Using a black and white photo can give your tile an antique look.
Tiles are not just utilitarian objects for covering walls and floors. They can be made into works of art, an example of which is the mosaic. You can make your own work of art by adhering photos or other types of pictures to tiles. Depending on your artistic vision for this project, you can affix one photo on a tile or you can make a grouping with a number of photo tiles. Does this Spark an idea?
Instructions
1. Choose the picture you will use. Be sure to center the point of interest on the tile and, if necessary, cut the extraneous parts of the picture to make it fit on the tile with no more than a 1/8 inch of tile all around it as a border.
2. Protect your work space using newspaper, cardboard or a laminated placemat and put on the rubber gloves to protect your hands.
3. Using a sponge brush and Mod Podge, affix your picture in place. Be sure to secure the edges. Clean off any extra glue using a wipe or wet rag--try to wipe the tile, not the picture.
4. Place your tile on a cup in the center of your work surface..
5. Measure and mix your high gloss coating according to package instructions.
6. Immediately pour the high gloss coating on the tile and spread it with the sponge brush. Use the sponge brush to wipe the drips on the sides.
7. Let your tile dry for the time required on the high gloss coating instructions, then display.
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