How Do You Use Stained Glass Patterns For Mosaics?

There are patterns designed specifically for mosaics, but you do not have to be limited by using just mosaic patterns. If you find a stained glass pattern, you can easily adapt it for mosaics. The major difference between a mosaic pattern and a pattern for stained glass deals with the spacing between the pieces of glass and the size of the individual pieces.

Many mosaic pieces are used outdoors. Due to the range in temperatures that exist outdoors, mosaics made with large pieces of glass will crack over time. To avoid this, be sure the glass is well seated in the cement and there are no air bubbles under the glass.

Another way to avoid cracking is to use smaller pieces of glass. The larger the piece of glass, the more of a chance there will be for future cracks. Another factor you need to consider is the amount of space between the individual pieces of glass.

Depending on the pattern you use, spacing between pieces of glass should not exceed 1/4 of an inch. To turn a stained glass ... more.

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