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Huge Thankyou to this community for your helpful responses, here’s after a day of curing!

I’m actually vibing the bone colour grout, but thinking another layer with the additive will help - do you recommend the Davco? 

Is there any other suggestions to get it to hold? Would an epoxy coating be too wild?! Do I keep tiling (with smaller gaps obviously) on the inside walls?? 

Thanks again you are all so helpful! 

<div class="md"><p>Huge Thankyou to this community for your helpful responses, here’s after a day of curing!</p>

<p>I’m actually vibing the bone colour grout, but thinking another layer with the additive will help - do you recommend the Davco? </p>

<p>Is there any other suggestions to get it to hold? Would an epoxy coating be too wild?! Do I keep tiling (with smaller gaps obviously) on the inside walls?? </p>

<p>Thanks again you are all so helpful! </p>
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Updates from yesterday’s first attempt!

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First Project. The grout didn't turn out very good. Other than this I'm quite happy with them. Ready to move on to bigger projects.

<div class="md"><p>First Project. The grout didn&#39;t turn out very good. Other than this I&#39;m quite happy with them. Ready to move on to bigger projects.</p>
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Coasters

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Hey all, so I made these coasters to see if I enjoyed the process of mosaics... Which I did very much. Now I want to move on to a bigger project where I can cut my own tile and spend some more time. I ordered some porcelain "mazurka" tile off of Mosaic Trader USA back on New Years Eve but it still hasn't arrived. It seems like there is not many places in the US which sell tile and I really am wanting to use either porcelain or ceramic. Obviously I am new to this so if anyone has advice on where to buy tile that would be great. I am also curious about the process of making my own out of clay. Total beginner so anything helps!

<div class="md"><p>Hey all, so I made these coasters to see if I enjoyed the process of mosaics... Which I did very much. Now I want to move on to a bigger project where I can cut my own tile and spend some more time. I ordered some porcelain &quot;mazurka&quot; tile off of Mosaic Trader USA back on New Years Eve but it still hasn&#39;t arrived. It seems like there is not many places in the US which sell tile and I really am wanting to use either porcelain or ceramic. Obviously I am new to this so if anyone has advice on where to buy tile that would be great. I am also curious about the process of making my own out of clay. Total beginner so anything helps!</p>
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First Project and Advice for Tile?

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Started this mosaic 1.5 years ago. Then my mom said it was “busy” and I got disenchanted with it, so sat on it for like a year. Finally got the motivation to finish it!

<div class="md"><p>Started this mosaic 1.5 years ago. Then my mom said it was “busy” and I got disenchanted with it, so sat on it for like a year. Finally got the motivation to finish it!</p>
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Mosaic tabletop finally finished after 1.5 years!

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The “L” is the ribbon for leukemia awareness 

<div class="md"><p>The “L” is the ribbon for leukemia awareness </p>
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Finished Dylan Rieder

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I had to order another bag of irregular grey series glass tiles to finish the background and then I grout! But I found this old ugly green cheap glass vase i hate and just started glueing and just grouted still gradually wiping down and polishing tiles so not quite done but I love it and can’t wait to put some of my favorite flowers in it!!

<div class="md"><p>I had to order another bag of irregular grey series glass tiles to finish the background and then I grout! But I found this old ugly green cheap glass vase i hate and just started glueing and just grouted still gradually wiping down and polishing tiles so not quite done but I love it and can’t wait to put some of my favorite flowers in it!!</p>
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Getting there with the new tray and while I was brainstorming I played around with a cheap $5 green glass vase I never use to see if the could make it pretty

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Just finished glueing down my first ever mosaic, but not sure the grout will hold with a few wide gaps! Can anyone help? 


<div class="md"><p>Just finished glueing down my first ever mosaic, but not sure the grout will hold with a few wide gaps! Can anyone help? </p>
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Help please?

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Dylan Rieder wip

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Dylan Riedel

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Spent about a year of free time making this bad boy!

'Dizzy' Mosaic

Challenging to get it to spin… but worth it

Sunset and moon rising mosaic in progress ☀️

Hi. I purchased tiles for my kitchen backsplash. They were supposed to be for an accent wall behind my range. The contractor got a little carried away and did the entire wall. It looks good. But now I don't want to use the same on the wall near the sink. 

I saw someone removed tiles from the mesh (really difficult to do) to repurpose them for another project. So now I'd like to do the same with these. It took me a long time to remove one sheet from the mesh. And if this idea is feasible, I will spend the time to remove the others. 

I was thinking of sorting the tiles by color, then stack them vertically light to dark. The whites being closer to the counter, ending with the darkest under the cabinets. I'm hoping you all have suggestions for...

1. How to remove them from the mesh easily?

2. If there is a grid template/tracks for skinny rectangles to line them up straight? 

3. Would it be best to use the sticking paper or adhesive to a new mesh? 

The space is 18.5 inches high. Since these are heavy little buggers, I thought I could do the full height but keep the width narrowed to something manageable.

Or am I crazy? 

Thank you!! 

