Can a mosaic be made on a sheet go glass using silicone to glow the glass pieces down? Will the grout stick to glass?

Gina - I don't know the answer to that but there are those here that do and hopefully they will be along soon. If I were guessing and that is all that I'm doing, I think it would work.

I make mosaics on glass all the time, but I've never used the silicone to glue them down. I do grout my mosaics on glass and it works just fine. For glues, I've used Polyseamseal clear caulk by Loctite, Mac Glue, Weldbond if it will be an indoor piece.

Thank You Karen - I knew you would know

Thanks! The reason I am asking is, I have had a mosaic planned for a long time to place outside in front of my 500 gal propane tank as a partial screen. I had never started it, and then, my shower door fell off. The door is still good, but can;t be rehung. I wanted to find a use for it that didn;t include chucking it into the landfill. Will those glues work for an outdoor piece? which would be best?

Gina, we removed shower doors and just went with a curtain. I've been planning to mosaic them to help shield a big electric box in our yard. I think GE Silicone2 would be best because it can flex with weather changes.

I'm sure you can grout if you want. I hate grouting, so I've started just butting all the glass or tiles as close as I can get them. It looks fine, is quicker, and isn't as distracting as grout lines. I have a tile saw, a glass saw, and a glass grinder. The grinder is used the most to help shape pieces. You can often find them in the thrift shop. Just be sure to wear a mask when grinding. You don't want that silicon dust in your lungs!

I need to get going on that project. I'll post pics when I get done. Please post your pics too, Gina! I'm going to attempt a greenhouse look with lots of plants and flowers.

Do you think we should leave the metal frame on it? I can't really see how to remove it anyway, but it would eventually rust, wouldn;t it?

I plan to leave the frame on. I don't think it's rusting metal. I'm going to have my husband attach some sort of post to stick it in the ground so it'll stay upright. He can bolt or weld something on to it. You've gotten me inspired again.

Ladies - I can't wait to see your shower doors when they are done

This sounds like it will be a beautiful piece for your garden - and functional too. I'd love to see it when done.

I'm getting ready to start!

Good for you, Gina! I've been procrastinating, but this is a good time to get started. Yell if you'd like a box of tiles or glass. I have enough to have a store front!

I'm going to get glass markers tomorrow to draw out the design!

Can't wait to see what you make

I know that none of you know this but I am a bead artist. I do bead embroidery. I have a huge supply of different elements I use in my work....so I went through a lot of it tonight and found a lot of cool things I think will work in a mosaic!

I have seen your bead work, and know you are a true artist. I'm sure you have lots of goodies to use in your mosaic.

Gina - no, I didn't know and I would love to see your bead work if you want to post it - or some,

These are a few of my favorite pieces but I have made hundreds of jewelry and sculptural pieces

You made a mask once right? At least I think I remember a mask.

Your work is beautiful, Gina. I love necklaces that are very over the top.