A blackbird on a branch. You can choose either to buy the full version of the kit with everything necessary to create the mosaic, or you can buy a version without tools if you have plenty of equipment already. 

 

The tiles supplied all measure a standard 2cm x 2cm.  Most of them are ceramic tiles from the great Winckelmans factory in France.  There are  also a number of glass tiles, some with an iridescent sheen, to make some interesting highlights on the bird's plumage and on the berries.  This kit is for adults and would best suit someone with mosaic experience.  Having said that, the techniques involved are simple, and detailed instructions are included, so an ambitious and confident beginner should be able to complete it.  It  requires an eye for detail and some precise cutting, so if you're up for that, go for it. 

 

The pack EXCLUDING TOOLS contains the following:

• A selection of ceramic and glass tiles measuring 2cm x 2cm
• A 30cm x 30cm MDF backing board
• A bottle of ultra-strong wood glue
• A bottle of PVA craft glue
• A bag of grout
• A full-colour bozzetto drawing of the project
• A smaller scale colour photograph of the completed project
• A sheet of carbon paper
• Instructions

If you choose to ADD TOOLS, you will also receive:

• A pair of Seabell mosaic scissors
• A palette knife
• A pair of stainless-steel angled tweezers
• A glue brush
• A brush for tidying splinters from your work surface
• A valved mask
• A pair of nitrile gloves
• A vial of eye-wash
• A flexible bowl for mixing up grout
• A grout spreader (the straight side is used for spreading grout.  The notched size is for cement-based adhesive – you’ll find it useful on future projects)
• A tiler's sponge

 

NOT SUPPLIED:

• A pencil
• An old towel or tray for drying tiles
• Newspaper or dust sheets
• A craft knife or scissors
• A jar lid or similar for holding glue
• An old kitchen spoon
• A measuring jug for adding water to grout
• Dustpan and brush
• A ruler