Did you know...

That doing mosaics is just part of the fun. You do have to mount the mosaic onto something.

So, you just dont do mosaics. You might have to figure out how to make a table top, attach it to a table base, create a nice protective metal edge around your mosaic table top and secure it so that its level. You have to try to do all of it so that it will last and look good.

Or you have to figure out a way to frame your mosaic. For a non-woodworker, trying to make a nice frame with clean angles at the joints....it's enough to drive you bonkers. Not to mention the fact that the frame has to fit and look good too.

Now I really wish I had paid attention in those high school shop classes I had.

Let's see....this is a screwdriver and this is a hammer...

Pray for me, I need a little help.

Progress

The laying of the tiles is completed. I like the result, I hope you do too. Remember, what you see is the back side of the tiles. I have yet to put the piece on the table top and grout it.

Grout is always the issue, it seems - that is, what color do you use? This time I'm going to use grey. That is the same color of regular old cement. It should serve to fuse the lighter colors together and also will break up the dominating dark tones of the piece just a bit. At least that's what I anticipate will happen.

Sometimes you get a surprise after you do the grouting and the piece takes on a totally different look. One that you hadn't expected.

I don't like surprises like that, so I'm hoping it turns out ok.

Blue Cats

I thought you would like to see some pictures