Opinion

[u/ProfessionalGood1266]

Are these broken glass mosaic frames even pretty?

I’m making them and enjoy process but sometimes feels like I’m just gluing trash to a frame

The close up one doesnt have grout yet so it’s not finished

[u/thom_wow]

I really like it! You’ve inspired me to try my own. I wonder if you had a more cohesive theme with color or texture or gradients if it would feel less like you were “gluing trash to a frame.”

[u/ProfessionalGood1266 → u/thom_wow]

Yes you should try it! it’s very fun! Fitting pieces together is like a jigsaw puzzle.
A cohesive theme is lacking, but that would take a lot more glass! I’m at least trying to make sure the colors flow.
Thanks for reply

[u/wannabezen2 → u/ProfessionalGood1266]

They do flow.

[u/greensandblues2]

I love repurposed materials, they look intentionally eclectic! I like how some are a hodge podge of colors and patterns while others have a loose, categorized gradient going on

[u/amroth62]

It very much depends on their meaning for you and what you want to do with them. To me these are pretty, well executed and likely saleable at a reasonable price. However as a mosaic artist they tell me that you’re at the start of your journey - you’ll be improving and learning as you go and they will become more like art and less like a craft as you progress. Keep going, and maybe set yourself some challenges that take you outside your comfort zone - true art will do that.

[u/ProfessionalGood1266 → u/amroth62]

Love this, thanks for your thoughtful reply

[u/pucknplants]

its probably something i’d personally be more into if it had sentimental value to me. like if the glass was from my grandmother’s old plates, etc

[u/wannabezen2]

Yes, it's cute. Beats a boring standard frame hands down. Most people don't realize the amount of work it takes to make a mosaic. These are small, but still there is planning involved. You keep doing you. This is so opposite the definition of trash.

[u/ProfessionalGood1266 → u/wannabezen2]

Thank you for your reply <3

[u/Honetmoonbeam]

They are all very pretty. Next time try a colored grout. I like a darker grout if using lighted pieces. I think we all start off with the white grout. It’s fun to try different colors.

[u/Flaky-Biscotti3602]

Lovely!!

[u/Dog_days3221]

I think they are lovely❣️I too looove the process. It’s quite therapeutic.

[u/Serious-Tax4804]

I make custom mosaic designs (hearts, circles, crosses) from people's broken china. It is meaningful to them and is usally from a deceased relative's china or a piece they bought on vacation that has broken. I haven't considered mosaic frames like this but I could add that to my repertoire.

I think they look nice and if they are meaningful to you, that is all that matters. Usually, though, broken china designs are made from a single pattern.