HOW TO CUT WEDIBOARD FOR MOSAICS | Cut your own mosaic substrate

A brief video taking you through the process of cutting Wedi or Jackoboard to use as a substrate to make mosaics. This video will show you how to cut Wediboard for mosaics using a Stanley or utility knife. It will show you a few simple tricks to make cutting Wediboard for mosaics a simple process.
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00:00 Introduction
00:26 What you need
01:11 Jacko and Wedi board explained
02:30 Cutting the board

[@joshhaylock8514]

That metal ruler with the handle is awesome! Never seen one like that before!

[@HelenMilesMosaics]

It's great, eh?!

[@ivanmilosevic4948]

Hi Helen, I hope you had a fantastic Summer! One question on the video: years ago, instead of cutting, I had to merge 2 wedi boards. A friend commissioned me a full length mosaic mirror (160 cm x 60 cm) and as the only wedi I could afford at that time was 120 x 60, I cemented an extra 40 x 60 wedi on one side and cemented the mosaic on the other side. Although it worked, I feel it wasn't the best of the ideas... If you had to make a 2.5m x 40 cm mosaic, what would you do? Many thanks again for all your golden videos! Ivan

[@donnajosephsonblatz5058]

Great demo. Thanks Helen.

[@HelenMilesMosaics]

Thanks Donna! 😀

[@deebrown8358]

Helen, I am working on a new commission using ceramics, (plates, saucers, bowls) to make a highland cow, about 22-24 inches square. Will this board hold a lot of weight? I plan to use thinset and will have a barnwood board that the wedi board will go onto, so the hanging devices will be screwed into the barnwood backing. Thank yo for your expertise.

[@HelenMilesMosaics]

Thanks for your question. This board doesnt hold a lot of weight on its own but if it is supported by the barn board I am sure will be fine.

[@estherrivera3454]

Hi , where can I buy the wediboard or the jacko board. I live in Las Vegas Nevada

[@HelenMilesMosaics]

Sorry for the late reply on this. You can buy Wedi in the States from tile supply shops. I hope you find some!

[@alfreda367]

Straight lines look simple but
can I easily cut curves aswell ?

[@HelenMilesMosaics]

Yes, you can use a jig saw tool which will cut through it like butter 😀