In masonry trades, "slaking" is a crucial step after mixing sanded or unsanded grout. Do not skip this step when mixing grout for your mosaic projects - here's why!
Grout color is super important and is a common question people ask me with regard to their project. Your grout color should pull everything together and not interfere with your design. Here's what I learned from other experts...
There are a myriad of adhesives that are used in mosaics. Some glues work well on certain backers while other glues could be harmful to a particular backer. Here is a general overview for you...
Adding mosaics to your garden is such a fun way to brighten it up and make it uniquely yours! Mosaic rocks are perfect for this! Here's some steps on how to mosaic a rock.
There are many different tile laying methods mosaic artists can use when creating a project: direct, indirect, double reverse, double direct, modified double reverse and probably more. For this overview, I will mention the 2 most common ones: direct and indirect.
After all your hard work, you've now noticed cracks in the grout. What happened? What is going on? This is very frustrating and is a common problem. Here's some ideas that may help you figure out why this is happening so you can avoid it in the future.
For larger mosaic projects and mosaic commissions that cover more than about 5 square feet, this technique is what you will use to mix your thinset. It is very different than mixing small batches. It covers tools, supplies and technique.
For larger mosaic projects and mosaic commissions that cover more than about 5 square feet, this technique is what you will use to mix your grout. It is very different than mixing small batches. It covers tools, supplies and technique.
Before you get too excited and just jump in and start a mosaic project, try having a well developed vision of a mosaic before you begin. DDM will help you make the critical decisions before you start. Here's how this easy process works.
Glass works so well in mosaics, but you need to know how to cut it so you get the right kind of results. This article covers the basic glass cutting technique and a link to more advanced techniques.
