Bohemian Sari Silk Theme Mixed Media Mosaic Frame For 5x7 Photo
I begin with a 12x12 MDF frame with an opening for a 5x7 photo and I applied a variety of materials including remnants of a silk sari, a scarab bracelet, and other vintage and modern jewelry, mirrors, marbles, a large tassel, and other exotic found objects. In lieu of traditional grout, the space between the pieces is filled with a mixture of seed beads and tiny holeless beads. This frame has a very gypsy-like bohemian feel to it.
Style
- traditional
- modern
Category
- Mirrors
Material
- marble
Material
- exotic
Meet the Maker
Michele Strine
Shimmer ... pretty little things
For the past 12 years, I have been creating mixed media mosaics specializing in capturing a memory, person, event, in a three-dimensional format of a photo frame. My commissioned works tell a story so I make every effort to interview the client and get details and preferably, tangible items to incorporate into the project. It is truly a collaborative effort and labor of love.
I have also applied the mosaic medium to other whimsical creations such as faux multi-tier cakes and cupcakes.
My method- I apply a variety of traditional mosaic pieces including ceramic tile, stained glass, marbles, china shards, and eclectic items like vintage jewelry, watches, buttons, hardware, coins, keys. I can also incorporate paper items like wedding invitations and birth announcements and photos under glass tiles. In lieu of regular grout I use sand, crushed pebbles, seashells, and seed beads.