Ready to get crafty with me? Today, I'm going to share a super fun way to create a beautiful mosaic ornament for your holiday decor. It's simple, colorful, and you'll have a blast making it! Let’s dive in.
Step 1: Getting the Right Tools
First things first, I decided to up my crafting game by purchasing a scroll saw off Facebook Marketplace. Yes, I went full-on DIY mode! This saw helped me cut my own ornament shapes from wood. Now, I’ll admit, some folks said my ornament shape looked more like a pumpkin. Which is totally fine! If you want to go with a pumpkin design, go for it – the more creative, the better!
Step 2: Gathering Mosaic Supplies
Next, I went hunting for some colorful mosaic pieces. I found scrap colored glass from a glass artist on eBay. (Pro tip: buying scraps is a great way to reduce, reuse, and recycle! Plus, you get a variety of colors for a fraction of the cost.) You can choose any glass or tile pieces that catch your eye. The more colors, the merrier!
Step 3: Preparing the Ornament
Before gluing on the glass, I painted the wooden ornament piece white. The white background makes the colors of the glass pop, giving it that vibrant, festive feel. Let it dry completely before moving on to the next step.
Step 4: Cutting and Placing the Glass Pieces
Now for the fun part! Before gluing, I cut the larger glass pieces into smaller shapes using glass cutters. You can make triangles, squares, or even random shapes—the goal is to create a variety of interesting bits for your mosaic! Once I had a nice collection of pieces, I grabbed my bottle of Titebond quick-drying glue and carefully glued the glass onto the ornament one by one. There’s no right or wrong way to do this—just have fun and let your creativity shine! You can go for a random pattern or create a specific design. The choice is yours.
Step 5: Adding the Mortar
Once the glue dried (it doesn't take long with the quick-dry kind), I mixed together some powder mortar with water. Using my gloved hand, I smoothed the mortar over the mosaic pieces, making sure it got into all the nooks and crannies.
Step 6: Clean Up
While the mortar was still wet, I grabbed some Q-tips and carefully cleaned off the glass pieces. This step reveals the beautiful colors and gives your ornament that finished look. Then, I let the whole piece dry overnight.
Step 7: Show It Off!
After drying, my mosaic ornament was ready to shine! It now sits proudly on my table, adding a pop of color and festive cheer. You can place yours on a countertop, bookshelf, or even hang it up—it's a versatile piece of holiday decor!
And there you have it! A simple, fun way to create a mosaic ornament (or pumpkin!) that you'll be proud to display. So go ahead, grab your supplies, and get crafting. You'll love the results! 🎨If you need a visual "how to" watch this!
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