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Mosaic Tools I Use to Make Mosaic Sculptures
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items I make mosaic sculptures in the shape of women's formal gowns. These are the tools and materials I use every day!
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No question, the very best nippers for cutting glass and smalti (Italian glass blown tiles) These nippers have a cult following!
LEPONITT Wheeled Mosaic Glass and Tile NIPPERS
When your Leponitt Nipper wheels wear down, as they eventually do, you will need to simply replace the wheels.
Leponitt Mosaic Cutter Replacement Wheels with allen wrench
These are the best nippers for simple ceramic tile cutting. They are strong but easy on the grip.
SPEEDWOX Tile Nippers for Ceramic Tiles 8 Inches Mosaic Cutter Pliers Tile Nippers Mosaic Tools Nipper Cutting Tools Glass Cutter Ceramic Tile Cutter for Porcelain Glass Mirror
These nippers are for really thick tiles or ceramics. I had to use these on a commission where I needed to break a thick bowl.
QEP 9 in. Compound Tile Nipper with Tungsten Carbide Tips for All Tile Types up to 1/4 in. Thick
These are for cutting wire and wire mesh, ie: chicken wire. Promise me you will wear gloves, these are the real deal!
HURRICANE 10 Inch Aviation Tin Snips, Heavy Duty Metal Cutter Shears for Cutting Sheet Metal, Straight Cut, Chrome Vanadium Steel
I love these gloves, they are durable yet soft and flexible for the delicate work I do.
Ironclad General Utility Work Gloves GUG, All-Purpose, Performance Fit, Durable, Machine Washable, (1 Pair) Black
Chicken wire for building armatures. This dense wire can be cut into many shapes and acts a ‘fabric’ to provide structure to armatures for mosaic.
Hardware Cloth 4'' x 20' 1/4 in Galvanized Wire Mesh Roll (23 GA) Chicken Wire Fence Roll for Chicken Pen/coop Fences, Screen mesh, Rabbit/Snake Fences, Poultry enclosures, Handicraft Making, etc.
This finer mesh is for placing over the more stout mesh. This mesh will hold the wet concrete for creating an armature for mosaic.
4PACK Stainless Steel Woven Wire Mesh Never Rust, Air Vent Mesh 11.8"X8.2"(300X 210mm), Hard and Heat Resisting Screen, 1mm Hole 20 Mesh Easy to Cut by Valchoose
This is my favorite concrete. It is economical, I can make as much or as little as I want and I can also control the consistency. I use this both for building an armature and as an adhesive.
Mapei Adesilex-P10 Premium Mosaic & Glass Tile Mortar
This grout comes in several different colors. I don't like to buy grout that is premixed. With this grout I can control the consistency and mix the right quantity for my individual projects.
MAPEI Ultracolor Plus FA Powder Grout - 10LB/Bag - (14 Biscuit)
These spreaders are great for spreading concrete when making an armature. The tweezers and scrapers are needed when working with small pieces. This is a great set.
Whaline 7 Pieces Mosaic Tools, Mosaic Tweezers Tile Beginner Setwith 2 Scrapers, 2 Tweezers, 1 Double-EndedHook, 1 Spatula, 1 Sponge
These are great, soft to cut- shapes for mosaic. They can be cut down and used is a myriad of different designs.
Youway Style Petal Mosaic Tiles for Crafts, 568g Flower Tiles Pieces for Mosaic Craft Supplies,DIY Mosaic Outdoor Decor(Mixed Colors,20 Ounce)
These are beautifully rich in color and easy to work with.
1.1LB Random Iridescent Leaves Ceramics Mosaic Tiles, Making Creative 3 Size Ceramic Mosaic Pieces for DIY Craft,Flowerpots, Vases, Cups, Garden Decor Mosaic Making Supplies (Green)
These are nice and small- great for using on rounded mosaics. They also come in great colors.
AITINIA DIY Mosaic Tiles for Crafts, Colorful Glass Mosaic Kits for Adults, 350 Pcs Bulk Stained Glass Mosaic Tiles, Children Handmade Art Craft Projects for Home Decoration. (Square Shape)
These tiles are small and yummy. Easy to cut and perfect for round mosaics. They come in a variety of colors.
PINUO&KE 200 Pieces / 200 g Square Shapes 0.4x0.4 inch Square Ceramic Mosaic Mosaic Tiles for Crafts, Colorful Stained Glass Pieces for Mosaic Projects - Light Green
These are so fun and easy to work with. I have cut the hearts in half before and used the tops for lips on a portrait. :)
Mosaic Tiles for Crafts Assorted Color Ceramic Glitter Mosaic Supplies Pieces Bulk Square Flower Pentagram Ellipse Irregular Size, 100g (Flower Pentagram Ellipse Mix)
These add great sparkle to any mosaic project. They are thin, so make sure if pairing with a thicker tile to build up with adhesive.
120Pcs Mirror Mosaic Tile, 1 Inch Small Mirror Pieces Round Diamond Square Mini Mosaic Mirrors, Sparkling Craft Mirror Mosaic Tile for Art Project Wall Door Home Decorations Crafts
Love these iridescent tiles, they add a special touch to any mosaic project and are small for rounded substraint.
1.1lb Square Crystal Mosaic Tiles, Iridescent Mosaic Glass Tiles for Crafts, Mosaic Pieces DIY Hobbies Children Handmade Jewelry Art Decoration Gifts,525 Pieces (Milky)