Author Topic: Mosaic mailbox is done! (Read 2343 times)

jclements · « **on:** July 28, 2007, 07:58:09 AM »

My family has been sick the majority of the week, so I just got around to finishing it last night. I was so anxious to put it up that I forgot the magazine hooks. So I'll add those later. In the mean time, here's a photo! I used a black grout which had an interesting effect. It ended up drying a dark gray. I really wanted the lines of the fins to stand out, which is why I ended up choosing the black. It probably would have been much brighter if I had gone with white. Anyway, I think this one is better than the gecko one from last time.

CliffandJoann · « **Reply #1 on:** July 28, 2007, 08:01:08 AM »

That is outstanding, unique and beautiful!!!

I love it!

Joann

Julles · « **Reply #2 on:** July 28, 2007, 08:09:59 AM »

That is phenomenal! I must admit, from the first post, I couldn't figure out what you were doing. But NOW I see, and it's GREAT!!

jclements · « **Reply #3 on:** July 28, 2007, 08:12:12 AM »

Thank you so much! The waterlily was the toughest part. They are even more difficult to draw, much less represent in a flat glass image! I just hope non pond people "get it". LOL!

thedahlialama · « **Reply #4 on:** July 28, 2007, 08:17:10 AM »

it looks beautiful jessica! you did a very good job.

but i can see and picture what you mean about the grout. i think in some parts the gray adds something (the blue water area) and in others it doeasn't come thru strongly enough for the effect you wanted (the fish in paticular). perhaps some future project will use more than one color of grout.

i'm pretty sure the neighbors and the postal carrier are going to be impressed

barb · « **Reply #5 on:** July 28, 2007, 08:49:57 AM »

That is gorgeous! What did you use for the tiles?

jclements · « **Reply #6 on:** July 28, 2007, 09:07:33 AM »

I used vitreous glass tiles from mosaic mercantile. You can buy them at hobby lobby and michael's or online at www.mosaicmercantile.com. They come in 3/4x3/4" and a smaller size and I clip them to size using tile nippers.

Ruthie · « **Reply #7 on:** July 28, 2007, 09:28:55 AM »

That is amazing...good job!

I like the dark grout, too. It looks really nice.

Bonnie · « **Reply #8 on:** July 28, 2007, 09:33:35 AM »

EXCELLENT JOB Jessica!

mcp · « **Reply #9 on:** July 28, 2007, 09:36:49 AM »

GREAT JOB Jessica! Still think maybe you should put some on ebay. Thanks for sharing!

maryvonne · « **Reply #10 on:** July 28, 2007, 10:10:50 AM »

Very nicely done. Everyting turned out well.

Maryvonne

LeeAnne151 · « **Reply #11 on:** July 28, 2007, 10:19:04 AM »

Pa Nancy · « **Reply #12 on:** July 28, 2007, 11:53:16 AM »

Wow !!!! That's really nice Jessica. I love it.

miguynmkoi · « **Reply #13 on:** July 28, 2007, 01:35:26 PM »

You did a great job!! Definitely talent with an eye!

emm · « **Reply #14 on:** July 28, 2007, 06:34:34 PM »

Jessica, I like that! It turned out really well.

emm

karen J · « **Reply #15 on:** July 28, 2007, 07:26:14 PM »

You are very talented. That came out wonderful.

I saw a bag of glass at a garage sale last week, now I'm kicking myself cuz I didn't buy it. Even if I didn't use it I could have sent it to you. Dang, it was so cheap too...

Desertponder · « **Reply #16 on:** July 28, 2007, 07:26:47 PM »

Its awesome Jessica!! I love it!

Indiana Karen · « **Reply #17 on:** July 28, 2007, 08:03:05 PM »

That turned out great. I enjoyed watching the transformation, but must admit, I didn't think it looked like much to begin with. I'm assuming you left the other one you made on the house when you sold it. I sure hope the new owners appreciate the treasure they got!

Karen

Esther · « **Reply #18 on:** July 28, 2007, 10:03:10 PM »

Jessica, it turned out just wonderful. I knew it would. Trouble is, us crafty/artists usually are our own harshest critic.

Sandye · « **Reply #19 on:** July 28, 2007, 10:55:54 PM »

It's very pretty, Jessica!

jclements · « **Reply #20 on:** July 29, 2007, 05:18:24 PM »

Thank you again, for all of the super nice comments!