(1) Obtain a mould of the desired shape and size.

(2) Place a desired design pattern facedown on a light table or tape it up on a window with the design facing outwards and trace the design onto the reverse side with a marker pen.

(3) Apply a thin film of petroleum jelly (vaseline) onto the entire interior surface of the mould to enable easy release of the finished Mosaic paver.

(4) Place the design reverse side up into the bottom of your plastic mould after trimming to fit snugly.

(5) Cut a sheet of clear vinyl contact self adhesive film to size and place on top of the pattern (already in the base of the mould). Don't forget to remove the paper backing and lay it adhesive side facing up.

(6) Cut each piece of glass or tile to the shape and size required by the pattern, grinding any piece where necessary to ensure it will fit inside pattern lines.

(7) Press each piece firmly onto the contact paper to ensure adhesion. The spacing created by the width of the design lines allows the cement mortar to get in and around the individual pieces for a smoother finish and better adhesion. Remember the pattern is the reverse of the final design. Place glass pieces with the best side facedown onto the adhesive contact paper as this will be the top of the finished article.

(8) Adjust any pieces of glass not in their correct position. One of the main advantages of the indirect method is that it allows you to lift and adjust any glass pieces. Leave a space of 0.15- 0.3 cm between each glass piece to be filled by the cement mix.

(9) Mix some ready mixed cement or mortar mix or make your own using one part cement and three parts fine sand, coloured with oxide if desired. Use sufficient water to finish with a mix that is moist but not runny or crumbly. A fistful of the mix should maintain its shape when you open your fingers.

(10) Carefully fill the mould with the cement mix. Smooth around the edges and over the glass pieces being careful that you do not dislodge any pieces of glass from the final is easy vinyl.

(11) Use your hand to gently pat the mixture, to help release any air that has been trapped between the glass pieces. Fill the mould to a halfway point and then gently tap the mould with a mallet of hammer to help dislodge the air.

(12) If the stepping stone is to placed in a heavy traffic area the paver should be reinforced with a piece of galvanised chicken mesh wire cut to size. For general garden use this will be unnecessary.

(13) Complete the filling of the mould, gently tapping occasionally to continue releasing air that can cause unsightly air holes on the surface of the paver.

(14) It is normal for water to now come to the surface of the mix. Level the top of the concrete paper by smoothing the top with a straight edged piece of wood.

(15) Wait three to five days until the concrete has set and then remove the concrete Mosaic paver from the mould.

(16) After the concrete is set remove the concrete Mosaic paver from the mould. Invert the mould and lay it face down on the work surface. With one of your hands tap the bottom of the mould while slightly raising one side of the mould off the table with the other hand. Rotate the mould while continuing to tap until the paver stone has been released from the mould. Do not use excessive force.

(17) Wipe away the thin film of adhesive contact paper on the surface of the glass pieces and then clean the remainder of the surface with a soft bristle brush.

(18) Fill in any small holes on the surface with concrete mix and then clean the surface again with a moistened sponge.

(19) Buff the surface with a clean dry cloth. Handle the paver gently as it is still not at maximum strength. It will continue to gain strength for the next month and possibly even longer.

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