How to Use Seaglass for Mosaics
Seaglass is glass that has been thrown out onto the beach, and over time, has transformed into smooth, frosted glass. The transformation occurs because the sand and salt water continuously sand down the glass. Since mosaics can be created with any type of broken glass, ceramic or clay pieces, seaglass is a perfect material to create a mosaic with.
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Instructions
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Choose a surface you want to decorate. Mosaic can be put onto frames, tables, shower walls, and so on.
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Arrange your seaglass pieces on the floor or a table into the design you would like to use.
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Put super glue on the back of a piece of seaglass and put it on your chosen platform in the order you have arranged. Continue this process until every piece of seaglass has been glued down.
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Wait 30 minutes for the glue to dry.
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Put on your rubber gloves.
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With your hands, take out handfuls of grout and put it in the space between the pieces of sea glass.
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Use a grout scraper to scrape away excess grout.
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Wet your cloth and gently rub at pieces of glass that might have gotten grout on them.
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Wait for the grout to dry. It usually takes an hour to dry.
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