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Oct 23
In my last post I talked about the preparations for upcoming mosaic ideas. This project involved 3 little boys and a table. In this post I will share with you the details of the project. I will also include some beautiful images of the progress. The goal of this group activity was to cover the table …
Oct 21
I am going to start a mosaic project with the grand children this weekend! I am going to document the whole thing on my blog. The first thing I will do is describe what I am planning and how I am getting ready for the project. I love sharing my mosaic ideas with these three …
Oct 18
Mosaics (and mosaic ideas ) can be made using a lot of different materials. Personally, I like glass better. I especially like Christine’s (my teacher) handmade gems. These gems are made out of glass in a kiln. Another type of beautiful glass to work with is something called Van Gogh glass. Van Gogh glass is …
Oct 15
I wanted to talk a little bit about the materials I used for my mosaics. I have tried a lot of materials and I want to share my experiences. To make mosaics, you need to use an adhesive. There are many glues out there that can fit the bill. I find that Weldbond multi purpose …
Oct 14
I had mentioned in my bio that I learned a lot about executing mosaic ideas at Mosaic by Christine in Albany NY. I took some time today to visit with Christine. Two of her students that I worked with in the past were there. I took some photos, got some tips, and put together some fun …
Oct 12
One of my favorite pass times is going to garage sales, estate sales, and flea markets. This activity can produce many mosaic ideas. I find items that can be recycled and reborn into striking mosaics. Large church flea markets are a great place to find unwanted wall plaques made out of wood or particle board. …
Oct 11
There are patterns designed specifically for mosaics, but you do not have to be limited by using just mosaic patterns. If you find a stained glass pattern, you can easily adapt it for mosaics. The major difference between a mosaic pattern and a pattern for stained glass deals with the spacing between the pieces of …
Oct 10
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