How to Make Mosaic Art : How to Break Materials for Making Mosaic Art

dmdrummer23 Says:

May 28, 2008 - ghey...

MosaicMaiden Says:

Oct 29, 2008 - You are so right, there are some things that annoy me like the lack protection when handling grout and so forth.But in saying that, I have added these to my playlist. We an always inform people as you have. Been working with mosaics for 3 years now and learning something new all the time.Thanks for the tip!

haamonika1 Says:

Jul 6, 2010 - In Denmark we can buy it broke :)

shinngal Says:

Mar 9, 2011 - This is not the proper way to break your ceramic pieces. There are special tools that you can order online or purchase at a craft store. Some have straight edges and others have two small wheels at the ends that you put the ceramic in between and press down until it is cut.

Kimscustomcaps Says:

Mar 15, 2011 - I really enjoyed watching all these videos! I cut my tiles with nippers for more contol. I sell handcut broken china tiles on etsy. under the name Kimscustomcaps.

slocangirl Says:

Nov 9, 2011 - I, too, have many years experience in mosaic. You totally CAN use a hammer to break ceramics. If you are looking for precision, you won't get it with a hammer. That's what tile nippers are for.  But a hammer works well for the initial breaking of materials. As the video notes, the way different materials break will vary. Mexican tiles will crumble, regarless of whether you use a hammer or nippers. I have never had a problem with tiles developing fissures from using a hammer.

piez4132 Says:

Mar 28, 2012 - Yes, and I believe its called lego :D