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Step 4: Safety Tips for Cutting China + Glass for Mosaic Art

Cutting glass and china is one of those skills that gets so much better with practice. The more materials you cut, the more confident and precise you become. I’ve been using a Leponitt wheeled cutter for over 25 years, and it’s still one of my favorite starter tools. It’s affordable, precise, and durable enough to last for years and years of mosaic making. SHOP ESSENTIAL TOOL BUNDLE Follow These Tips to Get Started: Keep your wheels perpendicular to the material When you’re cutting glass or…

Step 4: Safety Tips for Cutting China + Glass for Mosaic Art

Step 3: Should You Cut Mosaic Materials Before or After Mixing Your Adhesive?

One of the questions I often get when working on a mosaic is: Should I plan and cut my mosaic materials before or after I mix my adhesive? My recommendation is to do most of your preparation BEFORE you mix your adhesive. Whether you are working with Apoxie Clay or…

Step 2: Quick + Easy Mosaic Design Tips: Where to Begin

The hardest part about starting a mosaic can be staring at a blank canvas and not knowing where to begin. Sometimes there is an even bigger fear: What if I mess it up by adhering the very first piece? If you’ve ever felt that way, you’re not alone. Here’s something…

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Step 1: Setting Up Your Space For a Mosaic Project

When you’re ready to begin your first mosaic project (or your next one!), the first thing I recommend is setting up your space for success. You don’t need a dedicated studio or a perfect workspace to make mosaics. You might have a room set aside for…

Meet the Silly Goose! A Whimsical New Mosaic Frame Inspired by Vintage Charm

There’s something undeniably charming about a goose! Maybe it’s the way they waddle through a garden with grandeur as if though they own the place. Or their combination of elegance and wild antics. For me, it’s the nostalgia they evoke, memories of…

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Mosaic Tesserae: Beautifully Curated Supply Bundles

One of the questions I hear most often is: “Where do you find all of your beautiful mosaic pieces?“ Over the years, I’ve gathered treasures from countless sources, always searching for materials that inspire me. I love combining china, stained glass,…

Best Mosaic Supplies: Sharra’s Favorite Cutter + Tweezers

If you’ve ever wondered what tools and supplies make creating mosaic art feel smoother, more precise and more enjoyable to create, this is where to start! In this post, we’re sharing my favorite mosaic supplies that I return to again and again in my own studio…

Art-A-Whirl 2026: Sign Up To Make A Mosaic

Local friends, our Minneapolis studio is participating in this years Art-A-Whirl, the largest open artist studio tour in the country! This event happens annually throughout Northeast Minneapolis the third weekend of May from the 15th – 17th. With over 1,600…

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Lori Siebert + Sharra Frank Mosaic Make-A-Long Collaboration

Carving out time to get our hands into beautiful, tactile, color-filled materials feels especially important right now… and even more meaningful when we can share that uplifting creative time together. We’re so excited to invite you into a special collaboration…

The Best Adhesive for Mosaics (The One That Changed Everything)

“What is that clay you’re pushing into?” I hear this question multiple times a day and my eyes twinkle every time! The answer holds a story with a huge turning point in my mosaic life and I can anticipate the potential it has for yours too! Back in 2006, I discovered…

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Hi, I’m Sharra

Welcome to my sparkling mosaic world!

I fell in love with mosaics over 20 years ago and have been hooked ever since!

In that time, I’ve completed many large-scale commissions, including installations at children’s hospitals and the Mayo Clinic, I’ve won awards, been featured in numerous publications and been showcased by organizations such as the Society of American Mosaic Artists and the American Craft Council.

I’ve also helped thousands of students worldwide create mosaic artwork. I see myself as a guide, motivator, nurturer and generous sharer of all my knowledge. I know the fulfillment that comes from creating mosaics and claiming your creative self and I want women everywhere to experience it too!

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