UNVEILING THE ARTISTRY: A step by step guide to how I made this mosaic

Behind the Scenes: How I Made This Mosaic

Join me for a behind-the-scenes look at how I created this mosaic. In this video, I’ll take you through my entire creative process, from the first idea to the final grout. Here’s what you can expect:

🎨 Designing the Mosaic

Get a peek into how I design my mosaic and what influences my decisions. Discover the power - and limitations - of using Procreate software to design your mosaics.

🌿 Making Samples

Understand why I made practice pieces before starting the main mosaic and find out if this is something that would help you avoid mosaic mistakes.

🌈 Choosing Colours and Materials

Learn about my approach to selecting colours and materials for maximum impact.
Find out why I use certain materials over others and the importance of contrast in the decision making process.

🔧 Grouting, and Finishing Touches

Follow along as I explain how and why I make corrections to my work. Also see which grout colour I chose and my options for edging the completed mosaic.

If you've ever wondered what goes into making a mosaic, this is the video for you!

For this mosaic I used the direct mosaic method on Jackoboard. To choose the right mosaic method for you:    • FIVE WAYS TO MAKE MOSAICS | Find the ...  

I used Winckelmans unglazed ceramic and a mixture of glass tiles including Mexican glass supplied by Mosaic Workshop: https://www.mosaicworkshop.com/glass-...

How I prepare the Jackoboard and apply the hanging fittings:    • PREPPING FOAM BOARD FOR MOSAICS | Pre...  

My options for edging the mosaic:    • FIVE WAYS TO EDGE YOUR MOSAICS | Five...  

How I grout:    • HOW TO GROUT A MOSAIC | A step by ste...  

When I make mosaics I am always conscious of the classical 'rules' of mosaic making even if I choose to ignore them! For more information:    • THE CLASSICAL RULES OF MOSAIC MAKING ...  

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00:00 Introduction
00:26 Why I made this mosaic
01:28 Why I use Procreate software to design my mosaics
02:54 Choosing a background - ancient inspiration
03:08 Why make samples before starting the mosaic
05:50 Drawing the mosaic design out in full
06:21 Choosing colours and materials
08:38 Which substrate to use?
09:07 Applying hanging fittings before starting
09:32 Choosing the grout colour
10:30 Edging choices for the mosaic
11:29 Transfer the design to the board and start making the mosaic
12:17 Making corrections to the mosaic
15:05 Grouting the mosaic