Mosaic Monday

It's all about dishes this Mosaic Monday!

Over the years I've put hand cut stained glass, mirror and dish tiles on old plates from microwave ones to much beloved but very scratched dinner plates making them mosaic art. 

Just walking around my room I found enough examples to take photos and share here. Check it out!

Dinner plate - I still use the other I was given for daily use.

Salad plate - I still use the other one of this as well.

Glass-on-glass mosaic plate. Really regret the grout choice here. It's actually a very light brown but is too light for the pastel colors I used in glass here. Black would have been the better choice. I might eventually regrout in black.

Same glass-on-glass mosaic plate in the window. The only way to really see the lily and water is in a window or with a strong light behind it.

This is an oldie but goodie. Was retired from Etsy a few years ago and now lives me with.

Same plate as above in the window. I love glass-on-glass mosaics for this very reason.

Tiny bowls with a little mosaic design in them. I have a lot of these little bowls in my stash just waiting for mosaic inspiration.

 

These three plates above (2 microwave and one dinner plate) are all listed on Etsy under Stained Glass Plates. Head over there to see more photos if you're interested.

 

Enjoy the journey.

Cindy aka EarthMotherMosaics

https://artbyearthmothermosaics.com

 

Mosaic Monday - Wine Bottle Mosaic Art

Wine Bottle Mosaic Art, Blue and White, Flower with Vines, Recycled, Upcycled, Wedding, Birthday, Housewarming, Boho, Hippie, Christmas 

 

 

Materials: dish tiles, ball chain, empty wine bottle

Dimensions: Height: 13 Inches
 

One of my empty wine bottles has become a piece of beautiful mosaic art!

The flowers and vines climb around the bottle from the neck to the base. Done in all dish tiles, hand cut to fit, I've made something headed for the recycling bin into a piece of nifty art. The neck has some ball chain wrapped around it, topped with 3 blue pieces of square glass tiles and a flower from the dishes used on the very top. My signature peace sign has been included.

Gift it, keep it, but please enjoy it. I love taking objects headed for the recycling bin or dumpster and turning it into a mosaic.

Would make a great retirement gift, wedding gift, birthday gift, or a just because gift.

Measures 13 inches high.

Indoor use only.

$55.00 USD - FREE SHIPPING (USA ONLY)

To see additional photos of this listing and/or to purchase, click on the link at the top of this post. To head on over to my Etsy shop to look around at many more items great for any occasion, click here. This will take you directly to my shop.

Enjoy!

Support Independent Artisans, Designers and Crafters for your gift-giving needs all throughout the year. Thank you!~Cindy, EarthMotherMosaics

Throwback Thursday - Crescent Moon and Sun Stained Glass Mosaic Plate

Made around 2016, created on an old glass dish, the vibe for this moon and sun is definitely hippie inspired. Bohemian styled and in honor of my teenage years, growing up in the 60's and 70's, as a flower child in spirit. This plate is extremely groovy.

Plate measures 10 inches and is a recycled dish given to me when I first moved to PA with my young children. It was used, loved and retired waiting for some mosaic magic.

One of my absolute favorites to create in mosaic form, moons and suns always make me happy. Fits in anywhere within the home or even a small apartment. Perfect for someone just starting out and/or ready to retire. Appeals to all ages, young and old.

We love this style; we love the energy that comes with this design. We love creating moons and suns in mosaics! It is the middle ground between the light of the sun and the darkness of night, and thus often represents the realm between the conscious and the unconscious. The circular shape alone is a symbol of the never ending circle of life. Placing a half moon and half sun inside the circle supplies even more meaning. The sun is often recognized as a symbol of rebirth, strength and power.

If interested, to see additional photos of this listing and/or to purchase, click here. This will take you directly to my Etsy shop.

Enjoy!

