Sunday, May 22, 2011

My tray

This morning I saw a workshop of a breakfast tray from Juli at:http://miniaturebyjuli.blogspot.com/
That reminded my of a table I did some mosaic on, some time ago.



I had to start my old computer to find the pictures of it!



Here are some details.

At that time, I thought it would be nice to make a workshop of it........
I did made the pictures............. but I never finished the workshop........

But I will share it with you with the pica's that I do have:

* It starts with eggshells, wash them and then paint in the colors you like, sometimes its better to do a couple of layers.

* Then add glossy varnish on them and let dry. Then break the shells into very tiny pieces.
I took a ready tray and painted in a matching color,


* Draw a design, think of a simple decor,



* Then start with puzzle the shells in to your decor,



* It looks no good, but it will be better,







* If your decor is ready, you can fill the background with a mathing color, try to fill every space,





* This is what it looks like








And then I did not take pictures of the finished tray.......


I've searched, but I can not find it, I can't remember where I put it.....
But with the pica's I have it must be a peace of cake! ;)



* You can now cover it with grout, be sure it is very fine, better you sifting and use only the fine grout. Gypsum powder is what I used.



I hope it is a bit obvious, Google helped me with translation, but he gives not always the word I'm looking for.
If you have any questions you can always mail me or leave a message.


Hope you like it and you will try sometime,


see you again!


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19 comments:

  1. Wow,über so einen Trick bin ich sprachlos,Eierschalen zu nehmen.Darauf wäre ich nie gekommen.1000 Dank für den tollen Workshop ! Jeannette x

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  2. Pretty tray! What a great idea using the eggshells! This looks like a fun project that I want to try! Thank you for the nice tutorial! :-)

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  3. muchas gracias por este bonito tutorial
    hace tiempo hice una mesa de jardin con este metodo
    cuesta mucho trabajo pero queda muy bien
    saludos

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  4. Thank you for another fabulous tutorial. The tray looks great.

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  5. Great idea thank you for the tutorial i hope to try this some day.:)

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  6. Muchas gracias por el tutorial. Es una idea genial. :-)

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  7. Lovely little tray. I have often wondered what was used for the mosaic parts and you use eggshells. SMILE. I would never in a million years have thourght that out myself. Thank you so much for the tip.

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  8. Magnífico tutorial, sin lugar a dudas lo voy a poner en practica en alguna de mis miniaturas, gracias. Un saludo, Eva

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  9. Thank you for leaving those sweet comments and no thanks, you're welcome, I searched all day for the finished tray, but did not find him, mabe I give it away...?
    * marlies

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  10. Thanks! I love your dresser and the tray is pretty too. Such tiny pieces! I don't think I can do this but I'm going to go cook some eggs and try anyway. :D

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  11. This is amazing. I love your dresser but OH! the tray is so precious!! You are clever!!

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  12. Hello Marlies! Thanks for sharing, I´ve used this tecnique too, and it is so much fun. The tray and your table are beauties!
    Love, Susanne

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  13. Hey Marlies, thank you for your cute comment in my blog, you are so sweet with me. But your tray is much better and elegant... I create now one simple drink trolley, I will make tutorial soon.
    Kisses

    Juli

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  14. ¡Muchas gracias por este tutorial tan claro y precioso!!! Lo voy hacer ( ;
    Nunca he utilizado cascaron de huevo ,pero tengo mucha curiosidad. Y al ver los resultados en tu trabajos tan hermosos , no dejare pasar mucho tiempo en intentarlo ¡Mil gracias nuevamente!!!
    Un abrazo
    Flor

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  15. Thank you for sharing all your brilliant ideas! I love all your creations! Gill x

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  16. Wat een geweldig idee. Dat ga ik zeker proberen.

    Groetjes
    Sjoukje

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  17. Thank you for this great tutorial. I do hope your blogger problems get resolved soon. It is very disappointing. Best wishes, Carol :)

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  18. Thank you for teaching us how to imitate tiles with egg shells. There are lots of uses do this technique.

    Anabela from Portugal

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