Mosaic Slab #6

The Zia Sun and Triskele, both ancient symbols. The Triskele doesn't match my original layout because the concrete was setting up too fast and I had to scramble to get the tile pieces in place. Next time I am putting down a 1/2" layer of sand/portland cement mix as my top dressing on the concrete mix. Then I will have an easier time laying the mosaic pieces. The gravel in the mosaic mix makes it really difficult to quickly position the mosaic pieces.

Newly Grouted Mosaic Tray

I just grouted the mosaic tray with tan grout. I had grouted it with white, but removed it - wrong color! This is just right for the beautiful glass tesserae!

Glass Mosaic Tray

Last night I got the bug to do some mosaic work after I watched the Bottle Village video. My Mom gave me an old metal tray with wood handles. It's a perfect size for these glass tesserae. Tiles are placed for color balance and intensity. I've since grouted with white and then will stain the grout darker.