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No Nip Mosaic Heart Table Project Guide
Features
• Free Project Guide
• Use Stained Glass Chips and Bright Bits and Pieces to create an easy, no-nip mosaic table
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Description
<p><strong>Project Tips:</strong><br /> • Never dispose of grout directly down a drain<br /> • If grouting without latex gloves, pour vinegar over hands to restore skin PH<br /> <br /> <strong>Materials Checklist</strong><br /> • 1 - Mosaic Stained Glass Bright Mix (SKU#MS340)<br /> • 2 - Jennifer's Mosaics Stained Glass Chips White (SKU#351J)<br /> • 2 - Jennifer's Mosaics Stained Glass Chips Black (SKU#362J)<br /> • Jennifer's Mosaics Heart Table Topper and legs (SKU#660 and 670)<br /> • Jennifer's Mosaics Gray Sanded Grout (SKU#583)<br /> • Mosaic Adhesive or Clear Silicone<br /> • Mixing bowl and spoon<br /> • Sponge<br /> • Latex gloves<br /> • Paper Towels and Newspaper<br /> <br /> <strong>Instruction:</strong><br /> 1. To protect work area, cover with newspaper.<br /> 2. Use a soft cloth or paper towel to remove surface dust or dirt from the table top surface. Place table top on the work surface with the smooth side facing up.<br /> 3. Starting at the bottom center, alternate ¾” black and white stained glass tile along the outer edge of the table’s surface. Leaving 1/8” from the edge and between each piece.<br /> 4. Next, lift each piece and apply a thin layer of glue to the back. Firmly press each piece back into its place on the surface. Allow glue to dry.<br /> 5. Follow steps 3-4 and apply the stained glass chips in alternating colors along the side of the table top, use a thin layer of glue to secure into place. Allow to dry.<br /> 6. Arrange the Bright Mix glass pieces within the black and white border. Try to fill the surface with the glass pieces leaving about 1/8” between each piece. Fit them together as you would a jigsaw puzzle.<br /> 7. Lift each piece and apply a thin layer of glue to the back. Firmly press each piece back into place and allow drying.<br /> 8. Measure grout; follow the manufacturer’s recommended instructions. Reserve a few tablespoons of grout and set aside. Adding 1 tablespoon of water at a time to remaining grout, mix with a craft stick or plastic spoon until the grout reaches “fudge-like” consistency. If it is too watery, add the reserved dry grout in small amounts until the consistency is correct.<br /> 9. Wearing a disposable glove/s spread the grout into the openings around the glass tile and along the outside edges. Wait about 15 minutes for grout<br /> to set.<br /> 10. Begin to wipe away the excess grout using a paper towel or sponge, taking care not to pull grout out of tile spaces. It is very important to remove any grout on the tiles surface before it completely dry.<br /> 11. Use the soft cloth; buff the tiles to a clean shine. Allow 24 hours for the mosaic piece to dry thoroughly before using your table.<br /> <br /> </p>