Mirror Tile Mosaic

Mirror Tile Mosaic is not only for flowerpots and small ‘futsy’ (my term for small cutsie stuff) things, but can be used on walls, furniture, and structures like posts, outside daybeds, and the facing of steps/stairs. Mirror Tile is easy to get, easy to use, and inexpensive. You can buy Mirror Tiles in any home improvement and hardware store, but I found that WALMART, consistently, has the lowest prize, about $9.98. -   The tiles can be used whole or, as in this case, cut into the desired size and shape with a glass cutter

 Above: this is a glass cutter (the other end of the cutter is a metal ball, designed to know against the glass AFTER cutting it, to make the break). These little tools are available at any hardware store like LOWE'S or HOME DEPOT

 Above: Omni Grip is the adhesive that I like to use. You could buy a cheaper MIRROR TILE MASTIC, but I also often work with tiles and heavier pieces, which are kept from sliding down by using the stronger OMNI GRIP.

Above: This is a puzzle, but you decide what shape and size the puzzle pieces are, and what the puzzle looks like ;)

 This is a Tupperware gadget I use to 'butter' the back of each tile piece. Doing it piece by piece, rather than spreading the adhesive onto a large area on the wall, art, or furniture, gives you better control and allows you to take breaks or resume project at a later time without risking the adhesive to dry before applying the tile. I also have used small paintsticks, old butter knifes, and old credit cards, they all work well for mosaic tiles.

 Since the adhesive tends to dry out when not in use for a few weeks, or months, I like to use a piece of plastic wrap, which I press directly onto the adhesive before I put the lid back on for storage, this keeps it from drying out.

 When starting my 'Puzzle,' I like to find pieces with finished edges and finished corners, it makes for a cleaner and more professional look in the end.

 If you like a 'wilder' look, you can also use a hammer and simply smash them. This gives you a lot of sharp-pointed triangular pieces. I recommend to do this in an old cardboard box to keep the pieces from flying everywhere.

 Sorting your tile/mirror pieces makes the process easier.

 Mirror tiles are sharper than ceramic tiles when broken or cut, so be careful that you do not slice your fingers, especially if you like to work without gloves. ALSO, no matter if you use a hammer, or glass cutter, there are a lot of tiny sharp splinter which could cause injuries, so clean up and using protective measures are very important. Shake out any towels, blankets, paper, etc. outside in an area where no one walks bare foot.
Enjoy being creative with your Mirror Tile Mosaic!