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Mosaics 101: How to make Mosaic House Numbers
by Jennifer and Kitty O'Neil
The O'Neil Sisters
Running With Sisters
How cool are these mosaic house numbers?! We love how they turned out. And they were so fast and easy to make! We'll show you how.
The trick is to smear the wooden numbers with black silicone, then just embed the tiles and keys and things. No grout needed! The silicone shows between the tiles and looks like the grout. Here's a video we made showing how easy it is to mosaic house numbers this way. Follow along then use the step by step instructions below to make your own mosaic house numbers.
How To Make Mosaic House Numbers
Materials To Make One Mosaic House Number
MDF or wood house numbers, 9.5" tall
Black spray paint primer
Mini tiles
Heart and lock charms
Keys
Shank buttons (brass, shanks removed)
Cube beads, 4mm
100% Black Silicone
Putty knife
Hangers
Steps To Make One Mosaic House Numbers
1. First find your wooden or MDF house numbers. We chose numbers that were wide enough to place more than a one tile. That way we got some good real estate to make our mosaic on. Spray paint the numbers black coating the front, the back, and the sides. Let dry.
2. Squeeze out the black silicone onto the surface of a number and spread it out to make a 1/8-inch layer of black silicone all over the front of the number. We used a putty knife and "frosted" the number with the silicone like we were frosting a cake.
3. Now it's time to make your mosaic. Press the largest items, for us the keys, into the silicone. Next arrange the buttons and charms. Make sure each tile, key, button, and charm is pressed down into the silicone.
4. After you have placed the special keys and charms and things, arrange the tiles. We made a border with mini tiles (we used all the same color). We skipped over areas where the keys and things poked into the border.
5. Use smaller tiles and beads to fill in the spaces between the keys and buttons and the tile border. Fill in the smallest spaces with the cube beads until most of the black silicone is covered with the mosaic and only "grout lines" show.
We put hangers on the backs of our numbers to hang them up outside. If you have any questions while you’re working on your mosaic house numbers, just leave us a comment and we’ll reply. We're here to help!
Happy Crafting,
Jennifer & Kitty
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Beautiful job on making house numbers with varied materials. The numbers are unique, quirky, and fun. You two made the project easy, and I feel confidant to try it myself.
Thanks so much! They really are fun to make!
Jennifer & Kitty
Thank you for replying. Will have a go at making the numbers. Am new to crafting, but have just been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease at 50 so need to use my brain and hands. We here in the U.K. Only have Levodopa to treat this horrible ailment so just wish that I lived in the US where you know so much more about treatment than we do here. To be honest, in terms of medical treatment, we are like a ' third world country '. Thanks for your help. God Bless you both x
So sorry to hear about your diagnosis. We post a new craft video every week, so stay tuned and maybe you'll find more projects you like to keep your hands and mind active. And keep your spirits up! Stay In Touch! Jennifer & Kitty
I wish I had the money to have all those supplies organized in your background.
It feels so good to be organized and full.
Hi Dawn,
We think it's fun to let our supplies double as decor. Most of the containers are from the flea market!
J&K
Dawn, supplies can be got for only the cost of the trip if you live within travelling distance of a beach (in the UK few of us live more than an hour's drive from a beach, especially in Scotland, so we are a bit spoiled in that respect). Terracotta plant pots, old tiles and cheap crockery from a charity shop can also be broken up to make inlays. Even small pebbles/stones from a builders merchant or garden centre could work well.
I've been thinking about using old jewelry like from a good wheel or from dollar stores but I don't know how the material will stand up to the elements such as weather out doors?
Hi I've just finished making mine and as a none crafty person I'm really happy with them. I wouldn't have had the confidence without your videos as they are very clear and easy to understand/watch. Thank you!!!I took a picture but can't insert it here for some reason
Wonderful to hear! So glad you had success! J&K
That is a beautiful idea well executed. As Amy Grace said below, keep holes in the numbers for fixing. I'd also be inclined to cover the project with epoxy resin for weatherproofing.
Thanks Irene! The Black Silicone is meant to seal bathtubs and sinks so it is waterproof. But you can apply a sealer too if you like.
