Resources and Mosaic Supplies for Sale
LOADS of FAB scrap art glass and glass substrates of ALL sizes for sale!! Contact me for an appointment - great prices (by the pound).
What you need to get started on your own:
Nippers (inexpensive from Lowe’s or Home Depot, more expensive elsewhere)
Glass cutter/scorer
Glass “popper” (running pliers)
Scrap glass or glass tile as tesserae or “tess” - look for your local stained glass supplier. I have loads of scrap art glass for sale, by the pound! Contact me at ErikaHardingMosaics@gmail.com or 505-804-3726 for an appointment.
Substrates – I have them for sale (big and small), including glass table tops. Also look on Facebook Marketplace. Honestly, you can glue glass onto almost anything (with the right adhesive) and it will look fantastic!
I have a mosaic lending library – I’m happy to loan you a book for 2 weeks or accept any books you want to donate to the library!
Other Mosaic Classes: Local mosaic artist Jill Gatwood specializes in tile mosaic work and teaches an abundance of interesting classes. See her website and check out her classes at: Mirafloresmosaics.com. Jill and I occasionally offer workshops together.
Local Groups and other helpful resources:
*Mosaic New Mexico - You can join this organization (annual dues are $50) and have your work included in our mosaic shows.
*Glass Alliance of New Mexico. You can join this organization (annual dues are $50) and participate in their local glass art shows.
*Mosaic Mentoring on Facebook (request to join)
*Julie Weilbacher on YouTube (glass mosaic how-to, tips and tricks, tools, etc.): https://www.youtube.com/@JulieWeilbacher/videos
Here are some mosaic suppliers:
*Local Albuquerque supplier of stained glass, fusing glass, glass scrap, and good classes and support: Hot Flash Glass, 2111 San Mateo NE, 505-255-1151. All “seniors” and my student get a 10% discount.
*Mosaic Art Supply Lots of tiles, tools and helpful “how to” info on mosaic. My students get a 15% discount.
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