Personalised Father's Day Present

Fathers Day is just around the corner if you haven't yet noticed! That means it's time to buckle down on finding a gift for Dad that he'll love. Buying something he needs online is always a great, easy option. If you want to go the extra mile, a personalised Fathers Day present is the ultimate heartfelt touch! Plus, doing a DIY craft is a fun way to get the whole family involved.

This mosaic is the perfect handmade Father's Day present. Complete this project in a few hours with no glass cutting required. In four simple steps, you will have completed this beautiful mosaic.

This project is sold as a kit; click here to purchase the kit >>

MATERIALS

What you'll need:
- Coasters - 10 x 10 cm MDF Squares
- Adhesive- A clear PVA adhesive like Sullivans PVA or Weldbond
- Fathers Day tile set
- Grout - Slate Grey
- Acrylic paint - Dark Blue
- Grout clean up supplies & paintbrush

STEPS

1. Plan your Design

Lay your tiles on the coasters to work out the design you like best.

FATHERS DAY MOSAIC COASTER KIT - STEP 1 PLANNING THE DESIGN

2. Laying the tiles

Your adhesive can be applied either directly to coasters themselves or painted individually onto the back of the tiles. The quickest method is to paint the adhesive onto the coaster base. Apply the adhesive to small sections at a time to avoid the adhesive drying out. Allow the adhesive to dry for 24 hours before applying the grout.

3. Grouting time

Wear gloves when grouting, as the grout will dry your hands out. Mix a small amount of powdered grout with water until it becomes a porridge-like consistency. Once mixed, place a small amount of grout onto your tiles and rub it into the gaps between them. Once you have covered the entire mosaic, scrape off the excess and let it dry.
Wait until the grout has started to dry (the grout will become dull) and carefully clear off the excess grout with a sponge. Leave it for 24 hours, then give it a final buff up to remove excess grout.

GROUTING TIME - STEP 3 - FATHERS DAY COASTER KIT

4. Paint the edges

To finish the coaster, you can paint the edges of the MDF.

PAINT THE EDGES - FATHERS DAY MOSAIC COASTER KIT

This project is sold as a kit; click here to purchase the kit >>

Legal Disclaimer: No warranty is implied by these instructions. Use at your own risk. The Mosaic Store and its proprietors are not responsible for the results of any actions taken based on this information, nor for any omission in the advice. Please wear appropriate safety equipment when cutting mosaic materials and using grouts and adhesives. Keep out of reach of children.