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Author Content whozzat08 Houston, TX (Zone 9a) August 31, 2007 03:07 AM Post #3920641 I left this forum and went to the local bowling alley the next day. I am now a owner of a *free bowling ball and a cracked pin! I then went to the local tile comp's and have free assorted broken tiles to work with, along with a tempered round glass table top from the local glass company (not Broken or chipped!) I am still in shock.. I didn't expect this at all. I sat back down here and read everything again... I found the thinset and the grout, found the Liquid Nails Clear Seal, and Finally found the Weldbond at the third Ace Hardware store.( I bought the nippers, but I think I like the idea of using odd broken edges in the pattern.) Okay... Am I ready??? idk I stalled at this point. I became confused on the use of Weldbond (50/50) or Thinset to coat the bowling ball, or do you use nothing and just glue onto the bowling ball ? It will be used in the garden. and... has anyone tried to put the bowling ball on a stake? (maybe cementing or glueing it into a finger hole?) Just a thought because some of my plants are tall. I have Lots of questions on other different projects in mind (using mosaic) but one at a time... I am excited about starting this one! Thanks for the Wonderful information ya'll provided so far!! BB scooterbug Tellico Plains , TN (Zone 7a) August 31, 2007 10:46 AM Post #3921569 Just use the liquid nails to adhere your tesserae to the BB ☺ Some folks use Weldbond to seal porous materials like a terra cotta flower pot , etc. Ya got the spirit now go for it . However your first projects turn out they are always special. If you really cant stand it give it as a gift to someone ... lol BTW, never criticise the gift in front of the recipient, do like Chefs do and do not say a word about your mistakes and none will be the wiser ... hahahahah Take pictures of your WIP ( work in progress) we all wannasee ☺ ~ Shirley This message was edited Aug 31, 2007 11:15 AM kakiana Hereford, AZ (Zone 8a) August 31, 2007 11:08 AM Post #3921666 thanks for this post, who...i'm outta here to go scrounge around town~ SacValley Wilton, CA (Zone 9b) August 31, 2007 09:23 PM Post #3923828 We'll all enjoy seeing your project at all stages. We Love photos! I'm at a stand still right now, no project in mind. so enjoy the excitment of others!! weedsgalore Tampa, FL September 01, 2007 03:18 PM Post #3925986 Aren't mosaics and stained glass exciting!! The possibilities are endless...you really can't make a mistake! have fun, and we hope to see your finished projects soon! sue

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