Broken Ceramics Into Art Grout Sealer Flowerpots Picture Frames Rags Tile Grout Rubber Gloves Craft Sticks Hammers Putty Knife Rubber Mallets Safety Glasses Tile Adhesive Instructions: Look at the pieces of ceramic with a new eye: as raw material for art. Figure out how much area the pieces will cover and whether they're small enough to work with. Break up bigger pieces carefully. Place them in a pillow case or old sock and tap them - not too hard, but not too softly - with a hammer. Stop when you have pieces small enough to lie flat on the surface to which you'll attach them. Choose the object you will decorate. Consider a wide picture frame for pieces of smaller objects, a flowerpot or - if you have lots of pieces - the top of an end table. Determine whether you have enough shards to cover the surface you've chosen. Remember that if you don't have quite enough, you can fill in with pieces of another item or even small decorative tiles. Purchase mosaic adhesive (available in most craft stores) and tile grout in any color you like. Create your design by placing the pieces on the surface until you've achieved a pattern you like. Remove the shards to a work surface, preserving the design while you prepare the surface and the shards. Make sure the surface and your shards are dust-free. Apply a thin layer of mosaic adhesive to the surface to be decorated and to the backs of the larger shards, then attach the shards to the object. Apply tile grout to the gaps between pieces with a putty knife, a craft stick or your rubber-gloved fingers. Wipe off any excess with a clean cloth. Wait for the grout to dry, and your work of art is done!
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8/3/2019 Ceramics and Mosaics Craft (Middle Adulthood)
Look at the pieces of ceramic with a new eye: as raw material for art. Figure out how much area the pieces will cover and whether they're small enough to work with.
Break up bigger pieces carefully. Place them in a pillow case or old sock and tap them - not too hard, but
not too softly - with a hammer. Stop when you have pieces small enough to lie flat on the surface towhich you'll attach them.
Choose the object you will decorate. Consider a wide picture frame for pieces of smaller objects, aflowerpot or - if you have lots of pieces - the top of an end table.
Determine whether you have enough shards to cover the surface you've chosen. Remember that if youdon't have quite enough, you can fill in with pieces of another item or even small decorative tiles.
Purchase mosaic adhesive (available in most craft stores) and tile grout in any color you like.
Create your design by placing the pieces on the surface until you've achieved a pattern you like. Removethe shards to a work surface, preserving the design while you prepare the surface and the shards.
Make sure the surface and your shards are dust-free. Apply a thin layer of mosaic adhesive to the surfaceto be decorated and to the backs of the larger shards, then attach the shards to the object.
Apply tile grout to the gaps between pieces with a putty knife, a craft stick or your rubber-gloved fingers.Wipe off any excess with a clean cloth. Wait for the grout to dry, and your work of art is done!
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For an indoor project not subjected to moisture, it is very simple:
1. Draw a simple "cartoon" (outline) on the mosaic surface. You can copy a mosaic pattern from acoloring book or your favorite pattern of china or fabric.
2. Decide what size mosaic tiles are most appropriate for the level of detail in the design (don't use1" tiles to make details that are 1/2"). Lay a few tiles down just to make sure the colors look right
together.3. Glue the tiles to the surface one at a time. Make sure the gaps between the tiles are about 1/8 inch
or less.
4. After the glue cures for 24 hours, grout the mosaic with regular tile grout.
5. For more complicated designs, you can lay the project up on mesh (by gluing sparingly withWeldbond adhesive), or you can pick up the tiles with clear contact paper. In either case, the nextstep would be to spread glue or cement on the surface and press the sheet of mosaic onto the glueor cement.
The first step in the mosaic process is to selectyour mosaic surface and tesserae (mosaic pieces).
You can draw your initial design on paper, directlyon your piece, or lay it out in tesserae on yoursurface.
Apply adhesive to your surface. Lay down youradhesive in sections. Apply your tesserae. Placeeach piece on top of your adhesive as desired. Youneed to leave a minimum of 1/8" between each
tile to leave room for grout. You can space your pieces out further if you like. A good rule ofthumb is a 1/8" minimum and 1/2" maximum space between pieces.
