Beginner Mosaic Art Project: Introduction to the Direct Method using Unglazed Porcelain

Discover the ultimate beginner's guide to mosaic art! Our top-rated video unveils the DIRECT METHOD, showcasing the creation process using unglazed porcelain tiles. Dive into comprehensive insights covering design, pattern-making, substrate preparation, nipping techniques, and precise adhesion. Unglazed Porcelains offer the ideal blend of traditional aesthetics and modern allure, allowing you to effortlessly emulate classic mosaic looks with a contemporary twist. Their ease of cutting, stain resistance, frost resilience, and thermal shock durability make them versatile for any space imaginable!

Beginner Introduction to Mosaics Project: the Direct Method using Unglazed Porcelain is an EXCELLENT FIRST VIDEO to watch if you are new to mosaics.

Tools and Materials List: Cinca Unglazed Porcelain Tiles, Medium Density Fiberboard (MDF) substrate, Weldbond white PVA glue, tile nippers, or LePonitt wheel nippers, safety glasses, carbon and tracing paper.

Resources:

Links to Bonnie's best selling books from Amazon:

For grouting directions and tips all of these videos on the channel give grout tips and tricks:
-How To Grout A Mosaic Video
-Broken Dish Mosaic Grouting Video Project
-Easy Mosaic Ceramic Flower Pot, Part 2
-Mosaic Photo and Mirror Frame Art Project for Children, fun and easy video
-Mosaic Flower Pot Project with Children

Connect with us!

A special THANK YOU to Bonnie's students for sharing their lovely works in this video.

*Please note, some of the above links are affiliate links. If you purchase anything using these links we may receive a small commission, but there is no additional charge to you! Thank you for supporting the Make it Mosaics channel.

#mosaicartcourse
#beginnermosaicart
#mosaicgardensteppingstone
#witsendmosaic
#mosaicadhesivetutorial

[carolzutski]

thank you Bonnie! always, good, useful info.

[bhatsayali]

Love this image
We have a door mat printed specially since we saw this at Pompei

[amechealle]

Thank you so much for this video! I’ll be working on my first project and have been watching dozens of videos. Yours is just what I needed.Thank you! I’m going to look through your other videos to see if you have one for outdoor mosaics.

[mnr]

I would like to get started. This is very intersting. Thanks for this video.

[janethaskins]

Just starting out appreciate the guidance

[robertharrison]

Bonnie. Great video. I might be nuts but I want to install a mosaic floor on my bathroom using patterns of our Plumeria, Roses and Bouganvilla for our yard. I think we can do this ourself and I am not concerned about how much time it will take. I need to research the proper tiles to use and cut and how to prepare the floor and how best to adhere the tiles.

[nadia_salima]

Thank you for this video, it is so helpful. I know you used glue here to attach the tiles, but could you use thinset as an adhesive (after sealing the mdf)? Thank you for your time.

[cbut]

Great video! Would these be able to go in a shower as a wall mosaic?

[danielconde]

Here I was, searching for suppliers for this type of tiles... Suddenly: "Cinca - Made in Portugal".

I'm from Portugal, so... 😀😀😀

[diannecrea]

I have your book! It is still being referred to! 💕

[crisreep]

I have a question. I thought that one had to be super careful about any glue getting between the tessera or left at the sides as the grout would not stick to glue. But I see that there is always some left as you are demonstrating with the Cinca. It is very hard not to have a little excess and trying to get rid it with toothpicks etc. invariably moves a tile a bit. So, can I leave some??

[FlippinFlaves]

great video! what would need to be done for making outdoor mosaics?
Which materials would I need?

[lakequeen]

Love your videos! Where can I purchase the non glazed porcelain tiles?

[Nful]

😂 I just bought this book 📕 yesterday from half price book store in our state doesn’t know you’re the writer ✍️ what is an honor to have your book

[Bookworm]

How do I create a picture when I can't draw?

[amy-bethmach]

I always have to spend so much time scraping the extra grout of the uneven China pieces that

[MariaGTexas]

Are there any rules to the form or pattern of how the tile needs to be placed? Example: specific rows or patterns need to follow the figure or drawing, with spacing, rows, pattern, etc. May I lay the pieces in free form?

[Mama]

Can you please recommend somewhere to buy porcelain tiles?

[ginettamarinelli]

How do you prepare a wooden bird house that's already painted? Thanks.

[savedfaves]

Pity these kits all “currently unavailable” on Amazon