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Albuquerque Belt Buckle Tutorial

Albuquerque Belt Buckle Tutorial

Created by: Mollie Valente


Designer Tips

  • Plan your layout for design and fit.
  • Use two-part epoxy to glue the mosaic components in place. Allow to cure overnight.
  • Mix grout according to manufacturer's instructions. Read and follow application and clean up directions.
  • Apply the grout to the mosaic in a circular motion while pushing the grout into all voids.
  • Allow grout to set for 10 minutes, then use a slightly damp sponge to clean up excess grout and smooth the surface. Rinse sponge and repeat until clean.
  • Allow the grout to cure fully.

Free Technique Sheets & How-Tos

Suggested Supplies

  • 1 ea #60-230 Adhesive, Epoxy, 330
  • 1 gross [use 4] #26-464-1 Bead, 4.5mm Round, Corrugated (White)
  • 1 strand [use 4] #21-884-147 Bead, Gemstone, Round, 4mm (Mookaite)
  • 1 strand [use 21] #21-884-030 Bead, Gemstone, Round, 4mm (Sodalite)
  • 1 ea #30-682-01-AS Belt Buckle Blank, Rounded Rectangle, 87mm (Antiqued Silver Plated)
  • 1 bag of 10 [use 1] #25-130-03-1 Button, Bone, Oval, 21x25mm (Can be antiqued using tea, coffee or store-bought dyes)

Tools

Additional Supplies
  • Non-sanded black grout for mosaics (from the craft or home improvement store)
  • Sponge
  • Miscellaneous gemstone beads: Mollie used 4x6mm - 8x12mm ovals in Poppy Jasper and African Turquoise, and 4-6mm rounds in Mookaite, Sodalite and Rhyolite.

Jan 1st 2021 Mollie Valente

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