Support Independent Artisans, Designers and Crafters for your gift-giving needs all throughout the year. Thank you!~Cindy, EarthMotherMosaics

Mosaic Monday

Mosaic Glass Alter, Meditation Alter, Chakra Healing, Stained Glass, Recycled, Upcycled, Repurposed, Housewarming, Birthday, Mothers Day

Materials: stained glass, aventurine stones, recycled items

Dimensions: Height: 9 Inches; Width: 12 Inches

 

I made this mosaic alter using a glass cake stand adding hand cut stained glass in different hues of mostly green. Aventurine crystal stones were placed all throughout this mosaic alter. Green aventurine, in crystal healing, is used to clear away negative emotional patterns and supports the heart chakra. It also calms powerful feelings in the lower abdomen, such as anger, centered on the solar plexus chakra. This particular stone encourages the expression of gratitude, hope, and positive approaches to life. It is the perfect addition to this peaceful alter, allowing all those good vibes to come your way!

You can place a candle in the center of the lotus flower which is made up of green glass for the bottom leaves, frosted glass as the center petals and a green ceramic piece which also is made in the shape of lotus petals. I've painted the edges in green due to an imperfection in the ceramic (pieces were slightly chipped). Glued to the altered as well are a set of tall cut glass vintage salt and pepper shakers and small square glass salt and pepper cellars.

This 12 x 9 inch alter can be placed in the center of a table with candles around each area, flower buds in the tall glass vessels to create atmosphere for a gathering or for every day you need it.

Note: This is made up of all glass and heavy. It will be gently and lovingly packaged in bubble wrap and double boxed for it's protection during shipping.

 As shown in the last photo to give you an example how to use this alter, you can add a candle to the center, incense in both cone and stick to help with your meditative practice. Adding crystals of your own, a flower bud and a feather instead of stick incense can make it unique. Make a genuine personal experience when you meditate for healing using this alter.
 

  

Give as a birthday present, gift to those who like recycled art. Add the 4 elements to your alter giving blessings to the earth, water, air, the sky. This can be a very powerful tool to help you in your enlightened journey for peace and harmony.

Namaste.

 

$70.00 USD - FREE SHIPPING (USA ONLY)

To see additional photos of this listing and/or to purchase, click on the link at the top of this post. To head on over to my Etsy shop to look around at many more items great for any occasion, click here. This will take you directly to my shop.

Enjoy! 

 

 

Support Independent Artisans, Designers and Crafters for your gift-giving needs all throughout the year. Thank you!~Cindy, EarthMotherMosaics

 

Throwback Thursday

A favorite mosaic, now long gone, was an old wooden framed window I put scrap glass on. This took about 6 weeks to make from start to finish in 2014.

I remember grouting took a few days. I don't have a clue how big it was, but it almost entirely fit in the big windows I had in the bedroom.

Close-ups were the best part. Seeing the light come through it in the afternoons was a joy.

I've made window privacy panels, smaller versions, using this style and I love them. At the moment I have 3 that need repairs. That should get added to the list of things to do so I can enjoy them once more.

Support Independent Artisans, Designers and Crafters for your gift-giving needs all throughout the year. Thank you!~Cindy, EarthMotherMosaics

Tesserae Tuesday

Here is the scrap glass wine bottle, now resting, waiting for grout. That won't happen until all the glue under the glass pieces is dry. Since it's been damp and raining a lot these days, it might take a while.

I'm running low on black grout but I have enough to mix with white to make gray. That's a good color for this bottle as most of the glass used is a soft color combination.

Support Independent Artisans, Designers and Crafters for your gift-giving needs all throughout the year. Thank you!~Cindy, EarthMotherMosaics

Tesserae Tuesday

Last week, I shared some of my favorite tesserae. I use so many different things, I decided to break it up into two posts.

I left off with: My favorite tesserae is whatever I'm using at the moment. I love dish tiles when I'm using them as much as I love stained glass when I'm using it. Mirror is a favorite as well.


Dish Tiles:

"Cactus Joe" - a birthday gift for a good friend

Spring-themed decorative birdhouse using dishes, an old flower brooch and some Mardi Gras beads

Recycled:

An old jug found at a thrift store using hand cut mirror and stained glass

Broken Mirror:

Stained glass, dish tiles and mirror were used for this wedding gift

Tempered/Crash Glass:

Tempered glass or crash glass as some call it was used on top of colorful foils. I added glitter. This was the start of a beautiful friendship using tempered glass, paint and glitter. The love continues to grow to this day.

