| How to Make a Mosaic Stained Glass Window Posted: 06 May 2019 01:00 AM PDT Mosaic stained glass windows are fun to create and make beautiful decorations. Cut out pieces of coloured glass with a glass cutter and stick them to a pane of glass with clear glue. Then, press grout into the cracks between the mosaic glass pieces to make them stand out and seal everything when you're done. Display your finished mosaic stained glass window in your home or gift it to a loved one. EditChoosing, Cutting and Attaching the Glass - Choose a clear, clean window pane. This pane will be the front of the mosaic that you will stick your pieces of glass onto. Any sized piece of glass will work for this activity; however, a smaller piece will be a lot quicker to complete. Pick a piece of glass that doesn't have any scratches or marks, as these will distract from your mosaic.[1]
- Consider using an old window pane from home. Alternatively, purchase a pane of glass from a hardware store.
- If you want to display your window as a stand-alone piece, consider choosing a window pane that has a wooden frame, as this makes it easier to move around.
- Use a glass cutter to cut panes of glass into your desired shapes. Choose pieces of coloured glass that are the same thickness, as this makes the back of your mosaic nice and smooth. Place your panes of glass onto a cutting board and then cut out your desired shapes with the glass cutter. Use the glass cutter in the same way that you would use a craft knife. Hold the glass firmly in position with 1 hand and use your other hand to press the blade of the knife along the glass to cut it.[2]
- Purchase different coloured panes of glass from a craft store or from a hardware store.
- If you want a random mosaic, simply hit the glass with a hammer to break it into unique pieces.
- If you find it easier, draw your mosaic on a piece of paper and then use this as a guide to cut out each piece.
- Position the cut glass onto the window pane in your desired pattern. Place the pieces of glass onto the pane. It is best to wear gloves when doing this to prevent the glass from cutting you. If you have drawn your design, place this under the glass and then lay the piece on top. Alternatively, simply move the glass around to create a pattern, an image, or a random mosaic. If necessary, cut out extra pieces of glass to add to your mosaic.[3]
- Fill the entire pane of glass with pieces of mosaic or simply place a few pieces of mosaic onto the glass to make an image or a pattern. A little blank space between each piece can look effective as it helps to create contrast between the pieces.
- Arrange the different coloured glass in a pattern or a colour scale. For example, use a series of different shades of purple to create a calming colour scale. Alternatively, opt for clashing colours, such as blue and red, to create a striking look.
- Spread a thin layer of clear glue onto each piece and stick it to the glass. Pick up each piece of glass and paint a thin layer of glue over the bottom side. Then, press it down onto the glass. Don't worry if the glue squishes around the sides of the glass, as the glue will turn clear when it dries.[4]
- Choose a glue that dries clear, as this won't obstruct the view of the mosaic. Both PVA and waterbased glue will work for this project.
- Leave the glue to dry for 4 hours. This gives time for the glue to set and turn clear. Leave the mosaic stained glass window in a dry and dust-free area to ensure that the glue dries properly.[5]
- If the glue feels tacky, leave it dry for another few hours or until it feels dry to touch.
EditApply Grout and Sealer to the Window - Mix 1 cup (1 handful) of grout with of water. Choose your favourite coloured grout and place about 1 cup (1 handful) into a bowl. Then, mix in of water. Continue to mix the grout mixture until it reaches a paste consistency. If necessary, add a little more water to achieve a thick paste texture.[6]
- Wear gloves when mixing and touching the grout to avoid it staining your hands.
- Any type of grout works for this project. White, grey, and charcoal are popular grout colours, as they create contrast with the colours in the mosaic.
- Purchase grout from a hardware store.
- Use a sponge to apply a thin layer of grout over your mosaic. Scoop up a little grout with your sponge and rub it over your mosaic using a circular motion. Use the the sponge to push the grout into the cracks between the pieces of glass to fill the blank space. Continue to pick up the grout with the sponge and wipe it over the mosaic until all the cracks between the mosaic pieces are filled with grout.[7]
- Look at the front of the mosaic (through the glass pane) to check that all the gaps are covered in grout.
