My Art

Hi Folks!, I wanted to tell you a little about how I got started in mosaics and showcase my art. I hope that when you post here that you will do the same. How I got hooked on mosaics.... I sell collectables and vintage dinnerware on eBay, my store name is Collectable City (you can find my store by clicking on this link http://stores.ebay.com/Collectable-City_Mosaic-Tile-Sets ).

Many times when I would purchase a set of dinnerware at an auction or flea market I would have pieces that had seen better days. These pieces were not suitable for resale, some had chips cracks or crazing. I really love vintage dinnerware and could not bring myself to just put these lovely dishes in the trash. Before too long I had a rather large pile of "misfits". Can't sell them, can't throw them out, so now what?? A good friend of mine, Marty, gave me the idea to sell cut tile sets on eBay, what a genious! Problem solved, well sort of. I had no idea what I was doing; do I just take a plate and throw it on the floor then find the broom? I decided that method was not for me. I wanted to be able to control the breaks, or cuts and just smashing them to smitherines I was not going to be able to do that. My husband, Alan was the one that came up with the technique (and cash for the tools needed). Now I am not sure if this is how most people go about cutting dinner plates, but this is how I do it, I use a wet saw and then tile nippers for the smaller pieces. I will have more on this later in the blog included in the tutorials. Now when I go to a flea market, I LOOK for the chipped little misfits. I really enjoy creating these and I would like to share some of my latest tile sets with you. This was my very first attempt, pretty simple set. Not bad, but needing way more practice. A few more simple designs...... Getting a bit more complex.... This is one of my most recent sets.... still very much a novice. .

Ok now it's your turn, post your art !!!

Tomorrow I will share my favorite, well one of my favorite mosaic artists with you, she is incredible!