Mosaic tutorial

Make some unique art on natural stones! This tutorial explains how to make Glass Mosaics on Rocks. Simple tools for charming garden art

If you hate to grout you’re going to love this tutorial that shows you how to create a beautiful mosaic without the mess. The tutorial includes a free template.

Are you working on a mosaic project? Maybe you are wondering how you make it waterproof. We've researched the techniques and materials you can use to waterproof mosaics. By using the proper sealant, you can make any mosaic piece waterproof. Typical grout sealants used for mosaic pieces include penetrating, membrane-forming, and concrete types. Apply several […]

I'm often asked by customers what's the easiest way to create a mosaic in a hard to reach place and how do I use fibreglass mesh to create a mosaic? So here it is, the mosaic mesh method demonstrated. In this method tiles or tesserae are adhered directly onto fibreglass mesh which is then set into a bed of cement based adhesive. You are working using the direct method. Advantages of the fibreglass mesh method: The mosaic can be prepared in your work environment and then cut down and…

Making a mosaic on mesh is explained in easy to follow steps with clear illustrations in this tutorial by Helen Miles Mosaics.

A mosaic is a pattern of irregularly shaped pieces all fitted together to cover a surface. Mosaics can make distinct pictures or shapes out of thousands of smaller pieces, but they don't have any discernible pattern. This fantastic form of artwork can be added to dull spaces, but on what surface can you add a […]

Crafting a Colorful Home

The art of Mosaic was believed to be first used in the Mesopotamian area around the 3rd-century BC. It made its way across ancient civilizations and over thousands of years. But what exactly is Mosaic? Is it a type of art that a beginner can do? Can any material be made into a Mosaic? We've […]

Grouting mosaics is the final stage of the mosaic making process. Helen Miles explains how to grout your direct method mosaic trivet.

Confession time. I’m a little addicted to making mosaics. I love the way broken bits can be used to make something new. In fact,…