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A: Absolutely.
Opaque stained glass is available in a delicious range of colors,
solid or streaky. Mirror sizes can be adjusted to your dimensions. |
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Q: What
about custom projects? |
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A: Custom projects are
my specialty and run the gamut from one-of-a-kind mosaic art, to custom
sizing and coloration of existing mirror and table designs, to unique
mosaic signage or wall murals. Please contact
me to let me know what you have in mind. You can provide fabric
swatches, paint chips, and photos/renderings of your space. During
an initial consultation we will discuss preliminary design concepts
and materials. Complex designs generally require a separate design
fee to cover thumbnail sketches or scaled drawings, whichever are
appropriate. This design fee is not refundable but is applied to the
project total once the project is greenlighted. I will provide a proposal
with a cost estimate, along with a contract. Once I receive your deposit
(one-third to one-half, depending on the size and scope of the project)
and signed contract, I schedule you into my production calendar. You
will sign off on the final design and materials (color chips can be
sent) and will be able to see the work in progress, either in person
(if you live close enough to the studio) or via digital photos. When
complete, I deliver or ship your piece UPS, insured. The balance is
payable prior to shipment, and any shipping charges are billed at
cost. |
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Q: Can I
see your work at art fairs and craft shows? |
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A: I exhibit throughout the year at
various regional juried craft shows and art festivals. Click here
for a current listing. Please
check back frequently for updates to this list.
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Q: How heavy
are the pieces? |
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A: An 18 x
24 mirror weighs approximately 20 pounds. All mirrors are fitted with
heavy-duty D-rings and are wired for easy hanging. If you are not
nailing your mirror hangers into wall studs, I recommend using anchors
or molly bolts. |
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Q: Can pieces
be shipped safely? |
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A: All pieces
are protected in layers of bubble wrap and/or foam crating and shipped
UPS Ground, insured. I haven't had a mishap yet! |
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Q: How do
I care for my mosaic art? |
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A: Care for
your piece as you would for any work of art glass. Handle it carefully
and maintain its glow by polishing it occasionally with a soft dry
cloth. The grout has been protected with a commercial sealer to protect
it from staining, but use reasonable care. Tabletop spills should
be blotted immediately. If you are using a glass cleaner (such as
Windex) on the mirrored glass, I recommend you spray the product on
your polishing cloth, not on the mirror, to avoid staining the grout
between the tiles. |
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Q: Can I
use my mosaic pieces outdoors? |
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A: Although
the glass and porcelain can withstand the elements and I use a waterproof
adhesive, I don't recommend it, particularly if you live in a climate
with temperature extremes. If a hairline crack develops in the grout,
water can seep in, freeze, expand, and loosen some tiles. You can
certainly use your mosaic pieces in a protected indoor-outdoor setting,
such as a screened porch. |
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Q: How do
you prevent cutting your fingers when you work with the glass? |
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A: You have
to be safety-conscious when you work with glass and broken dishes.
The tools I use break the glass in a way that creates a smooth, though
sharp, edge. The biggest hazard comes from tiny glass splinters. By
the time the piece reaches the customer, all exposed edges have been
filled in with grout. |
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Q: Do you
do mosaic countertops, bathroom floors, or wall murals? |
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A: Opaque stained
glass is not recommended for hard-wearing surfaces, such as countertops
and floors. Wall mosaics (such as backsplashes and fireplace surrounds)
are possible, depending on size, setting, and base surface. I can
create the mosaic on sturdy Fiberglas netting, in sections, for easy
installation. I recently designed and installed the Zippy pattern
as a fireplace surround. Another recent project was an eight-panel
mosaic mural designed to hang along the stairway walls of a two-story
foyer. The mural featured a shoreline scene: the grassy bluff, the
beach, the sea, and the sky. Each panel was framed in natural maple,
the largest 24 x 54, the smallest 24 x 24 -- almost 55 square feet
in all! Talk to me about what you have in mind. |
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