- Wait for the grout to dry for 4 hours. This gives time for the grout to harden and attach to the glass. Avoid moving the mosaic while the grout is drying, as this can cause it to crack. Leave the grout to dry for 4 hours, or as directed on the grout package.[8]
- Keep the grout away from pets and children, as it contains chemicals that can be dangerous if they are consumed.
- Remove the sandy residue with a lightly damp sponge. Spray a light coating of water over a clean sponge to dampen it. Then, gently wipe the excess grout off the mosaic pieces using a circular wiping motion. Avoid wetting the sponge too much, as this can damage the grout.[9]
- Paint a sealer over the glass to keep the grout in place. Dip a art paintbrush into grout sealer and brush it over the mosaic pieces and the grout. This helps to stop the grout from coming loose and falling out over time. Brush a thin coat of sealer over the entire mosaic using up and down strokes. Make sure to cover the corners, cracks, and glass with the sealer to increase the life-span of your artwork.[10]
- Any type of grout sealer can be used for this task. Purchase grout sealer in the tile section of a hardware store.
- Leave the sealer to dry for 4 hours.
- Face the smooth side of the glass pane outward to display your mosaic stained glass window.
EditThings You'll Need - Glass pane
- Coloured glass
- Cutting board
- Glass cutter
- Grout
- Sponge
- Water
- Sealer
- Paintbrush
- Gloves
- Clear glue
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| How to Make Cat Eyes With Eyeliner Posted: 05 May 2019 05:00 PM PDT Cat eyes give you a dramatic, glamorous look that's both classic and trendy. When you first start doing a cat eye, it's easy to smudge your eyeliner or make it uneven, but you can master the technique with practice. If you're ready to try out a cat eye, you have two options for drawing it on. You can use a makeup brush to help create an easy outline for your cat eye or use tape as a guide. For cat eyes, liquid eyeliner is queen, but you can try to layer pencil eyeliner if that's all you have. EditCreating an Outline with a Makeup Brush - Apply neutral or light eyeshadow from your lash line up to your crease. Dip your brush into a neutral, nude, or light eyeshadow, then brush it across your lid, working from your lashline to the crease. The eyeshadow will prime your lid and allow for a smoother application of eyeliner. It will also give the eyeliner something to cling to, so it will stay put and won't smudge or rub off.[1]
- Because cat eyes are so dramatic, darker eyeshadow colors can look overdone. Instead, consider using a color that matches your skin tone or is slightly lighter.
- Don't use a cream eyeshadow. The eyeliner won't stick to it, and both the liner and eyeshadow could easily wipe off.[2]
- Angle a brush from your nose to your outer brow to find your end point. Hold a slim makeup brush against the side of your nose and angle it until it points to the end of your eyebrow—this is the line you want your wing to follow.[3] You want your wings to be as identical as possible—different lengths, widths, and angles will look off.[4]
- If your eyelids are hooded, make the angle less upward and more horizontally straight. This will extend your lash line and open up your eyes.[5]
- Use eyeliner to make a dot just above your crease to mark the tip of your wing. The higher you make your dot, the thicker and more dramatic your cat eye will be. Make sure the dots are at the same angle and height on both eyes before moving on.[6] It's much easier to erase a dot and move it than to erase an entire wing.
- For cat eyes, it's best to use liquid, felt tip, or gel eyeliner for best results. If you use pencil eyeliner, you'll need to draw on several layers to make a cat eye, and the final result won't look as smooth.
- If you aren't happy with the placement of your dot, use a cotton swab dipped in eye makeup remover, primer, or moisturizer to wipe it away. Then, lightly dab your foundation onto the clean spot and try again.
