The Kit: An original design executed in vitreous glass mosaic tile. The tile comes from a variety of sources to achieve the nuances of color that bring this mosaic to life! Cement mounting board over 3/4" thick plywood, will never rot or deteriorate. .
Skill level: Intermediate - advanced. The design is worked face up on sticky paper keeping your work in place but also permitting easy removal and repositioning of tiles. Since you will be laying the tile pieces face up you are able to see how the completed mosaic will look as your work progresses. An additional perk to this method, which is called the indirect reverse method, is that the mosaic can be transferred in one piece to the permanent mounting board when completed.
Tile nippers wlll be needed for this project. Either straight edged nippers or wheeled nippers can be used however the wheeled nippers are a particular asset when cutting narrow pieces such as the woody stems of the vine and the narrow black outline of the birds. Nippers can be purchased below.
Kit includes: Glass mosaic tile to complete project, 12 colors plus extra tile to allow for practice and recuts Full size pattern Color guide Complete instructions Mounting aids for direct reverse method Protective eye wear Grout Gloves, non-latex Grout mixing bowl and stirrer Adhesive Cement mounting board Tile cutting guidelines with diagram for easy tile cutting
Installation: Interior or exterior
Wheeled Tile Nippers $25.00
These nippers cut tile and stained glass cleanly and easily. The ease of cutting is similar to scissors. Great for cutting narrow strips and triangles. The wheels are replaceable.