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Tumbled Marble Tiles
Kim Jolley kimjolley@hotmail.com
First of all, I was inspired to do these after soneone posted some on anther group. She was kind enough to tell me how she did hers! Basically, I used Crafters ink and Staz-On ink. On the artsoul tile with the saying, I simply used shadow stamps to achieve the background. I outlined some of them with additional Crafters ink on a tiny brush for depth. Then I stamped the words with Staz-On. For the butterfly, I stamped the image with black Staz-On. Then I colored it in with Crafters ink and a paint brush. Masked it, and stamped words. Then using a stylus, I applied more Crafters to the edge of the tile. These tiles are 4x4 tumbled marble and the lighted color I could find. I purchased them at Lowe's, 9 for $6. I also purchased some sealer that is made just for things like this. (like they put on your floor to keep it from staining) The plan is to bake the tiles to make sure the ink is set and then seal them. Haven't finished this step yet, but I think it will work. I'm attaching cork to the bottom for coasters. I had planned on baking them to make sure the ink is set, then sealing them with some sealer I purchased when I purchased the tiles. The only problem is, I'm concerned about how the sealer will react when I sit a hot cup of coffee on it. Not sure about the heat resistance thing. As far as Envirotex goes, would it be heat resistant? How hard is it to use? How do you cover the sides/edges of something without it just running off? I tried to use some about 10 years ago on some heavy paper jewelry I was making and could never get it to be very thick. Maybe I was doing something wrong. I did the mixing and everything, it just always ended up being this very thin layer. These tiles are tumbled marble, not ceramic. They have this gorgeous aged, crackled look that really attracted me. They also have this nice flat backside that will take something being glued to it very well. I bought mine at Lowe's. They come in a box of 9 for $5.98. There are about 5 different colors. I bought the lightest color so I could add my own color and the lightest color seemed to have a smoother finish than the others. I think the color was called bottacine or something like that. Speaking of projects, now I want to cover a table top with these. Maybe this spring I will find a sad table that needs some tlc at a garage sale or something. I'm also having pretty good luck using a Chartpak to transfer photocopied images on these. I'm going to try Lazertran on them this weekend.
First of all, I was inspired to do these after soneone posted some on anther group. She was kind enough to tell me how she did hers! Basically, I used Crafters ink and Staz-On ink. On the artsoul tile with the saying, I simply used shadow stamps to achieve the background. I outlined some of them with additional Crafters ink on a tiny brush for depth. Then I stamped the words with Staz-On. For the butterfly, I stamped the image with black Staz-On. Then I colored it in with Crafters ink and a paint brush. Masked it, and stamped words. Then using a stylus, I applied more Crafters to the edge of the tile. These tiles are 4x4 tumbled marble and the lighted color I could find. I purchased them at Lowe's, 9 for $6. I also purchased some sealer that is made just for things like this. (like they put on your floor to keep it from staining) The plan is to bake the tiles to make sure the ink is set and then seal them. Haven't finished this step yet, but I think it will work. I'm attaching cork to the bottom for coasters. I had planned on baking them to make sure the ink is set, then sealing them with some sealer I purchased when I purchased the tiles. The only problem is, I'm concerned about how the sealer will react when I sit a hot cup of coffee on it. Not sure about the heat resistance thing. As far as Envirotex goes, would it be heat resistant? How hard is it to use? How do you cover the sides/edges of something without it just running off? I tried to use some about 10 years ago on some heavy paper jewelry I was making and could never get it to be very thick. Maybe I was doing something wrong. I did the mixing and everything, it just always ended up being this very thin layer. These tiles are tumbled marble, not ceramic. They have this gorgeous aged, crackled look that really attracted me. They also have this nice flat backside that will take something being glued to it very well. I bought mine at Lowe's. They come in a box of 9 for $5.98. There are about 5 different colors. I bought the lightest color so I could add my own color and the lightest color seemed to have a smoother finish than the others. I think the color was called bottacine or something like that. Speaking of projects, now I want to cover a table top with these. Maybe this spring I will find a sad table that needs some tlc at a garage sale or something. I'm also having pretty good luck using a Chartpak to transfer photocopied images on these. I'm going to try Lazertran on them this weekend.
