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

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 UA-cam 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

[@lorrainehayes4688]

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

[@HelenMilesMosaics]

Thank you soooooo much! You are very kind. 😀

[@SwtGrnEyed86]

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]

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

[@HelenMilesMosaics]

I'm glad that it was helpful! 😀

[@pamjedlicka8451]

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

[@davidhill1220]

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

[@HelenMilesMosaics]

I'm so glad! 😀

[@tanyagrimes8258]

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]

😂🙏 Thanks Tanya!

[@ArcticBanshee]

LOLLL

[@gregoryclark7566]

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

[@nottheschool9321]

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

[@lorrainehayes4688]

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

[@HelenMilesMosaics]

You are so welcome!

[@MargaretPangle]

Thanks so much!

[@ArcticBanshee]

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]

Glad it was helpful!

[@ABrown-th1ho]

So very helpful and much appreciated!

[@sueavery8290]

Lovely clear video - thanks so much

[@timetowakeup00]

This is a wonderful video. Thank you, Helen!

[@HelenMilesMosaics]

You're very welcome! :)

[@melodyjettoo5658]

So helpful thank-you very much

[@HelenMilesMosaics]

You're very welcome! 😀

[@elchupacabra683]

Your videos are the best!!

[@HelenMilesMosaics]

Thanks so much! :)

[@jadecollins97]

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

[@HelenMilesMosaics]

Glad to be of help!

[@rupashukla5916]

I agree

[@romyhernandez7811]

THANK YOU !!!! ♥️♥️♥️♥️

[@HelenMilesMosaics]

You're very welcome Romy! 😀

[@salammbo6809]

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]

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]

@@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]

Where do you purchase your mosaic tiles like this from?

[@HelenMilesMosaics]

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