Wednesday, 6 May 2009

Coasters - first attempts





I've had mixed reactions to these, but thought I would post some photos here anyway.  It would be useful to continue to get feedback. For now I've listed them in my MISI shop to see how they get on.

I've decided to go back to my craft room and re-think how I'm going to make my coasters.  I'm thinking it's time to experiment with my wheeled cutters, so instead of using sqaure tiles, I'd cut shapes and start experimenting with coloured grout. This is going to be a bit of a jump forward, as so far I've only used the tiles as they are and stuck with either white or grey grout. All of my work has been self taught and I've used my eye for colour to help with my ideas. Now it's time to take it to the next level, so a few books may be required to help me with the techniques.

It would be nice to see the difference and be able to compare the different types of mosaics.  So, for now, these are my coasters....keep following my blog for the future of my mosaics.
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7 comments:

  1. Unknown6 May 2009 at 14:23

    I like these Katie, I always like the way you put your colours together & with the white grout, they're very clean & elegant IMO

    Jan xx

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  2. Katian6 May 2009 at 14:39

    Thanks Jan - I must say I like them too but I can see both points of view. I'm going to display them at the market I'm doing on Saturday, to see what customers think of them. I do want to experiment with other things but may keep doing these too if I get positive feedback.

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  3. Swirlyarts10 May 2009 at 05:23

    I like the colours too - I'm interested to see what you come up with using coloured grout!

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  4. Helen Ding14 May 2009 at 05:36

    I like these Katie, love the greena.

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  5. The Little Bakery18 May 2009 at 09:33

    I love the coasters.

    I have awarded your blog the "honest scrap award" to view the award and keep this fab award going please visit my blog http://littlegemsbakery.blogspot.com

    xx

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  6. Kaz 20 May 2009 at 01:33

    Just popped by to have a look and love these coasters lovely work and i love the colour scheme

    kazxx

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  7. Colourart1 June 2009 at 08:52

    Love the coasters. Lovely work. I have awarded your blog the "honest scrap award" to view the award and keep it going please visit my blog www.colourartblog.blogspot.com (Oh just noticed you have this award twice now)

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