Nowadays, the color, texture and specification of mosaics present diversified development trend and superior quality by the modern technology. Besides, the changes of mosaics greatly satisfies the extraordinary creativity from designers and household DIY enthusiasts. And, different colors and patterns of the rooms can give occupants different feelings from body, mentality and emotion in daily life. You can DIY one ornament which is full of creativity and personalization, and place it in the corner. Won't you feel fulfilling when you see those items which are made by yourself? Here I will show you how to DIY mosaics in the following article.
1. Find some beautiful pieces of glass tiles, stones, metals, seashells, CDs, or anything else that you have. You can decorate your tables, chairs, mirrors, candlestick, doorplate or flowerpots with those stuffs. But you shall make sure to pick a strong foundation to stick those glass tiles(or other stuffs) so that it can hold the weight of them.
2. Select a pattern you like to make into a mosaic. You can design one with your imagination or choose one available online. As a beginner, I suggest you may start from a simple pattern.
3. Draw or print out the pattern you need and place it on a flat surface. You can use a hammer or other tools to break glass tiles into pieces and make sure that the pieces of glass tiles are clean of any dirt. Then roughly lay them as the pattern.
4. According to the recommendations of the manufacturer, mix mortar and apply it to the base with a trowel or other tools. You shall put the glass tiles into the mortar before it dries out. Apply those glass tiles piece by piece from one corner of the pattern. And be sure that you have left enough space between pieces for grout. Clear away the extra mortar on the mosaic tiles after the mortar is congealed.
5. Mix the grout. There are many colors that you can choose to add into the grout and select one that will make your mosaic stand out. And apply it with a spatula to the spaces between the glass tiles until it fills the creases.
6. In order to clear away the grout on the surface of the mosaic, you shall wipe it with a clean towel and warm water. Then coat the mosaic with varnish which will protect it from damage and will also make the glass tile shine out in the sunshine.
1. Find some beautiful pieces of glass tiles, stones, metals, seashells, CDs, or anything else that you have. You can decorate your tables, chairs, mirrors, candlestick, doorplate or flowerpots with those stuffs. But you shall make sure to pick a strong foundation to stick those glass tiles(or other stuffs) so that it can hold the weight of them.
2. Select a pattern you like to make into a mosaic. You can design one with your imagination or choose one available online. As a beginner, I suggest you may start from a simple pattern.
3. Draw or print out the pattern you need and place it on a flat surface. You can use a hammer or other tools to break glass tiles into pieces and make sure that the pieces of glass tiles are clean of any dirt. Then roughly lay them as the pattern.
4. According to the recommendations of the manufacturer, mix mortar and apply it to the base with a trowel or other tools. You shall put the glass tiles into the mortar before it dries out. Apply those glass tiles piece by piece from one corner of the pattern. And be sure that you have left enough space between pieces for grout. Clear away the extra mortar on the mosaic tiles after the mortar is congealed.
5. Mix the grout. There are many colors that you can choose to add into the grout and select one that will make your mosaic stand out. And apply it with a spatula to the spaces between the glass tiles until it fills the creases.
6. In order to clear away the grout on the surface of the mosaic, you shall wipe it with a clean towel and warm water. Then coat the mosaic with varnish which will protect it from damage and will also make the glass tile shine out in the sunshine.
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