Upcycled Framed Tile Art
I found a box of handmade Moroccan Zellige secondhand tiles for $10!
So I decided to make upcycled framed art. I recently found a box of handcrafted Moroccan Zellige tiles at my local recycling centre for $10. These traditional glazed tiles vary in colours, tone and shape, and each piece is truly unique because they're handmade. They can cost upwards of $200 per square metre and while I didn’t have anything I needed to tile at home, I couldn't pass them up. I also found a $2 corkboard and started getting an idea to frame the tiles.
Watch this video to learn how to make Upcycled Framed Tile Art
Before & After
Project Details
♻️ Upcycling: Framed Tile Art
🕒 Project Time Estimate: 1 hour
🪑 Skill Level: Beginner
💰 Materials Cost: $12
Materials
Tiles
Framed corkboard
Timber stain
Construction adhesive
Tools
Measuring tape
Pencil
Hammer
Chisel
Pliers
Tenon saw
Mitre box
Caulking gun
Painters tape
Utility knife
How To
Step 1: I removed the frame from the cork using a hammer and chisel. I also removed some nails from the timber frame using pliers. Following this I decided to use 9 Zellige tiles for my framed art and placed them onto the cork. Using a pencil and measuring tape, I marked where I would need to cut the timber to make the frame.
Step 2: Next I stained the timber using a microfibre cloth and glued two sides of the timber frame onto the cork. I glued the Zellige tiles onto the cork making sure they fit nice and snug against the timber frame and then I glued the other two sides of the frame. I applied some painters tape to the corners while the glue dried. After 3 hours, I used a utility knife to cut and remove the cork from around the frame. And that’s it!
Ta daaa!
This upcycled framed wall art is a great way to reuse leftover tiles and would work for any tile shape or size. Any picture frame will do if you don't have a framed corkboard. Or you can make your own DIY Floating Timber Frame from scratch by following my easy tutorial! A few people commented on my Instagram Reel that a tray or a trivet would also be a great project to use these Zellige tiles, so I think I’ll try that next. Stay tuned!