- Draw a line connecting the dot to the outer corner of your eye. Don't pull on your skin while drawing the wing. Instead, tilt your head back slightly and lower your gaze so that you can see your lash line. This will help you see what you're doing as you create your cat eyes.[7]
- Although pulling your skin taut may make it easier to draw your line, when you release the skin, your wing will change shape and it may look sloppy.
- Draw a line connecting the dot to the middle of your upper lash line. Gently pull your eyeliner from the corner of your eye to the middle of your lid. Position your line as high as you want your cat eye to go. It's okay if you have eyeshadow peeking out below the line, as you will fill it in later.[8]
- If you have a round eye, try a thicker wing and line. For instance, you might make your line about 2-3 mm thick.[9]
- If you want to extend your lash line and make your eyes look bigger, draw a curved line instead of a straight one. Make sure that the line is curving downwards.[10]
- Fill in the outline you have made, if necessary. Depending on how you angled your initial lines, and how thick you drew them, you may or may not need to fill the outline in. Use your eyeliner to fill in any areas where eyeshadow is peeking through.[11]
- If you drew your top line right at your lash line, then you may not need to add any filler.
- If you're using pencil eyeliner, make several layers to fill in your cat eye.
- Clean up any mistakes with a pointed cotton swab. The pointed tip will allow you to get into corners and clean along lines without accidentally smudging the eyeliner.[12] You can also dip the cotton swab in primer or eye cream and use that to gently remove any excess eyeliner.
- Avoid using makeup remover. It might do the job too well and remove any eyeshadow that you put on earlier.[13]
- Draw a line to connect the inner corner of your eye with your cat eye. Position your eyeliner at the corner of your eye, then slowly pull the liner toward the cat eye. Continue across your eye until you reach the outer corner of your lid. This will make the top of your cat eye look even.[14]
- Try your best to do this in a single, fluid motion. Otherwise, the line may look jerky and uneven.[15]
- Again, avoid pulling on your eyelid. Instead, tilt your head back slightly and lower your gaze so that you can see your lash line.
- You can try tightlining your eyelid, which means you get the liner between your lashes and up against your waterline, but this can be difficult to do and may irritate your eye.
- Thicken the line as it gets closer toward the outer corner of your eye. Try resting your pinkie on your cheekbone while you do this. It will stabilize your hand and make it easier to get a smooth, straight line instead of a shaky one.[16]
- If you are using a felt-tip liner, hold it closer to the middle of the tube so you have more control.[17]
- Finish with mascara. First, apply 1 layer of mascara to your bottom lashes. Then, make several sweeps across your top lashes with your mascara wand.[18]
EditUsing Tape as a Guide - Sweep neutral or light eyeshadow from your lash line up to your crease. Use an eyeshadow brush to apply a neutral, nude, or light shade of eyeshadow across your entire lid. The powder will smooth out your lid and help the eyeliner go on smoother. Because cat eyes are so dramatic, consider using a color that matches your skin tone or is slightly lighter instead of a darker color, which can look overdone.
- Avoid using a cream-based eyeshadow. The eyeliner won't stick to that very well, so it could slide right off.
- Avoid putting on under-eye concealer just yet because the tape will take it off. Also, the tape may remove any eyeshadow in that area.[19]
- Take a short piece of clear tape and tap it onto your hand. Stick it to your hand and pull it up several times to remove some of the adhesive. This will make the tape less tacky and gentler on the delicate skin around your eye.[20]
- Tapping the tape on the back of your hand before applying it to your skin will also make it less likely to cause discomfort when you remove it.
- Position the tape along the outer corner of your eye. Place the tape just beneath your lower lashes, and angle the top towards your temple. Then, use the pad of your finger to lightly tap it down so that your eyeliner doesn't bleed under the tape.[21]
- For a more dramatic look, angle the tape towards the end of your eyebrow instead. This will result in a thicker line.
