PREPARE WOOD FOR MOSAIC PROJECTS | What to do with wood for mosaics 

So nice to see the entire process. ❤

Thanks so much for the clear and concise directions.

You always explain things so clearly. Thanks so much, Helen!

so glad I came across your tutorial

Splendid! Just what I was looking for! Thank you very much!

Seems a very nice lady and explains very well, just like a school teacher from my past. 👍

Thank you again thousands of times

Thank you, Helen for the tip

Thank you so much. You always teach me new things about mosaic, and it helps me a lot

Very helpful!

This video is a Godsent for me 🙏🙏🙏

OOOOKAY,,, now I'm cooking with gas... this is exactly my question and exactly the wood that my bakery counter is made of! wow! mine is all natural layered- you will get a splinter unless you sand it- wood. Cant wait to watch this because I just saw somewhere the wood will expand over time and we are going to jewel this thing out completely, the parts facing the customers and just stain the rest of it to a lovely medium brown shade, so we don't want this to slowly become a fallen apart disaster. this is great thanks for the toot!

I use birch cradle boards, the surfaces of which are hardwood, and I've sealed with glue but have never done the sanding/scoring part. I think I will from now on! Thank you, Helen.

Hi Helen - so glad you are making these videos, I enjoy your blog very much! Can you please help me with a question on how to mosaic on wood that is finished and glossed already. For example, a wooden tray that has a semi-gloss finish. Would I need to sand it and add the PVA glue mixture to it before tiling?

Hi Helen! Thanks for sharing this tip. If you’re using the tile adhesive/thinset with wood, do you still prep in this manner?

I am creating my mixed media music atop an antique oak makeup vanity. I'm planning on mosaicing rite on top of the oak wood surface post-sealant. Would you recommend this route?

My question is…why sand the wood when you need to rough it up with a knife? Great video!

Is there any benefit to adding mesh to the surface of the wood? If so, how would you glue it down?

Would mod podge be an acceptable material to use as a substitute for pva?

what is the purpose of applying the glue and letting it dry? is that just to seal the wood?

Is mdf also needed to prepare first?

What do you do if wood us already painted?

Hi! Why would you only seal the front and not the back and sides as well?