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Archive for April, 2010
Outdoor Mosaic Studio
I can’t think of a single reason not to mosaic outside today. Quite the upgrade from the unfinished basement. Now I just have to resist the temptation to nap. (Or do I?…)
Mosaic Necklaces: My first batch, and how to do it yourself
Just made (and sold – woohoo!) my first batch of mosaic necklaces. These are mostly stained glass, though a couple incorporate 24K gold smalti, mirror, and millefiori stars. Making these was pretty straightforward, should you care to give it a try yourself. Here’s what you’ll need: Materials Pendant backings with some depth (try searching Delphi, [...]
Downtown Chicago Mosaics Walking Tour
A few weeks ago, I went to Chicago for the 10th annual SAMA (Society of American Mosaic Artists) conference. It was a crazy week filled with workshops, volunteering, meeting new people, learning about different mosaic materials and techniques… the list goes on. Needless to say, I didn’t get a whole lot of sleep. I did, [...]
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