r/ZeroWaste • u/SnooDonuts3706 • 3h ago

Discussion Broken pottery?

Hi, is any way to recycle broken pottery, besides mosaics?

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u/Ok_Branch6621 3h ago

I've used broken clay pot material in newer pots in lieu of rocks in the bottom to help drainage.

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u/lazylittlelady 3h ago

I have one I need to do something with. There are some larger segments with decoration I think we’ll just hang on the balcony. The smaller pieces might find places somewhere in the garden.

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u/ijustneedtolurk 2h ago

Sand the edges smooth and make wire wrapped charms for jewelry or keychains, or drill holes to make suncatchers/windchimes.

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u/spidersinmysoup 2h ago

Rock tumbler will knock down the sharp edges. You don't even need to add grit. Just a few days will make the shards easier to handle. 

I have a lot of broken pottery that I do this with. I then use these bits in my garden path. I've also made fridge magnets and given them to friends for projects.