How to Mosaic a Sunflower Plaque

Transform your space with a stunning stained glass Sunflower Mosaic Plaque! This project is perfect for both beginners and experienced mosaic artists. Choose from our pre-engraved boards with or without a template and bring your design to life with a beautiful mix of glass colours.

Materials Used:

– Flower: Sunflower Stained Glass
– Leaves: Shimmer Kelly Green
– Stems: Shimmer Lime
– Background: Moss, Iridised Pale Green, Shimmer Glass in Kelly Green and Lime
– Border: Ink and Shimmer French Blue
– Sunflower Centre: 12mm Iridised Black and Plain Smarties

What You’ll Learn:

– How to create a mosaic plaque using stained glass
– Tips for working with pre-etched boards
– Techniques for blending colours and textures

Video Summary:

This video provides a step-by-step guide on how to create a beautiful stained glass sunflower mosaic plaque using pre-etched boards and a variety of glass colours. The project is designed for both beginners and experienced mosaic artists, offering an easy-to-follow template with numbered sections to simplify the glass-cutting and placement process.

The video begins by introducing the materials used, including different shades of stained glass for the sunflower, leaves, stems, background, and border. The presenter demonstrates how to prepare the board by drawing a centreline to maintain symmetry. Next, they show how to cut and arrange the stained glass pieces, using techniques like feathering for texture and flow.

For the sunflower centre, 12mm iridised and plain black “Smarties” are cut into quarters and embedded into brown grout (chocolate-coloured by Marpe), which is mixed with Mosaic Bond adhesive for added strength. The video emphasises the importance of following natural flow lines in the design by carefully arranging the glass pieces from the centre outward.

The background and border sections are built up using different shades of green and blue glass, cut into slivers and leaf shapes. The presenter explains how to space out the pieces before backfilling to maintain a smooth visual flow.

Once all pieces are glued down and set for 24 hours, the grouting process begins using black grout. The grout is applied and smoothed over the mosaic using a small plastic spatula, ensuring it fills all gaps. After a short resting period, excess grout is wiped away with a damp cloth, followed by polishing with a dry cloth for a clean finish.

The video concludes with final cleaning touches and a recommendation to frame the finished piece for a professional look.