Glass Mosaic Tile Art: How to Make a Permanent Signature on Glass

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Making wonderful glass mosaic tile art is easy! Letis the stuff we all went to school with. I can
me show you how.usually buy a big 7.625-oz bottle at Walmart for
Ever wonder how to sign your indoor glassabout $1.50.)
mosaic art so the signature won't rub or wearAllow the glue to thoroughly dry overnight. White
off? Nothing seems to stick permanently to glass.Elmer’s Glue-All dries clear. When wet, the
Permanent marker isn't permanent. Acrylic andglue doesn't absorb or blur the ink. Instead, the ink
enamel paint rub, chip, or flake off. Nothing works!stays intact and the signature looks good after
Until recently, I signed my indoor glass mosaicsthe glue is dry and clear. The glass color also
with enamel paint. I covered the entire mosaicshows through so the glue doesn't affect the
(except the signature) with old rags and towels,mosaic's appearance. The ink is entombed in the
and then lightly sprayed on two light coats ofglue and the glue provides strong, permanent
clear acrylic sealer to protect the paint. Thatprotection for my signature on my indoor
method works okay, but it doesn't seem to bemosaics.
as permanent as my new idea.Don’t try to get cute by using a cotton
I had an epiphany a while ago and I've beenswab or other tool to spread out the glue evenly.
signing all my indoor glass mosaics with thisWhile trying to spread out the wet glue, if you
method ever since. Try it and see how it workspress just a hair too hard and touch the ink, it will
for you. Use this method only for indoor mosaics.smudge. If you leave the ink alone, it
Do not use this method for outdoor mosaics orwon’t smudge or blur, but it will with the
mosaics that will be displayed in a wetslightest touch. Therefore, I suggest that you
environment (e.g., a sauna or shower area).don't try to even out the glue lines. Instead, hold
CAUTION: Try this method on a piece of scrapthe tip of the glue bottle close to the glass and
glass before trying it on your mosaic art. Trying itcarefully squeeze out the glue. The edges will look
on scrap glass first will let you know if this is howa bit ragged (i.e., not perfectly straight and square
you actually want to sign your mosaic art. It willwith each other). In my opinion, that’s
also give you practice before doing it on yourokay, they don't need to be perfectly smooth,
mosaic art.straight, and at perfect angles with each other.
Using a fine-tip permanent marker, sign yourWhen the glue is dry and clear, I don't notice the
name on the glass. I usually put my signature onraggedness unless my nose is right up to the
the bottom-right corner of my indoor mosaics.mosaic.
Put yours where you like it best. I find a piece ofAs noted, don't use this method for outdoor
tessera big enough to hold my entire signature somosaics or for mosaics that will be displayed in a
I don't have to write on any grout lines. If I havewet environment (e.g., a sauna or shower area).
to write small to fit it on a single piece of tesseraThis process is explained on my website for free
so I don't cross any grout lines, then I write small.with lots of pictures, so if you don’t quite
Lay your indoor mosaic art on a flat surface. Dounderstand it, go to my website and look at the
this so the wet glue won't run or drip. If yourpictures. Try this method on a piece of scrap
mosaic is flat, the glue is thick enough so it staysglass and see if you like it. If you do, then you'll
where you apply it (i.e., it won't run or drip). Withknow a neat trick that allows you to sign your
your indoor mosaic lying flat, carefully apply plainindoor mosaic art masterpieces and be
white Elmer's Glue-All over your entire signature.comfortable that your signature won't rub or
Don't touch the tip of the glue bottle to thewear off over time.
signature or the ink might smudge. SlowlyRemember, making mosaic art is easy. You can
squeeze out enough white Elmer's Glue-All todo it. Yes, you can!