MASTERING OUTDOOR MOSAICS: 4 Key Principles For Long-lasting Artwork

Making out door mosaics can be a challenge. Maybe you are worried about how to install them or that the materials or adhesives won't last against the elements. Watch this easy to follow video in which I break down the four key principles of making outdoor mosaics. Choose your materials, substrates and glues with attention to their underlying properties. Embed your tesserae properly. Apply these principles and you are guaranteed strong, beautiful and, most importantly, permanent outdoor mosaics. Want to take your mosaic practice further? Then try my pre-recorded online class which takes you through all the stages of preparing, making and finishing a contemporary mosaic using the classical rules: https://helenmilesmosaics.org/product... 00:00 Introduction 00:32 Outdoor materials 01:22 Using crockery outdoors 03:00 Outdoor substrates 06:17 Installing outdoor mosaics on a wall 07:13 Outdoor adhesives 09:55 Depth of adhesive for outdoors 13:03 Conclusion