Blackbird Commission 2020: Part 3

A friend has commissioned a blackbird mosaic, in remembrance of an elderly neighbour she used to care for. He used to play a tape of blackbird birdsong, when she went to nurse him. Now that the dear man has passed away, my client would like a mosaic to remember those happy times.
In Part 3 I show the finishing touches, edging the mosaic, and how I grout this piece.
I would like to thank my mosaic friends:
Debra Tracey-Carney of Isle Be Creative for sending me the 10mm Marmox boards. Website: https://www.islebecreative.co.im/
Rachel Davies of Rachel Davies Mosaics for sending me a few sets of TeeNut hanging system. Website: https://www.racheldaviesmosaics.com/
Lawrence Payne of Roman Mosaic Workshop for your very helpful YouTube video of that TeeNut system. Website: https://romanmosaicworkshops.co.uk/
YouTube Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=noez2...

Materials:
Fibreglass Render Mesh DM22415 50sqm 160g/m2 4x4 Drywall Master

Marmox backer board
https://www.marmox.co.uk/

Rewmar Flexy Fix Caulking Adhesive
BAL Max Flex Fibre Tile Adhesive
Ceramic Tiles
Crockery

Black paint: CAR REP Brushable Sealer Body Panel Joint Rubber Waterproof Paint 1kg tin
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/CAR-REP-Br...

Skeew Picks - as seen on LouAnn Weeks YouTube Video:
   • 5 Mosaic Cleaning Problems Skeewpicks...  

http://mangomosaics.co.uk/