A Mosaic Tutorial

To make a mosaic stepping stone you will need the following supplies:

stepping stone

tile (you can use flat stones as well)

hammer

chalk

Thinset

notched trowel (to apply Thinset)

grout

rubber float (to apply grout)

sponge

We had the Thinset, grout and other tools already so this helped on the expense. Maybe you could borrow some of the tools from a neighbor or other acquaintance.

Okay, here we go.

Step 1: Using the chalk draw your picture on the stepping stone. TIP – Use simple uncomplicated designs.

Careful there, Cowboy. You don’t want to mess with the artist.

Step 2: Break the tile up with the flat side of the hammer, placing the tile pretty side down.

Step 3: Apply Thinset to the area you plan to work and then start to place your broken tile pieces. Leave about 1/8" space between pieces for grout.

Step 4: Keep applying Thinset and your tile pieces till the design is finished.

Step 5: Leave to dry overnight.

Step 6: After the Thinset has dried, mix your grout and apply it to stone with the rubber float (it looks like a trowel with rubber on its flat surface). Move the trowel back and forth across the tile to work the grout in.

Step 7: After grouting go over the top of your design with a wet sponge until it is clean.

This project cost me a total of $15.58 or $3.90 per stepping stone. This does not include the grout, Thinset and tools since we already had them on hand.

Justus’s was the most imaginative stone. This is an antelope. I think. Or maybe it’s an elk. I’ll have to check with him. Correction – My daughter tells me it’s a deer.

Appreciating his artwork.