Heart Mirror

Geneva Vanderzeil

Instructor

In This Lesson

In this project, you’ll be creating a round mirror decorated with heart-shaped tiles around the edge. It’s a fun way to experiment with playful shapes, practice neat edging, and turn a simple mirror into a unique statement piece.

Tools & Materials

Flat circular round mirror with no frame
Pre-shaped red heart mosaic tiles
Thick, fast-grab tile adhesive (suitable for vertical/curved surfaces)
Small spatula or glue spreader (optional, for applying adhesive)
Grout (in your chosen colour, ideally non-sanded for small tile gaps)
Grout applicator or gloves (to press grout into small areas)
Sponge and clean water (for wiping grout off tiles)
Microfibre cloth (for final polish)
Tile sealant (to protect and finish the piece)

You Need

Tools & Materials

Round mirror
MDF cut in a donut shape for the frame
Heart shaped mosaic tiles
Fine mosaic grout
Mosaic glue paste
Scraper
Sponge

Instructions

Use a jigsaw to cut the frame, to create a donut shape. Working in sections, glue down the tiles, filling the whole frame. I found it was easier to put some glue directly onto the frame, use a popsicle stick to spread it out, and then place the tiles down.

Once the glue was dry, grout with mosaic grout using a scraper.

Following the instructions on the packet, gently wipe away the excess grout from the surface of the tiles using a damp sponge. Start with an initial wipe to remove most of the grout, then return about 30 minutes later for a second clean-up. After 24 hours, give the tiles a final polish with a soft cloth to bring out their shine.