Fall Garden Stakes Free Project Guide

Description

<p><strong>Materials</strong><br /> Jennifer&rsquo;s Mosaic Stained Glass Variety Chips &ndash; 1 package<br /> Jennifer&rsquo;s Mosaic Stained Glass Black Chips &ndash; 1 package<br /> Jennifer&rsquo;s Mosaic Black Grout (581)<br /> Mosaic Glue<br /> 3&rdquo; X 2&rdquo; Wooden Rectangle/Sign - 3<br /> Clear Acrylic Spray<br /> Carbon Paper<br /> E-6000or Wood Glue<br /> 12&rdquo; Garden Stakes &ndash; 3<br /> Wood Primer (optional)<br /> &nbsp;<br /> <strong>Tools</strong><br /> Jennifer&rsquo;s Mosaics Wheeled Nippers<br /> Studio Pro Safety Glasses<br /> &nbsp;<br /> <strong>Basic Supplies</strong><br /> Tablespoon, Disposable Cup and Spoon (to mix grout), Paper Towels, Sponge, Disposable Gloves, Pen or Pencil<br /> &nbsp;<br /> <strong>Project Tips:</strong><br /> Nip and lay the leaf veins first and then fit the color glass around them.<br /> &nbsp;<br /> Periodically spraying an acrylic clear coat on the stakes will preserve them&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; longer when in an outdoor setting<br /> &nbsp;<br /> <strong>Instructions</strong><br /> 1. Lay newspaper on your work surface to protect it.<br /> 2. Prime both sides of the wood with clear acrylic spray or wood primer. Allow to dry per the manufacture&rsquo;s recommendation.<br /> 3. Place leaf pattern in the center of the wooden rectangle. Slide a piece of carbon paper underneath pattern and trace over pattern with a ballpoint pen or pencil. Remove carbon paper and pattern and set aside.<br /> 4. Nip purple chips into thin 1/8&rdquo; rectangles (for nipping instruction watch a video at DiamondTechCrafts.com). Place on leaf pattern to create a stem and veins and glue in place. Nip red, orange, yellow, green chips into random sizes and shapes. Fill in the leaves leaving 1/8&rdquo; space between pieces and away from the edge to allow room for grout (see image).<br /> 5. Adjust pieces as necessary until desired look is achieved. Place a small amount of adhesive to the back of the glass and press firmly onto the surface of the rectangle. Allow to dry.<br /> 6. Measure three tablespoons of Jennifer&rsquo;s Mosaics Black Grout to one tablespoon of water (this will cover three 3&rdquo; X 2&rdquo; stakes). Add water a little bit at a time until it reaches a fudgy consistency. Wear latex gloves and spread grout onto the surface of the mosaic. Press grout in all the spaces between the glass pieces.<br /> 7. Wait about 15 minutes for grout to set. Gently wipe away excess grout using a slightly moisten sponge, taking care not to pull away grout from between glass pieces. It is very important to remove any grout on tile surfaces before grout is completely dry.<br /> 8. Use a soft cloth to buff glass to a clean shine. Allow 24 hours for mosaic piece to dry thoroughly.<br /> 9. Paint the sides and back of the exposed wood with black craft paint. Allow to dry.<br /> 10. Spray back and front with clear acrylic spray to seal the wood and grout.<br /> 11. Glue a 12&rdquo; garden stake, available at most craft stores or garden centers to the back of each stake using E-6000or any other wood glue.&nbsp;</p>