Mosaic Glass Topics

How to cut mosaic focals? - View Answer

Date July 17, 2009

Is there a type of glass cutter that will cut out focals for china mosaics, like a circle cutter?

What base do you use for sea glass? - View Answer

Date July 14, 2009

I am redoing my bathroom, and want to put sea glass on an area of the wall in front of my tub (appx 18"x60"). Just random pieces, no mosaics or patterns. It will be going onto just plain drywall. Is there a special base that I need to use to "stick" it [...]

Martini Glass Decorating Ideas? - View Answer

Date July 10, 2009

My mother went and spent over 0 on two mosaic martini glasses. They have to be the biggest martini glasses I have ever seen!!! They are mostly black with a few clear and red mosaic peices. What can I do with these glasses to decorate with them? I thought about floating candles.Any ideas on how [...]

How do I SAFELY dispose of a lot of broken tempered glass? - View Answer

Date July 7, 2009

I have already determined that the glass does not qualify to be recycled (locally) because mosaics and cement are also present. My table was broken during a windstorm.

Are stained glass in the medieval time like the cathedral are the mosaic that are found in the Byzantine? - View Answer

Date July 5, 2009

similar Explain the two. They are humanities question

How can I smooth out my mosaic table? - View Answer

Date June 29, 2009

My husband and I decorated an old table with broken glass bottle pieces to give it a cool mosaic flair. Is there anything we can pour over it to give it a nice, smooth finish to make up for some of the glass pieces that are a little higher than others? I've considered [...]

Short scripture or faith/God related quotes for mosaic? - View Answer

Date June 26, 2009

I am doing a mosaic and want to incorportate a SHORT quote or scripture into the mosaic. I am thinking of a mixed media piece with glass and other materials. I want to illustrate the quote or scripture in my mosaic. Any ideas or suggestions would be appreciated!

Where can I sell extra glass mosaic tile that didn’t get used? - View Answer

Date June 24, 2009

I have a little over 200 sq feet of various glass mosaic tile that didn't get used due to losing our home to foreclosure. I also have some other items that weren't used as well. Trying to sell them on Craig's or ebay didn't work.

Why is working in stained glass important to you? - View Answer

Date June 4, 2009

I'm new to stained glass myself, and I love it! I enjoy the challenge of it. At first it was a little scary working with glass (and still is sometimes) because it can break and cut you if you're not careful. Now that I'm gaining a little competence, it's very exciting. Plus, my piece is [...]

How do you make your mosaic shine? - View Answer

Date June 2, 2009

Hi,
I have made a mosaic and am basically done. I have just finished grouting it with light grey grout. But now it has a light film over the top. I have removed this somewhat but the tiles still don't shine like they used to (obviously because the grout has gone over them). [...]