A Decorated Circle Mosaic

A Decorated Circle Mosaic

I had such fun working on these bisqued ceramic circles, each about 10 cm in diameter. After glazing them beautifully at the Knysna Pottery House, I couldn’t resist taking the project a step further — and, as usual, went off on a bit of a creative tangent!

I decided to create an intricate glass mosaic background, which ended up taking ages but was completely worth it. The detailed pattern adds wonderful texture and depth around the glazed circles.

The base is made from fibre cement board, sealed and waterproofed, making it sturdy enough for outdoor display in warmer climates. (I’m not entirely sure how well it would handle icy weather — so perhaps best to keep it sheltered if you live somewhere frosty!)

The next project will feature a simpler design, making it more budget-friendly. Clearly, I really enjoy a my creative time!

Ceramic Letters for Shop Fronts and How to Mosaic an Umbrella Stand

22cm tall letters in free font "off the drugs"

This was supplied to Baviaans tourism for their craft shop sign. The local crafters were going to complete it themselves. The sign was 4m long and about 35cm wide

Ruth's mosaic, using some of my fish and dolphin designs, in stock at the Knysna Pottery House

 Prepare the concrete umbrella stand with bonding liquid. Use the powder tile adhesive with some bonding liquid mixed into it- not the ready mixed kind

The completed umbrella stand

Grout with light grey grout, not white- which will get dirty and look grubby in no time.

Leafy Mosaic table top, second stage

I used clear silicone to glue glass drops and ceramic pieces onto the glass centre. I will use black grout to fill the spaces in-between the glass drops.
I re-arranged the leaves. Tomorrow I can start glueing the pieces down. The edge tiles should be coming out the kiln now.

the black grout will change the effect a lot. be prepared for that.
A lantern hanging under the table, or a sunbeam will illuminate the centre of the table.

all ready to start sanding sharp edges and then sticking them down. This is the boring and slow part. I only manage small sections at a time. But doing things properly now saves a lot of hassle later.

Lots of work to do, and I am IMPatient, I dont want to wait any longer, I want to  finish this in time for the Leisure Isle crafts festival in 2 weeks time (I think)

Knysna Loerie Mosaic insert

details

the edge tiles are on, and the filling in begins.