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WELCOME TO THE MOSAICS
It's simple! We'll show you how!!
STEP ONE
The first step in the mosaic process is to find a rigid surface to mosaic. We chose one of our Basic
Picture Frames.
STEP TWO
After you choose your surfaces, it is time to design your piece. Your only design limitation is your own
imagination. You can draw it on paper, directly on your piece, or lay it out on your surface. Start with
the edges and work your way in. Lay down your adhesive in sections.
STEP THREE
Now that you have your first section of adhesive down, you will now apply your tesseral (mosaic
pieces). Place each piece on top of your adhesive as desired. You need to leave a minimum of
approximately 1/8" between each tile to leave room for grout. You can space your pieces out further if
you like. A good rule of thumb is a 1/8" minimum and 1/2" maximum space between pieces.
STEP FOUR
Lay down your next section of adhesive. Work in small areas at a time. This keeps your adhesive from
drying out if you are working slowly. It will also give you stopping points if you want to take a break.
You don't have to do a project in one sitting.
STEP FIVE
Start applying the rest of your tesseral to your piece. It can make it easier to grout if you make the
pieces near the edge of your surface somewhat flush to the surface. Work section by section until you
piece is completely covered as illustrated .
It's simple! We'll show you how!!
STEP ONE
The first step in the mosaic process is to find a rigid surface to mosaic. We chose one of our Basic
Picture Frames.
STEP TWO
After you choose your surfaces, it is time to design your piece. Your only design limitation is your own
imagination. You can draw it on paper, directly on your piece, or lay it out on your surface. Start with
the edges and work your way in. Lay down your adhesive in sections.
STEP THREE
Now that you have your first section of adhesive down, you will now apply your tesseral (mosaic
pieces). Place each piece on top of your adhesive as desired. You need to leave a minimum of
approximately 1/8" between each tile to leave room for grout. You can space your pieces out further if
you like. A good rule of thumb is a 1/8" minimum and 1/2" maximum space between pieces.
STEP FOUR
Lay down your next section of adhesive. Work in small areas at a time. This keeps your adhesive from
drying out if you are working slowly. It will also give you stopping points if you want to take a break.
You don't have to do a project in one sitting.
STEP FIVE
Start applying the rest of your tesseral to your piece. It can make it easier to grout if you make the
pieces near the edge of your surface somewhat flush to the surface. Work section by section until you
piece is completely covered as illustrated .
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