KEYSTONES IN MOSAICS: HOW AND WHY | A mosaic tutorial about keystones

[@lorrainehayes4688]

If I haven’t commented on what a good teacher you are, let me tell you now. You are the best. Thank you.🌹

[@HelenMilesMosaics]

Thank you soooooo much! You are very kind. 😀

[@pamjedlicka8451]

Thank you!!! Total beginner here who needs to learn so much and I've come to the right place!!!! :)

[@SwtGrnEyed86]

A boa constrictor swallowing a baby goat... I love your sense of humor!! I laughed at that!! Love the randomness. I also love the demonstrations you give while explaining something. Makes it easier for those that learn better with visuals. Thank you so much!

[@wolfgang4468]

This is very helpful for a beginner who wants to make mosaics that don't look higgledy-piggledy, thank you!

[@HelenMilesMosaics]

I'm glad that it was helpful! 😀

[@lorrainehayes4688]

You have made this keystone cutting not so scary. It seems like a trapezoid shape for the most part, thank you so much.

[@HelenMilesMosaics]

You are so welcome!

[@tanyagrimes8258]

SO MANY THANKS Helen!!!!! Out of all the keystone tutorials yours is by far the most BEST!!!! You by far showed us everything understand & recreate our own! I’m going to get started on that boa & baby goat!!

[@HelenMilesMosaics]

😂🙏 Thanks Tanya!

[@ArcticBanshee]

LOLLL

[@davidhill1220]

I’ve been looking for this for a long time So helpful! Thank you so much Patricia

[@HelenMilesMosaics]

I'm so glad! 😀

[@nottheschool9321]

I would definitely have been that bozo who wound up with triangles all over the place, excellent video

[@Rosebud2503]

Thank you so much for all this information.

[@HelenMilesMosaics]

You are so welcome!

[@gregoryclark7566]

Excellent tutorial. Can see why the keystone helps the consistency and uniformity of the intended design. Very helpful.

[@MargaretPangle]

Thanks so much!

[@mosaique.et.poesie]

Merci 💜

[@ArcticBanshee]

Just started learning about making mosaics, and I know I will gravitate towards swirly lines. This keystone technique will definitely come in handy. Thank you for the simple explanation!

[@HelenMilesMosaics]

Glad it was helpful!

[@sueavery8290]

Lovely clear video - thanks so much

[@elchupacabra683]

Your videos are the best!!

[@HelenMilesMosaics]

Thanks so much! :)

[@romyhernandez7811]

THANK YOU !!!! ♥️♥️♥️♥️

[@HelenMilesMosaics]

You're very welcome Romy! 😀

[@melodyjettoo5658]

So helpful thank-you very much

[@HelenMilesMosaics]

You're very welcome! 😀

[@jadecollins97]

Great video on the technique. I really struggled with the concept of keystone before. Perfect and clear explanation! 😁

[@HelenMilesMosaics]

Glad to be of help!

[@rupashukla5916]

I agree

[@timetowakeup00]

This is a wonderful video. Thank you, Helen!

[@HelenMilesMosaics]

You're very welcome! :)

[@ABrown-th1ho]

So very helpful and much appreciated!

[@salammbo6809]

Thank you Helen ! I struggle to create keystones from 1x1cm glass tesserae. Would you advise even trying at all ? Thank you for all of these useful tutorials ! 🙏

[@HelenMilesMosaics]

Actually, cutting keystones from 1cm glass is hard for everyone. I tend to cut my squares into rectangles and then cut the keystone from the rectangle when I am using glass. Hope that helps!

[@salammbo6809]

@@HelenMilesMosaics Thank you for your reply ! ☀ I just received new glass tesserae, 2x2cm : pretty sure it will be easier, following your suggestions. Thank you ! 🙏🌸

[@Trandofir]

Where do you purchase your mosaic tiles like this from?

[@HelenMilesMosaics]

I get them from Mosaic Workshop or Mosaic Heaven in the UK. www.mosaicworkshop.com/ www.mosaicheaven.com/?gad=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjw3JanBhCPARIsAJpXTx4yjmf32GFVlv1YARRTbwmmQ1Y8brh9CEsltvllbTgXmKnEW1C232oaAu39EALw_wcB