Tag Archives: Mosaics

The Right Tools for the Job

Tools & Adhesives

#1  Wheeled Tile & Glass Nippers have a set of disc shaped wheels on spring-loaded handles used to cut tile and glass. Replacement wheels are sold separately.

#2  Tile Cutters are for thicker tiles, plates and crockery. Better tile nippers have tungsten-carbide cutting edges and spring-loaded handles.

#3 Glass Cutters  practice makes perfect and is absolutely epic when it works.

#4 Weldbond Adhesive – Non-toxic white glue, safe for indoor use/kids and dries clear in most circumstances.

#5 Clear e6000 Adhesive – Toxic adhesive, clear is my preference, use in well ventilated area, great for glass and not for kids.

#6 Mastic is for tiling dry areas, sets faster than Thinset and has an odor that lingers.

#7 Tile Thinset is used for areas where water is present, it sets slower than mastic and is harder to remove if you change your mind.

#8 Grout comes with sand and without sand. Use unsanded grout for any gaps less than ⅛” inch. Always seal grout.

Tools
Lighten up … cutting takes practice.

Always good to have nearby:

  • Small Hammer
  • Needle Nose Pliers
  • Tweezers
  • Beverage of Choice
  • Toothpicks or Wooden Skewers
  • Paper Towels
  • Vinegar/Water Spray
  • FIRST AID KIT
  • SAFETY GLASSES
  • Open Window
  • Base, Tile, Shards and Found Objects …

Mosaic Tile Vase

get lost in trying.  🙂 mara lee

 

 

Memories

Everyone knew she had to be the Scottie dog.memory jug for c © mara lee

Glued memories around a little dog and made sure not to embed him so she could remove him for a quick game.

memory jug for c © mara lee

One piece led to another … photos were taken.

Pass Go and Collect $200

archives | mara lee | 2010

If You Can’t Hide It, Decorate It

Unpacking continues and with it comes the decision to fix the injured mosaic pieces or toss them in the trash and not look back.   If only. ;-|

Have been meaning to rescue this damaged mosaic tile mirror multiple times and I’m really glad I did. Not to shabby.

Mosaic Tile Mirror - tilegypsy.com
BEFORE

Black and white tile makes me happy. Flowers too.

Mosaic Tile Mirror - tilegypsy.com
AFTER