<div class="md"><p>Hi. I purchased tiles for my kitchen backsplash. They were supposed to be for an accent wall behind my range. The contractor got a little carried away and did the entire wall. It looks good. But now I don&#39;t want to use the same on the wall near the sink. </p>

<p>I saw someone removed tiles from the mesh (really difficult to do) to repurpose them for another project. So now I&#39;d like to do the same with these. It took me a long time to remove one sheet from the mesh. And if this idea is feasible, I will spend the time to remove the others. </p>

<p>I was thinking of sorting the tiles by color, then stack them vertically light to dark. The whites being closer to the counter, ending with the darkest under the cabinets. I&#39;m hoping you all have suggestions for...</p>

<ol>
<li><p>How to remove them from the mesh easily?</p></li>
<li><p>If there is a grid template/tracks for skinny rectangles to line them up straight? </p></li>
<li><p>Would it be best to use the sticking paper or adhesive to a new mesh? </p></li>
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<p>The space is 18.5 inches high. Since these are heavy little buggers, I thought I could do the full height but keep the width narrowed to something manageable.</p>

<p>Or am I crazy? </p>

<p>Thank you!! </p>
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I need an seasoned opinion

What adhesive would people recommend? The tesserae are marble and the bases are made of fibreboard (specifically MDF). The MDF has been scored and sealed. I have read that PVA may suffice but I cannot find anything that confirms that it will.

I could use some form of cement however my flat has poor ventilation and I do not have any outdoor space so a glue is preferable.

I have glued timber to the boards to make the "frame" but am conscious that I have not given enough space to allow for thermal movement, does anyone know if this will be an issue once waxed and grouted? Neither piece will get wet or be left in areas of high humidity.

The chess board is to be redone as I feel the border is disproportionate and the pieces bought are to large,, however the same queries still stand, also forgive me for the state of the mitre joints.


<div class="md"><p>What adhesive would people recommend? The tesserae are marble and the bases are made of fibreboard (specifically MDF). The MDF has been scored and sealed. I have read that PVA may suffice but I cannot find anything that confirms that it will.</p>

<p>I could use some form of cement however my flat has poor ventilation and I do not have any outdoor space so a glue is preferable.</p>

<p>I have glued timber to the boards to make the &quot;frame&quot; but am conscious that I have not given enough space to allow for thermal movement, does anyone know if this will be an issue once waxed and grouted? Neither piece will get wet or be left in areas of high humidity.</p>

<p>The chess board is to be redone as I feel the border is disproportionate and the pieces bought are to large,, however the same queries still stand, also forgive me for the state of the mitre joints.</p>
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What adhesive to use ?

Hair is in the mastic that holds the micro glass pieces

<div class="md"><p>Hair is in the mastic that holds the micro glass pieces</p>
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Micro mosaic and silver pendant of a pre Columbian figure containing hair my my Mother who passed last year 

I'm a beginner but I couldn't pass them up for £2.50 - looking for ideas. Thanks! 

<div class="md"><p>I&#39;m a beginner but I couldn&#39;t pass them up for £2.50 - looking for ideas. Thanks! </p>
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What would you do with these tiles? 

Two of my friends had cats pass away recently and I have been inspired to make mosaic urn covers of the cats using 3D printed low poly cat geometry (the image is not the final model but represents the template). My problem is that I have never done mosaics, what tools do I need and projects should I start with? I have like 6 months before I see both of them so I have plenty of time to practice. 

<div class="md"><p>Two of my friends had cats pass away recently and I have been inspired to make mosaic urn covers of the cats using 3D printed low poly cat geometry (the image is not the final model but represents the template). My problem is that I have never done mosaics, what tools do I need and projects should I start with? I have like 6 months before I see both of them so I have plenty of time to practice. </p>
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Project help

Mosaic Bookmarks! 

<div class="md"><p>I love how it turned out...</p>
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Frame 8 completed

Some other fun stuff… great use of scrap glass

Hi! I've just completed a workshop making a Turkish glass lamp and I loved it. I'd love to make one at home but am struggling to find the resources. Any shop recommendations in the UK? 

<div class="md"><p>Hi! I&#39;ve just completed a workshop making a Turkish glass lamp and I loved it. I&#39;d love to make one at home but am struggling to find the resources. Any shop recommendations in the UK? </p>
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Where to find materials to make Turkish lamps at home? (UK) 

I am using marble stone and having alittle trouble making smaller shapes to fill in the rubber duck. 

<div class="md"><p>I am using marble stone and having alittle trouble making smaller shapes to fill in the rubber duck. </p>
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First piece

I am having a little trouble cutting the thick marble stones into tiny shapes to fill in the rubber duck image. I guess more practice and time will do the trick. 

<div class="md"><p>I am having a little trouble cutting the thick marble stones into tiny shapes to fill in the rubber duck image. I guess more practice and time will do the trick. </p>
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First mosaic piece

Progress on the daisy coaster 

Trying to make some features tiles for my outdoor garden. I don’t know what I’m doing. Can anyone give me tips or feedback? Don’t hold back, I want to learn and get better. 

<div class="md"><p>Trying to make some features tiles for my outdoor garden. I don’t know what I’m doing. Can anyone give me tips or feedback? Don’t hold back, I want to learn and get better. </p>
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First attempt 

🌴 🌴 9” x 12” glass on glass 

Work in progress. Dylan Rieder

Made my first mosaic. The grout on the heart could definitely be better. Any tips on what brand of grout works best? 

Turned out magical, but I had to take a break after that (I started crocheting lol)

<div class="md"><p>Turned out magical, but I had to take a break after that (I started crocheting lol)</p>
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Mosaic lamp I spent almost a year working on♥️♠️

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. :)  

**No Etsy links or selling.**

<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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First Project and Advice for Tile?

Finished Dylan Rieder

Where to find materials to make Turkish lamps at home? (UK)

First mosaic piece