Samhain Witch Craft

Mosaic Scrying Mirror

What You'll Need:

• Dry sponge
• Wooden picture frame
• 2 Paint brushes, 1 for glue and 1 for paint
• Hammer
• Mosaic adhesive
• Mosaic grout
• Mosaic tiles
• Small spatula
• Newspaper
• Plates
• Tile cutter
• Utility knife
• Disposable rubber gloves

Step 1

Wrap your plates up in a couple sheets of newspaper. Using your hammer, break the plate(s) into small pieces.

Step 2.

Score your frame with your utility knife. This is scratching lines into your frame. This will help the tiles adhere better to the frame.

Step 3.

Decide what your pattern will be, the simpler the better. For example, you can use a cup to create a semi circular pattern. Draw or trace it onto your frame.

Step4.

Lay out your tiles. You will probably want the broken plate pieces on the outer edge. Use your tile cutter to better size the pieces to fit.

At this time, you may want to use your rubber gloves. It's going to get messy!

Step 5.

With the paintbrush, add tile adhesive to your frame, plate pieces, and tiles. Press the pieces into place. Please don't worry if the glue seeps out. It will be covered in grout.

You need to allow this to dry for 24 hours

Step 6.

Follow the instructions on mixing the grout. After you have it mixed (unless buying pre mixed) grout the spaces in between the tiles using your spatula. Take the time to wipe excess grout off of the tile pieces. It makes clean up a whole lot easier!

Let everything sit for 20 minutes.

Step 7.

Using a barely damp sponge, wipe away any excess grout that is on top of the tiles.

Let your frame sit for another 24 hours to make sure it has set properly.

Step 8.

Paint the glass on one side using an oil based glossy black paint. You will have to paint a few layers until you can't see any more light shining through. Allow this to dry.

Put your newly painted scrying mirror into your new mosaic frame, and voila! You have a beautiful new scrying mirror!

Have a Happy Samhain!