Mosaic Glass Vase

Project by Angele Druen of Thibodaux, La.

Angele is a stay-at-home mom with a small day care business. As a result, she has to watch every penny, which is why she likes to get her art supplies from the "under a dollar" stores, as well as hand-me-downs from local stained glass artists. In this project, see how she turns some of those items into a stunning and expensive-looking mosaic glass vase.

Materials:

stained glass: purple, pink, green, light blue
clear liquid nails adhesive
tan sanded grout
rags
safety glasses
gloves

Steps:

1. Put on safety glasses and gloves. With a small glasscutter, score lines on the smooth side of the glass to make shapes. Turn the glass over and tap with round end of the cutter until all pieces are broken.

2. Have a pattern in mind and keep your colors separated. Draw your pattern on the vase with adhesive. Place the glass. Let dry for 24 hours.

3. Mix grout slowly with water according to manufacturer's directions. Wearing gloves, spread grout thickly over glass, making an effort to get in between the small pieces. Let dry for 15 to 30 minutes.

4. Use a rag to wipe all of the dried grout off of the glass. Polish. In 24 hours, seal with tile seal.

Website: www.mosaiccreations.8m.com