A few days ago I asked for some suggestions for tile layout. I finished it. This is how the end polished coasters are looking like. I love the way they turned out. And im also so glad I used up the left over tiles.
Thanks for this communicty that helped me pick the patterns and shared ways to brighten the natural color and polishing methods for the tiles. Added the end result and pictures of the planning phase.
my partner says that the cream body color of the duck looks like raw chicken, what do we think? should I replace with a different brown or green?
I’m a life long artsy person, who has been floating from medium to medium for ever. Recently I rediscovered mosaic and I instantly thought “yes, this is what I’ve been looking for.” My favorite mediums are stained glass and watercolors. I would love to lean into glass on glass mosaic because in my mind, it’s almost a blend of both? Anyways, my questions for this awesome group:
If you had a solid budget to go all in on learning and practicing mosaic, specifically glass on glass, what would be your first must-buys? Where do you get your favorite materials? Any rookie mistakes to avoid?
I intend to put a cart together and order some things soon. I’d love to add some suggestions from those more experienced than myself!
Door number plaque with a some subtle sparkle
Fun mosaic wall/sign at an Italian restaurant I go to sometimes. I love when restaurants use tile or mosaic as part of the architecture instead of just hanging normal signage.
Saw these custom mosaic stairs in Laguna Beach and thought this group would appreciate them. I love how the design turns a normal entryway into part of the architecture instead of just decoration.
They’re by Laguna Mosaics, and I was curious what you all think about outdoor stair mosaics like this — hardest part seems like durability, grip, and keeping the pattern clean across each step.
Saying “inspired” because I’m not sure how well it comes through as lupine. Still getting the hang of things and maybe I should cut the tiles smaller for more detail? Or does it work as is? Trying to decide if this is just “my style.”
My first ever mosaic!
Fully functional table for my whimsical fairy garden
I covered a 23' block wall with broken/cut Mexican ceramic tile and used sanded Polyblend Plus grout. It was fine after rain and light freeze until I covered the top with outdoor porcelain tile in brown. The brown tile has color that is distributed throughout the depth of the tile.
SOME of the color from cut edges of the top tile began to run after rains. After cleaning with Dawn and sealing, it is better. Adding insult to injury, I tried using a grout sealer/refresher on the top joints and edges. The stain just seems to seep underneath, but only in some places. Looks horrible. I am at a loss to explain this or correct it. I'm in San Antonio, where Mexican tile outdoors has been around for 100 years.
Any ideas??
First ever mosaic and I didn’t even have glass cutters! I just had to make the shapes fit as best as I could. It was like doing the worst puzzle ever lol. It turned out pretty cute given the circumstances
Any advice greatly appreciated :)
A huge commission for the laboratory where I work.(Indirect technique)
It started with the bunny and it was so much fun to make that I’ve turned it into a series. Here’s the next two pieces. I need to do the background on the peacock and baby chick. Any suggestions for the next animal? Thanks for letting me share.
Looking for opinions. Not quite finished-the edge will be broken tea cup pieces with white, green and gold pattern. But I’m buying grout today. It is an old window that will be mounted on a fence near the fire pit at my trailer.