- 1). Wipe a picture frame clean with a damp paper towel, removing any dust and dirt from the surface. Wipe the glass on both sides.
- 2). Place the glass in the frame and secure it with any tabs the frame may have. The glass will form the base you use for the mosaic.
- 3). Put a piece of glass or tile between layers of old newspaper. Tap it gently a few times with a hammer to break the glass or tile. Repeat this process until you have enough small pieces in various colors to make your mosaic.
- 4). Place a small amount of glue on the picture frame glass. Arrange the colored glass or tile on the glue. Leave a small amount of space between the pieces; they shouldn't touch. If you need to, you can pick up the pieces and rearrange them if you don't like how the mosaic looks the first time.
- 5). Continue laying glue and tile or colored glass until you have covered the entire piece of picture frame glass. Allow it to dry for 24 hours.
- 6). Mix grout with water once the mosaic is dry. Use a disposable bowl or container for easier cleanup.
- 7). Cover the mosaic with grout. Get the grout in between all the individual tiles or colored glass pieces; the easiest way to do so is to simply pour the grout on top. Use rubber gloves to protect your hands when working with wet grout.
- 8). Wipe the grout from the top of the tiles and colored glass. Use newspaper or paper towels to ensure they are all clean.
- 9). Allow the grout to dry completely, which may take several hours. Refer to the grout instructions for the exact length of time needed to allow it to dry.
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Cover your trivet with a clear sealant to protect it from stains --- an important step if you plan to use the trivet near food and drinks.
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