 | Frank T Ross & Sons #185 8OZ Weldbond Adhesive
Buy new: $3.55 This glue works great for indoor pieces (four outdoors you must use thinset) Not only can you use this to glue down tiles/cut glass/stone/broken ceramic pieces, you can also dilute it down & use it to seal/prep surfaces like wood.
This is a VERY safe product to work with - no fumes, no need to wear gloves.
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 | 5 Pounds Mosaic Glass Tiles - Assorted Colors
Buy new: $10.00 If you buy glass mosaic tiles at a store they are very expensive for a small amt. You should instead buy over the internet, and you can order this to start.
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 | Wheeled Nipper
Buy new: $26.00 I haven't tried this brand, I use Leponitt but the Leponitt isn't available right now on Amazon.
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 | Leponitt 8 inch Running Pliers
In addition to these running pliers, you will want Leponitt's wheeled glass and ceramic cutters, though they aren't avail on Amazon at this time.
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 | NATTCO PC2181 Top Quality Tile Nippers
Buy new: $17.99 |
 | Perfect Score Professional Heavy Duty Pistol Grip Oil Feed Glass Cutter
Buy new: $17.87 You don't actually cut the glass with these - you score the glass with these, then you use running pliers to snap the pieces apart. Glass will snap apart along the scored line you made. This model can be filled with oil to make the cutting action smoother.
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 | General Tools 8501 Glass Cutter
Buy new: $3.49 This is a cheaper option in the "glass cutter" category. Make sure you also buy running pliers so that you can actually break the glass after scoring it with the "cutter."
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 | SE 5 Pc Probe Set, Size 5 1/2"-6"
Buy new: $4.45 These picks are invaluable - after gluing down glass, stone or tile you need to clean off any adhesive that squished up on the side of what you glued down so that it won't keep the grout from fully going into the space.
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 | Craft & Jewelry Tool - Tweezers
Buy new: $3.57 Long tweezers are great for setting small pieces of tile, glass or ceramics in place.
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 | Sharpie Plastic-Tip Marker, Fine Point, Black, Blue, Green, Red, 4 per Set (1742662)
Buy new: $8.89 You can mark your stained glass and glass tiles with a sharpie and a ruler, then etch the line in the glass. The sharpie ink can be wiped off after you glue the piece down and before grouting.
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 | Dixon Multipurpose Hobby Brush Set
Buy new: $5.99 Cheap brushes of different sizes are good for cleaning up tile/stone/glass after grouting. The grouting process can leave a film on top of the pieces you glued down and a brush and some alcohol removes it easily.
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 | 3M 8511 Particulate Sanding Respirator N95 with Valve, 10-Pack
Buy new: $15.71 / Used from: $10.99 You should wear a mask when you are mixing grout or thinset.
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 | Dewalt DPG54-1C Protector Clear High Performance Lightweight Protective Safety Glasses with Wraparound Frame
Buy new: $6.08 I always wear plastic safety glasses when cutting tiles, stained glass, and ceramics.
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 | Plano 3650 Size Prolatch with Inhibitor Chips
Buy new: $5.42 These are a great way to store your tiles as there are 4 set sections & a big section that you can use movable dividers to set to whatever sizes you want. I have 5 of these and organize my tiles by color.
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