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A while back, I found some 12 inch by 12 inch ceramic tile, bright red, at a thrift store. I purchased a few as I have done some mosaic work and like...
I had all the tools and materials needed as I have done other mosaic projects in the past. Basic tools include: tile nippers, hammer, glass scorer/cut...
I used regular latex paint to prime the table top with. This will seal and allow for better adhesion of the tile adhesive used.
For my pattern for the lettering, I simply copied a coke sign off of the internet, pasted or inserted the image into my word processor, adjusted the s...
I have found that using scissors instead of a craft knife is more efficient in cutting out lettering such as this. The craft knife is necessary,howev...
As shown, I used black spray paint to transfer pattern to the table top. Any colors can be used, I simply had a can of black readily available. All ...
In order to see if I would be able to form my tiles into the pattern needed, I did a test run on a piece of paper. I wasn't sure how effective the ti...
To form my pieces, I used a combination of cutting, smashing, and grinding to make the tile pieces fit. To cut means to score with a glass cutting too...
Now the fun part! I made all the pieces for "Coca-Cola" first, using white ceramic tile and cutting as described above. All of these pieces are plac...
After I was satisfied with my tile pieces, and their placement, I went back and glued them into place. A tile mastic was used and it is simply a matt...
I was challenged to add my name as an artist signs their work. Not sure I could at first, but found I could form very small pieces of the tile and in...
This is the bulk of the work to be done as there are many many pieces. I broke the sessions up, not working more than an hour or two at a time. I wou...
While breaking my red tiles I separated all edge pieces as these are rounded over and would be used on the outer edge of my table top. This will give ...
A day after applying all the tile pieces, I could proceed with the grouting. I chose a black sanded grout and the process is shown in the pictures. ...
When you first do a mosaic piece and you apply the grout, you worry that you'll never get it cleaned off. But rest assured, the process os cleaning is...
Do some final buffing and when entirely cured a grout sealer can be used to protect from moisture and seal the grout lines. Follow directions of manu...
I had a vintage stand on hand that was already a red color, so used that as my table base.
Find a place for your table...it can be placed on a covered patio, or in the house as needed.
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