<div class="md"><p>Coming along so well very excited! </p>
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Ghost in the mirror on the table

Progress picture of my current project ⭐️

<div class="md"><p>Progress picture of my current project ⭐️</p>
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“Little light house” WIP

3 Cacti!

I still need to seal it but it’s grouted and ready to go! I am learning I need to use less glue and be more careful next time. I’ve been scraping glue off the corners of tiles but I guess each project you learn a few things right? 

<div class="md"><p>I still need to seal it but it’s grouted and ready to go! I am learning I need to use less glue and be more careful next time. I’ve been scraping glue off the corners of tiles but I guess each project you learn a few things right? </p>
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Finished the tray!!!

Mosaics designed by Nick Cave
Glass tiles fabricated in Munich

<div class="md"><p>Mosaics designed by Nick Cave
Glass tiles fabricated in Munich</p>
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New York City Times Square Subway station mosaics

Hello, 

I want to try mosaic. I’ve got loads of tiles ready to go in the shed and I’d love my first project to be a door number sign. 

Please can you help me in knowing what material I would need for the base of the piece. I guess something that’s weather proof as it would need to be outside all year.

Also what grout do you use for between the tiles? 

Thanks! 

<div class="md"><p>Hello, </p>

<p>I want to try mosaic. I’ve got loads of tiles ready to go in the shed and I’d love my first project to be a door number sign. </p>

<p>Please can you help me in knowing what material I would need for the base of the piece. I guess something that’s weather proof as it would need to be outside all year.</p>

<p>Also what grout do you use for between the tiles? </p>

<p>Thanks! </p>
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Outside door number

"Sunset and moon rising" finally finished ☀️🌙 (my first mosaic)

Small little thing lol. Tried to make a flower, the supplies weren’t the best but it was good practice! Very excited for my next one! 

<div class="md"><p>Small little thing lol. Tried to make a flower, the supplies weren’t the best but it was good practice! Very excited for my next one! </p>
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First piece!!

I’m lukewarm about the shade but it’s a clip in so I was limited for options. Considering making one 🤣

I am @alisonmeaneyart on instagram! I’ve been experimenting with blending mosaic into more unlikely places 🙂

<div class="md"><p>I’m lukewarm about the shade but it’s a clip in so I was limited for options. Considering making one 🤣</p>

<p>I am @alisonmeaneyart on instagram! I’ve been experimenting with blending mosaic into more unlikely places 🙂</p>
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I mosaicked a working lamp

Lobster Mosaic

<div class="md"><p>present for the bf, his dog 😁 </p>
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my first finished project

Thank you to everyone who gave me grout suggestions and tips. Not sure if I went a tad too light, but regardless.. I’m really happy with how it turned out!

<div class="md"><p>Thank you to everyone who gave me grout suggestions and tips. Not sure if I went a tad too light, but regardless.. I’m really happy with how it turned out!</p>
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Finished my first piece!

...to cut out...

Africa Tempesta Marble and Victoria Dark Grey for the background. I still have to wipe some of the excess rubber cement from the tiles, but i got too tired after having to trim and trim and trim all these little curves down to make them fit properly 🫠

Lesson learned that I need to just draw the idea on the template plastic from the get go instead of trying to rely on tracing from my cardboard paper 😩

Have to make more micro adjustments to the lotus petals now so they'll fit properly.

Hopefully will have it finished by next week! 

<div class="md"><p>...to cut out...</p>

<p>Africa Tempesta Marble and Victoria Dark Grey for the background. I still have to wipe some of the excess rubber cement from the tiles, but i got too tired after having to trim and trim and trim all these little curves down to make them fit properly 🫠</p>

<p>Lesson learned that I need to just draw the idea on the template plastic from the get go instead of trying to rely on tracing from my cardboard paper 😩</p>

<p>Have to make more micro adjustments to the lotus petals now so they&#39;ll fit properly.</p>

<p>Hopefully will have it finished by next week! </p>
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This background sucked...

what’s for dinner 🐟 stained glass on a recycled glass pane 16” x 14”

hello again! i ended up going with black for the grout. i wanted to highlight the spirals and i like the look of the stained glass emulation, though i loved y’all’s ideas i just got overwhelmed and went with what felt comfortable. 

what do yall think about displaying it? the first photo is on a solid white background, the second is in a window in direct light. 

