Ha ha ha Mr CA.
WIP #26 is officially finished. It was not without it's issues. I loved laying the tiles, the 4 took ages to get right, but the rest of it went pretty quickly. I just did small sections at a time to give the glue time to set so I didn't then move everything I'd done.
Then came the time to apply the grout. I could NOT get it to mix to a paste. It was watery and thin so in the end I donned some rubber gloves, poured it on and spread it around with my hands. This (above) is the result.
I should have nipped to Hobbycraft (10 mins drive from my house, if that) to buy some more. I didn't. I stole some from my tray mosaic kit. It's not white. This is how it turned out (above), so I had to spend some time rubbing quite hard with a damp cloth to get the lumps off!
The conclusion? I LOVED this. I'm going to do the tray kit next, then I think I'll be ready to move on to my own design and working with some other materials.
15 comments:
Love it too !
Have a great weekend.
Anna
Oh my you have a Hobbycraft so close I'm so Jealous. If I had money I would open a craft shop, there is so little in Birmingham or I am just not looking in the right places, even finding material is a nightmare.
Sorry back to the mosaic, I think it looks really good, I quite like the cream grouting, sort of gives it depth, can't wait to see the tray.
I love visiting your blog I never know what craft I am going to see next.
The postman will have no trouble finding you!
It looks great, my hubby has the tray kit (unopened!) maybe I should start hassling him to have a go at it.
I think it looks really good :) From the photo you can't tell that the grout isn't white.
It looks brilliant
So Mr. CA didn't realize that was supposed to represent your house number? lol I love how it came out. I've wanted to try mosaic but haven't. I bought some grout but it's black. I didn't realize it when I purchased it.
I actually like the look you achieved with the second grout... it gives it that weathered look it that would take months to occur naturally.
It's a great finish Wendy, it's turned out so well. you're flying through these WIP's now
Cheeky Mr! This looks wonderful! I would love to have a go at mosaic. What a great idea to start with a number plate
It looks great. It's like doing embroidery with stone. I was going to say cross stitch but it's more free form than that. You will feel so proud whenever you arrive at your front door. I know I do when my house number welcomes me home!
White grout wouldn't stay white outside for very long, so I think you made a wise choice with the more "antique" colour. DESIGN DECISION! :D LOL @ Mr. CA --- but shouldn't the number read ... c/o? :D
I wouldn't worry about the grout either, it looks fantastic. Mosaic is a craft I haven't tried but so want to one day.
Cheers, Anita.
wow! I hoe your handiwork brings a smile to your face every day! What a welcome home!!
What a great finish, if you move, you'll have to make sure you go to another number 4!
I used to love doing mosaics with the children, I always dreamed of doing one for the garden. Maybe one day
I think that's really classy. Love the little blue dotty border top and bottom. I think it looks great with that colour grouting - it's good to see the individual tiles. Really lovely - I feel quite inspired to have a go!
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