Is mosaic art suitable for any age?
Mosaics can be started at a fairly young age. While the glass edges can be sharp, especially after nipping, we advise that the younger children do simpler projects that do not require nipping as nipped glass tile can have very sharp edges and cut you. Return to Safety Questions Are there any safety guidelines I should follow when doing a project? What precautions should I take when starting a project? Yes there are! One should always have eye protection on, such as our safety glasses. When nipping the tile, the glass shards can sometimes fly in random directions if your nipping technique isn’t quite perfect yet. It’s always best to do mosaics in a well-ventilated area as you start gluing or grouting your project. Wearing gloves is especially important when you start grouting for several reasons. The grout can dry out your skin, you would not want to wash your grouty hands in the sink since the grout can clog your pipes, and it would be really difficult to remove the grout from your ski