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Using Stained Glass Patterns For Mosaics

There is a pattern designed specifically for the mosaic, but you do not have to be limited to using the only mosaic pattern. If you find a pattern of stained glass, you can easily adapt to the mosaic.

The main difference between the mosaic pattern and a pattern for stained glass deals with the distance between the pieces of glass and the size of the individual pieces. When talking about glass, you may use dichroic glass squares for a royal effect.

Many pieces of the mosaic outdoors use. Because the temperature range that is outside the room, a mosaic made with big pieces of glass will crack over time. To avoid this, it will ensure a good glass sitting on the cement and no air bubbles under glass.

Another way to avoid cracks is to use small pieces of glass. The larger the piece of glass, the more opportunities there will be to crack in the future.

Another factor to consider is the amount of space between individual pieces of glass. Depending on the pattern that you are using, the distance between the glass pieces should not exceed 1/4 inch.

To change the pattern of stained glass into a mosaic pattern, you must first change the size to fit the size of your mosaic prints. Then cut pieces of individual patterns smaller 1/16 to 1/8. This will give you a distance of 1/8 to 1/4 inch.

Useful Glass Fusing Supplies

Pieces of glass are joined together by the process of fusing glass. Glass partially melts at high temperatures and then joins to the piece. An electric kiln is used to heat and melt the glass pieces and then with the help of tin solder joined together.

Glass fusing materials can be very expensive if you do not know the right places to look.

Glass fusing supplies

Glass fusing supplies can be expensive if you have not compared prices from multiple stores. If you cannot find a store near you, then you can look for one online. You can compare prices from different suppliers fusing glass.

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If you are a beginner, you might start by buying only necessary items. For starters here is a list of things that you might need:

Pliers –

These pliers are used to cut the glass into pieces – as much as you might want. These pliers are very useful when you have a small area that needs to be peeled off.

Cutter Oil –

Glass cutters currently have a space that can be filled with oil. The previous cutter should be dipped in oil and then used for cutting. The type of oil to be used is, of course, a personal preference. You can use kerosene, motor oil, stove oil, light oil, or other oils of your choice.

Fusing glass –

You can find these in a variety of types and sizes. Get compatibility test done before you use glass.