- If your eyelids are hooded, position the tape at less of an upward angle and closer to a horizontally straight line.[22]
- Draw a line from the inner corner of your eye to the outer corner. Apply your liquid, felt tip, or gel eyeliner as you normally would, but make the line thicker as it goes towards the outer corner of your eye. However, don't draw past the corner or onto the tape just yet.[23]
- If you are having trouble applying the eyeliner smoothly, don't tug on the outer corner of your eye. Instead, tilt your head back slightly and lower your gaze to see your lash line. Alternatively, rest your pinkie finger against your cheek to steady your hand as you draw.
- When you're doing cat eyes, it's best to use liquid, felt tip, or gel eyeliner. If you only have pencil eyeliner, you can layer it to create a similar result, but it won't look as smooth.
- Use the tape as a guide to extend the line past the corner of your eye. Slowly pull your eyeliner across your skin just above the tape. As you reach the end of the tape, taper the line to a thin point. Follow the tape line as smoothly as possible, and don't worry if you get some eyeliner onto the tape.[24]
- You can make the "flick" of your cat eye as long or as short as you want. The longer it is, the more dramatic your cat eye will be. When you first start doing a cat eye, it's easiest to make a very short flick by extending your eyeliner slightly past your eye, over your crease.
- Remove the tape carefully and make any touch-ups, if necessary. Grasp the tape by the lower edge, then slowly and gently peel it off of your skin. When you pull the tape off, you will see a nice, crisp line.[25]
- If the tape removed any eyeshadow, carefully patch it up with more eyeshadow.
- If you usually apply any under eye concealer, you can do so now.
- If you used a pencil eyeliner, you may need to do several layers of eyeliner to get a cat eye look.
- Finish off with mascara or false lashes. Apply a few coats on your upper lashes and a single coat on your bottom lashes. For a more glamorous, evening look, curl your lashes or pop on a pair of false lashes.
- The thicker you make your wing, the more retro it will look.
- Experiment with the length and the angle of the wing to figure out what looks best on you.
- If you struggle to apply liquid eyeliner, felt-tip and gel eyeliners are a great option. Felt tip eyeliners work just like a pen or marker, so they're easy to use and offer a great amount of control. Similarly, gel eyeliners are available in pencils, making them easy to use.
- If you're using a pencil liner, try to get it as sharp as possible. Also, you may need to layer it in order to get that dark look.
- If you have not yet styled your hair, consider pinning it back. This will keep your face clear of any stray hairs. If you have already styled your hair, consider lightly clipping it back instead.
- If you're having troubles making a straight line, try using a credit card or business card. For a curved line, try using a spoon.[26]
EditThings You'll Need EditCreating an Outline with a Makeup Brush - Eyeshadow
- Eyeshadow brush
- Eyeliner (liquid is recommended)
- A mirror
- Mascara
EditUsing Tape as a Guide - Eyeshadow
- Eyeshadow brush
- Clear tape
- Eyeliner (liquid is recommended)
- A mirror
- Mascara
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| How to Hang String Lights in a Backyard Without Trees Posted: 05 May 2019 09:00 AM PDT There's just something about sitting beneath hanging lights on a nice summer evening that creates an ethereal ambiance. In addition to being beautiful, hanging string lights provide ample backyard lighting at nighttime and are actually pretty simple to install. Even if your backyard does not have any trees, it's no problem! With just a little time and a few extra supplies, you'll soon be sitting beneath the glow of your own hanging lights. EditHanging Lights along a Fence - Lay your string lights out along the fence where you want to hang them. This will give you an idea of how much length you will need and how many support posts you will need to install. You can lay them on the ground along your fence line or have a friend hold up one end while you hold the other to mimic how the lights will hang. Mark on your fence with a pencil or tape where you will need support posts.[1]
- You want to leave a little bit of slack so that the lights can hang and move a little bit.
- Check for an external outlet or decide where you will keep your extension cord as a power source for your lights.