<div class="md"><p>hello again! i ended up going with black for the grout. i wanted to highlight the spirals and i like the look of the stained glass emulation, though i loved y’all’s ideas i just got overwhelmed and went with what felt comfortable. </p>

<p>what do yall think about displaying it? the first photo is on a solid white background, the second is in a window in direct light. </p>
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finished piece and display suggestions

<div class="md"><p>Sardinhas</p>
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Sardinhas

I created this a few years ago using tile, shells, hardwood, etc on hardibacker. Im not sure it belongs in this subreddit, but putting it out there. Thoughts on what kind of style/medium this would be considered? Thanks!

<div class="md"><p>I created this a few years ago using tile, shells, hardwood, etc on hardibacker. Im not sure it belongs in this subreddit, but putting it out there. Thoughts on what kind of style/medium this would be considered? Thanks!</p>
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Mosaic/collage? Not sure how to categorize

hello again! i finished gluing this piece and wanted some feedback about grout color! 

i did run it through GroutR but it doesn’t regonize the swirled background or the outlines well. i really like the look of dark grout for glass on glass that is meant to go in a window bc it mimics stained glass, though i saw that medium grey helps the design pop more. 

what do yall think? any tips for glass on glass mosaic?

<div class="md"><p>hello again! i finished gluing this piece and wanted some feedback about grout color! </p>

<p>i did run it through GroutR but it doesn’t regonize the swirled background or the outlines well. i really like the look of dark grout for glass on glass that is meant to go in a window bc it mimics stained glass, though i saw that medium grey helps the design pop more. </p>

<p>what do yall think? any tips for glass on glass mosaic?</p>
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glass on glass mosaic grout color and question

<div class="md"><p>Mosaico em andamento. </p>
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Mosaico celta

flowers ya never gotta water 🌼 stained glass on recycled glass pane 21” x 27”

Shower floor is over 4900 blue glass beads

I just wanted to show someone/anyone this piece. Not looking for critique or pointers or even compliments here. But want to share my story.

For my birthday mid November, my partners mum bought me some mosaic supplies as I mentioned I’d like to try it out sometime. She was my biggest cheerleader and loved seeing my first couple of creations. Sadly she was found very unexpectedly passed away just before Christmas, so I made this to display at her funeral (everyone called her Saint Pat because she was honestly the kindest, most selfless human being). 
It felt like the right way for me to pay tribute but I’m so thankful for the hours of peace and processing that sitting and creating this gave me. Thanks to the glass, my blood and tears literally did go into this, but no sweat thankfully!

I have a long way to go, and this is only my third mosaic I’ve ever made after zero experience (haven’t even watched a tutorial, my ADHD gets too bored too quick)

<div class="md"><p>I just wanted to show someone/anyone this piece. Not looking for critique or pointers or even compliments here. But want to share my story.</p>

<p>For my birthday mid November, my partners mum bought me some mosaic supplies as I mentioned I’d like to try it out sometime. She was my biggest cheerleader and loved seeing my first couple of creations. Sadly she was found very unexpectedly passed away just before Christmas, so I made this to display at her funeral (everyone called her Saint Pat because she was honestly the kindest, most selfless human being). 
It felt like the right way for me to pay tribute but I’m so thankful for the hours of peace and processing that sitting and creating this gave me. Thanks to the glass, my blood and tears literally did go into this, but no sweat thankfully!</p>

<p>I have a long way to go, and this is only my third mosaic I’ve ever made after zero experience (haven’t even watched a tutorial, my ADHD gets too bored too quick)</p>
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Just wanted to tell my story.

