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MOSAIC!

There were questions.

(Ha!)

- When did the art of mosaics originate?

- How are the very large mosaics made?

- How much would a mosaic sell for?

- How do you get the grouting stuff around all of the pieces like that?

There are many

different objects used in

mosaics.

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There aren'tmany

differentobjectsused in

mosaics.→False

FACT!

Objects like...

GLASS!

Glass is dangerous.

TILES!

Tiles are saferBut they are slippery

when wet

How Do YOU Grout Mosaics?Step OneMix up a small amount of grout, enough for a trivet or a tray, by placing 3 inches of grout powder in a 2.5 gallon bucket.Add water little by little and stir with a large paint stick. Adjust grout powder and water and stir until the mixture resembles the proper peanut butter consistency. A good way to test it is to scoop a blob of the mixed grout onto a stick and turn it over; if it drips off, add a little powder; if it crumbles, add a little water. When the grout sticks right onto the stick, you're ready to grout!

Step TwoGet the workspace ready, preferably outside. If inside, line the workspace and the floor underneath you with newspaper to facilitate easy clean-up. Set out the project, grout float, a grout sponge and a bucket filled halfway with water. Put on some thin disposable latex gloves.

Step ThreeCheck the dried mosaic project for any loose tiles. If you find one, simply scrape of the glue from both sides and re-glue.

Step FourScoop some grout using the float or a gloved hand onto the center of the project. Raise one side of the float to create an angle that allowsyou to pull the float gently over the tiles, shoving the grout in between the spaces. Pull the float toward yourself and repeat until all the spaces (joints) are filled with grout, including any exposed edges. As you go, scrape off the excess grout from the tiles using your float the same way. Floats are only used on projects with flat, even tile surfaces. If yours is bumpy or curved with plates and objects, use your gloved hand as a float!

Step FiveView the finished grout from all angles before you decide you are done. Then, let the grout set for about 5 minutes. Check for readiness by rubbing one clean palm across the top of your project. If grout smears, it is not ready. If the grout powders or sands up, then it is set and ready to sponge off.

Step SixSponge the project to smooth out the grout and clean off any excess. Dip the sponge in water, squeeze thoroughly and pass firmly over one portionof the project, only once. Turn the sponge over to a clean side and wipe another portion of the project. Repeat, always using a clean side of the sponge, until you have wiped the entire project once. All that is left should be a little grout color haze on the project. Let dry 5 more minutes.

Step SevenEnjoy the best part. Wipe off the haze using a clean, dry, soft cloth to reveal the true beauty and shine of the mosaic.

It's not easy.

Mosaics are very oldThere was no beginning to themThe earliest have been dated to

about 2000 B.C.

You can find them in old churches.

Crazy Talk

The really big mosaics, How do you do that?

(Talk Ed.)

Cost Of Mosaics?

From$50 - +$1000

For Professional Mosaics

Triangle.

A Cute Triangle

Hah!

Square.

Diamond.

♦

That is all there is to mosaics.