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Mosaics 101: Mosaic Garden Rocks

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Click SHOW MORE for more details on this project! Our blog is www.RunningWithSisters.com. It is loaded with DIY crafts, jewelry tutorials, and all kinds of gift crafts to make. Let’s connect! Twitter: https://twitter.com/ONeilSisters Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheONeilSisters/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/oneilsisters/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/oneilsisters/ Mosaics 101: Mosaic Garden Rocks How about some colorful mosaic rocks for your garden? This is a great beginner project! There’s no wrong way to make them. You just pick out your tiles and glue them onto your rock. The only thing you need to pay attention to is how close together your tiles are. Once you have all your tiles glued onto the rocks, it is time to mix up the grout. Mixing grout is easy. We’ll show you how. Just follow the directions on your package of grout to know how much water to add to your grout. We actually like to start with the water in our mixing container and then add the grout to it. Our grout called for 1 part water to 7 parts grout. Mix the grout and water together until it is the texture of natural peanut butter. If it is too dry, add a little more water. Once the grout is mixed you have 15 minutes to use it. That means if you want to tint the grout, do it now and don’t dilly-dally! Just squirt a little craft paint into the grout and mix together. We used black acrylic craft paint to get a dark gray grout. We like a grout color that sets off the colors of the tiles. To grout your rocks, smear the grout right over the tiles and press it into all the spaces between the tiles. Wipe off any excess grout and let the rock sit for 30 minutes. Now you can buff the surfaces of the tiles with a damp paper towel. Let the mosaic garden rock dry over night, then paint a thin layer of mosaic grout sealer over it. Let dry then place in the garden! Here Are The Tools And Materials Needed To Make Mosaic Garden Rocks Materials (For One Rock) 1 rock, about 4” to 5” Variety of colorful tiles White sanded grout Black acrylic craft paint Mosaic grout sealer Clear silicone adhesive Other Supplies Plastic disposable container to mix the grout in Putty knife or wooden paint stirring stick Sponge Gloves Measuring spoon Plastic cup for water Paper towels If you have any questions while you’re working on your mosaic garden rocks, just leave us a comment and we’ll reply. We are here to help. Happy Crafting, Jennifer & Kitty Want to see more mosaic videos? Mosaics 101: How To Cut Tiles For Mosaics https://youtu.be/eKxS83D5mMA Mosaics 101: How To Break Off China Roses for Mosaics https://youtu.be/L1LYOXFrBb0 We have more videos on other crafts too: Melt and Pour Soap Craft: How To Make Sugar Scrub Soaps From Melt and Pour Soap https://youtu.be/Dm_MsttWaSM Easy Ribbon Crafts: How To Make An Easy Ribbon Rose https://youtu.be/obP6gXfPXFM We also have lots of DIY jewelry making videos: How To Make Jewelry: How To Make An Easy Resin Ring https://youtu.be/TK41mx90c7U How To Make Jewelry: How To Make A Ribbon Bracelet https://youtu.be/fqvNdOZLHo4 How To Make Jewelry: How To Make A Beaded Lariat Necklace https://youtu.be/z7Ywk2DHUH4 How To Make Jewelry: How To Make A Picture Pendant On A Scrabble Tile https://youtu.be/JKIbwkz3fHI How To Make Jewelry: How To Make Crystal Wrapped Earrings https://youtu.be/uNUVJJ0S7WU How To Make Jewelry: How To Make Beaded Drop Earrings https://youtu.be/w_P4nqyWBj8