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Mumbo Gumbo Mosaics
| Lagniappe |
| "Lagniappe" is a Louisiana French word that means, "something extra...unexpected gift" Or as we natives refer to it, "the cherry on top" This page will be another continually changing space where I'll share links, news, coming events and what ever else pops into my myriad mind. To start us off, I'd like to share a secret with you. Mosaic work does not have to mean ordering tess (tile) from websites or hopping in the car and driving to Michael's or Hobby Lobby to create something special. Look around your house, your yard, the park, the woods, your old jewelry box, whatever may hold untold treasures of small stones, trinkets or keepsakes. You can also spend a very therapeutic afternoon smashing old dinnerware with a hammer. Just put it in a plastic grocery sack, tie the sack, set it on something really solid and smack it a few times. Be careful when opening it as there will be sharp shards. I use an outdoor glue or "Weldbond" to glue my pieces to wood, glass, vases, wine bottles...basically anything with a smooth surface will work. You don't have to have an art degree to create something beautiful. Once the glue work is done, a simple box of sanded grout, some dish washing gloves and a bucket are all you need. Follow the instructions on the grout box, and clean with old pieces of t shirts or sheets dipped in water. I know this sounds overly simple but that's because it is. Creating basic mosaics to add unique beauty and personal touches to your home or garden is a joy to do and doesn't take a great deal of time or money. Once you get started, I warn you now, it is addicting so I take no responsibility for your future obsession. If you would like to ask questions, get ideas, take a one on one class for more adventurous projects, just drop me a line on the "contact Us" page. Enjoy! It is, after all, all about the joy! |
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