Author Tracy Graivier Bell demonstrates how to use old china to create mosaics on ordinary bathroom accessories.
Materials:
bathroom accessories (tissue box, soap dish, toothbrush holder)
tile nippers
assorted dishes
safety goggles
work gloves
spatula
ceramic-tile adhesive
sanded grout
rubber gloves
dry rag
grout sealer
paintbrush
Steps:
- Use tile nippers to clip dishes into small, irregular pieces (figure A). Always wear safety goggles and work gloves when breaking dishes.
- Use a spatula to apply a thin layer of ceramic-tile adhesive onto a small section of the object that is being covered (figure B). Place dish fragments close together on the adhesive, randomly mixing the patterns and solids (figure C). Allow to dry for 48 hours.
- Prepare and carefully apply grout with hands while wearing rubber gloves (figure D). Fill spaces between the fragments.
- As the grout begins to set, wipe the excess from the fragments and allow the grout to dry for about 20 minutes.
- Wipe off remaining chalky residue with a clean, dry rag (figure E).
- Allow to dry for 48 hours before applying two coats of grout sealer to the soap dish to waterproof it.
Resources Crazy Mosaic
by Tracy Graivier Bell (ISBN: 1571456554)
Laurel Glen Publishing, October 2000
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