As you can see by these examples, there are so many ways to create mosaics. I've had some fail horribly but most of the time, when I experiment, I am usually pleased with the results. This particular piece of art isn't a mosaic but was an experiment. It's called "A Dreamer's Fleeting Moments" and is done with tempered glass, beads, found objects, mixed media, paper, pens, paint and glitter.

The best part about this: it's done on a piece of Styrofoam that came out of a packing box. I covered it in many layers of thinset (cement).

Support Independent Artisans, Designers and Crafters for your gift-giving needs all throughout the year. Thank you!~Cindy, EarthMotherMosaics

Tesserae Tuesday

Over the years, I've used many different things to create with.

Buttons:

Some of the buttons on this one were vintage

Martini Glasses:

I called her "Olive" :)

Wine bottles:

Made for a group challenge online and gifted to extended family in NM

My favorite tesserae is whatever I'm using at the moment. I love dish tiles when I'm using them as much as I love stained glass when I'm using it. Mirror is a favorite as well.

Next week, on Tesserae Tuesday, I'll continue sharing favorite things to use in my mosaics.

Support Independent Artisans, Designers and Crafters for your gift-giving needs all throughout the year. Thank you!~Cindy, EarthMotherMosaics

Mosaic Monday From The Studio

Greetings and Happy Summer!! It's been a little over a month since I've added a post; I've decided it might be a good idea to post once a week or even twice a month during the busy times. That would be now!

I've listed quite a few new mosaics on Etsy. Here's a glimpse of a few items. Hop on over to my shop to see more!

Peace Sign Mosaic

Cat Mosaic Wall Hanging

Abstract Flower Wall Art

At the work table, the magic continues to flow. I think my favorite project was the wine bottle turned into a groovy cat. The work-in-progress are the first 4 photos.

The 5th photo, of the lotus flower, shows the review I received on Etsy about it. I'm over the moon thrilled with her reaction to it. I actually got to give it to her in person, a first for me! I've sold mosaics on Etsy for years and this was the first time someone local or nearby found my art first, then discovered we were not only in the same state, but about 45 minutes away in distance. She stopped by on Father's Day on the way towards an event she was doing with her Dad and picked it up. And, as you can see by the review, loved it!

Number six in the collage shows the ever growing pile to be grouted! I've added two more to it since that photo, as shown in photos 7 and 8.

I'm going to be working on a scrap glass candle holder mosaic next. Then I'll get to the messy grouting party I'm going to have getting everything done, photographed and listed. Once each are done and ready for their close-ups, I'll share here and on my Facebook Page.

Have a great week and remember to enjoy the moments!

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Stay Peaceful and Let The Sun Shine In.

 

 

Let's Go Shopping!

Mosaic Bowl, Stained Glass, Mosaic, Glass Tiles, Orange, Light Brown, Tan, Blue, Bowl, For The Home, Housewarming, Great Gift-7 x 2.5 Inches - $50.00 USD

I've added some mosaic magic to an old discarded ceramic serving bowl. Simple designs in orange, amber and brown in glass and ceramic tiles cover the inside giving it an updated look.

I'm very proud of creating useful art. Here's a great example of how to recycle and reuse something. By recycling this bowl I've conserved valuable natural resources and saved something that would otherwise be buried in a landfill.

Give this as a wedding gift, offering the happy couple a sustainable gift as you hope their union will be. This should last for years if cared for properly. Add it to any room in your home. It can be used to hold stuff and things but remember it is first and foremost a piece of art.

Set it in the center of a table to make a statement. Place it at the door to let your friends and family see it the very minute they enter your home. Make a statement and always consider buying from an artisan. Support handmade.

Decorative purposes only. Not for long term storage for food or liquids. To clean this bowl you can run it under warm water with mild soap if necessary and wipe out with a damp sponge. Do NOT use harsh chemicals. Do NOT place in dishwasher or submerge in water.

This awesome bowl measures 2.5 inches high and 7 inches wide.

Support Independent Artisans, Designers and Crafters for your gift-giving needs all throughout the year. Thank you!



Stay Peaceful and Enjoy the Moments.
Cindy, Earth Mother Mosaics