r/Mosaic

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.

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.”

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.

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 :)

very happy how it turned out 💛

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.

حين تقف امام هذه التحف المعمارية تجعلك منبهرا من تلك المهارات المكتسبة من يد الصانع المغربي الذي خلد بصمته في نحت جدران المباني والقصور الفخمة وكذاك المساجد

Does anyone have experience with these supposedly waterproof backer boards? I shouldn’t have left my WIP outside, but this piece will ultimately live outside. I’ve left it in direct sun today to see if the green patch clears up.