Making Mosaics - Found Objects

Lisa and Cyndi from The Workshop in Austin, TX show us how to make found object mosaics. This project uses random objects found throughout the house in a junk drawer, from trips, outside, or really anywhere. The end result is an amazing piece of art that anyone can enjoy. They show how to grout difficult textures and offer lots of creative ideas and helpful tips to make a found object mosaic.

Co-founders Cynthia Burrow and Lisa Maxwell are long-time Austinites who have been friends since they attended Westwood High School. Their vision for The work*shop is to create a home away from home for diverse members of the Austin community—families, professionals, businesses, nonprofit organizations and artists.

The work*shop offers you a unique and memorable environment in which to discover and develop your creative abilities and provides vendors and teachers with an outlet to develop and promote their own individual interests and products. The work*shop strives to be a responsible corporate citizen, because we believe it is our duty to give back to the community which supports...

What a creative idea!

02/14/2008

~ Tina

This is so creative and fun. It's a good way to sort of scrapbook/use memorable or cute items. It's a fun way to theme a frame or just make something visually interesting. Again the ideas, tips, and tricks offered are really helpful.

mosaic critique

06/19/2007

~ hytechteach

nice idea and well done.
a bit lengthy in pacing,
but overall A quality!

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