Mosaic supplies

[Amber Burton]

Having just discovered the world of mosaics and completed several small
projects, I am now obsessed and desperately seeking:

=95 shops/outlets in the Dorset and Hampshire areas
=95 swop ideas with similarly obsessed mosaic-fans
=95 find inspiration from artists who use mosaics as a means of expressio=
n

I have lots of ideas I want to try, including a present for my Mum's
50th - a table top divided into the four elements (earth, air, fire,
water) that my 3 sisters and I can design and then mosaic. Its an
ambitious project for an amateur and I'd be grateful for any wise hints
and tips.

In the meantime, great NG!

Amber.

[Alec Powell]

In article <33D8D2...@orell.co.uk>, Amber Burton <am...@orell.co.uk>
writes

>Having just discovered the world of mosaics and completed several small
>projects, I am now obsessed

> Its an
>ambitious project for an amateur and I'd be grateful for any wise hints
>and tips.

Hi Amber,Very interesting.I've never attempted this kind of thing myself
but if you will permit me I could give you some thoughts on the matter.
We were recently up in Scotland on holiday and visited Inverewe gardens
in Wester Ross. Whilst there we had a meal in their wonderful
restaurant.On one wall there was a mosaic that to me at least was truly
magnificent.On closer investigation it appeared that it was created
simply fron ordinary wall tiles cut/broken to shape.After consulting the
boss,(wife),she suggested that broken crockery could also be
incorporated into the design.One day, maybe, I will try my hand at this
but as usual with us crafty types it's finding the time..........
As usual with projects involving sharp edges of tile/glass etc. good
gloves and safety glasses/goggles are a must!
Have fun with your project,
Cheers Alec
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