Things You'll Need:
- Glass surface TSP cleaner Acrylic-based mosaic adhesive Pieces to mosaic Grout Sponge Spatula Soft-polishing cloth
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Step 1
Clean your glass surface with TSP mixed according to container directions. Rinse, dry and polish.
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Step 2
Decide upon a color palette. Go around the edges with small tesseraes--1-inch square pieces of glass that are smooth on the front and have ridges on the back. They are designed to sit in the adhesive and hold firmly.
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Step 3
Choose your placement. Lay some tiles on the glass and mark the position with a wax pencil so you don't go beyond your set border.
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Step 4
Apply the adhesive and begin laying in the tesseraes according to your pattern. Leave a small space between the row and the edge of the glass for grout. Either lay down a section of tile adhesive, or place tesserae one at a time, dabbing them with adhesive individually. As you press the tesserae down, it will displace the adhesive so that it lies beyond the actual piece; don't allow it to run over the edge of the glass. Make sure that there is enough adhesive to securely hold each tesserae.
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Step 5
Continue working your pattern around the edge of the glass until it is completed. Allow it to dry thoroughly before grouting. Apply the grout with a paint spatula, pushing it down between tesseraes so that it fills the area completely. Use a damp sponge to wipe grout off the mosaic pieces. Dry completely. Buff mosaic pieces and glass to a nice shine.












