, since terra-cotta ones are hard to find?
This video is for terracotta: www.youtube. Where to find one for plastic?
I wouldn't mosaic a plastic pot as they can become brittle and they generally have some flex in them, concrete would be a better option then.
Beautiful!
Thankyou so much Donna, appreciate that. :)