How to Make Stained Glass Mosaics

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See how to make stained glass mosaics in this free video series on mosaic art featuring mosaic artist Rachel Kadner.

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Breaking Glass for Mosaics
Glass breakers and glass groziers are used to break glass for mosaic projects. Learn how to break stained glass for glass mosaic projects in this free video.

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Choosing Stained Glass for Mosaics
Consider translucent or opaque stained glass when choosing material for mosaic projects. Learn how to choose stained glass for mosaic projects in this free video.

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Cleaning Grout Off Glass Mosaics
Make sure grout is dry before cleaning grout off glass mosaic projects. Learn how to clean grout off stained glass mosaics such as mosaic picture frames in this free video.

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Cutting Stained Glass for Mosaics
Circular nippers are a quick and easy way to break stained glass for mosaic projects. Learn how to cut stained glass for mosaic projects such as mosaic picture frames in this free video.

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Designing Stained Glass Mosaics
Beginner mosaic artists can use basic designs for stained glass mosaics to help them learn the art of making mosaics. Learn how to design stained glass mosaic projects in this free video.

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Dry Washing Stained Glass Mosaics
Dry-washing stained glass mosaics is done with a dry rag. Learn how to dry-wash stained glass mosaics such as mosaic picture frames in this free video.

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Gluing Stained Glass Mosaics
Apply glue directly to stained glass for mosaics or put the glue onto the substrate. Learn how to glue stained glass for mosaic projects such as mosaic picture frames in this free video.

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How to Grout Stained Glass Mosaics
Sleeking takes five minutes from the time the grout is mixed. Learn how to grout stained glass for mosaic projects such as mosaic picture frames in this free video.

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Positioning Stained Glass on Mosaics
Positioning stained glass on a mosaic is easy once a focal point is established. Learn how to position stained glass pieces on a picture frame in this free video.

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Preparing Grout for Stained Glass Mosaics
Always wear a mask to protect the lungs when mixing dry grout. Learn how to mix dry grout for stained glass mosaic projects such as mosaic picture frames in this free video.

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Scoring Glass for Mosaics
Scoring glass is the first step in cutting glass for mosaics. See how to use a glass cutter to score stained glass in this free video. Learn how to score stained glass for mosaic projects in this free video.

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Selecting Stained Glass Pieces for Mosaics
One color scheme is great for small stained glass mosaic projects. Learn how to select stained glass pieces for mosaic projects in this free video.

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Stained Glass Mosaic Picture Frame
Substrate is a fancy word for the object on which mosaic tiles are glued. Learn how to choose a substrate for mosaic projects in this free video.

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Stained Glass Mosaic Supplies & Tools
Stained glass mosaic supplies and tools include stained glass, nippers, glass groziers, glue, grout and substrate. See what supplies and tools are needed to make stained glass mosaics in this free video.

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Tips for Grouting Mosaics
Wait 24 hours to grout a mosaic after applying adhesive to the stained glass and substrate. Get tips for grouting stained glass for mosaic projects such as mosaic picture frames in this free video.

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Types of Adhesives for Glass Mosaics
Mastic is a very tacky adhesive that is great for stained glass mosaics. Learn how to choose glue for stained glass mosaic projects such as mosaic picture frames in this free video.

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Using Mixed Media With Glass Mosaics
Mixed media such as glass beads, tempered glass, and millefiori work well in stained glass mosaics. Learn how to use mixed media with stained glass for mosaic projects in this free video.

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Summary: Mosaic tile art has a long history that goes back to the Byzantine Era. Making mosaics can be done with mosaic patterns or by freehand design done by the mosaic artist. They are often created with ceramic tiles or stained glass. Stained glass mosaics can be as simple or complicated as an artist chooses, and the artist chooses the mosaic subject.

Learn how to make stained glass mosaics such as a mosaic picture frame in this free video series featuring mosaic artist Rachel Kadner. Kadner explains what tools and supplies are required for making stained glass mosaics. She demonstrates how to use mixed media with stained glass for mosaics, how to design stained glass mosaics and how to break stained glass. Learn to cut stained glass, select stained glass and position stained glass on a picture frame. Lastly learn how to glue and grout.

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Expert: Rachel Kadner is a mosaic artist based in San Francisco who has been creating mosaics for over 7 years. She specializes in making mosaics for the home, including mirrors and fine art pieces. Rachel has also worked on large scale commissions for public murals in tile, glass and mixed media. She has exhibited her mosaics all over the West Coast, including Portland, San Francisco, and Berkeley. Her mosaics are in private collections all across the country. To find out more about Rachel’s mosaics, please visit her website www.rocketgirlmosaics.com