Lay down your next section of adhesive. Work in small areas at a time. This keeps your adhesive
from drying out if you are working slowly. It will also give you stopping points if you want to takea break. You don't have to do a project in one sitting. Work section by section until your piece iscompletely covered as illustrated.
Take it home while you allow your adhesive to dry completely (24-48 hours) before grouting.Grouting is very easy! If you picked a picture frame or mirror, remove the glass or cover it withpaper before starting.
Add 1 teaspoon of water to grout at a time until you get a thick toothpaste or peanut butteryconsistency. The grout should be more creamy than watery. If the grout is too thin, let it standuntil thickened or add more grout. The ratio is approximately 3 parts grout to 1 part water.
Apply grout on top of your mosaic design with your fingers or a trowel, like you were icing a cake.
Make sure it gets into all of the nooks and crannies in between the tessera. Once you havecovered the entire piece, wipe off as much excess grout as you can with your hands.
Then let it set for about 20-30 minutes or until the grout becomes hazy. Wipe the haze andsmooth out any lumps with a slightly dampened sponge or paper towel. Then go over your piecewith a dry cloth to remove any remaining haze or residual grout. Once dry, buff with a soft cloth.
Extra Touches: Want a different color of grout? Ask for the white grout at checkout, then addsome acrylic paint to it while mixing it with water. You can also finish the edges of your mosaicshape at home by painting with acrylic.
Grouting your mosaic is easy, but if you need us to take care of it for you, we can do the grouting
for a $10 minimum service charge (additional for larger or more complex pieces). It will be readyto be picked up in 5 days.
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The patterns chosen for a serving tray will vary depending on the size, shape, and colors of tiles
used as well as the size and shape of the tray. Crafters should start by selecting one tile or grouping
of tiles for the center and lay it out inside the tray without using adhesive. Next, they can measure
and study the remaining tiles determining how many to cut for the smaller pieces that will make arow around the central pattern. Finally, a fun method eliminating the need for exact measurement is
breaking the tiles up with a hammer and filling in the outer edges of the tray with the broken pieces.
It’s important to wear goggles when cutting tile to protect eyes from flying debris or dust.
for Laying a Tile Mosaic
1. Measure the tray and draw a line from top to bottom and side to side.
2. Use the trowel to coat the back of the tile for the center with adhesive and place on the tray.
3. Use the tile cutter to score and cut tiles to surround the central tile.
4. Lay out the next row to see if it looks right.
5. Apply adhesive and place in tray.
6. Smash tile with a hammer for the outer edges of the tray.
7. Spread adhesive with the trowel and place the broken tiles in a tight pattern that fills in the tray.
8. Scrape adhesive that has bulged from the cracks, and wipe it from the tiles’ surface.
9. Allow adhesive to dry according to the label’s directions.
Instructions for Finishing a Tile Mosaic with Grout
1. Be sure to wear rubber gloves for this part of the project.
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Make little pieces of tiles. Break up bigger pieces carefully. Place them in a pillow case or old sock andtap them - not too hard, but not too softly - with a hammer.
Draw a circle enough to fit the picture. Consider a wide picture frame for pieces of smaller objects.
Purchase mosaic adhesive (available in most craft stores) and tile grout in any color you like.
Create your design by placing the pieces on the surface until you've achieved a pattern you like. Start putting adhesive to the tiles and place them on the board. Remove the shards to a work surface, preserving the design while you prepare the surface and the shards.
Apply tile grout to the gaps between pieces with a putty knife, a craft stick or your rubber-gloved fingers.Wipe off any excess with a clean cloth. Wait for the grout to dry.
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For an indoor project not subjected to moisture, it is very simple:
1. Draw flower outline on the mosaic surface. You can copy a mosaic pattern from a coloring book or your favorite pattern of china or fabric.
2. Decide what size mosaic tiles are most appropriate for the level of detail in the design (don't use1" tiles to make details that are 1/2"). Lay a few tiles down just to make sure the colors look righttogether.