As the title says I'm not sure how to get rid of left over grout, I'm looking for any advice on this.

<div class="md"><p>As the title says I&#39;m not sure how to get rid of left over grout, I&#39;m looking for any advice on this.</p>
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How to get rid of grout water?

I’m in the process of completing a mosaic on a beam in my studio and I was confirming which grout colour to use - it’ll either be black or charcoal grey.  While I was checking it out I thought I’d post here how the GroutR app can help decide which colour to choose.  You run a pic of your piece through the app and choose a colour - you can also change the grout gap and tesserae size.  It’s not perfect as you can see, but it’s been so helpful in my grout choices I thought I’d share.  I’ve also included what it would look like with white - definitely white is rarely complimentary unless your piece is mainly white/ white & blue.  I have no affiliation with the app people - I just think it’s a great idea.  
In addition, here’s a link to a great guide on choosing grout colours.  I find it’s one of the most common questions I ask myself and which others ask.  I hope you also find it useful.  
https://bigpicturemosaics.typepad.com/big-picture-mosaics/2010/03/5-tips-for-choosing-grout-color.html


<div class="md"><p>I’m in the process of completing a mosaic on a beam in my studio and I was confirming which grout colour to use - it’ll either be black or charcoal grey.  While I was checking it out I thought I’d post here how the GroutR app can help decide which colour to choose.  You run a pic of your piece through the app and choose a colour - you can also change the grout gap and tesserae size.  It’s not perfect as you can see, but it’s been so helpful in my grout choices I thought I’d share.  I’ve also included what it would look like with white - definitely white is rarely complimentary unless your piece is mainly white/ white &amp; blue.  I have no affiliation with the app people - I just think it’s a great idea.<br/>
In addition, here’s a link to a great guide on choosing grout colours.  I find it’s one of the most common questions I ask myself and which others ask.  I hope you also find it useful.<br/>
<a href="https://bigpicturemosaics.typepad.com/big-picture-mosaics/2010/03/5-tips-for-choosing-grout-color.html">https://bigpicturemosaics.typepad.com/big-picture-mosaics/2010/03/5-tips-for-choosing-grout-color.html</a></p>
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GroutR App & GroutR colours

Progress: Roman Solomon's Knot - Almost there!

mermaid is finished! 🧜‍♀️ stained glass on glass window

Hello! This is my 1st mosaic. I made it for my daughter. What color would you recommend I grout it? Also feel free to leave any tips you’d give a beginner. Tysm! 

<div class="md"><p>Hello! This is my 1st mosaic. I made it for my daughter. What color would you recommend I grout it? Also feel free to leave any tips you’d give a beginner. Tysm! </p>
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What color grout?

First mosaic in the books! I am hooked :)

<div class="md"><p>First mosaic in the books! I am hooked :)</p>
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Went with pale blue grout

I created my first mosaic tonight but it doesn’t really look like what I wanted. I was making a marsh with water and a sky. How can I improve for next time? I’m not sure where I went wrong 

<div class="md"><p>I created my first mosaic tonight but it doesn’t really look like what I wanted. I was making a marsh with water and a sky. How can I improve for next time? I’m not sure where I went wrong </p>
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Glass-on-glass mosaic with @laticrete translucent grout by JK Mosaic. #stainedglass

Glass-on-glass mosaic with @laticrete translucent grout by JK Mosaic.

Mosaic! A subreddit for showing your mosaic art. All tessera accepted.

We’re a friendly sub, share your pieces and ask for any help needed. :)  

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<div class="md"><p>Mosaic! A subreddit for showing your mosaic art. All tessera accepted.</p>

<p>We’re a friendly sub, share your pieces and ask for any help needed. :)  </p>

<p><strong>No Etsy links or selling.</strong></p>
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Outside door number

How to get rid of grout water?

Glass-on-glass mosaic with @laticrete translucent grout by JK Mosaic.