Monday, June 29, 2009

Creating Your Decorative Art With Stained Glass Mosaics

Did you know that almost any surface can be turned into a beautiful mosaic? Stained glass mosaics may appear complicated to create, but they are not. With only a few key supplies, you can become an expert in mosaic art!

You don't need to be a mosaic artist or even an experienced crafter to create lovely displays for every room in your home. Mosaics are also a popular option for gardens, patios and decks.

Grout is the material that fills in the spaces between the glass tiles in stained glass mosaics. It comes in a finer grain for narrow spaces and a coarser grain for larger spaces.

You may want to look for colored grout that complements your design, depending on the tiles you're working with. Use paper to sketch your design or arrange your loose tiles on to get a sense of how your idea will look in the final application.

No stained glass mosaics project should begin without safety goggles and a set of work gloves. It is a good idea to wear a respirator mask to keep from inhaling dust when mixing grout and cement adhesives.

The shape and design of your mosaic project can be something from your imagination or from something that you have seen and loved. It's all up to you!

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