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| − | A fact sheet to supplement Ashe's Quick & Dirty Mosaic Class. [UNDER CONSTRUCTION]<br> | + | A fact sheet to supplement Ashe's Quick & Dirty Mosaic Class. [UNDER CONSTRUCTION]<br> |
| − | == Supplies | + | == Supplies == |
=== Adhesives === | === Adhesives === | ||
| − | Weld-Bond - for indoor applications | + | Weld-Bond - for indoor applications |
| − | Thin-Set Mortar - for outdoor/all-weather applications | + | Thin-Set Mortar - for outdoor/all-weather applications |
| − | === Grout | + | === Grout === |
| − | I | + | I use powdered, sanded grout. It comes in a lot of colors without need for a separate cement dye. |
| − | Make sure you seal porous stone or ceramic before using colored grout, or your project may stain! | + | Make sure you seal porous stone or ceramic before using colored grout, or your project may stain! |
| − | You don't really need to do all that rigmarole with sponges to apply grout; a dry paper towel works just as well if it's mixed correctly. | + | You don't really need to do all that rigmarole with sponges to apply grout; a dry paper towel works just as well if it's mixed correctly. Just wipe into place, flush with the mosaic surface, and wipe/brush off the excess. |
| − | Should be obvious, but do not wash excess grout down the drain. | + | Should be obvious, but do not wash excess grout down the drain. |
| − | === Glass & | + | === Glass & Tile Sources === |
| − | *[http://www.tileshop.com The Tile Shop], Sterling Heights, MI - can order "sample" sheets by the square foot | + | *[http://www.tileshop.com The Tile Shop], Sterling Heights, MI - can order "sample" sheets by the square foot |
| − | Vitreous glass colors available: [http://www.tileshop.com/mosaics/glassmosaics/Amber-Mix-Glass/27.aspx amber mix], [http://www.tileshop.com/mosaics/glassmosaics/Amber-Glass/26.aspx amber], [http://www.tileshop.com/mosaics/glassmosaics/Noche-Glass/698.aspx noche], [http://www.tileshop.com/mosaics/glassmosaics/Metro-Glass/621.aspx metro], [http://www.tileshop.com/mosaics/glassmosaics/Parker-Glass/738.aspx parker], [http://www.tileshop.com/mosaics/glassmosaics/Copper-Mix-Glass/240.aspx copper mix], [http://www.tileshop.com/mosaics/glassmosaics/Autumn-Mix-Glass/59.aspx autumn mix], [http://www.tileshop.com/mosaics/glassmosaics/Sky-Mix-Glass/890.aspx sky mix], [http://www.tileshop.com/mosaics/glassmosaics/Spring-Mix-Glass/907.aspx spring mix], [http://www.tileshop.com/mosaics/glassmosaics/Water-Glass/401.aspx water], [http://www.tileshop.com/mosaics/glassmosaics/Windsor-Glass/1037.aspx windsor], [http://www.tileshop.com/mosaics/glassmosaics/Ottawa-Glass/728.aspx ottowa] | + | Vitreous glass colors available: [http://www.tileshop.com/mosaics/glassmosaics/Amber-Mix-Glass/27.aspx amber mix], [http://www.tileshop.com/mosaics/glassmosaics/Amber-Glass/26.aspx amber], [http://www.tileshop.com/mosaics/glassmosaics/Noche-Glass/698.aspx noche], [http://www.tileshop.com/mosaics/glassmosaics/Metro-Glass/621.aspx metro], [http://www.tileshop.com/mosaics/glassmosaics/Parker-Glass/738.aspx parker], [http://www.tileshop.com/mosaics/glassmosaics/Copper-Mix-Glass/240.aspx copper mix], [http://www.tileshop.com/mosaics/glassmosaics/Autumn-Mix-Glass/59.aspx autumn mix], [http://www.tileshop.com/mosaics/glassmosaics/Sky-Mix-Glass/890.aspx sky mix], [http://www.tileshop.com/mosaics/glassmosaics/Spring-Mix-Glass/907.aspx spring mix], [http://www.tileshop.com/mosaics/glassmosaics/Water-Glass/401.aspx water], [http://www.tileshop.com/mosaics/glassmosaics/Windsor-Glass/1037.aspx windsor], [http://www.tileshop.com/mosaics/glassmosaics/Ottawa-Glass/728.aspx ottowa] |
| − | [http://tilemosaicgirl.com/2010/02/17/getting-tiles-off-of-paper-or-mesh-backed-sheets/ Tutorial: removing glass and tile from paper or mesh] | + | [http://tilemosaicgirl.com/2010/02/17/getting-tiles-off-of-paper-or-mesh-backed-sheets/ Tutorial: removing glass and tile from paper or mesh] |
