*tessera, n pl -serae [-səˌriː] (Fine Arts & Visual Arts / Ceramics) a small square tile of stone, glass, etc., used in mosaics
Sunday, February 19, 2012
Making The Colour Wheel Mirror
I thought I'd share the process of making The Colour Wheel Mirror. (1) With all my mirrors I start with a swatch board which determines the design - colours, size, elements used etc. With that, and a little math, I determine how many tiles, beads or whatever else I'm using will be needed to complete the project (running out of stuff half way into a project is never a good thing). Having more supplies then you think you'll need is always a good idea. (2) My canvas is 3/4" plywood which is primed then painted becoming the guide for laying out the design - a paint by number of sorts. (3) With the canvas ready and the supplies gathered (4) I'm good to go for laying things down. (5) One 3/4" vitreous glass tile (using glass tile nippers) is cut into 6ths. (6) These pieces (tesserae*) are then laid down and glued into place. When the mosaic is complete (7) the mirror is dropped into place and the back is wired up for hanging (8). And that's that. Then it's onto the next one...
This is beautiful. Wish you were in Alberta and offered classes!
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It was really gorgeous DIY mirror I ever seen. I reviewed so many mirror as well as made few DIY bathroom mirror, but you make me zero to your creativity. Hats off to you...
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Thank you for sharing the process of creating The Colour Wheel Mirror! It's fascinating to see how much planning and preparation goes into each piece, from determining the design and gathering supplies to priming the canvas and laying down the tesserae. The attention to detail and precision required is impressive, and the end result is stunning. It's clear that creating mosaic mirrorsis a labor of love, and the finished product is a beautiful reflection of the artist's skill and creativity. Thanks for the insight into your process!
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