Elaine ncasa12@aol.com
Stamped with Stazon black and I used Fabrico ink pads and a size 0 or 00 paint brush to paint with and just a tad of water to make the ink flow and blend. Heat set in the oven at 350 deg. for about 20 minutes and then put on a very, very light coat of clear acrylic matte sealer.
Stamped with Stazon black and I used Fabrico ink pads and a size 0 or 00 paint brush to paint with and just a tad of water to make the ink flow and blend. Heat set in the oven at 350 deg. for about 20 minutes and then put on a very, very light coat of clear acrylic matte sealer.
DeAnne Velasco Musiel dee@inreach.com
I have done the tiles a couple of ways. For plain ceramic, I stamped in 213 and painted the image with our glass, tile and metal paints. I also sprinkled on some iridescent Fru Fru over the top. I also did some tumbled marble. On these I colored a background with either memories or Golden glazes and then stamped with Decor It metallics.
I have done the tiles a couple of ways. For plain ceramic, I stamped in 213 and painted the image with our glass, tile and metal paints. I also sprinkled on some iridescent Fru Fru over the top. I also did some tumbled marble. On these I colored a background with either memories or Golden glazes and then stamped with Decor It metallics.
Deena Canup dcanup@dingosolutions.com
I also purchased tumbled tiles from Lowe's over the weekend. I made one last night. I used Brilliance ink in black to stamp my design, and then I painted the color on using Ranger's Heat Set Ink. I baked the tile for 30 minutes in my oven on 350 and let it cool completely. Then I lightly sprayed on Folk Art Clearcote Acrylic Sealer by Plaid
I also purchased tumbled tiles from Lowe's over the weekend. I made one last night. I used Brilliance ink in black to stamp my design, and then I painted the color on using Ranger's Heat Set Ink. I baked the tile for 30 minutes in my oven on 350 and let it cool completely. Then I lightly sprayed on Folk Art Clearcote Acrylic Sealer by Plaid
Sue Bingo4@swbell.net
I did a trial using Staz-on, Fabrico, Colorbox, and just about any other ink you can imagine. Fabrico was the ONLY one that stayed on AND kept the stamp detail after being baked and abused (rubbing, washing, scrubbing, etc.) Staz-on was the next best, but the detail in the stamping started to blur after a short while. I am not a rep for Fabrico, but I am giving my tiles as gifts, so I wanted to make sure that they were durable (you never know how they may be used by the person that gets them). I just thought I would share my findings with you
I did a trial using Staz-on, Fabrico, Colorbox, and just about any other ink you can imagine. Fabrico was the ONLY one that stayed on AND kept the stamp detail after being baked and abused (rubbing, washing, scrubbing, etc.) Staz-on was the next best, but the detail in the stamping started to blur after a short while. I am not a rep for Fabrico, but I am giving my tiles as gifts, so I wanted to make sure that they were durable (you never know how they may be used by the person that gets them). I just thought I would share my findings with you
Margie Wright mwright2@discoverynet.com
Hi Kim, Your tiles are very pretty. Re environtex, I covered my outdoor patio table and side table with it. These remained out on my open patio year round and nothing happened to the envirotex tops. The concern I would have is the interaction of the evirontex and the stamping/ coloring inks so would recommend to bake set it. Also the sealer used to seal tiles will definitely interact AS IN ERASE ALL THE DESIGN-- don't ask how I know that!!!! I also found that if I sprayed the tile with a matte spray I had greater success with the inks staying put.
Hi Kim, Your tiles are very pretty. Re environtex, I covered my outdoor patio table and side table with it. These remained out on my open patio year round and nothing happened to the envirotex tops. The concern I would have is the interaction of the evirontex and the stamping/ coloring inks so would recommend to bake set it. Also the sealer used to seal tiles will definitely interact AS IN ERASE ALL THE DESIGN-- don't ask how I know that!!!! I also found that if I sprayed the tile with a matte spray I had greater success with the inks staying put.