Make a mosaic fountain in 7 Easy Steps By Lynda Hagenson
Have you ever had one of those moments when a brilliant idea struck at a really weird? I recently had that happen when I cut a tree in our yard. After taking about three feet high, it occurred to me that this would be a fabulous place for bird baths. In a short period of time, I found myself with a beautifully decorated courtyard. Want to add a decorative fountain in your home? Here's how I made mine.
I bought a bird bath in plain top for about $ 12.00 from my local hardware store and began the process in seven short steps.
1. Using mortar, I joined the bird bath to the top of the tree stump. (Here's a tip: I learned later that he would have been much easier to work with the bird bath separately by placing it on a table at the right height.)
2. I created a mosaic pattern by drawing the pattern on a sheet of paper first. Once I had a design to work with, I then drew on the bird bath with a pencil. Do not worry if it does not look perfect. This diagram is merely a general guideline to be used for the layout.
3. I then only a few pieces of tiles, measuring them to ensure a uniform. It is to be sure the configuration is properly balanced and spaced on the surface.
4. I cut a sheet of some forms of windows and chose different colors of the collection of tiles offered by WholesalersUSA.com Giorbello beautiful. I also chose a couple of gems accent in different shapes and colors.
5. I then joined all the tiles in place and leave overnight dry adhesive.
6. The next day I applied the grout to give the bird bath a finished look.
7. I then added a layer of grout sealer, covering the bird bath twice, including the bottom. It is important to use a grout sealer from the room will be outside and will be water retention.
It is a simple project! It is ideal for beginners and advanced mosaic. The good thing is that it can be completed in two days (including a day of drying time for the glue). And before you know, you can have a catchy new focal point for your garden. (See additional parts of my mosaic art here: www.MosaicMagic.etsy.com.)
Posted on July 6, 2011.
