We have all the tools and accessories you need for your mosaicing requirements.   

 

Below is a list of tools and a brief outline of the use for each.

 

 

 

 

      

 

Tile Nippers / Cutters

The tile nipper is used by placing the tile edge between the jaws and squeezing the handles together.  You only want to cut at the edge so the tile breaks, rather than trying the cut the tile in the middle.

These nippers are also used for nipping and shaping your tiles. They enable you to make small cuts and nip away at the tile, achieving the shape that you want.

By "nibbling" around the tile from the outer edge of the tile you can also make round shapes.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mosaic & Glass Cutters

If you are cutting glass tiles, stained glass or mirror etc then glass cutters are a must for your mosaicing tool kit

Glass cutters are much more effective than the standard tile nippers in cutting glass as they give you a straighter and cleaner cut and don't munch the tile like nippers can do.

They work by squeezing the handles together like a normal tile nipper, the difference is that the part that cuts the tile/glass is made of two wheels that have sharp fine edges, therefore giving a cleaner and straighter cut, with less effort by you.

The wheels on these cutters don't actually turn/roll freely even though it may look like they do. The wheels are tightened into place so you cut with the same spot until it gets blunt, then you use an allen key to loosen the wheel and turn it slightly and retighten then you have a new sharp edge for cutting. Because you can move the wheel around using the whole 360 deg, the cutting edge will last a long time.  Once the whole wheel is blunt you simply buy replacement wheels.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Leponitt  Mosaic & Glass Cutters

Once you've used these you wont want to use any other brand.

Leponitt are a premium brand of glass cutter, if you want the best on the market then these are what you are looking for. 

They have a rubber grip and are a bit smaller than other brands, making them easier to work with. They're great if you don't have a lot of strength in your wrist as very little pressure is needed. 

So much less effort required especially if you are cutting a lot of tiles.

They're a bit more expensive than the other brands but well worth paying a bit extra for.

 

 

 

Tile Cutter / Breaker

The cutter / breaker is used by scoring a line with the wheel and then putting the scored tile between the two pads so the line runs along the shaft of the cutter, then squeeze gently but firmly so the tile breaks along the score line.

These are also great for breaking the thin ceramic tiles that tend to munch with the tile nippers,  you don't even need to score the tile they will just beak by squeezing the cutter together.

Leponitt  Mosaic & Glass Cutters

 

 

Mosaic Mesh

Mosaic mesh, 500mm (50cm) x 1mtr (100cm) length. Sold buy the metre

This is an awesome tool for mosaicing, I use it all the time, its great for laying out your design before gluing to your base.

The simplest way to use this is to lay a piece of plastic (I use gladwrap) under the mesh and glue your tiles to the mesh with PVA (the plastic stops the pva sticking to your working surface, pva does not adhere to plastic) - you don't need to glue them on to the mesh as you would your base merely just enough to tack/hold them in place so that once your design is all in place you lift the mesh off the plastic and lay it on your adhesive coated base.

Some of the benefits of this are

-If you are working on a piece (especially outside in winter) you don't have to be out there the whole time gluing tiles on one by one, you lay it out on your mesh first then transport it the the base

-if you are using a concrete base, the concrete doesn't set while you are working, you lay the mesh/tiles down in a matters of seconds. I used this method when I mosaiced some concrete steps, so much easier.

- you can lay your drawing under the plastic, you can see the lines of your drawing through the holes in the mesh, no hassle drawing it on to the base and you can re-use the drawing again if you need to

- if you only "tack" your tiles to the mesh you can remove the tiles fairly easily if you decide you want to change your design, no more hassle trying to remove your tiles that have already been glued to your base.

If you have any questions about this method or on how to use this product please ask, we are happy to assist.

If you have any questions about this method or on how to use this product please ask, we are happy to assist.

 

 

 

 

  

 

 

 

Grout 

The grout is mixed with water and pushed into the gaps between the tiles, this hides the background and gives it an even texture.  The colour you choose can be the "make or break" for your mosaic.  You can use a contrasting colour to bring out the colours of your tiles or a neutral colour which makes it look like it is part of the picture. 

Grey is always a safe bet if you are unsure.

 

 

          

 

Squeegee - 150mm

Use your squeegee to push the grout into the gaps between your tiles by sweeping  the squeegee over the surface.

 

 

 

 

 

Mosaic Sponge

Use your sponge to clean off the excess grout.  Wet the sponge and squeeze it out as much as possible