Unicorn SPiT Backsplash DIY

I've been wanting a backsplash for a while now but didn't want to commit to something that I would get tired of in a few years...... Finally I sat down and figured out how to make one that I could remove!  This is a terrific project for renters if you want to add some spice to your kitchen and take it with you when you leave.  Plus, I used wood for my tiles and they were easy to cut and super light compared to tile!  The fun part was painting the tiles with Unicorn SPiT with my fingers!  Who knew finger painting could look so chic?!  Remember, take risks, think of alternatives and always 

Make Your Mark!

Gorgeous glossy wood tiles

An up-close of my finger painting skills

Watch how I made it here!

STUFF I USED

Unicorn SPiT

Walnut Hollow Marrakesh Plaques

Americana Decor Metallics in Copper

Bandsaw

Famowood Glaze Coat Epoxy Resin

E-6000 Glue

Plywood (cut to size you're tiling)

HERE'S HOW

1. Figure out how many tiles you'll need to cover your backsplash

2. Create a paper template to use as a guide for cutting your tiles to fit the corners and edges

3.  Carefully cut on a bandsaw, scroll saw or jigsaw with a fine blade

4.  Finalize your pattern

5.  Edge each tile with Dragon's Belly

6.  Squirt Zia Teal, Blue Thunder and more Dragon's Belly

7.  Use your fingers to blend the colors

8.  Paint the 1/4" plywood in copper and let dry

9.  Place the painted tiles back on the plywood and glue down with E-6000

10.  Mix the Glaze Coat according to directions and pour over your tiles

*Lift the boards a bit so that the extra Glaze Coat can drip off the edges

11.  Smooth out the Glaze Coat with a sponge brush

12.  Pop the bubbles with a small torch or long arm lighter

Double stick tape to your wall and you're done!

 Love it!

Done!

Beautiful Backsplash DIY

My assistant Danielle wanted a funky backsplash for her bathroom like the one I have in mine, so we gathered tons of different stuff and created one to reflect her crazy artistic style!  We used everything in my crafty junk bin

to make this magical mosaic and we couldn't be happier with the results.  Other than buying the grout, we had everything we needed to put it together, too.  Grab your doodads, beads and bobbles, some scrap wood and get going!

An up close shot of my backsplash

Danielle's new backsplash (made to fit her tiny sink)

Here's a shot that includes my crazy baby head night light!

Watch the video tutorial

YOU'LL NEED

1/4" thick plywood

Jigsaw

Grout

E-6000 Glue

Sponges

Beads, dominos, gems, bottle caps, tiles, small mirrors, seashells

 Cut out the shape of your backsplash in the 1/4" plywood and sand the edges

Create your design using all of your doodads

Glue everything in place with E-6000 glue and let dry overnight

Cover the entire backsplash in group and with a damp sponge,

remove the grout to expose the glue on pieces

*Make sure to really clean the pieces before the grout dries

*You can also use plaster of Paris