Les Crafts a Pebble Mosaic

[@SIMBAofSIMBA]

I've been watching tens of these videos but honestly this here is the best tutorial one.Thank you so much

[@jesspublib]

We're glad it was so helpful! Thank you for letting us know!

[@1ilgrillo]

I am about to start on a little patio of beach stones at a seating area, in the next five minutes. I was just about to start mixing my wet sand / cement mix but this idea has arrived in perfect timing. I'm going with your method. Thanks and Happy Mosaic'ing.

[@jesspublib]

Yay! Glad that this reached you at the opportune moment. Let us know how it went!

[@1ilgrillo]

I'll pass on a photo when the sun decides to show itself here in Ireland. I'm happy with the result..might use your suggestion to add more dry cement tho'. Thanks for the tip.

[@xoangelxo909]

This is the best tutorial I've seen on this awesome idea. Thank you so much!! I plan on creating this in my own backyard very soon.

[@jesspublib]

We're so glad it was helpful! Wishing you best of luck on your own mosaic!

[@Pashedkhonsu]

At the store near me, they have bags of river pebbles. Is that a good stone to use? I want to make a floral pattern but am worried about the color variety available in the standard river pebble grab bag. Where does everybody source their more colorful stones to make sure they have a wide variety of beautiful colors to create the mosaic?

[@jesspublib]

Yes, river stones are very good to use! They do come in a variety of natural colors. If you'd like, you can order them from Amazon - just search for "colored river stones." You may also find more vivid colors for sale on Etsy too.

[@majaber1]

Lovely job and clearly, simply relayed..many thanks.

[@jesspublib]

We're happy to help! Best of luck with your projects!

[@ruthholec4764]

I agree with Judy, it looks great, but it won’t last unless you dig deeper and add the wire mesh.

[@whistleblower1826]

Love love love your vids! Thank you!!!!

[@quantumshepherd5532]

Wow! This is amazing - thank you so much for sharing this! Merry Christmas from Canada!

[@jesspublib]

We're glad you enjoyed it, David! Happy holidays!

[@giogichiappo-west9424]

Great tutorial! However, I'm confused as to how the paver bricks stay in place! It doesn't look like you put them on top of the cement, but instead it looks like you poured cement inside the bricks (frame). So how do the bricks stay together? Also, why are the sand and paver base needed? Can we just make the frame out of wood, then concrete, then bricks/pavers, then the decorative rocks (all this jus on top of dirt). Thanks so much! We're doing two paths of this! Love the idea and design! Can't wait to hear your answer. We're in the process of buying.

[@jesspublib]

Hi Giogi! We're checking with our librarian who created this video and will get back to you as soon as we can!

[@giogichiappo-west9424]

@@jesspublib thank you so much! Looking forward to it.

[@jesspublib]

@@giogichiappo-west9424 Here is her response: For the bricks around the outside of the mosaic, I just dug a groove around the outside and set them down in it with a bit of cement underneath and between them. They have stayed in place fine. The wood pieces were there more so to level and square the hole. I did not leave them in the hole. Wood would rot and will not work as a base. The sand and paver base help with drainage and help keep the mosaic from sinking into the dirt because they solidify into a sort of base below the cement. The deeper base you create, the longer your mosaic will last! Hope that answers your questions. Thanks so much for watching and good luck with your project!

[@giogichiappo-west9424]

@@jesspublib Perfect! Thank you so much! I appreciate your fast response and absolutely LOVED the tutorial. Looking forward to getting it done now :-) we'll have about 5 of them to do! Thank you!

[@jesspublib]

@@giogichiappo-west9424 We’re very happy to help! Best of luck with the project, and if you’d like to show us your finished paths, we’d love to see them!

[@davidhines68]

Would using the board with the mallet help in level out the tops of the stones?

[@jesspublib]

Yes, that should work just fine!

[@simonem.3092]

Quickrete is a brand and not a specific thing. You are using mortar mix which is very different from concrete which is what you are saying you are using. Mortar does not have the strength of concrete and is not appropriate for this kind of application.

[@brendahebert6684]

Beautiful 🙋‍♀️❤️

[@jesspublib]

Thank you, Brenda!

[@jennylynbeckwith]

I have a concrete patio. Its cracked my father in law keeps patching it and painting it. This annoys me lmao. So im knee deep in updating this 70s landscaped home. I refuse to spend tons of cash. I think the most affordable way is to frame it off with 4× 4 or pavers and then do a pebbles or mosaic. What ya think?

[@jesspublib]

Hi there! Feel free to connect with our adult programming librarian Les. She can give you some recommendations and insight: [e-mail]

[@lisar5135]

I am thinking maybe glue stones down then grout them in.

[@ingridlahaye8107]

gorgeous..

[@jesspublib]

Thank you!

[@annanardo2358]

Users an easier way to do this. I've seen other ways this is done which took less time..🤔

[@morenaczarnecki5066]

Can you color the concrete? Or does it come in colors? I want to make a black rock garden and would like the rocks to be set in black concrete

[@jesspublib]

Hi Morena! From our Community Connections Librarian, Les: I believe they do make concrete pigment - I think they sell it on Amazon. Be aware that it may not come out completely black, but more dark gray. They also make concrete paint.

[@crazydog8287]

Where do you find the rocks??

[@jesspublib]

Hi there! You can find landscaping rocks/pebbles similar to these at most gardening or home improvement stores. Hope this helps!

[@valdjanealencar8361]

Amei muito lindo

[@jesspublib]

Thank you!

[@jenniferchristenson4200]

Did u seal the stones?

[@jesspublib]

We did not seal them for this project, but you certainly could!

[@lorettaleger2825]

Cheers

[@chawjer]

How do you add color to the walkway?

[@jesspublib]

Hi chawjer! Our Adult Programming Librarian, Les, says that the easiest way would be to use some colorful stones. Alternatively, you could use broken bits of colored tile. Colored grout works too and you can find ways to color grout too! Hope that helps!

[@lukapaun8497]

BRUH my history teacher made me and my class watch this vid