Create An Eye-Catching Planter With This DIY Mosaic Project

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Focus your creative energies on brightening up your patio space without breaking the bank. Instead of buying brand-new, colorful planter pots, try out this mosaic DIY to refresh simple terracotta or plastic ones. Using mosaic tiles, you can cover old planters to give them new life. It's also a good idea to repurpose household staples for fun and easy garden decor by turning old ceramic plates and cups into makeshift tiles. 

Creating eye-catching planters is simple with a little time, glue or thin-set mortar, mosaic tiles, grout, and a planter in any size. You can accomplish this DIY on terracotta pots, plastic containers, and heavy stone planters. Use an old planter that you have in the back of your shed to make this a budget-friendly DIY. You'll want to gather many pieces of colorful tile, ceramic, glass, and anything else you would want before starting this project. To judge how many pieces you'll need to cover an entire planter, make sure to have a pot picked out before gathering tiles. Use red and orange-colored mosaic tiles to create a hummingbird-attracting pot to match stunning plants that will attract hummingbirds to your garden. Turning a plain planter into an eye-catching statement piece is simpler than you might imagine.

When it comes to mosaic art, there are no defined rules. The first option is to lightly outline a pattern in marker or pencil. Let this pattern help guide the selection of pieces. If you have a lot of pieces in distinct colors, a predefined outline or pattern can help you create a beautiful, cohesive mosaic. But if you hate being constrained by rules or outlines, you can freestyle this project. 

Start at the top, bottom, or middle of the planter and begin attaching pieces carefully to it. Try to get the edges as close to each other as possible. Use a sturdy, waterproof glue designed for mosaics or thin-set mortar. Once dry, fill in the gaps between each tile with mosaic grout to make the project more long-lasting. Clean most of the grout off the surface of the tiles with a sponge, and then once it has dried slightly, wash off the remaining thin film. 

Beautiful mosaic art is possible with a variety of media. Add a personal touch to a mosaic planter by using a unique material, like pebbles or shells. Instead of foraging for pebbles or shells, which can be bad for the environment, buy packs in bulk. You can find affordable crafting supplies on Amazon, like this pack of 2.5 pounds of Pebbles from Pulovin for $10 and this pack of WeDoSoy Tiny Sea Shells for $9. Pieces of mirrors are also a unique addition for an outdoor planter mosaic. Choose materials that speak to you. Gardening is good for your health, and these eye-catching planters will help improve your mood even more.