How to Make Mosaic Glass Art
Learn from artist Gale Gassiot how to create beautiful decorative glass and tile mosaics, in this free video series.
Series Summary
Creating mosaics can be an artistic way to spruce up a garden, path, walkway, or kitchen tile backsplash. Learn how to add simple creative touches to your home with homemade glass mosaics. Our expert, a student of mosaic art, will show you how to break glass to use in your mosaics, how to design and weatherproof a mosaic, and show you what tools you'll need to get started. You'll also learn how to create an artistic kitchen backsplash with mosaic tile, as well as some of the principals that go into the design process.-
How to Glue Glass Tiles for a Mosaic Project
An expert shows how to glue glass tiles onto a kitchen backsplash mosaic, plus gives tips on how to make sure your tiles are accurately placed, in this free mosaic glass art instructional video.
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How to Cut Glass Tile for a Mosaic Project
Get tips on cutting and sanding glass tile for mosaic art projects, and learn how to use a glass cutter, in this free mosaic glass art instructional video.
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Mosaic Tile Project Ideas
An expert shares ideas for creating mosaic tile projects, plus gives tips for choosing the right colors and making use of negative space, in this free mosaic glass art instructional video.
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How to Create & Lay Out a Pattern for a Mosaic Project
Make two copies of your design when creating a mosaic, and use one to make a pattern for cutting your glass tiles. Learn how, and get tips on creating and laying out your mosaic design pattern, in this free mosaic glass art instructional video.
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Mosaic Backsplash Design Plan
The base of a mosaic is determined by where and for what the mosaic will be used. Learn what base to use for a mosaic kitchen backsplash, and get tips on designing and creating your mosaic, in this free mosaic glass art instructional video.
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Using Clear Glass to Create Mosaics
When creating a mosaic using clear glass, it's best to use backing so that the glue and base surface won't be visible through the glass. Learn more about using backing and clear glass in this free mosaic glass art instructional video.
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Designing a Glass Mosaic
Geometric shapes and patterns work well for mosaic designs. Learn how to create and sketch a mosaic design in this free mosaic glass art instructional video.
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Cutting Glass for the Background of a Mosaic
Using a set of nippers, an expert shows how to cut glass pieces for a mosaic background in this free mosaic glass art instructional video. Get tips on artistic background patterns for mosaics!
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Transferring Mosaic Tile Design Patterns to Backing Material
An expert shows how to transfer a mosaic tile design pattern onto backing material, and explains how to use carbon paper, in this free mosaic glass art instructional video.
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How to Grout Glass Tiles for a Mosaic Project
Watch an expert show how to grout glass tiles for a kitchen backsplash mosaic, plus get safety advice and tips on avoiding beginners' mistakes, in this free mosaic glass art instructional video.
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What Type of Glass is Best for Mosaics?
Glass, typically opaque glass, is one of the materials used for creating mosaics. Learn more about creating mosaics using different types of glass and materials in this free decorative art instructional video.
