Garden Mosaic
How to make this
Material Needed
A plastic mold or stepping stone form
Pattern to size – approx ¾ or 1 inch smaller than mold
Lead came pattern shears or else scissors
Glass cutter
Stained glasses
Fid
Petroleum jelly or goose juice
Sealer
Adhesive paper
Diamond Crete cement or else ordinary cement
Safety glasses
Powdered colorant (optional)
Sponge
Scrapping tool
Safety tip: Wear a rubber gloves while working with cement. If possible use a dust mask to avoid breathing cement dust
Choosing glass : - For stepping stone and table tops choose opaque glass so that the concrete will not show through and dull your glass. Transfer the pattern you had chosen onto the adhesive paper. Cut out the pattern using a lead came pattern shear. Using lead came shear will leave a gap between each piece of glass which will allow the concrete to flow around the concrete to flow around and hold securely. If using an ordinary scissors cut both side of the outline of the pattern so that you get enough space (ensure 1/8 of an inch) for the concrete to hold the glass. Paste the adhesive paper pattern on to the glass and cut it carefully. Use a safety glass while cutting glasses.
Coat the mold with a layer of petroleum jelly
Cut the adhesive paper to fit the bottom of the stepping stone mold. Draw the outline of the design on the paper as a template for placing the glass pieces.
Peel off the adhesive paper and place it sticky side up in the bottom of the mold
Place the pre cut glass pieces according to the design and press it using a brayer on the edges down
Mix the concrete with water according to the package direction
Use colorant to the water to give color
Pour concrete into the mold over the glass design. Do not fill till the top. Then tap the bottom of the mold to release the air bubbles Tap for approx 3 to
5 minutes. You will see water rise to the top of the form
(If using ordinary concrete after pouring the concrete half full don’t forget to reinforce with a wire mesh.)
Let dry it for an hour if using quick drying cement. Ordinary cement might take 4-5 days to set.
Turn the mold upside down. Peel off adhesive paper. Use a sponge and scraping tool to remove the excess concrete from the design
If using as a table top set it on the iron base.
Use a sealant if using it for outdoor purpose. .
Material Needed
A plastic mold or stepping stone form
Pattern to size – approx ¾ or 1 inch smaller than mold
Lead came pattern shears or else scissors
Glass cutter
Stained glasses
Fid
Petroleum jelly or goose juice
Sealer
Adhesive paper
Diamond Crete cement or else ordinary cement
Safety glasses
Powdered colorant (optional)
Sponge
Scrapping tool
Safety tip: Wear a rubber gloves while working with cement. If possible use a dust mask to avoid breathing cement dust
Choosing glass : - For stepping stone and table tops choose opaque glass so that the concrete will not show through and dull your glass. Transfer the pattern you had chosen onto the adhesive paper. Cut out the pattern using a lead came pattern shear. Using lead came shear will leave a gap between each piece of glass which will allow the concrete to flow around the concrete to flow around and hold securely. If using an ordinary scissors cut both side of the outline of the pattern so that you get enough space (ensure 1/8 of an inch) for the concrete to hold the glass. Paste the adhesive paper pattern on to the glass and cut it carefully. Use a safety glass while cutting glasses.
Coat the mold with a layer of petroleum jelly
Cut the adhesive paper to fit the bottom of the stepping stone mold. Draw the outline of the design on the paper as a template for placing the glass pieces.
Peel off the adhesive paper and place it sticky side up in the bottom of the mold
Place the pre cut glass pieces according to the design and press it using a brayer on the edges down
Mix the concrete with water according to the package direction
Use colorant to the water to give color
Pour concrete into the mold over the glass design. Do not fill till the top. Then tap the bottom of the mold to release the air bubbles Tap for approx 3 to
5 minutes. You will see water rise to the top of the form
(If using ordinary concrete after pouring the concrete half full don’t forget to reinforce with a wire mesh.)
Let dry it for an hour if using quick drying cement. Ordinary cement might take 4-5 days to set.
Turn the mold upside down. Peel off adhesive paper. Use a sponge and scraping tool to remove the excess concrete from the design
If using as a table top set it on the iron base.
Use a sealant if using it for outdoor purpose. .