Mosaic base ideas

Beautiful glass mosaic art pieces with Styrofoam bases, by Katherine England and her students. Carved with Hot Wire Foam Factory tools.

A mosaic is a pattern of irregularly shaped pieces all fitted together to cover a surface. Mosaics can make distinct pictures or shapes out of thousands of smaller pieces, but they don't have any discernible pattern. This fantastic form of artwork can be added to dull spaces, but on what surface can you add a […]

Artist Donna Stern series of abstract mosaics are exactly what I think of when someone emails asking for fun project ideas for a group day in the studio.

Learn materials and methods for making your own outdoor mosaic birdbaths, tabletops, gazing balls, flowerpots, stepping stones, and more.

Planning to finish this teapot mosaic today as I’m already thinking about the next piece… and the one after that🙃 Longer process videos going into my stories today.☺️ *New! Free Mosaic Guide of my...

I made a stained glass mosaic pot from a cheap IKEA trash can and pieces of broken glass. First thing is to drill holes on the bottom of the FNISS trash can

Mosaics can be applied to most surfaces, including bowling balls and styrofoam forms. This article looks at common mosaic bases, their pros and cons and what adhesives can be used. Ultimately the choice of a mosaic base or substrate is determined by many factors, including the mosaic's intended use, location, type of project, cost and individual choice.

Intermediate mosaic videos expands tile shaping techniques and exploring materials like backers, tiles, and adhesives. These videos help develop the techniques.

Try your hand at one or more of these mosaic projects!