Article · Made By Barb
How to make Substrates for Mosaics
- Type
- Article
- Level
- Beginner
- Price
- Free
- Published
- 2023
About this lesson
Compares lightweight, budget substrate options for mosaics, from foam core wrapped in fiberglass drywall mesh and coated with thinset, to exterior plywood, cement board and stone for outdoor pieces, with the mesh-and-thinset build shown step by step.
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