Welcome to my channel, your go-to destination for step-by-step mosaic tutorials! This video is the second in a beginner-friendly series designed to guide you through the art of mosaic creation. In this tutorial, we’ll focus on how to cut stained glass into small, precise pieces using wheeled nippers, a fundamental skill for creating detailed and vibrant mosaics.
You’ll also discover tips and techniques for working with stained glass, adhesive, and grout to achieve professional-looking results. The materials included are sufficient for multiple projects, so you can invite friends over for a fun mosaic-making session or save them for future tutorials on this channel.
Whether you’re new to mosaics or looking to refine your skills, this series has everything you need to create stunning, personalized designs. Don’t forget to subscribe for more tutorials, inspiration, and tips on creating beautiful mosaic art!
MATERIALS:
Unfinished wooden square 7”
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Ball chain
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Cube Acrylic Alphabet Letters
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Tesserae:
Petals
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Leaves
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Round mosaic tiles
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Stained glass tiles
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Adhesives:
WeldBond
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E6000
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OTHER TOOLS AND MATERIALS:
Carbon Paper Sheets
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Wash Bottles
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Brush
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Jewelry pliers
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Tweezers
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Utility Knife
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Wheeled Nippers
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Painter’s Tape
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Silicone Spatula
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Protective Glasses
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Face Mask
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Nitrile gloves
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Grout
Premixed grout from Home Depot
Color: haystack
TEMPLATE:
Template Use Policy:
This design template is provided exclusively for personal use and for following along with this tutorial. It is not intended for commercial use, reproduction, or resale in any form. By downloading this template, you agree to use it solely for your personal projects. Thank you for respecting the creative work that goes into making these resources available to you!
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0:00 Introduction
1:16 Clean the Tiles
1:25 Prepare the Substrate
2:22 Transfer the Design
2:57 Add the Border
4:45 Add the Flower Stems
6:44 Filling in the Background
9:38 Protect the Edges of the Substrate
9:53 Apply the Grout
11:26 Clean the Grout
12:48 Dispose of the Grout Water
13:15 Add your Signature
13:36 Conclusion