- Select wooden posts that can support your lights. Depending on the weight of your string lights, and your desired aesthetic, choose wooden posts that will be able to hold them up and are strong enough to withstand the outside elements. Be sure you get posts that are the same size, shape, and length.[2]
- You always have the option of painting your posts to your desired color as well!
- Attach metal mounting hooks or cup hooks onto the wooden posts. These hooks will hold your string lights so you want to be sure that you secure them firmly. Screw your mounting hooks or cup hooks into the wooden posts at one end.[3]
- Install the posts onto your fence to support your lights. Using a hammer and nails or a drill and screws, attach your wooden posts securely to your fence. Use a tape measure to measure the height of your posts so that they are mounted at the same level and your lights will hang evenly.[4] Make sure they are spaced out far enough to support your lights.
- Hang the lights along the fence using the hooks to support them. Now that you have installed the support for your lights, it's time to hang them! First, plug the lights into the outlet or extension cord and place the first bulb next to the mounting hardware to check the spacing. Then, unplug the lights to hang the rest of the string with no power connected. Work your way along the fence to hang the lights on the supports.[5]
- If you want to hang your lights directly onto your fence, you can simply attach metal mounting hooks or cup hooks onto your fence and suspend your lights from them!
EditHanging String Lights above an Open Space - Identify any existing supports you can use to hang your string lights. If you plan to hang your lights above your deck or patio, you should first check for sturdy places that already exist that you can use to mount them. Places like a roof, a deck, a railing, a fence, pergola, or the eaves of your house make great supports for you lights! [6]
- If these natural supports have different heights, make sure your lights will reach from point to point!
- Mark with tape where you will to need create your own supports. If you have a gap where this is no support or don't have any natural supports around at all, you will need to make your own supports for your hanging lights. You can use tape to mark where you will need to create a support.[7]
- Get tall metal poles or wooden posts to use as supports for your lights. Because you are covering an open area, you will need to get poles or posts that are tall enough to hang your lights so people can walk or sit beneath them.[8] Metal poles are the strongest option but wooden posts can look more visually appealing and may be strong enough to support your lights, depending on how large of an area you are covering.
- Use deep, heavy planters or buckets to support a post or pole. This is one solution to making your own support that you can suspend your lights from.[9] You can arrange the planters around the perimeter of the space you want to hang your lights over, insert a pole or post with a hook on it into the center, and fill them with heavy materials like gravel or concrete. Be sure that the pole or post is secure and doesn't wobble around.
- Place the planters or buckets where you want them before you fill them as they will be very heavy!
- Drive stakes into the ground and slide hollow metal poles onto them. This is an easy and inexpensive way to create very strong supports that you can attach your lights to. Use 18-inch-long rebar stakes and hammer them halfway into the ground, then slide the hollow metal pole onto it. Instead of hooks, you can use cable ties or zip ties to attach your string lights.[10]
- Hang your lights between the posts or poles using hooks or cable ties. With the planters, buckets, or poles positioned around the perimeter of the area you want to hang your lights over, it's time to string the lights between them! Weave the lights from one pole to another. If you attached hooks to the posts or poles, you can attach the lights there. If you do not have hooks attached, you can secure the string lights to the ends of the poles using cable ties or zip ties for a strong connection.[11]
- Be sure to hang the lights a little loosely to allow a little bit of give, especially if your backyard gets a fair amount of wind.
- Be careful when using power tools as they can cause serious injury.
EditThings You'll Need EditHanging Lights along a Fence - Tape measure
- Pencil or tape
- Hammer or drill
- Nails or screws
- Metal mounting hooks or cup hooks
- Wooden posts
- Outdoor extension cord, if needed
EditHanging String Lights above an Open Space - Tall metal poles or wooden posts
- Heavy planters or buckets
- 18-inch-long rebar stakes, if needed
- Tall, hollow metal poles, if using stakes
- Mounting hooks, cup hooks, zip ties, or cable ties
- Hammer or drill
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