Instructions in 3 steps As soon as the glued-on tesserae have dried out, put the joint sealant in the spaces between them. In this way, your mirror gets a flat frame. Painted with golden metallic paint, it will look especially beautiful.
Besides the articles listed below, you also need: Container to stir the sealant, paper towel, poss. vinegar cleaner
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Step 1: The affixing
The affixing: Apply pointwise the mosaic glue on the wooden frame and place the mosaic stones as desired onto the glue.TIP: Work step-by-step on small areas and do not cover completely the wooden frame with the mosaic glue. Allow everything to dry completely out, preferably overnight.
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Step 2: The grouting
The grouting: Stir the sealant by using a wooden craft stick and coat the mosaic with the sealant. Allow the sealant to dry for a while, and then wipe it gently with a paper towel (poss. slightly moistened) across the mosaic. Repeat this procedure several times, do it without pressing, so that the sealant is wiped carefully off across the small stones. Let it dry well, preferably again overnight.3 ![]()
Step 3: Gold effect
Gold effect: Spread the metallic paint brilliant-gold across the joints by using the painting sponge. Then, wipe carefully across the mosaic stones with the paper towel (poss. slightly moistened) to remove the paint residues. Let them dry thoroughly.Related craft ideas Looking for similar craft ideas? You can find them here: ![]()
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