How to Break Granite to Make a Mosaic Project

Granite can be combined with other materials like sea glass to create an interesting mosaic.

A mosaic is a wonderful way to spruce up an empty wall, create a piece of artwork or embellish pottery. Any material can be used to make a mosaic, from glass to tiles to granite. Granite is a very hard rock with a crystalline texture that is used for countertops, monuments and fireplaces. Create a mosaic from this valuable material by breaking up pieces of the granite to be about one inch in diameter.

Things You'll Need

• Granite
• Sledge Hammer
• Heavy plastic drop cloth

Instructions

1. Lay a plastic drop cloth flat on the dirt outside. Do not lay it over a patio or concrete.

2. Lay a piece of granite on the plastic.

3. Lift a sledge hammer above the shoulder of your writing hand and bring the hammer down in the center of the piece of granite, breaking the piece into bits.

4. Place any pieces smaller than two inches in diameter to the side. These are done and ready to become part of the mosaic.

5. Place one piece of the larger granite pieces in the center of the plastic, moving the others aside and out of the way.

6. Hit the piece again with the sledge hammer, breaking it up.

7. Continue to break up pieces of granite until you have enough for your mosaic.

References

• Merriam-Webster Dictionary: Granite