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83Getting Started: Step 2 Grouting your Mosaic Project
Sorry to all for not continuing much sooner, lots of things going on in my life! Lol The final step to creating your mosaic tile project is to grout it. Now that you have waited at least 24 hours for the glue to properly bond and dry, the fun...
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77How to Create Beautiful Stained Glass Mosaics!
As promised, here is a section dealing with the making of glass tile mosaics!! If you notice, you'll see many forms of glass mosaics around. Many artists work with glass smalti or tiles in various sizes...
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80Online Dating...A Bad Experience!
I have been off and on dating sites for 8 years now, and I have actually had two relationships through online dating. But after a while, I become blasé because it always ends up being the same result. With time and experience, I realize that men do...
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78PATIO ART : HOW TO MAKE STAINED GLASS WIND CHIMES FOR YOUR HOME AND GARDEN
Not too long ago I discovered the beautiful art of creating stained glass wind chimes! Now that I have perfected the art, I would love to share it with you! CLICK HERE to see some of my crystal wind chimes...
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72How to Create Glass Mosaics: Step 1
Now that you have decided upon a design, chosen your glass tiles and have your glue and board ready, you are set! Usually, I proceed in the same manner as with ceramic mosaics. I don't lay the tiles down beforehand, then glue them, but I place...
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74SHANDAL (a short sci-fi fantasy story about jealousy, murder and a crazy alien girlfriend!)
Here is another of my short stories that I wrote many years ago, about a crazy alien woman and her jealous nature that leads to a poor guy having to run halfway across the galaxy to escape her murderous clutches!! Enjoy! SHANDAL by Karen D. Martel...
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72What are the side effects of having a hysterectomy before you are 35? What the doctors don't tell you.
To be honest, I feel that no women should go through this operation. My own mother had it done when she was in her early thirties and since that operation, she has always had gynecological problems relating to...
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71REINCARNATION (a short sci-fi story about conspiracies!)
This is a short sci-fi story I wrote many years ago! Hope you enjoy it! REINCARNATION By Karen D. Martel The Mesopotamia wrenched itself painfully from the Martian atmosphere, hull vibrating violently...
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74Getting Started: Materials
Mosaics are unique to each artist that creates them. I will be giving you examples of the methods that I use and what works for me. Many books on mosaics use different materials, methods, etc. It is up to you...
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76Creating Your First Project: Step 1 : Design, materials.
For your first project, I suggest you start something small, at least 12'' x 12''. Then, once you are used to the mosaic workings, you can go for larger projects. First, you need to find a design of what you...
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