TEN TIPS TO START MAKING MOSAICS TODAY | A guide for mosaic newbies

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Here are my ten top tips to push you out of the mosaic wishing zone and into the doing!
Making mosaics is an enormously fun and creative process but it can be overwhelming at first especially when you don't know where to start.
Follow my essential tips to start making mosaics and you will soon be on your mosaic journey. Once you get over a few beginner's hurdles, you will be flying!
Whether it's choosing the materials you love, thinking about colour or working small, these tips will help you start getting creative today.
00:00 Introduction
00:24 1. Choose the materials you love
01:04 2. Find a place to work
01:44 3. Get (at least one) basic tools
02:27 4. Buy or borrow a mosaic book
03:14 5. Plan your work
03:57 6. Think about colour and tones
04:43 7. Take safety precautions
05:32 8. Work small
06:07 9. Experiment (a lot!)
06:43 10. Don't aim for perfection

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3 авг 2024

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Комментарии : 16

@maggamoosie801 7 месяцев назад

I started tiling countertops in my renovated home, and it was so fulfilling I started my 1st small mosaic last Fall. I am still cutting and reassembling it on my porch table but had to bring the glues, tools, and grouts in over the winter. Your tour of Byzantine mosaics was very inspirational. Thank You

@HelenMilesMosaics 7 месяцев назад

I'm so glad to hear that you've caught the mosaic 'bug'! It is frustrating having to to stop because of the weather but hopefully you'll be able to get back to it soon. 😀

@luraystudio 6 месяцев назад

I love this video! This has inspired me as I’ve been in a slight rut. Thanks for supporting and growing a lovely mosaic community! ❤

@HelenMilesMosaics 6 месяцев назад

You are so welcome! 😀🌟

@tonyaregan6473 7 месяцев назад

Happy New Year! Those were great tips. My first mosaic was a large one and I made many mistakes, but I haven't given up. Try, try again.

@HelenMilesMosaics 7 месяцев назад

Happy new year to you too. I'm glad to hear that you havent given up. You will discover new things with each mosaic you make!

@user-er1wu3qq9d 7 месяцев назад

Hello I wish learning a lot about mosaics and it's technics

@igzkzftfjztdfjz 7 месяцев назад

Dear Helen, I'm an art student trying to get into mosaics and your videos have been a major source of inspiration, so thank you for that! Have you ever used glass as a substrate? If so, I'd be more than interested to hear your thoughts about it! May the Lord bless you in this new year

@HelenMilesMosaics 7 месяцев назад

You are so welcome! I am afraid I have never used glass as a substrate so I can't really help but it is a popular choice and I am sure that you will be able to find lots of glass on glass tutorials here on RU-vid.

@igzkzftfjztdfjz 7 месяцев назад

Thank you for taking the time to respond to my comment :) I've learned a lot through your channel, it is informative and the videos are well made. I haven't watched everything yet, but it's on my list!

@adolphghneim1960 6 месяцев назад

Thank you dear Helen. 🎉🎉🎉

@alexandrastoica6639 6 месяцев назад

Hello Helen, I have a question about making a mosaic in general, when do you use geometry? which geometry? how do you do ?Thank you very much, I love everything you teach us i really appreciate, have a good day.

@HelenMilesMosaics 6 месяцев назад

Hello Alexandra, I try to avoid using geometry as much as possible because my maths is not very good! However it is needed, especially for larger designs. For example, a circle which needs to be divided into seven equal parts. I find that it is best to get the help of someone who is good at geometry to help when these problems crop up. 😀