Valentines Day Projects

Description

Valentine’s Day Mosaics

 
Materials
Unfinished Wood Picture Frame
Ceramic Shapes Mix 1 lb. by Jennifer Mosaics
Mosaic Stone Cement 2 lbs. by Jennifer Mosaics
E6000
Wheeled Glass Nippers by Jennifer Mosaics
Latex Free Gloves
Dust Mask
Styrofoam cup & plastic spoon
Fireworks Clear Safety Glasses by Fireworks
Paper towels or sponge
 
 
Be Safe!
> Make sure to wear your protective eyewear when nipping tile.
>Protect your skin and lungs by wearing latex-free gloves and a dust mask when working with cement.


Let’s get started
1. Decide on a design or pattern for the picture frame.
 Use Wheeled Glass Tile Nippers to nip tile for a better fit. Make sure to wear protective eyewear when cutting tile.  
2. Glue down tile to picture frame. Let the glue dry when done.
3. Time to make cement! Don’t forget to practice safety and wear the latex-free gloves and a dust mask.
4. Insert 6-8 scoops of dry cement mix into a Styrofoam cup. Then add a teaspoon of water and mix. Continuing adding teaspoons of water and mixing until you get the perfect cake batter or peanut butter texture.
 Depending on the size of your project, you may need more or less product.
5. Apply mixed cement onto picture and smooth it out with your hands. Make sure to get the cement in between the tile and along the edges.
6. After cement is applied, wait about 5-7 minutes.
7. With a damp sponge/paper towel, wipe away excess cement until desired look.
8. Let it dry for 24 hours at room temperature in a safe place away from debris.
9. After 24 hours it is time to clean up the mosaic. With a damp sponge/ paper towel, wipe clean.  For stubborn cement that won’t come off tile, use an x-acto knife or penny to scrape off.
10. Place a picture of your choosing into picture frame. Give as a gift or keep for yourself.

 Project 2: Heart Box
 
Materials
Papier Mache Heart Box
Ceramic Shapes Mix 1 lb. by Jennifer Mosaics
Mosaic Stone Cement 2 lbs. by Jennifer Mosaics
 E6000
Wheeled Glass Nippers by Jennifer Mosaics
Latex Free Gloves
Dust Mask
Styrofoam cup & plastic spoon 
Fireworks Clear Safety Glasses by Fireworks
Paper towels or sponge
Tape
 
Be Safe!
> Make sure to wear your protective eyewear when nipping tile.
> Protect your skin and lungs by wearing latex-free gloves and a dust mask when working with cement.
Let’s get started
1. Decide on design or pattern for the lid and base.
2. Glue the tile down onto the sides of the box and the box lid. Let the glue dry when done. Leave space for the lid to lay on top of box. No tile should be in the way.
 Use Wheeled Glass Tile Nippers to nip tile for a better fit. Make sure to wear protective eyewear when cutting tile.
3. Time to make cement! Don’t forget to practice safety and wear the latex-free gloves and a dust mask.
4. Insert 6 scoops of dry cement mix into a Styrofoam cup. Then add a teaspoon of water and mix. Continuing adding teaspoons of water and mixing until you get the perfect cake batter or peanut butter texture.
 Depending on the size of your project, you may need more or less product.
5. Apply mixed cement onto box lid and smooth it out with your hands. Make sure to get the cement in between the tile and along the edges. Set it aside for 5-7min and skip to step #7
6. Apply mixed cement onto box sides and smooth it out with your hands. Make sure to get the cement in between the tile. Leave space for the lid to lay on top of box. No cement or tile should be in the way. Set it aside for 5-7min.
7. With a damp sponge/paper towel, wipe away excess cement until desired look.
8. Let it dry for 24 hours at room temperature in a safe place away from debris.
9. After 24 hours it is time to clean up the mosaic. With a damp sponge or paper towel, wipe clean.
For stubborn cement that won’t come off the tile, use an x-acto knife or penny to scrape off.
10. Your all done. You can use the box as a candy dish or a gift box. Enjoy!
 

 
Project 3: Heart Ornament
 
Materials
Papier Mache Heart Ornament
Ceramic Shapes Mix 1 lb. by Jennifer Mosaics
Mosaic Stone Cement 2 lbs. by Jennifer Mosaics
Glue: E6000
Wheeled Glass Nippers by Jennifer Mosaics
Latex Free Gloves
Dust Mask
Styrofoam cup & plastic spoon
Fireworks Clear Safety Glasses by Fireworks
Paper towels or sponge
 
 
Be Safe!
> Make sure to wear your protective eyewear when nipping tile.
>Protect your skin and lungs by wearing latex-free gloves and a dust mask when working with cement.


Let’s get started
1. Place your tile on top of the heart ornament. Make a unique design or pattern.
  Use Wheeled Glass Tile Nippers to nip tile for a better fit.
2. Glue down tile to heart ornament. Let the glue dry when done.
3. Time to make cement. Don’t forget to practice safety and wear the latex-free gloves and a dust mask.
4. Insert 4-6 scoops of dry cement mix into a Styrofoam cup. Add a teaspoon of water and mix. Continuing adding teaspoons of water and mixing until you get the perfect cake batter or peanut butter texture.   Depending on the size of your project, you may need more or less product.
5. Apply mixed cement onto ornament and smooth it out with your hands. Make sure to get the cement in between the tile and along the edges.
6. After cement is applied, wait about 5-7 minutes.
7. With a damp sponge/paper towel, wipe away excess cement until desired look.
8. Let it dry for 24 hours in room temperature in a safe place away from debris.
9. After 24 hours it is time to clean up the mosaic. With a damp sponge/ paper towel, wipe clean.  For stubborn cement that won’t come off tile, use an x-acto knife or penny to scrape off.
10. You can mosaic the other side if you like or write a romantic not for that special someone.
 

All Done!