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IRIS ROUND MOSAIC & STEPPING STONE

NOTE: Our fusible glass or stained glass can also be used in any mosaic projects.

Materials List

· See Category: Mosaic Glass Kit:
Item# 16712 or Item 16712IP
Single Iris "4 1/4"" x 6 3/4""

· X-acto™ Knife
· 1 sq foot of Contact Paper™
· Plastic Stepping Stone Mold
· Diamond Crete™, color pink or gray
· Scraps of color coordinated stained glass cut
to pattern for boarder or glass jewels for
accent colors as mosaic pieces
Note: See Free Patterns for other Boarders
· Latex/rubber gloves
· Sponge
· Wire Brush
· Water
· Bucket
· Grout
· Scraps of purple or other accent colors for mosaic pieces
· See Category: Mosaic Supplies
Item# 40196
Mosaic Nippers
· Masking Tape
· Razor Blade or X-acto™ Knife

· Step 1: Remove Glass. To keep from breaking the precut pieces of glass, remove them from the package using an X-acto knife. Use our precut glass with you mosaic tiles.

· Step 2: Trace along the bottom edge of the mold onto clear Contact Paper™ (contact paper is available from home supply and grocery stores). Using a scissors, trim contact paper to fit the inside of the mold. Put the trimmed contact paper to the side. Note: contact paper should be smooth and free of creases.

· Step 3: Using a paper towel or napkin, apply a thin coat of petroleum jelly along the inner surface of the mold.

· Step 4: Face side up, cut the plastic covering of the pre-cut glass kit around the edges only. Lift of the plastic leaving the peaces of glass laid out in place on the card board backing. Place additional mosaic peaces and/or glass jewels around the pre-cut glass to create the desired effect. Peel the backing off the contact paper and place over the glass as laid out and rub the contact paper until it adheres to the glass "only", not the card board. Some people prefer to place the contact paper in the mold sticky side up, and then hand place the peaces of glass on the contact paper. If you choose to do the last choice. Then place the pattern in the bottom of the mold face up to assist you in place the glass in order.

· Step 5: Following the pattern, make sure all the pieces are placed slightly apart (approximately 1/8 inch) and also in from the mold’s edge to allow room for cement. Note: make sure the desired side of the glass is face down in the mold.

· Step 6: If you have not place the glass into the bottom of the mold, place an additional peace of card board over the glass so you now have card board top and bottom with the glass cover with contact paper in-between. Hold tightly and flip over. Then slide the sheet of contact paper into the mold. Press any glass that shifted firmly onto the contact paper.

Note: Glass jewels and small decorative pieces of cut glass mosaics are heavier and makes them best to add after you have glass kit positioned in the mold but don't forget to place them face down.

· Step 7: Mix the Diamond Crete™, desired color gray. following the directions and precautions on the cement label. If you are using a fine grade out door cement, you may wish to add color to the cement by adding Colorants to the water, and then pour mixture into the cement.

· Step 8: When mixed, pour cement slowly and evenly into the mold and try to be careful not to move glass. You may even want to use an old soup ladle to put in the initial layer over the glass and then pour the rest in slowly. Do not move the mold while the cement is drying.

· Step 9: Tap the sides of the mold for two to three minutes to release any air bubbles in the cement. Do not pick up and drop to release air bubbles.

· Step 10: Wait approximately thirty minutes to one hour (time may vary due to climate or Diamond Crete™ instructions) for the cement to harden. The cement will warm as it hardens and once it has cooled it will firm up (there will be no visible water on the surface) and can be removed from the mold.

· Step 11: It is important to remove the stone and not leave it in the mold. Turn the mold over and lift up the edges of the mold to help it release the stepping stone after several gentle pulls on either side of the mold.

· Step 12: Peel off the contact paper. Clean off any excess cement covering the glass. You can clean the cement with a paper towel, sponge or X-acto™ Knife and a little water. Buff the glass using a soft cloth and 0000 steel wool.

· Step 13: If any air bubbles blemishes the surface of the cement, fill in by mixing up a small amount of cement into a paste and rub it into the holes in a circular motion. Any marks or contact paper lines on the surface of the cement can be smoothed out using a fine sandpaper.

· Step 14: Allow stone to cure for 24-48 hours before moving.

Tip:
Do Not grind your glass pieces. Cement and/or grout will not cover chipped glass edges.

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