How to Do BASIC Mosaic art work

How to Do BASIC Mosaic art work? Mosaic art work is becoming more and more popular in today’s modern designs. Because of this many web sites have been created to supply you with facts and resources for creating your special Glass Mosaic art work.

Instructions

Difficulty: Easy

Things You’ll Need:

• Eye protection
• Disposable face masks
• Broken class, stone or other objects that you can make your Mosaic tiles out of
• Glass and / or stone cutting tools
• Glue (depending on what you are using for your Mosaic tiles. Weldbond works good)
• Tile Grout

1. Come up with a design concept and simply draw it out with pencil.
2. Decide the size of tiles that you will be using to achieve the level of details that you want.
3. Glue your tiles onto your design surface one at a time. Make sure to leave at least a minimum 1/8 to 1/4 inch gap between tiles to fill in with the grout later.
4. Make sure to allow the glue to set the full recommended time before attempting to start grouting the gaps (the recommended cure time should be posted on the glue products packaging).
5. After the glue has fully cured or set, it is time to start grouting. Start by mixing your grout according to manufacture instructions. Always wear a face mask to avoid breathing the grout dust. Slowly spread the grout into the cracks. Using a sponge make sure to remove any and all excess grout. Rinse out your sponge often to avoid clumps dragging across the surface. Don't overdue whipping down the cracks or you will start to remove the grout between the tiles. Keep the surface damp at all time so the grout does not cure to fast as it will crack.

Tips & Warnings

• Take you time to do this right. Once the Mosaic tiles are set it will make for a messy job to try to remove them.
• Be very creative. Spontaneous and creative Mosaics make for the best pieces of art.
• ALWAYS WEAR EYE PROTECTION!
• Wear a Disposable face masks as well when mixing the grout.