Mosaic crosses

Just a quick "fly-by" post to share my latest mosaics. I'll include a brief description with each picture. A Dove Cross. This mosaic was given by my client to a special friend for her birthday. The blue/green transparent and textured background really makes the iridescent white dove "pop." This is the first time I've used the background glass and I am so happy with the result. It's such a calm, peaceful color. The transparency and texture give it a water-like feel. It's very soothing. The…

My latest custom mosaic cross. Given to customer last night. SHE LOVED IT! I'm sooo glad. A lot of detail work in this one! ! #wisecrackinmosaics #customcross #silverandturquoise #silvers #teals #turquoise #orderfromme #oneofakind

Step-by-step instructions on how to make a mosaic cross (or any shaped mosaic) with inexpensive items. Two versions, pick your favorite!

Fulfilling a request, creating prototypes.

Lo que aprendi a trancazos de la vida: La Vida de Mosaico

While stained glass has been around for over 1000, mosaics have existed even longer. Much longer. The first known mosaics date to the 3rd millennium BCE in Ancient Mesopotamia. They have been found…

Self cut from MDF board, iridium glass. Cca 30x20 cm

Self cut from MDF board, stained glass and glass beads. Cca 30x20 cm

Make a Mosaic Heart with broken china tiles. In this video tutorial, learn how to glue tiles and how to mix the grout. Great for beginners!

As an ordained pastor, I am sensitive about the way a mosaic cross is made and I put a lot of thought and care into meaningful combinations of materials and patterns. This series of crosses are made of things that have survived house-fires. This listing is for the one of the crosses I made from bits of dishes collected after a house fire over 100 years ago. I have not cleaned the porcelain but allowed the pieces to remain as found. This listing is for the cross made with a combination of…