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Sunflower Plant Stand


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67006 - Make-It Mosaics™ Grout, 1 lb.
67128 - Make-It Mosaics™ Accessories - Sponge
67142 - Make-It Mosaics™ Accessories - Tile Nippers
67163 - Make-It Mosaics™ Accessories - Adhesive
67641 - Make-It Mosaics™ Accessories - Float/Scrubber Tool


Black; yellow; green tiles
Rubber Gloves
Foam paintbrushes
Safety Glasses
Paper Towels
Transfer Paper
Pencil
Ruler
Plant Stand



This project requires cutting of tiles; please wear safety glasses and use caution when completing this step.

  1. Measure and mark center of plant stand table top. Using transfer paper, draw pattern of sunflower in center section.

  2. Sort through and group like tiles, select desired colors to completely your sunflower and background. Using Tile Nippers, cut several tiles for flower petals and background in random shapes.

  3. Using foam brush and tile adhesive, glue tile pieces to plant stand top beginning with center of flower working out to petals (use pattern and photo as guides), trimming tiles to fit as needed. Glue background tiles around flower design and add glass marbles in corners. Let dry.

  4. Mix grout according to package directions. Wearing rubber gloves, scoop a generous amount of grout onto mosaic design; using smooth side of Floater/Scrubber Tool to spread grout and work it into spaces between tiles pieces; fill all areas. Let grout set up for 5-10 minutes; wipe clean and smooth with wet sponge. Allow to dry completely.

  5. Using rough side of Floater/Scrubber Tool, polish tiles to remove residue haze.

 
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