J&K
This will be super easy for me my house number #1 I'm new to this. I need to purchase a good pair of nippers I don't want to spend a lot but yet I don't want a cheap pair. Your work is beautiful! I like the blue color.
Thanks Debra! How fun that your house number is 1!
J&K
totaly awesome..
Thanks!!
Hi, I’m wondering if you could tell me where I can get the fonts you used for the house numbers. I have access to a Silhouette to cut them, if that’s an option. Thank you!!
Thank you both for inspiring me. Have just started my first mosaic rock! Love Sue ( uk) x
Wonderful!
Love you two! 💕
Thanks! You're so sweet!
Jennifer & Kitty
I just discovered the solution to awesome wooden letters I bought because I knew I could use them (inside). Where can you purchase this silicone? I'm searching the internet, both in craft and hardware, and haven't yet seen what you used. I'd prefer white or offwhite. Thanks!
PS: am thinking of using old junk jewelry bits and bobs, maybe mixed with tile
Very cute I think I will try it soon.
Thanks! J&K
I’ve never done mosaic before but have always wanted to so I’m going to give it a whirl. I love that you use the grout/glue for this project. I have five numbers that are 5 inches tall by 4 inches wide and I’m wondering how many tubes of the grout sealant I should get. Since they are 3/4 of an inch thick I will probably do the sides as well. Approximate‘s are fine to get started. I know you can’t determine exactly how much I need. Thank you so much!
Hi Ann,
We'd guess you would need three tubes. But we really aren't sure. Here's a link to the written how to on our blog: runningwithsisters.com/how-make-mosaic-house-numbers-with-no-grout/
Happy Crafting,
Jennifer & KItty
thank you for sharing it's beautiful
Thanks!!
Numbers numbers numbers!!! I give numbers to you, and you and you! Numbers for me! Numbers for my inlaws! Numbers for my business! Numbers for my neighbors! Cant get enough!
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LOL! Yes!!
Would this same process apply for stained glass too? I was hoping to have both media's in my door number plate. So confused about whether to use silicone, glue, grout, epoxy resin or a glue gun. Want it to last as many years as poss outside and be strong. Also would you use wood, metal, slate or corian for the base? Many thanks x
Hi Rosanna! Sounds like a fun project! This process using the silicone as a grout is super simple and should last a good while. (Ours have.) If you wanted to do a traditional grouted mosaic, here is a sample tutorial: runningwithsisters.com/diy-mosaic-broken-china-heart-mosaic/
We have used MDF and wood as a base and they have worked fine.
Hope that helps!
Jennifer & Kitty
I love your ideas, thank you for inspiring us
Thank you for watching!
Will not the MDF swell and fail outside?
Great point! If you leave them out in direct weather, the MDF might not do well without first treating it. You can paint it with a primer. Our numbers are under an eave out of direct rain and sunlight. And they have done very well outside.
J&K
Are you sure that's 9 1/2 inch numbers. That looks more like 12 inches if not bigger. Where did you get the larger numbers from?
These numbers are 9 1/2" high and we got them from Amazon. Here's the link: amzn.to/3kEvt8W
Here's the how-to on our blog: runningwithsisters.com/how-make-mosaic-house-numbers-with-no-grout/
Hope that helps!
Jennifer & Kitty
Great video , thanks for sharing , How do i mosiac over script writing please
Fun question Phil. Do you have script writing already painted on a board and you want to add mosaic to the shapes? You can try using small tiles or cutting tiles yourself to get shapes that fit. Here's a video on how to cut mosaic tiles: czcams.com/video/eKxS83D5mMA/video.html
Hope that helps!
J&K
OMG so beautiful a great idea will try this 🤗
Thanks Elaine!
Big Hi from Kuwait 👋
Nice job ladies
Thanks so much! Big Hi from California!
Cheers,
Jennifer & Kitty
I Really like Your video, I have 2 questions...do you coat them after for weather issues and a great shine and also, what goes on the back to hang/attach the numbers to ones home?
Great questions Mia! The silicon that we used instead of grout is waterproof and made for showers and baths, so it is fine for weather. The items you embed may be affected by sun and rain. We keep ours outside but out of direct rain. We put hangers on the back to hang them.