| − | *[[ | + | *[[Www.artsandscraps.org|Arts & Scraps]], Detroit, MI - donated scrap, selection will vary |
| − | === Nippers === | + | === Nippers === |
| − | Two different cutting tools, depending on your material: | + | Two different cutting tools, depending on your material: |
| − | Glass nippers (have wheels) - [[ | + | *Glass nippers (have wheels) - [[Www.harborfreight.com/|Harbor Freight]] has the best price locally |
| − | Tile nippers (have teeth) | + | *Tile nippers (have teeth) |
| − | === Surfaces === | + | === Surfaces === |
| − | + | I recommend a stiff surface, such as MDF. Plywood will warp due to the water content of the glue or mortar. | |
| − | + | ||
| + | Test your adhesive to make sure there is a good bond. You may need to sand or roughen the surface. | ||
=== Useful Accessories === | === Useful Accessories === | ||
| − | * | + | *Latex (or nitrile) gloves, paper towels, dropcloth |
| − | Latex (or nitrile) gloves, paper towels, dropcloth | + | |
| − | * | + | *Disposable cup for stirring grout |
| − | Disposable cup for stirring grout | + | |
*Popsicle sticks or putty knives to apply mortar | *Popsicle sticks or putty knives to apply mortar | ||
| − | == Next Steps | + | == Next Steps == |
| − | I'm planning to establish a tile library at i3, following the model of the e-room electronics store. | + | I'm planning to establish a tile library at i3, following the model of the e-room electronics store. This way we can order bulk (discounted) tile, use what we need, and share our extras. |
| − | Take more/better classes: | + | Take more/better classes: |
| − | + | *[http://creativeartsstudios.com/ Creative Arts Studio], Royal Oak, MI<br> | |
| − | *[http://creativeartsstudios.com/ Creative Arts Studio], Royal Oak, MI<br> | + | |
*[http://www.chicagomosaicschool.com/ Chicago Mosaic School]<br> | *[http://www.chicagomosaicschool.com/ Chicago Mosaic School]<br> | ||
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Revision as of 00:30, 9 July 2011
Contents |
Quickstart Guide to Mosaic
A fact sheet to supplement Ashe's Quick & Dirty Mosaic Class. [UNDER CONSTRUCTION]
Supplies
Adhesives
Weld-Bond - for indoor applications
Thin-Set Mortar - for outdoor/all-weather applications
Grout
I use powdered, sanded grout. It comes in a lot of colors without need for a separate cement dye.
Make sure you seal porous stone or ceramic before using colored grout, or your project may stain!
You don't really need to do all that rigmarole with sponges to apply grout; a dry paper towel works just as well if it's mixed correctly. Just wipe into place, flush with the mosaic surface, and wipe/brush off the excess.
Should be obvious, but do not wash excess grout down the drain.
Glass & Tile Sources
- The Tile Shop, Sterling Heights, MI - can order "sample" sheets by the square foot
Vitreous glass colors available: amber mix, amber, noche, metro, parker, copper mix, autumn mix, sky mix, spring mix, water, windsor, ottowa
Tutorial: removing glass and tile from paper or mesh
- Arts & Scraps, Detroit, MI - donated scrap, selection will vary
Nippers
Two different cutting tools, depending on your material:
- Glass nippers (have wheels) - Harbor Freight has the best price locally
- Tile nippers (have teeth)
Surfaces
I recommend a stiff surface, such as MDF. Plywood will warp due to the water content of the glue or mortar.
Test your adhesive to make sure there is a good bond. You may need to sand or roughen the surface.
Useful Accessories
- Latex (or nitrile) gloves, paper towels, dropcloth
- Disposable cup for stirring grout
- Popsicle sticks or putty knives to apply mortar
Next Steps
I'm planning to establish a tile library at i3, following the model of the e-room electronics store. This way we can order bulk (discounted) tile, use what we need, and share our extras.
Take more/better classes:
- Creative Arts Studio, Royal Oak, MI
- Chicago Mosaic School
