Broken plates...

My old platter was broken,
and I just couldn't throw the pieces away.
I loved it, old,
made in my home town..
The pieces have been sitting in the garage,
together with some old tiles.

In the garden is a broken wooden bench
with a metal base.
I only use it to put flower pots on,
not for sitting...
My husband was nice enough to make me a concrete base,
so now the bench will get a new top.


If you brake tiles or plates,
wrap them in a newspaper before you use the hammer.
I first laid the pieces in the pattern I wanted.
Then used tile adhesive and attached the pieces to the base.
Let dry over night.


Mix tile grout in the color you prefer,
and smear it all over. Messy!
Let dry some..


With a moist sponge,
wipe carefully off the excessive grout.
Be careful,
the pieces can be sharp!


Last, wipe with a clean cloth...
Bench done!

Må finne på noe inne,
ute er det for varmt nå.
Hadde et knust fajanse fat i garasjen,
og ovenfor har jeg vist hvordan knuste tallerkener
kan gjenbrukes dersom en ikke vil kaste dem.
Jeg har laget en ny hage benk..