Host Renai Ellison turns a simple birdbath into a fabulous mosaic work of art that is sure to attract birds to a garden.
Materials:
old pottery and dishes or tile pieces
safety glasses
rubber gloves
tile nippers
hammer
old towel
cement birdbath
tile glue
premixed ceramic-tile adhesive and grout
putty knife
tongue depressor
water sealant
Steps:
- To break dishes and tiles into pieces, wrap them in an old towel and tap with a hammer (figure A). Small pieces are easier to handle.
* Note: Always wear safety glasses and rubber gloves when breaking pottery.
- Cover the inside surface of the birdbath with mosaic pieces. Glue to the surface with tile glue (figure B). Let set up well. When working with a concave or convex surface, make sure that the pieces follow a curve.
- Follow the package directions to grout the lines between broken mosaic pieces.
- Use a tongue depressor or your fingers to push grout into the cracks (figure C). Let dry well, for at least 48 hours.
- Clean the surface, then apply water sealant (figure D).
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