SHOULD I DRY LAY MY MOSAIC? | Pros and cons of dry laying your mosaic

Welcome to our channel where creativity meets craftsmanship! In this highly informative video, we delve into the intricate world of mosaic artistry, focusing specifically on the essential technique of dry laying.

Join us as we uncover the secrets behind dry laying as you work. Whether you're a seasoned mosaic artist looking to refine your skills or a newcomer eager to explore the beauty of mosaic creation, this video is tailor-made for you.

Helen will guide you through the pros and cons of the dry laying process, offering invaluable tips and tricks along the way. When should you use dry laying? How much should you dry lay? Are there methods of dry laying?

Discover the advantages of this technique, including enhanced precision, flexibility in design, and ease of adjustment.

Whatever type of mosaic you are making - whether it is a small-scale home project using purpose made mosaic tesserae, or you are working on a larger peice exploiting the potential of found and recycled materails, there are different ways to dry lay and this video is here to explain the options and make the process easy.

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00:00 Introduction
00:16 What is dry laying?
00:58 Dry laying for representational mosaics
03:18 Dry laying as part of the planning process
04:22 Reason not to dry lay too much!
04:59 Using temporary bases to dry lay
05:13 Contact paper or sticky back plastic
05:58 Clay as a temporary base
07:22 Illustrating the use of a clay as a temporary base
08:26 What happens when the clay hardens!
09:24 Conclusion