Easy Peasy Mosaic Coaster Tutorial

Overview

The project presented by City Self-Sufficiency provides a detailed guide for creating a basic mosaic coaster, targeting beginners in mosaic art. It starts with sealing a round MDF blank, followed by arranging and gluing pre-cut glass tiles in a specific pattern. Key steps include ensuring even gaps between tiles and following a simple pattern for visual appeal. After the tiles are set and dried, the coaster is grouted, cleaned, and left to dry. The project is presented as a simple, enjoyable craft suitable for personalizing a small item in the home.

Skill 🟩🟩⬜️⬜️⬜️ The project is beginner-friendly, involving basic steps like gluing and arranging tiles, mixing and applying grout. Precision is required but no advanced skills.

Time 🟩🟩⬜️⬜️⬜️ Project involves simple steps with drying time in-between. It's not time-consuming but requires waiting for glue and grout to dry.

Budget 🟩🟩⬜️⬜️⬜️

Requires basic, affordable materials like MDF blank, small glass tiles, PVA glue, and grout. No expensive tools are needed.

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Tools and Materials

• 10 cm diameter round MDF blank
• Mixed green glass dots
• 1 cm red iridescent glass triangles
• Mixed bag of 1 cm purple glass squares
• Super white grout powder
• Standard PVA glue
• Brush or a small tool for applying PVA
• Ceramic bowl for mixing grout
• Smooth cloth for wiping grout
• Soft, dry cloth for final buffing