My friend Angel has endured plenty in this new kitchen. And the installation of this small piece didn't go so smoothly. That's because the wall bows out a bit in the center. I can handle concave, but it's hard to get the edges to stick to the wall when the center is out too far.
So I did the best I could, and I'll go later and install some tile strips around the mosaic, to frame the piece better and keep water from being able to get behind the bottom of the mosaic.
I think it'll be OK. As long as it doesn't come crashing down after a few hours.
For installation, I used a super-duper Liquid Nails construction adhesive, but I'm not crazy about that line of products. I ran out (I can't believe I emptied a whole tube on that wall!) and had to use whatever else I had in the truck. But we're cool.
I even painted the wall where the adhesive stained it brown.
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Shubka 72 months ago | reply
How awesome is that! You ought to be very proud of your work, Leslie.
lucy96734 72 months ago | reply
You rock! This is beautiful!
Flickr Dave 72 months ago | reply
Great job with that. It looks really nice installed.
Sidereal 72 months ago | reply
*applause*
It's beautiful. Congratulations on a job well done, Lelie.
Seen in my contacts' photos.
penelope's odyssey 72 months ago | reply
Having followed this project through from your initial conceptual drawing, read your descriptions of the process, studied the steps of your efforts, I am so impressed with the result. The ability to put it all together and pull it off, no matter what, is rare. You have talent.
And by the look of that grin, we're not the only ones impressed.
dogfaceboy 72 months ago | reply
I think she likes it. She said the photos didn't do it justice. But she's laughing because she had no clue I was going to take her picture, and she thinks she's having a bad hair day.
Thank you! I'm bowing. :)
The other job is going to get screwed into place at the same time, so that it fits flush. I can't take any chances.
Angel Menefee 72 months ago | reply
I set up a flickr account just so I could comment on this one. (That's my bad hair/outfit so I feel entitled!)
This mosaic is fabulous! Even cooler in real life. Obviously, Leslie is incredibly talented.
I keep finding myself stopping to admire the crowns - makes me want to mix a drink!
Can't wait for the Tree of Life to complete the set in our new kitchen!
dogfaceboy 72 months ago | reply
madlawave Now THAT is the coolest thing ever. Thanks so much! And I was admiring your pants (I am a sucker for grey) and thinking how I wished I could look that good on a bad hair day.
I'm looking forward to finishing the Tree. But Beth thinks you ought to do the rest of that wall where you're standing.
TeeTa 72 months ago | reply
Wow, it looks great in it's new home!
Sherry♥ 54 months ago | reply
That's awesome!!!!
Tetley T 45 months ago | reply
Hi, I'm an admin for a group called My Kitchen: International, and we'd love to have this added to the group!