Slate mosaics

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four pieces of artwork are placed in wooden frames on the ground with rocks and rust

Corinna Barrell @ Mosaic.Rocks on Instagram: "Lots of rusty metal and slate rods saved from the skip - thanks @barrell_surfboards sandwiched into oak frames. All available to buy- please send me a DM if interested. If you would like to have a go at this kind of thing please folllow the wonderful @racheldaviesmosaics , she does excellent online courses and also kits. Go on you know you want to- highly recommended x #pebblecollage #rustymetal #rustynails #beachfinds #mosaic #mosaicassemblage"

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a hand holding a metal object with the words mosaic tools for working with slate

Slate is a hard material to work with and I am often asked what I use to break it up with so It can be used in mosaics. In truth, there is no single tool that is best. Instead there are a number of different tools I use, including a hammer, a plane blade, and different types of nippers. Let me tel

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a piece of art that is hanging on the wall in front of a white wall

This series of mosaics was inspired by the beauty of the Easdale slate which comes from a group of islands off the west coast of Scotland. The designs were based on the shapes and colours of the slate. Additional materials, including other types of slate, stone, glass were used to add variety and texture to each mosaic. Created by Rachel Davies Contemporary Artist.

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a person holding a rock in their hand and pointing it at the rocks on the ground

Here’s a tip for when you are using slate in your mosaics. Make sure the pieces are stable/aren’t going to fall apart! Thinner pieces can break easily,...

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several different types of rocks and stones arranged in a mosaic pattern on a white wall

Jane Edwards on Instagram: "A patchwork of squares completed after a prompt in @racheldaviesmosaics membership group. Made with seawashed brick, Easdale pebbles and smalti. 22cms. X 22cms. #patchworkmosaicos #Easdaleslatemosaic #brickmosaic #pebblemosaicart #mosaicsquares #contempoorarymosaicart"

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a piece of art made out of rocks on the ground, with different colors and shapes

Rachel Davies on Instagram: "Here’s what I’ve been working on over the last month or so. This mosaic was inspired by some seaweed that I saw in Ballintoy harbour, when attending a course led by @joannakessel and @aspencerglass I was drawn to all the lovely colours and the wavy, undulating ribbons of the seaweed. I’ve included some of my photos of the seaweed here so you can see my inspiration. Made with a whole mix of stone and slate (whatever I could find in my stash that was the right c

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