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Wood Mosaic Art

November 14, 2021

This is my first ever wood mosaic. I am really proud of it, not because of how it turned out, but because it will be donated for a good cause. You can find out more about that on my instagram, but for now, let’s get to this tutorial.

Don’t be alarmed –there aren’t too many steps because it’s just that easy!

Supplies

  • Brad nailer (optional)
  • 1/8″ plywood
  • Wood glue
  • Wood conditioner
  • Wood stain
  • Paint
  • Polyacrylic (water based)
  • Brush
  • Ruler, pencil
  • 1x2x8″ dimensional lumber

Average cost: FREE as I made it out of scraps

Plan

1/8″ sheet of plywood

Cut your 1/8″ plywood to the size you desire. The big box stores can cut wood to your size, so don’t worry if you don’t have a table/circular/jig saw.

Using your ruler and mark the center horizontally and vertically. Use a straight edge and pen/pencil to draw a straight line from one end to the other. You should have for squares or rectangles like the picture.

Start with your piece of wood. Cut one side at 45 degrees on the miter saw or miter box. The miter box is 100% doable but be prepared to grow lots of muscles!

I used 1×2 and also scrap pieces of plywood for this that I cut to random sizes on my table saw. You can buy various sizes of 1″ dimensional lumber at your local big box store. For example: 1×2, 1×3, 1×4, etc.

Start with your piece of wood. Cut one side at 45 degrees on the miter saw or miter box. The miter box is 100% doable but be prepared to grow lots of muscles!

I used 1×2 and also scrap pieces of plywood for this that I cut to random sizes on my table saw. You can buy various sizes of 1″ dimensional lumber at your local big box store. For example: 1×2, 1×3, 1×4, etc.

I glued this along the vertical center line. You can glue it along the horizontal line too if you want.

I only glued the first four pieces to ensure that the other pieces would not cause the entire design to slide. 

Moving forward, repeat prior steps using which ever size wood looks best for you.

It should start aligning a little something like this.

Once you have a pattern you like, glue it all down using wood glue.

(Optional) I then flipped it over and used my brad nailer to nail it in place for added security. I covered the brad nail holes with wood filler.

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If you look along the edge, you can see that the wood is not 100% straight. I ran the edges across the table saw. If you have a circular saw or jig saw, you can use that too. Make sure to use a straight guide and painters tape along the cut line. Painters tape ensures that the wood does not splinter or chip.

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If you don’t have any of these tools, simply ensure your wood aligns closely to the edges when you make your cut.

Now that I have smooth edges, I can make my frame. See my previous tutorial (Canvas Frame) to see how I made and attached it.

Before staining, always use wood conditioner on soft wood to avoid blotching. I forgot to do this and quickly regretted it.

I used Early American to stain. I prefer using a foam brush or staining sponge when I stain. I get zero brush strokes this way. I only used one coat of stain.

Now you can attach the frame and apply polyurethane or polyacrylic to protect it. I recommend water-based as oil-based will yellow over time.

And that’s it. Simple and inexpensive beautiful art that can be customized in any way you can imagine!

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Hi, my name is Michelle and I am a self-taught woodworker, DIYer and plant lover. I'll thank COVID-19 for the plant loving part. My DIY and woodworking journey started in Fall 2018 after I purchased my old 1880s home. I started with building furniture that I didn't want to purchase from a store. From there, my building spiraled into creating custom projects for others. I now spend time building and also renovating my home. My goal is to show you that you can do it too! You can read more under the 'Meet Michelle' tab.

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