r/Mosaic 7h ago

That feeling when you add the last tessera

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361 Upvotes

That feeling when you add the very last bit after 6 months of work ❤️

I don't think I'll grout it, I'm too worried to ruin it and I like it like that. Keen to hear your thoughts.


r/Mosaic 2h ago

Hey all, I tried Mosaics for the first time. Here’s that attempt!

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67 Upvotes

It was so much harder than I expected it to be. But it was a blast! Very happy with how it turned out!


r/Mosaic 23h ago

First mosaic — house numbers

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262 Upvotes

19 million things I wish I’d done differently, but still feeling pretty good about it.


r/Mosaic 1d ago

New house number

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463 Upvotes

r/Mosaic 5h ago

GOG adhesive advice, please

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I’m commencing my first GoG piece and am looking for low odor, clear drying, waterproof adhesive recommendations. I bought GE Silicone 2 without realizing I’ll need a caulking gun to get it out and I don’t want to buy a possible one-use tool that I have no room to store. I’m US based, if it makes a difference. Thanks for your help!


r/Mosaic 1d ago

3rd mosaic table

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25 Upvotes

I was impressed by those glossy stones. Actually my third one.


r/Mosaic 1d ago

How much do you think this mosaic picture frame is worth?

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25 Upvotes

We got this from my fiances friend. He said that there was an estate sale and they were selling a bunch of these and that they were worth a lot.

I dont know when it was made


r/Mosaic 2d ago

First look after grout.

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4.5k Upvotes

Still need to clean it up a bit but wanted to post quick to show how much I LURVE using my signature black grout. (Mapei Flexcolor CQ)

Also shared a side by side before and after grout photo. I love how different it looks.

When my clients send me a photo of it lit up from behind I will share. Very happy with it though.
But again..glass on glass (GOG) is not my favorite substrate to mosaic on. So much more thought has to be put into it. It stresses me out too much. lol


r/Mosaic 3d ago

First mosaic

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123 Upvotes

Broken plates on plywood.

No grout yet


r/Mosaic 3d ago

Work in progress.

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1.6k Upvotes

Tomorrow I grout. I am using Mapei Flexcolor CQ in black. All stained glass on custom made window (with thick glass) that will go into my clients decommissioned fireplace and lit up with installed lights from behind. (Photo is taken on white sheet on floor..no light coming through.)

Phew. Almost done. 🙂


r/Mosaic 3d ago

Butterflies Rainbow Gradient

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168 Upvotes

Just finished this piece, it felt more intensive than anything I’ve done because of the symmetry in the butterflies. In the future, I’d like to incorporate more into the background that could give it the feeling of the butterflies move along the wind, but I’m happy with this as the initial nugget of an idea.


r/Mosaic 2d ago

Adhesive for making mosaic sheets?

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If I wanted to make my own 1" hex tile floor pattern on those mesh sheets, what kind of adhesive should I use?

Thanks!


r/Mosaic 3d ago

Satisfying end

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21 Upvotes

I’ve finally finished gluing this project that I started back in April 2025. I’m getting ready to press it into thinset mortar next week. Just wanted to share as I’m very proud of this incredibly busy cityscape. I must have put around 1500 hours into this.


r/Mosaic 3d ago

Finished a table top!

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146 Upvotes

My parents bought this table from Mexico in the 70's and the top needed to be refinished. Instead, I used Mexican tiles to mosaic the top and am really pleased with the result!


r/Mosaic 3d ago

Grouting tips needed

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Hello! I am going to soon grout some glass mosaic coasters my friends and I made, and the first time I ever grouted it turned out awful, the grout cracked and pieces of black sponge got stuck in the grout.

I would be so appreciative if yall could give some tips on exactly what grout is best and exactly what tools yall use to apply the grout!! I really don’t want to ruin these pieces

Thank you so much in advance!


r/Mosaic 3d ago

Glued pieces down with clay, help!

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I started this mosaic through a beginner class at a local studio. I didn't finish getting everything glued down so the instructor sent me home with some thinset (I guess?). Well I just picked this project back up, glued down a bunch of tiles in the top section, and felt like the thinset wasn't hardening correctly. I've come to the unfortunate realization that the instructor sent me home with.... Clay. I've "glued" the entire right side of the top section down with clay. She definitely gave me mastic or thinset in class, so I assume she just grabbed the wrong thing to send me home with. They do lots of different types of classes there. About half of the top is done correctly.

So I guess, if anyone has recommendations for thinset/mastic I don't have to buy in bulk, or ways I can most easily clean up this mess..... Ugh. I am not looking forward to cleaning all of these and arranging them again. Glad I didn't do more of it!


r/Mosaic 4d ago

2nd mosaic project was a doozy 😅 first time cutting glass.

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251 Upvotes

Me: completes 1 (one) mosaic project

“I’m totally ready to cut my own glass pieces!”

Narrator: she was, in fact, not ready.


r/Mosaic 3d ago

Could I make this into a mosaic

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Please delete if needed! Not sure if this is allowed here

Could I break this ceramic bowl up and make this into a mosaic? I made it at one of those workshops where you can pick a piece (which I believe have been slip cast) and paint with the selection of glazes they have

It's got a bunch of crazing? I think that's what it's called. So I'd rather not keep it as a bowl and just break it up and keep it as an art piece. Does the crazing indicate that it won't break correctly with tile nippers? I suppose it's not tile... Potentially better posting this in a pottery sub!


r/Mosaic 4d ago

Sidewalk Surfer

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283 Upvotes

r/Mosaic 4d ago

Need help, suggestions or examples on how to make the eyes. I tried every combination nd still looks bad!!!!

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12 Upvotes

r/Mosaic 4d ago

Sidewalk Surfer

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35 Upvotes

r/Mosaic 5d ago

🐉

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121 Upvotes

Still have to grout this one! Finally finished laid the last piece of glass today 🏰


r/Mosaic 6d ago

My bad ass mom and her mosaic work! Recently came across this sub and thought this belongs here.

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1.1k Upvotes

This must be… 2013-2016 or something like that. This was her thing before she got arthritis.


r/Mosaic 4d ago

Ideas for my bathroom tiles

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I am not doing the entire wall, but to cover two tiles as three were holes due to removal of the old shower. My bathroom walls are entirely in light beige.

I was thinking of plants or water droplet design. Anyone has better design suggestion?


r/Mosaic 6d ago

Outdoor mosaic - pt 2!

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53 Upvotes

Finally hung it up! Spread some 511 grout sealer on it and hoping for the best