Yellow Gloss 19mm Porcelain Penny Round




Tue, Dec 09, 2014
Learn How To Mosaic a Rock
Making a mosaic on a rock is a fun and creative project. In this guide, you’ll learn how to create a beautiful mosaic love heart, perfect for gifts or decoration. With simple materials and easy steps, anyone can enjoy this craft. Let’s get started!
Materials: A selection of Coloured Iridised Glass Tiles, Ceramic Charms and Glass Droplets. The outter rim of the heart is created using Ball Chain.
TECHNIQUE
Step 1: Draw the design on a rock. Ensure that the rock is clean and free of debris.
Step 2: Seal / prime the surface before applying the adhesive. Sealing the surface is particularly important where the rock is porous to stop the grout from drying out, while also assisting the adhesive to adhere to the rock better. I use a 'grout additive' for this as the sealer. Using a waterproof cement based adhesive create a bed of adhesive for the tiles to be laid in. The outside rim of the heart has been defined with 'Ball & Chain' and was laid first to define the shape.
Step 3: Prior to grouting the rock cover the areas around the mosaic with masking tape to protect it.
Step 5: Grout the rock. Adding a grout additive to the grout will help improve its flexibility and help stop the grout from cracking.
If you need more detailed information on grouting click here.
Mosaic Rocks by Mary Foley