3. Glue the tiles to the surface one at a time. Make sure the gaps between the tiles are about 1/8 inchor less.
4. After the glue cures for 24 hours, grout the mosaic with regular tile grout.
5. For more complicated designs, you can lay the project up on mesh (by gluing sparingly withWeldbond adhesive), or you can pick up the tiles with clear contact paper. In either case, the nextstep would be to spread glue or cement on the surface and press the sheet of mosaic onto the glueor cement.
○ 1Prepare the tile for the paint---paint will not stick to the slippery surface unless it is prepped.
Clean the tile with a commercial tile cleaner that is mildly abrasive.
○ 2Sand the tile with 220-grit sandpaper. It's faster to do this with an orbital sander, but it can be
done by hand. After sanding the area to be painted, dust it off and apply the primer.
○ 3Use a high-quality oil-based primer that has adhesive. This will ensure that your design sticks to
the tile.
○ 4Use a paintbrush or a short-napped paint roller to apply the primer. Follow the directions
regarding the drying time, then apply a second coat.
○ 5Take a fresh piece of 220-grit sandpaper and lightly go over the area you have primed. This will
remove any bumps and burrs and ensure a smooth surface for your paint.
○ 6Select oil-based paints for your tile craft. This paint is durable and won't easily nick. It takes
longer to dry but is better suited for this type craft.
○ 7Paint your tile a solid color or get creative and paint some designs to match the other decor in
your home. If you are painting a design, use a stencil or draw the design on the tile with a lead pencilfirst. Allow the art to dry thoroughly between coats. Make sure the top coats of paint are semigloss or high gloss; this will help protect your artwork.
○ 8Clean the drips and the mess with paint thinner and a supply of clean rags.
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Things You'll Need• Clay (low-fire earthenware)• Under-glaze• Clear glaze• Pin tool• Craft knife• Wooden dowel or small rolling pin• 2 wooden rulers• Bamboo skewer• Assorted stamps• Leaves and flowers• 2 small wooden boards• High-temperature wire• Beading wire or string• Jump rings
1. Making Pendants
○ 1Cut off the clay that you will need from your slab. Roll this clay out about 3/8 of an inch thick for
flat shapes and pendants. You can do this with a clay roller, or with a rolling pin using two woodenrulers as guides.
○ 2Cut out the shapes you want from the rolled out clay. Stamp or carve into the clay to decorate
your medallions, pendants and charms. You can also place leaves on the clay and use a rolling pinto flatten in the leaf, or use stamps or anything you can find around your house with interesting
texture.
○ 3Make a hole in the pendant where you would want to attach the cord for a necklace. Make two
holes, one on either side, if you want to attach cord, a necklace chain or jump rings on both sides.
○ 4Dry your pendants and charms between two wood boards so they don't curl up in the drying
process. Let dry for a few days.
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○ 1Roll clay in long thing coils (or snakes) to the thickness that you want your bead to be. If you want
to imprint a pattern onto the beads, roll the coil into something with texture or draw designs with a
pin.
○ 2Cut the beads to the size you want them to be using a pin tool or craft knife.
○ 3Make a hole in the center of the bead with a bamboo skewer.
○ 4Place all beads on a wooden board and cover lightly with a piece of plastic. Let dry for a few
days.
3. Firing, Glazing and Using
○ 1Fire the beads and pendants in a kiln.
○ 2Paint the beads and pendants with underglaze. Let them dry well before painting with or dipping
in clear glaze, making sure to keep the holes free of glaze.
○ 3String the glazed beads on high-temperature wire to fire a second time. (Many ceramic artists
create a small ceramic structure with high temperature wire sticking out of it and use this to fire their beads every time). Fire flat ceramic pendants on kiln stilts so that they do not stick to the kilnshelves.
○ 4String the beads and pendants onto beading wire or string to create a basic necklace or bracelet.
Combine them with other beads, attach them to one another with jump rings or combine them withany other type of jewelry-making technique to create one-of-a-kind ceramic accessories.