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Mosaic Tutorial All patterns, pictures and text found on Craftideas.info may be printed out and used for private purposes or school-room use only. It is NOT permitted to use our text or photographs on any website, any blog or any other form of publication. Here is some more useful information: You will need an object to cover such as a picture frame, box lid, glass, etc..., pieces of mosiac squares or broken pieces of porcellan, glass, pottery, stone, ceramic, paper maché, etc..., mosaic glue, grout powder, old sponge, pencil, ruler, old bowl, vinegar, old spoon and disposable plastic gloves. Please wear the gloves while working with the grout mixture. You can make this mosaic mirror ... ... or you can make this mosaic serving tray ... or this mosaic patriotic coaster Create easy craft projects for spring and Easter >>> Here you will find quick and easy decorations using different techniques to help you embellish your home in the spring. Fun crafts for summer and all occasions >>> You can try painting easy acrylic pictures to decorate your home, creating treasures out of seashells collected from summer vacation or learn to make beaded bracelets. These projects along with many more will keep you crafting all year long. More basic autumn and Halloween crafts >>> Find here crafts for the season using all sorts of materials. Would you like to create a wreath using potpourri or maybe you are interested in embossing metal figures for plant pokes. These are just a couple of examples of what this section has to offer. Find more basic Christmas crafts >>> Learn to make snowcrystals out of yarn, or create a Christmas tree lights garland. These are just a few of the craft ideas you will find in this section. Enter your search terms Submit search form Web www.craftideas.info     Step-By-Step Tutorials 1 Here you will find over 80 step-by-step tutorials with pictures. Step-by-Step Tutorials 2 Find even more step-by-step tutorials and instructions. New tutorials are being added on a regular basis. Cording Tutorial 1. Gather all of your materials before you continue. 2. If making a straight object, measure and draw the appropriate lines leaving a small space between each stone for the grout mixture. 3. Continue until you have the design you like. You of course may place the stones or broken pieces free handed onto the board. Any design of your choice is allowed. 4. Apply a drop of glue... 5. ... and completely cover the object in the pattern you would like like this... 6. ... or like this, or design a picture pattern of your own. There is no limit to the possibilities.. 7. Mix your grout according to the instructions on the package until it is a smooth mixture.  8. Spoon the mixture over your object and spread it to completely cover. 9. Use a damp sponge to spread and smooth it within the grooves. 10. Allow the mixture dry about about 20 minutes. Using a damp sponge with water and a drop of vinegar, carefully wipe ... 11. ...until all of the thin grey grout mixture vanishes, leaving the stones clean. You may have to change the water again if necessary. 12. Let the item dry overnight so that the grout hardens. Home Spring Crafts Summer Crafts Autumn Crafts Christmas Crafts Craft Recipes and Tips Wood Crafts General Crafts Kids Crafts Paper Crafts Fabric and Sewing Crafts Cards Tips and Tricks for Paper Crafts Instructions, Tips and Tutorials Rainy Day paper Craft Ideas for Kids Artist Trading Cards Tags Recycling Crafts Jewelry Crafts Clay Pot Crafts Picture Gallery Craft Patterns Newsletter Sitemap Contact Links   All patterns, pictures and text found on Craftideas.info are property of the owners of this website and may be only printed out and used for private or non-commercial purposes. It is not permitted to use them on the internet or in any other publication.