Enjoy this easy mosaic project for beginners and transform your plates into mosaic art.
Unleash your creativity with this fun and simple mosaic project which is perfect for beginners. In this step by step tutorial, we’ll show you how to turn ordinary plates into extraordinary mosaics that will add colour and style to your home.
Whether you are a seasoned crafter or a complete beginner, this project is designed to be accessible and enjoyable for everyone. All you need is some old or thrifted plates, a few basic tools and an hour of creative time.
Supplies you’ll need:
Plates (various sizes and colours)
A base board (I used a heart shaped MDF board)
Wheeled nippers
Tile adhesive/thinset
Pigment if you are using
Wood paint
PVA glue
Paint and glue brush
Medium grade sand paper
Stanley knife (Utility knife)
Safety glasses
Dust mask
Spatula or table knife
Small mixing bowl or old yoghurt pot
To find out more about wheeled nippers for mosaics: • BEST WHEELED CUTTERS F...
For an explanation of how to make tile adhesive/thinset: • HOW TO MAKE THINSET/TI...
I get my pigment from: www.harristone.co.uk/ (strong black)
00:00 Introduction
00:16 You will need
01:17 Painting the back
02:10 Sealing the board
04:37 Safety precautions
05:08 Choosing your plates etc
05:55 Wheeled nippers
06:35 Cutting the ceramics
07:52 Make sure you have enough!
09:34 Making tile adhesive/thinset
14:15 Making the mosaic Part I
20:57 Removing excess adhesive between sessions
21:58 Making the mosaic Part II
22:47 Extra points
15 июл 2024
