How do I create mosaic designs out of plates?
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Take your broken pieces draw the shape of your table top you are going to apply the pieces to. Make the draw g the actual size, then just start a "dry" run. Play with the shapes and colors until.you land on the design you like. Take a picture of it, then start applying it to your table. Good luck and have some fun.
Are you using broken pieces of plates? You will need a backer board and then an epoxy or other product that will hold the pieces. I would pour a clear resin to fill in the voids and cover the pieces.
Here's a beauty that's similar to what you're asking. My aunt actually does mosaics using broken plates she finds at garage sales. https://www.hometalk.com/diy/floors-ceilings/this-is-another-section-of-a-mosaic-floor-i-created-546226
This is another section of a mosaic floor I created
Here's a fun project. https://runningwithsisters.com/how-to-mosaic-with-broken-china/