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Glass mosaics are made with various types of glass including stain glass, glass grout, and a solid backing. Learn how to make glass mosaics in this free video series.
There are 15 videos in this series:
Coming up with ideas for mosaics can be a challenge. Learn how to choose an idea for making a mosaic with mosaic glass in this free video.
Wood such as plywood is a good backing for glass mosaics. Learn how to choose mosaic backing to do glass mosaics in this free video.
Specific tools are necessary for making glass mosaics. Find out what tools you need to make glass mosaics in this free video on mosaics.
Getting glass from stain glass artists is a good way to get glass for mosaics. Find out other ways for getting glass for mosaics.
Organizing glass for a mosaic can be a challenge. Learn how to organize glass for a mosaic in this free video lesson on mosaics.
Various materials can be used along with glass in glass mosaics. Learn what materials are good to use in glass mosaics in this free video lesson on mosaics.
Sketching a mosaic design for glass mosaics is done simply rather than with complexity. Learn how to sketch a design for a glass mosaic in this free video lesson on mosaics.
Cutting glass for mosaics is done with a glass cutter after obtaining glass from a stain glass shop. Learn how to cut glass for a glass mosaic in this free video lesson on mosaics.
Grinding glass with a glass grinder requires using water on the grinder. Learn how to grind glass with a glass grinder in this free video lesson on mosaics.
Glass in glass mosaics must be glued to the backing. Learn how to glue glass onto mosaic backing to make a glass mosaic in this free video lesson on mosaics.
You can make a frame for mosaics or buy a frame for mosaics. Learn how to make a frame for glass mosaics in this free video lesson on mosaics.
Glass grout can be purchased at the hardware store and is great for making mosaics. Learn how to grout glass tiles in glass mosaics in this free video lesson on mosaics.
Removing glass grout in glass mosaics is done easily with a wet sponge. Learn how to remove excess grout in glass mosaics in this free video lesson on mosaics.
Grout in glass mosaics must be sealed to finish the mosaic. Learn how to seal grout in a glass mosaic in this free video lesson on mosaics.
Attaching a hanging hook to a glass mosaic can be done easily with a drill and hook. Learn how to attach a hanging hook to a glass mosaic in this free video lesson on mosaics.
Most people have seen at least a picture of mosaic tile art, and many have seen mosaic art up close. Mosaics can be breathtaking. It may seem unfathomable how these artists create such beautiful masterpieces, but to make a mosaic they had to start somewhere. If you would like to learn how to make mosaic art, the best place to start is at the beginning and the best instructor is an artist who has designed and created their own mosaic art.
In this free video series of mosaic lessons learn how to make glass mosaics from artist Ruth Starr. Ruth will teach you how to make mosaics using glass tiles. She will give you important mosaic tips such as how to get ideas for mosaics, how to sketch designs for glass mosaics, how to organize glass for a mosaic, how to cut glass for a mosaic, how to grind glass for a mosaic, how to glue glass mosaics, how to grout glass tiles in mosaics, how to remove excess grout in glass mosaics, how to seal grout in glass mosaics, and how to attach a hanging hook to a glass mosaic.
Ruth Starr Ruth Starr majored in art both in High School and at Northeastern University in Chicago. Her first professional art showing was in downtown Indianapolis while she was still attending high school. She has since shown her work all over the country at art shows, and all over the world with her on-line store. She is currently specializing in Glass Mosaics. Her work can be seen at www.RuthStarr.comdkdk
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