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Mosaic
Pumpkin Tray
· See Category: Precut Glass - Small Designs
Item#
16307
Ivy Leaves (Qty 6)
· See Category: Precut Glass - Medium Designs
Item#
16337
Pumpkin (Qty 1)
· See Category: Mosaic Sheet Glass
Item#
83151 Tan Opaque Glass (Qty 4)
Glass Supplies & Tools:
Item#
41103
Weldbond Adhesive for Glass
Item
#41904 0000 Steel Wool
Item# 41025 White Grout
Item#
40197 Toyo Self Oiling Glass Cutter
Item#
40196 Mosaic Nippers (Glass Tool)
Other Supplies:
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Wood Tray We purchased ours from a craft store.
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Off White Latex Craft Paint
· X-acto Knife
· 1 sq foot of
Contact Paper
· Latex/rubber gloves
· Sponge
· Wire Brush
· Water
· Bucket
· Masking Tape
Tip:
You can make mosaic pieces by scoring the glass at ½ intervals and then
breaking. Use mosaic nippers to create the mosaic pieces from the ½ strips.
Step 1: Prepare the Back and Sides of the Wood Tray
Paint tray using the off white latex paint.
Step 2: Remove Pumpkin and Ivy from Package and Glue the Mosaic Pieces
Glue the pumpkin in the center of the tray using Weldbond glue. Arrange ivy
leaves as desired and glue in place. Fill in remaining areas with the black
background glass. Make mosaic pieces out of the tan glass and glue to fill
in the background.
After the design is complete allow the project to dry for 24 hours.
Step 3: Grouting
Place the project on newspaper. Mix grout according to manufactures
instructions. The grout should be the consistency of a thick milk shake.
Spread the grout with your gloved hand and press grout into all crevices.
Work the outer edges easily to form a rounded grout edge. Wait 10 minutes to
allow the grout to set up.
Step 4: Cleanup
Wipe the grout with a lightly dampened sponge being careful not to pull
grout out of the crevices. Rinse sponge frequently. Remember it is import
the sponge be as dry as possible. After the excess grout has been removed
allow the grout to dry for another 45 minutes. Use a soft cloth and 0000
steel wool to buff the glass and remove the excess grout. Use a razor blade
to remove spots of dried glass.
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