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Class 1. Before you start...
From the artist
Safety notes
The mosaicists toolbox
A tour of my studio
Class 2 - Preparation
Backing for your mosaic
Making a mosaic table (3)
Making of a large Mural
Class 3 - Your design
Transferring your design
The creative process
Drawing on a computer
Geometric designs
Design Centre
Class 4 - Cutting tiles
Smashing tiles
Precutting tiles
A difficult shape
Cutting flowers
Power tools (14)
Mosaic lettering
Class 5 - Laying your mosaic
Glue choice & preparation
Laying mosaic
Dealing with the edge
Laying the mosaic flat
The indirect Method (2)
Class 6 - Grouting
Grouting
Choosing grout colour
Class 7 - Finishing touches
Sealing your final work
Using your mosaic
Questions & Answers
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Working with CFC |
Cement glue Using cement glues and additives for mosaic artworks |
Mesh Residue How to remove the glue from the back of tiles after removing the mesh |
Different thickness tesserae How to deal with varying thicknesses of mosaic tesserae |
Pricing Tips for pricing & handling your first mosaic commission. |
Scratched tabletop What to do about scratched ceramic tiles on a mosaic tabletop |
Quoting Information about handling quotes on commission enquiries/ info requests. |
Flexible Grout A discussion about the use of flexible grout on your mosaic creation |
Unglazed ceramic tiles How to protect unglazed ceramics from the elements. |
Wetsaw markers What markers can you use on tiles that won't be washed away by the wetsaw? |
Floor Mosaics Useful considerations when installing floor mosaics |
Ringsaws Short thread on the Taurus ringsaw with links for more info. |
Wall mural substrate What is the best material to use for an outdoor mosaic mural? |
Indirect method Discussion on using the indirect method for a floor mosaic. |
Aluminium Honeycomb What is it? A great mosaic backing. Discussion about the pros & cons. |
Particle board Creating mosaics on a particle board backing. Is it a good idea? |
10mm tiles Discussion on how to get 10mm tiles & references to some great portraits. |
Wetsaw pricing How much can you expect to pay for a wetsaw for your mosaics? |
Fixing glass tesserae What glues to use in fixing glass tesseae to a terracotta base. |
Angle grinders |
What is CFC? Further information about CFC (compressed fibre cement) |
Mosaic on blackboard Can you lay a mosaic on blackboard? |
Mosaic on plastic? |
Stepping Stones Is there a lighter base for stepping stones than concrete? |
Using silicone as adhesive |
Grout drying out in hot weather |
Using different colour grouts How do you use more than 1 colour grout on the same project? |
Cutting a rebate into sandstone How do you cut a rebate into sanstone to install a mosaic? |
Can you mosaic on a damp wall? How do you deal with a masonry wall that is damp? |
CFC thickness What thickness of CFC is best? |
Grout issues Can I regrout or change the grout colour |
Painting tiles Can you paint tiles to achieve hard to get colours? |
Mesh for larger projects Is it advisable to use fibreglass mesh for larger projects? |
Wood tops Can/ how do I mosaic directly onto wooden table tops |
Handmade tiles Can you make your own tiles? |
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