| How mosaics can be used in decorations in the home. | | | | pre-drawn layout of the design. A tool is used to |
| A great use for mosaics is in tables, and this article | | | | push the tiles down into place onto the adhesive. |
| will tell you how to make one. | | | | Now, a cement is made, consisting of water, special |
| One of the oldest and most beautiful forms of | | | | cement and whatever color is desired for the spaces |
| artwork is mosaics. Mosaics are made from mosaic | | | | between the tiles. The concrete is poured into the |
| tiles, glued together to form a picture or particular | | | | mold, so that it seeps into the pre-arranged design |
| design. Mosaic tables are one of the most popular | | | | but does not completely cover it. The mold is then |
| uses of mosaic art; the top of the table is covered | | | | gently tapped down to remove air bubbles from the |
| with a lovely mosaic design and then placed upon a | | | | cement. It should be left to dry for at least an hour. |
| table, which can have either a wooden or wrought | | | | Once the concrete is try, the mold should be turned |
| iron base. A mosaic table adds a beautiful touch of | | | | upside down and then the adhesive is peeled off. To |
| color to any room. | | | | keep the design clean and clear looking, any excess |
| Artisans have been designing mosaic table tops for | | | | cement should be removed with a dampened |
| eons, but anyone with some crafting ability can make | | | | sponge, and a small scraper. The mosaic for the table |
| a mosaic table of their own. A mold, sometimes just | | | | top is ready, and just has to be properly attached to |
| a stone stepping stone is used as the base. A piece | | | | the table you are using. |
| of adhesive is cut to fit the mold, and then the | | | | It is important to remember that you are working |
| design that is desired for the table is drawn on the | | | | upside down to make the design. This is called the |
| other side of the adhesive paper. This will be used to | | | | "indirect" method. The importance of this is that if |
| form the template for the pieces of mosaic (cut | | | | your design includes words, numbers or a scene that |
| glass or stone) to be placed to form the design. The | | | | should be viewed a certain way, it will be backwards |
| mold is covered with petroleum jelly and the | | | | when the mold is turned over. This has to be taken |
| adhesive paper is placed on it, sticky side up. Next, | | | | into account when the design is made in the first |
| the precut glass pieces are are arranged on the | | | | place. |