This table has tons of focals made from sublimation

Angel table with focals made from sublimation

Thanks so much for taking the time to find out alittle about me. My name is Michelle and I have been making mosaics for alittle over 3 1/2 years. I currently sell my finished mosaic pieces occasionally online but mostly at streetfairs.

I decided to start selling mosaic tiles on ebay because I realized what a great product we had for making tiles with our sublimation machine. We bought it about a year ago mainly for my hubby's sports memorabilia business, but it wasn’t long before I figured out what a great asset it would be to a mosaic artist. So, I started making tiles using sublimation. I wanted to make sure it worked without any problems first so I experimented with all sorts of pieces and designs.

See my flicker page to look at many of my finished pieces.   http://www.flickr.com/photos/mosaicsbyshell/sets/

To my delight, mosaic tiles made from sublimation have been better than I expected! You can create a design using the computer or transfer an image, print it out and sublimate it on to your tile. I have been using hardboard tiles instead of ceramic tiles because I have found that the hardboard goes almost perfectly next to stained glass and other nipped tiles and plates being just the right thickness. I still love to use nipped porcelain plates tho. There is a beauty among some china that cannot be duplicated but I have begun to try...

When I first started mosaiking, I was discouraged about the problems created when I used thick ceramic tile next to stained glass, which is rather thin. I loved them both but found that I couldn’t combine them very well without a noticeable difference in depth from the tile to the glass. This was frustrating for me because I loooooove to use stained glass in my projects. Using the hardboard tiles eliminates that problem because they and only 1/8 inch thick. The hardboard is super strong and durable and it's very light in weight making shipping cheaper for you.

I have tried to include several pictures of items I have made that have lots of sublimation tiles in them. Please feel free to ask me any question you like. I am continuing to come up with new and unique designs so please check back regularly.

Feedback is very important to me. If there is any problem, please contact me first before leaving neg fb. I am super easy to work with.

Thanks for checking me out!

Michelle

FAQ

1)Are these decals?

No, altho I sometimes obtain an original image from a decal, these are taken a step further by sublimating the image into the tile permanently.

2) Will these tiles warp since they are made from wood?

No, I have used these tiles for over a year on many pieces and have never seen any pieces warp. Once everything is glued down and grouted and sealed, these are fantastic!

3) Can these be used outdoors?

As of yet, I have not used these tiles on any pieces for outdoor use. We have purchased ink for our sublimation machine that has a UV protectant in it, but as of yet, I cannot say if these tiles could tolerate daily exposure to sun, heat, rain, or snow. Sorry, I just dont know.