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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, [...]
Mosaic Design, Kids & Star Wars: A Brilliant Combination
When my 10-yr-old cousin Will saw the 4″x4″ robot mosaic I made awhile back, he immediately asked if I would make one for him. I said, “Sure, Will — you draw me up what you want, and I’ll get started!” Robot mosaic in hand, he composed an adorable and awesome depiction of Count Dooku, baddie [...]
Sports Meet Art: a Mosaic for Football Fans
This past week I’ve been celebrating my first big sale at the studio downtown. This maize and blue U of M mosaic was commissioned by the studio owner as a prototype of what students could learn to make in class, and was also for sale. This is a great project idea for someone who’s just [...]
Felted Mosaic Tesserae?
In browsing through one of Etsy’s recent Daily Finds emails, I came across Stemellina Supplies, the storefront for an artist who makes felted beads in different colors, shapes, and patterns. This gave me the idea of making a mosaic with felted tesserae! How cool would that be?? A felted mosaic would be perfect for a baby [...]
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