glass mosaic tile art studio of william j enslen jr
| Chapter 6 Color and Contrast Page 4 |
Multiple Grout Colors Make Eye-catching Effects
If you feel really inspired, use different grout colors in your mosaic. It's extra work, but the results can be wonderful (refer to the chapter
on Grouting in my eBook for easy-to-understand details on how to apply multiple grout colors in your mosaic). Even subtle color changes
can make a big difference. Figure 6-13 shows a closeup view of one of my 4'x8' wall murals. Notice that the dragonfly wings and
butterfly are done with black grout, while the rest of the work is done with medium-gray. Guests in our home immediately notice the color
difference, stare at it, and ask, "That's amazing, how did you do the different grout colors?" I always act like it was a painstaking and
difficult process. In reality, it was quick and easy (see the chapter on Grouting in my eBook).
If you feel really inspired, use different grout colors in your mosaic. It's extra work, but the results can be wonderful (refer to the chapter
on Grouting in my eBook for easy-to-understand details on how to apply multiple grout colors in your mosaic). Even subtle color changes
can make a big difference. Figure 6-13 shows a closeup view of one of my 4'x8' wall murals. Notice that the dragonfly wings and
butterfly are done with black grout, while the rest of the work is done with medium-gray. Guests in our home immediately notice the color
difference, stare at it, and ask, "That's amazing, how did you do the different grout colors?" I always act like it was a painstaking and
difficult process. In reality, it was quick and easy (see the chapter on Grouting in my eBook).
| Figure 6-13. Use Different Colors of Grout for Dramatic Effects |
One Last Tip
Be careful when shopping online for glass in multiple shades of the same color. Invariably, the actual colors of vitreous and stained glass
don't match the samples provided by online mosaic supply stores. Some online stores don't even provide pictures; instead, they draw little
squares and fill them in using the computer's color palette, which may or may not be anywhere close to the tile's actual color. For example,
I find there's virtually no real-life difference between "forest green" and "pine needle green" even though there appears to be an obvious
difference in the online pictures.
Figure 6-14 shows examples of how the real-life colors of different stock numbers are surprisingly similar. All the tiles are from the same
vendor and each tile has a different name and stock number. No matter how hard I squint, I can't tell the difference between the two
shades of green, or the middle two shades of gray. If I squint such that my eyes are almost closed and everything is blurry, I can barely
see the difference between the two lavenders.
Be careful when shopping online for glass in multiple shades of the same color. Invariably, the actual colors of vitreous and stained glass
don't match the samples provided by online mosaic supply stores. Some online stores don't even provide pictures; instead, they draw little
squares and fill them in using the computer's color palette, which may or may not be anywhere close to the tile's actual color. For example,
I find there's virtually no real-life difference between "forest green" and "pine needle green" even though there appears to be an obvious
difference in the online pictures.
Figure 6-14 shows examples of how the real-life colors of different stock numbers are surprisingly similar. All the tiles are from the same
vendor and each tile has a different name and stock number. No matter how hard I squint, I can't tell the difference between the two
shades of green, or the middle two shades of gray. If I squint such that my eyes are almost closed and everything is blurry, I can barely
see the difference between the two lavenders.
| Figure 6-14. Can You See the Color Differences? |
Don't be surprised if you order different shades of a color that appear in their online pictures to be easily discernable, but find that you can't
tell the difference when the material arrives at your door. If in doubt, call the online mosaic store and ask for their honest opinion whether
one shade is truly as different as the online photographs show.
tell the difference when the material arrives at your door. If in doubt, call the online mosaic store and ask for their honest opinion whether
one shade is truly as different as the online photographs show.
(To see a full view of this mural, please see my Gallery.)
End
Please note: Text and figures
from the Ebook have been
reformatted to fit this webpage.
from the Ebook have been
reformatted to fit this webpage.
Home | Gallery | Contact | eBook Table of Contents | Sample Chapter 6 | Sample Chapter 7 | Order and Download the eBook Now | Mosaic Tables
Home | Gallery | Contact | eBook Table of Contents | Sample Chapter 6 | Sample Chapter 7 | Order and Download the eBook Now
| Download Now! No Waiting! The eBbook is only $9.95. Use your credit card...it's easy, fast, safe, and secure! |
 |
| Copyright © 2008-2009 by William J. Enslen, Jr. All rights reserved. Any use - including the reproduction, modification, distribution, transmission, republication, or display - of the content (text and illustrations) is strictly prohibited. |
| Remember, creating beautiful glass mosaic tile art is easy. You can do it! My eBook teaches you all the details that other books and websites don't. Start your fun and exciting journey into the wonderful world of glass mosaic tile art today! |
| Huge selection of glass tiles, gems, marbles, sea glass, acrylic nuggets, beads, river stone, and more at wholesale prices! |
Order the eBook Now!
Where would you like to go next? (Click on a link below.)
Chapter 6 pages: