How to Make a Cobblestone Mosaic
From colorful Roman floors to simple rock designs, mosaics have been a common means of adding either a bold or subtle decoration to a home or building for thousands of years. While a more common material for traditional mosaics is glass, a cobblestone mosaic creates a beautiful and natural looking tabletop, floor or other durable surface. With little skill and just time, a cobblestone mosaic is easy to create at home.
Things You'll Need
- Pattern (optional)
- Large wood board
- Pencil
- Small cobblestones, in a variety of colors
- Craft glue
- Pre-mixed grout
- Grout trowel
- Large sponge
Instructions
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Draw a simple outline of your design on the large board using the pencil. Follow a pattern if you wish, or create your own image.
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Place several of the stones along the pattern, arranging them as desired, to see whether they fit correctly, then remove them again.
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Place a small amount of glue on the bottom of a stone and place it where desired on the mosaic. Repeat this with all the stones until the board is completely covered.
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Allow the glue to completely dry, according to the manufacturer's directions -- generally about 24 hours.
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Spread the pre-mixed grout on top of the mosaic evenly, ensuring that all the areas between the stones are filled.
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Wet the sponge and wring it out so it is slightly damp. Wipe away excess grout from the top of the stones, removing it and leaving the remaining grout smooth.
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Allow the pre-mixed grout to dry according to the manufacturer's directions -- between 24 and 48 hours.
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