Here's the how-to on our blog: runningwithsisters.com/how-make-mosaic-house-numbers-with-no-grout/
Hope that helps!
Jennifer & Kitty
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Great project, such pretty colors. tfs. Love from PA
Thanks!
WOW
it's very good idea
Thanks!
Hello beautiful ladies. Could I ask if I wanted to do this for outside my house would the numbers need sealing. I need to watch your video again as I've forgotten what was mentioned... Good old Fibro Fog 😭
Great question! We didn’t use a sealer since the silicone is waterproof, but you could apply one. Especially if you used any embedments that might need protection. Here's the written how-to on our blog: runningwithsisters.com/how-make-mosaic-house-numbers-with-no-grout/
Hope that helps!
J&K
Hello, and thank you for the video. You make it look so easy. I'm about to start my first project, and wondered about the grouting after the tiles have been secured to the board. Is this necessary?
Great question! The silicone adhesive in this project acts as the grout so once you place the tiles and things you are done! No grout necessary!
Here's a link to he complete how-to on our blog: runningwithsisters.com/how-make-mosaic-house-numbers-with-no-grout/
J&K
How exactly did you seal the mdf number and what kind if spray paint did you use?
We spray painted the numbers with black spray paint primer. Front, back, and sides. You could add a clear coat at this point too. The silicone is waterproof, so it helps protect the number. Ours our under an eave by the front door so they don't get a lot of exposure or direct rain. Hope that helps! J&K
Omg love y’all!!!
Thanks Theresa! Love ya back!
J&K
Also who do you buy the tiles from?
Our favorite mosaic store is Mosaic Trader. www.mosaictraderusa.com/
Jennifer & Kitty
I'm having a hard time finding the same quality small glass tiles. Any suggestions?
So sorry you are having trouble finding the tiles! Here are two sources we like:
Mosaic Mercantile www.diamondtechcrafts.com/mosaics/venetian-glass-tile
Mosaic Trader www.mosaictraderusa.com/glass-tile/mini-shimmer.html
The tiles awe used are from Mosaic Trader.
Hope that helps!
J&K
How have the numbers held up over the years with this method? I am working on the same kind of project. And not sure if I should use adhesive and grout, OR just the silicone you have used. Please let me know. Thank you!
Hi Sarah,
These have held up fine. The silicone is meant for bathroom caulking so it is waterproof. Out grout projects have held up well too.
J&K
Thank you for the reply! I've started my project using exterior black silicone. Fingers crossed!
Good luck!
Could this work over hard plastic house numbers?
Great question! We are always wary of gluing things to plastic. But you could do a test and see if the silicone adhesive holds well. If it does, it should work fine. We'd love to hear your results!
J&K
Love it, you make it look so easy. I have some small white "glow in the dark" tiles pieces from another project that I want to make into a number. I have printed out the perfect size I need on paper. Is it possible to use that as a base somehow?
Robyn
Thanks Robyn! The base needs to be rigid and non-porous. So paper won't work. We recommend wooden or MDF (press board) numbers from the craft store.
The O'Neil Sisters
Hi, when u seales the MDF wood, how did you seal it? And what kind if spraypaint did you use? X
How do you mount the number to the outside of the house? My house is brick.
We attached hangers to the back using the same silicone adhesive. To hang them on brick you could try getting brick clips like these: www.amazon.com/dp/B00KSDS5H4/?theonesi-20
Hi! I want to do this project on a picture frame with a large group of ladies. I like that it does not need grout, because that is impractical for our time frame. Do you know where I can buy gray sealant in tubes as opposed to cartridges? I've scoured the internet, but have probably missed something. Would rather not use caulk cartridges with the gun- again, trying to keep it simple. We could always use black, but I thought I'd ask... Thanks for any insight!
Hi Janna,
We have only seen the silicone tubes in white, clear, black, and almond. Could one of those colors work? It seems cumbersome to use the gun-type cartridges.
J&K
Can I use white numbers with white silicone?
Sure!
J&K
Where do you buy the numbers?
