What could I use to cover up a scratched glass outdoor table beside

beside ?????a table cloth is that what you were going to say

How about table runners or a pretty tablecloth? Or were you looking to do something more permanent?

I have two recommendations:

The first seems to be for shallower scratches, and was found in:

https://www.modernmom.com/how-to-repair-scratches-in-glass-tabletops-123780.html

How to Repair Scratches in Glass Tabletops

Start by cleaning your glass with your usual cleaner and a lint-free cloth. Next, dab a small amount of toothpaste on the scratch before using a damp washcloth to rub it across the surface. Use gentle movements to avoid causing more scratches. The toothpaste will gently polish away the

The following seems to be pretty intense (probably for a deeper scratch), and was taken from:

http://homeguides.sfgate.com/repair-scratches-glass-table-tops-49228.html

How to Repair Scratches in Glass Table Tops

You can remove surface scratches from a glass table top. Scratches in glass come in different depths and sizes. With the right polish, you can remove scratches that are at or near the surface of the glass. Deep scratches require either professional help or replacement of the glass. Determining whether you have a surface scratch or something more serious can be tricky. If in doubt, however, try removing the scratch manually. Even if the scratch is not fully removed, you still may be satisfied with the results.

1 Apply a dab of jeweler's rouge onto a lambswool cloth. Polish a small surface scratch until it comes out. This may take several minutes and perhaps longer. You may have to add a dab or two of rouge while you polish. Hand polishing like this is only recommended for the smallest and lightest of surface scratches. You can also try whitening toothpaste as an alternative to jeweler's rouge.

2 Dab a liberal amount of jeweler's rouge onto several scratches. Polish out the scratches with a variable-speed buffer set at a medium-speed rotation. Allow the polish and the rouge to do the work. Do not press too hard or you may heat up the glass and break it. As the rouge gets used up, dab more on the scratches.

3 Clean the rouge off with an ammonia and water solution. Put on a pair of rubber gloves, safety glasses and a dust mask. Mix 2 cups of warm water and a half-ounce of ammonia in a spray bottle. Spray the ammonia solution onto the rouge and wipe it away with a paper towel. Inspect the area for any sign of scratches. If scratches remain but are noticeably less apparent, repeat the process by either polishing them out by hand or using the buffer. If there is virtually no difference in the appearance of the scratches, call in a professional or replace the glass tabletop.

Things You Will Need:

*Jeweler's rouge polish

*Whitening toothpaste

*Lambswool cloth

*Lambswool pad

*Variable-speed buffer

*Ammonia

*Warm water

*Safety glasses

*Dust mask

*Spray bottle

*Paper towels

TIP: There are several types of scratch-removing kits that come prepackaged with polish, different types of polishing pads and glass cleaner. They may or may not be more effective than using jeweler's rouge and a buffer, but they are a viable alternative when removing scratches from glass.

make a mosaic with broken glass or dishes (from a second hand store) to cover the table, that would be really pretty and colorful.

That's what I was going to suggest. You might even use a pretty chrochet doily. What the heck and if you don't crochet, get one at thr $$ store!

Wow! This is intensive & informative. The table is old so I don't want to spend too much time & energy. Looking to do something creative & different. Thanks very much for your input!