I had a coffee table that I'd been using in my formal living room & I decided to mosaic it with china rose tiles. I spent hours gluing at least several hundred tiles in a random pattern all over the coffee table. There were at least 20 different patterns of china and all the tiles were very small so it took me a LOOOOOONG time to glue them all down.
When I was done with gluing down the rose tiles I started to fill in between the tiles with white china filler. When I'd gotten about 1/3 of the table filled in, I took a trip to visit my parents in another state. After I got back I decided to finish mosaicking the table. However, when I looked at it I just DID NOT like the way it looked!
I decided to leave it for a few more days to see if the design "grew" on me but the more I looked at it, the more I HATED it. Here's a picture of how it looked.
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Soooooooo, I got the BRIGHT (?) idea to remove all the tiles & start completely over. I was able to remove all the tiles & only about 10 tiles shattered in the process. I'm now done re-gluing those tiny rose china tiles back onto the table. One thing I've learned is that random patterns do not appeal to me. I am an organized person (some would say anal retentive but what do THEY know?) & in most aspects of my life I need neatness & order.
I started by drawing different size circles onto the table. Some of the circles intersected with some of the other circles & some circles didn't. Then I sorted ALL THOSE tiny rose tiles by pattern & decided to mosaic the outside of each of the circles with a different pattern. I originally was going to do the remainder of the table in only white china filler. My idea was that the circles would stand on their own but later I decided to glue china focals in the middle of SOME of the circles. Here's how it looks today:
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I'm much happier with the way the table is turning out the second time around. The brown spots you see are where the white laminate tore off the table when I removed the tiles from the first attempt. Once the table is tiled & grouted, you won't see the brown.
31 comments:
It's amazing the talent you have and the ability to put your pieces together. This is beautiful! xoxo
Welcome to blogland, Miss Nan!
I love this table. Your work is awesome!
Nancy....organized design is soooo much better!!! I'm with you....random patterns are not for people like us! Even though, the table is not finished....it looks so much better...You Did The Right Thing!!!! When it's done...you'll be so much happier that you took the time to redo. Happy gluing! Jane
Well, I think it was stupendous BOTH ways, but I really REALLY love the second one! Great job!
Beautiful table, Nan. You are so very talented. The apple doesn't fall very far from the tree! You & your sweet mom are both amazing!
Big TX Hugs,
Stephanie
Angelic Accents
Nan...I am afraid I am just like you! Have to have order, and until I get..I am a MESS....LOVE, LOVE, LOVE the table redo! So pretty and looks like purty plates all over!
Got your blog changed now and all set to go! Love it too!
Hugs...Lorena
Are you really a snob, bratski????
Hah.......
Smoochies,
Connie/Mom
Nancy,
The first way is definitely not my style. But the second way...hubba hubba....Now that is going to be beautiful. I guess my AR personality is not in sync with random patterns, lol. I would love to try mosaics, if I could just keep my hands clean, lol. Love your site, would love to exchange banners and blog links.
Theresa @ Cottage Violets
Great table Nancy! I thought it was nice in the first picture and viola, the second blew me away. Very very nice.
Susie ~ The Polka Dot Rose
I like it SO much better now !! I would have done the very same thing, which is why I am always behind and have nothing finished !! lol !!!!
Hi Nanc,
welcome to blogland!
Ouuu la la the table is wonderful!
I love it!
When you are done will you come over and do my dinning room table?
I have all the glass and some pretty plates but not enough nerve to jump in and do it!
I need a big push..... :-)
Hugz, Dolly
Hi Nancy,
I love mosaics also. Your table is fab!!! Glad you got your blog going. Can't wait to see more of your work.
Inka
Inklings Designs
Hi Nancy......I like the second design much better too.....I've not tried mosaicing but I have a friend who does a wonderful job at it and she keeps encouraging me to try it.....maybe one of these days....can't wait to see what you post for us next!
Pink hugs,
Debbie
Hi Nancy,
Congratulations on starting your very first blog! It looks fantastic! You are so going to love blogging. It's contagious! lol
You get to meet so many wonderful people and they come to visit you too. I look forward to visiting you again. And that table is beautiful!
Pink Hugs,
Janet Bernasconi
Janet's Creative Pillows
It takes courage to know when something just didn't work and start over. The first table wasn't bad it just does not contain the amount of creative expression the second one does.
The second one is real art.
About blogs. They help create community. In on line stores it is hard to create a relationship with your customers. A blog is a chance to share just like you did with this table story. Now we know you a little better.(I'm a neat and order freak too!) Our reply gives you a chance to get to know us!
Nice work. Lilli
Nancy,
Your mosiacs are to die for! You blog because we LOVE to see what you are working on. Your blog posts are inspiring.
Trisha Evans
my2roses
a vintage white
I love the new table! You are doing great with the Blog and you are so funny. Keep it up and I can't wait to see the table done. kath
Nancy, your table is beautiful. Looks like a bunch of pretty plates overlapping. I love it!
Nancy, I am totally addicted to mosaics too. When I look around my house I realize just how many pieces I have and I get scared. 3 watering cans, 3 birdhouses, a stool, a shelf, 3 large wall pieces, a sewing kit, a table, a footstool and the list goes on. Need I say more!!!
xo Cathy
Well, I guess I'm a.r. too. The second redo is far and away much better. It is coming out beautiful. It does look like plates on the table, my son was walking past me and said, "Oh, nice plates".
Pat
Wow Nancy, That is incredible. I looked at the first version and thought it was really nice, but that second version is awesome.
The same thing happened to me. I made a few things, but the random look did not work; I wound up with a diamond design; it is nowhere near as nice is yours. Your work is really beautiful.
Welcome to blogging. Looking forward to seeing more of your work.
Marie
Nancy....Love your new blog and the table redo is awesome! The only thing I see that could be an improvement to the table is.....it should be sitting in MY living room!! You are a very talented lady!!
Pink hugs!
Georgia
Grandma G's
Nancy, glad you started blogging and I'm looking forward to reading your posts. The table remake is looking good. Can't wait to see the finished product!
Hugs, :)
Kimberly
Absolutely gorgeous. I love the second one too.
absolutely love the second time around, so worth the work.
Hugs,
Judy
Hi Nancy,
I love your table, even at this stage and I know that when it is finished it is going to be awsome. I am so happy and proud of you for getting your blog started and it looks like you are getting the hang of it...it really looks great and you are so informative about the process that is necessary for your beautiful art. I look forward to seeing your finished table....my very best wishes and I'll be in touch!!
ha! I thought I'd already added you to my favorites, because I visit you! But I see I was a slacker. YOU'RE ON NOW!!!
Also, would love to exchange website links -- ourcottagegarden.com. I think you will find a suitable and acceptable level of wit and beauty....not so sure some days about the intellect, but, well, YOU be the judge. :-D
Ronda
So glad you found my blog as now I have found yours. Love your table project and I too like it better the way it is now. I don't think I would have had the patience though to pick all the pieces off and try again. What a big project, but it looks lovely. Gonna go read some more of your fun blog.
Lisa
hi nancy
thank you so much for visiting my blog. As you can see I am a beginner to mosaicing but love it.
I love the redo of your coffee table much more than the random pattern.
can't wait to see it finished.
catie
OMG That table is beautiful!! I am going to have to learn how to do that!!!
It will be all your fault when my husband clobbers me for starting another new hobby!! LOL
Just kidding he is used to it by now!!
Love your blog.
Becky
Oh my goodness. I LOVE the way it turned out so much better!!! I'm afraid mine would have turned out like the first one. Wow. Hey, thanks for coming by and saying hi. Laurie
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