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So--- I bought this mid-century 'Salem North Star' dish set at an estate sale years ago, just because I liked it's funkiness. When we moved ALL the dinner plates were broken. (bad packing job on my part), but I couldn't throw them out, of course.
Then I found a 50 cent metal tray from a rummage sale! I hope the paint doesn't chip off. I think it will need to be handled carefully. I'll look for some wooden trays for the next project!
I finally finished the tray I had in mind.
The pieces were glued on with tile adhesive. It was allowed to dry for a day, then grout was applied over the top and wiped off (bit by bit) with a soft damp cloth.
There are enough broken pieces left over for another project or two. The tool shown below is called a tile nipper! If you decide to work on a mosaic, these are quite helpful to get pieces nipped to the right size! It's like building a puzzle!
This quote is from Holley Gerth:
"We're all a wild mix of broken and beautiful."
She posts really good stuff! http://holleygerth.com/
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