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@MrsJake: I think the products would say how long. I am thinking it would be in the range of 7-8 days.

Is the no days adhesive used for mosaics good for glass on glass --- such as is it foggy when applied and heated eliminating value of transparent glass mosaic pieces. Also, does the adhesive stick on both the substrate and glass, etc. If not, what non-water adhesive would work with the no-days. Thanks.

I'm going to do a bird bath for a Christmas project. I'm using stained glass pieces on the bottom, how do we get them to stick on the bottom. And how do I seal the cement. Thanks 1st timer

I've had great success doing mosaics on metal when i glue with siliconized acrylic caulk instead of white glue. In fact, i almost never use white glue or any other PVA glue for any mosaics. I like everything to be as water proof as possible and white glue gets tacky when damp. It also gets cloudy when its behind clear glasses.

to prepare a metal table for mosaic, you will need to add plywood or greenboard to the top...glass does not stick well on metal. next mix some elmers white glue with water and brush on the wood. this makes it water resistant. mosaic as usual and grout. seal with a good waterproof sealer. find this at a swimming pool tile supply store. mine has withstood the elements for over 10 years. good luck, ani

I have a metal table that I want to mosaic. How do I prepair the surface?

I usually wait three days.  I follow the directions on my package.  If the brand you use doesn't have directions then I would wait at least three days.

You should wait a minimum of 24-48hrs before sealing the grout. (If you live in a more humid climate lean closer to the 48.) 

I would like to know how long after you grout a table top you should wait until you seal the grout????? Thank you :)