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  • Mosaic Garden Edging
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    From "Crafters Coast to Coast"
    episode HCC2C-163F


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    Project by Judy Sell from Stillwater, Minn.

    Judy loves to make custom mosaic pieces for friends and family. She tries to incorporate significant objects in the mosaic work to personalize each project. Among the projects Judy makes are a mosaic house address panel and also mosaic garden edging.

    Materials:

    hammer
    tile nipper
    tile scorer
    cake decorating bag for adhesive
    poured cement garden edging
    tile adhesive (thinset for the outdoors)
    assorted tiles and household dishes
    craft glass droplets
    terracotta colored sanded grout
    grout sealer

    Steps:


    1. Purchase poured cement garden edging from a home improvement store.


    2. Mix up the outdoor tile adhesive according to package instructions. It comes in two parts, liquid and powder.


    3. Break tiles and dishes into manageable pieces. Plan a pattern.


    4. Spread a thick coat of adhesive onto the exposed section of the garden edging.


    5. Push the tiles and glass craft droplets into the tile adhesive, but leaving room for the grout.


    6. Let dry three days.


    7. Mix sanded grout according to the directions on the package.


    8. Push the sanded grout into to spaces between the tiles. Apply a thin coat of sanded grout to the cover original cement edging.


    9. Wipe off any grout on the tiles. Let grout dry three days.


    10. Seal with grout sealer.


    Website: www.wreck-o-llections.com

  • ALSO IN THIS EPISODE:
  		• Garden Angel
  		• Fused Glass "Bird's Nest"
  		• Mosaic House Address Panel
  		• Mosaic Garden Edging