Mosaic with a difference - in this decoration idea, tiles were designed in advance with porcelain paints and then crushed with a hammer. The pieces were then repositioned on a tray, so that the picture is again the same.
Download the free motif template and print it out. To ensure that the paint adheres well to the tiles, clean them beforehand with methylated spirits or cleaning solvent: this will make the surface free of dust and grease. Place the four tiles together to form a large square, position the template in the middle and transfer the motif using transfer paper. Trace the contours of the coffee cup with a porcelain brush pen. Then paint the remaining motif with the liquid porcelain paint. For the background, apply the paint with a brush. The paint must dry for at least 4 hours before it can be baked in the oven according to the manufacturer's instructions
The tiles are now laid with the painted side down and gradually crushed with a hammer. Put the pieces back in their original place immediately afterwards to make it easier to place them on the tray later
Fasten the fragments with Handicraft glue on the tray and apply mosaic-Joint Filler . For this purpose, mix the mixture with some water in advance and spread it with a soft brush. After a binding time of approx. 8-10 minutes, wipe the remaining mosaic off Joint Filler the tiles with a damp sponge.