We got the number son Amazon! They look like this: amzn.to/3vcxFeT
Hope that helps!
Jennifer & Kitty
Hi. I'm hoping you can help. I am loving your mosaic tutorials. I am planing one for my front garden and will be making my mother in law a house number one for Xmas. My question is that I am hoping to do the house numbers on an MDF board as apposed to getting the MDF numbers and I wonder if it's okay to use grout on MDF to get the full mosaic look or can it only be used for example on the stone mosaics you did?
We would only worry about the weatherproofness (is that a word?) of MDF. The grout is wet as it goes on. So you want a waterproof surface. If you prepped the MDF with sealer it might be fine. Plus keep the mosaic out of direct rain. Hope that helps. J&K
The O'Neil Sisters hi thanks for your speedy response... So, what I plan to do is paint the numbers to protect them then am I right in thinking I don't need the adhesive as all I need to do is put the grout on, then the tiles then the grout and wipe off ? Why would they need to be out of the rain? I think the numbers will be on an outside wall so if I can make them waterproof I would prefer it.x
If you want to do a grouted mosaic, we have some tutorials for those also. This one uses the adhesive as the grout. Here's a link to one of of our traditional mosaic projects. runningwithsisters.com/diy-mosaic-broken-china-heart-mosaic/ A sealed grouted mosaic should stand up well to the weather. Hope that helps, J&K
Are these suitable to go outside?
Yes! Ours are doing very well outside. We have them out of direct sunlight and rain, but they do see some weather and look great!
Jennifer & Kitty
How much time does silicon take to dry? I see that you didn't start siliconing smaller sections, instead you covered the whole thing together.
The silicone stays tacky and workable for about 10-15 minutes. If you don't want to feel rushed, you can just do a section at a time.
J&K
Thanks for your reply 👍
You are welcome!
Where did you get your keys and locks from?
We got our keys and locks at the flea market. So fun to go shopping for them.
J&K
Hi, will these be ok in the rain ?
Hi Susan, Ours are under an eave near the front door so they don't get direct sun or rain. The silicone (which we used for the grout) is made for showers and baths, so it should be okay getting wet. If you use a wooden number, be sure to seal it before you do the mosaic, so the weather won't harm it. Or try using a metal number as the base. Hope that helps! Jennifer & Kitty
Can you grout the silicone mosaics for effect?
TY Ladies💗🔱🕇
Sure!
But how do you hang the house number once the mosaic is finished? Would you use an adhesive? hardware?--The pretty stuff is all very well and cutsie but this is not a very comprehensive or practical presentation. Surely the business of hanging the house number is crucial and should be planned out first. Sticking on the pretty bits is easy.
Hi Anne!
Great question! How you hang the house numbers will depend on what you want to hang them on. If you want to attach them to brick, you can get very nifty brick hangers at the hardware store. Attach D-rings to the backs of the numbers and hang on the brick hangers. www.acehardware.com/product/index.jsp?productId=10951784
For wood, you can attach saw tooth hangers to the backs of the numbers and hang them on nails. You could also use D-rings on the back and attach them to the wall with picture hanging nail hooks.
Here's a written how to for the project: runningwithsisters.com/how-make-mosaic-house-numbers-with-no-grout/
Hope that helps and thanks for watching!! Jennifer & Kitty
Are these numbers at craft stores?
We got these on Amazon but craft stores should have some version of them. J&K
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Thank you!
Did you seal the house numbers? If so, what sealant did you use? X
We sealed the numbers with spray paint and sealer before we started the mosaic. You could seal it after as well. Try a clear spray sealant. J&K
All you need to mosaic is elmers glue, glass and whatever your putting it on. I've made MANY with Elmers Glue and grout. Its way easier than this.
That sounds like a fun way to do mosaics!
J&K
Oops sorry just seen that you have replied to this question already...please ignore.xx
S'ok! xox
Mosaics can be a refined art. What you do looks like crafts, which is fine but it looks unfinished without grout.
Yes! We love doing garden crafts like mosaics. We have lots of mosaics with grout if you prefer those. Check out our blog at RunningWithSisters.com We too love beautiful mosaics that are real art! Thanks for watching. J&K
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