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

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This short video will talk you through two ways to use keystones in mosaics as well as showing you how to cut them.
Keystones are an essential part of any mosaic practice. They are simple and effective to use and will transform your mosaics.
For more information about the tools that I am using please see my KZfaq video on the Five Essential Mosaic Tools: • FIVE ESSENTIAL MOSAIC ...
00:00 Introduction
00:21 What is a keystone?
00:57 Cutting keystones
04:43 Using keystones on curves
08:10 Using keystones to split the line

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@lorrainehayes4688 9 ай бұрын

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

@HelenMilesMosaics 9 ай бұрын

Thank you soooooo much! You are very kind. 😀

@SwtGrnEyed86 2 жыл бұрын

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 4 ай бұрын

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

@HelenMilesMosaics 4 ай бұрын

I'm glad that it was helpful! 😀

@pamjedlicka8451 Жыл бұрын

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

@davidhill1220 9 күн бұрын

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

@HelenMilesMosaics 8 күн бұрын

I'm so glad! 😀

@gregoryclark7566 2 жыл бұрын

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

@tanyagrimes8258 2 жыл бұрын

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 2 жыл бұрын

😂🙏 Thanks Tanya!

@ArcticBanshee 2 жыл бұрын

LOLLL

@MargaretPangle Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!

@nottheschool9321 Жыл бұрын

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

@lorrainehayes4688 Жыл бұрын

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

@HelenMilesMosaics Жыл бұрын

You are so welcome!

@ArcticBanshee 2 жыл бұрын

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 2 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@sueavery8290 2 жыл бұрын

Lovely clear video - thanks so much

@ABrown-th1ho 2 жыл бұрын

So very helpful and much appreciated!

@timetowakeup00 3 жыл бұрын

This is a wonderful video. Thank you, Helen!

@HelenMilesMosaics 2 жыл бұрын

You're very welcome! :)

@melodyjettoo5658 2 жыл бұрын

So helpful thank-you very much

@HelenMilesMosaics 2 жыл бұрын

You're very welcome! 😀

@elchupacabra683 2 жыл бұрын

Your videos are the best!!

@HelenMilesMosaics 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much! :)

@romyhernandez7811 2 жыл бұрын

THANK YOU !!!! ♥️♥️♥️♥️

@HelenMilesMosaics 2 жыл бұрын

You're very welcome Romy! 😀

@jadecollins97 3 жыл бұрын

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

@HelenMilesMosaics 3 жыл бұрын

Glad to be of help!

@rupashukla5916 3 жыл бұрын

I agree

@salammbo6809 2 ай бұрын

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 2 ай бұрын

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 2 ай бұрын

@@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 11 ай бұрын

Where do you purchase your mosaic tiles like this from?

@HelenMilesMosaics 11 ай бұрын

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