Silva Hayes

Mixed media mosaic artist with focus on music and nature using art glass, ceramic, and vintage jewelry, and sometimes paint.

The butterfly mosaic pictured is installed in the Bee Cave Elementary butterfly garden. Contributed to public mosaic installations in Texas, North Carolina, Indiana, California, New Jersey, Florida and Germany.

Lucky to have three intelligent, beautiful, talented granddaughters. Member of SAMA. Fourth generation Texan. Vegetarian. A fan of Stevie Ray Vaughn, Moody Blues, Santana, Pink Floyd, Tom Petty, Warren Zevon, Gary Brooker, Rolling Stones, Dave Mathews Band, Nikola Tesla, Norman Reedus, Andrew Lincoln, Melissa McBride, Robert Pattinson, Thomas Gibson, Eileen Davidson, and Lisa Vanderpump, and Freddie Mercury, the greatest front man ever.

I occasionally sell online on Etsy: https://www.etsy.com/shop/MosaicRoad?ref=hdr_shop_menu

In the Spotlight

A How-to Guide to Mosaic

Begin creating with this guide to mosaic art techniques, tools, and design. In this article, we'll explore indoor vs. outdoor materials, substrates, tesserae, color, adhesives, and sealers. We'll even delve into the mysteries of grout.

In the Spotlight

Tigers in Texas

There are an estimated 4,000 tigers in captivity in Texas, more than in the wild in India, a dangerous situation for citizens; a cruel situation for the animals. Sanctuaries are running out of room.

In the Spotlight

How to Mosaic With Jewelry

A creative way to use broken costume jewelry in a beautiful mosaic art piece. Look for single earrings and rhinestone brooches at thrift shops and garage sales. Combine with stained glass and tile.

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How to Mosaic a Guitar - Rhythm and Blues

Beautiful mosaic mixed-media guitar, named "Rhythm and Blues," salvaging an old beat-up stove-in cracked guitar that was thrown away. Gorgeous blue stained glass, dichroic glass and found objects.

In the Spotlight

How to mosaic stair risers using plexiglass

How to mosaic stairs risers, back splashes, or fireplace surrounds, using plexiglass as a substrate. These stair risers are removable! Mosaic adds color and individuality to your home or public space

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How to mosaic on mesh or netting

Making a mosaic on mesh first before its final application saves time and effort and makes it easy to ship or transport. Step-by-step instructions how to mosaic on mesh, how to install, how to ship

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  Crafts & Handiwork

  Mosaic Tesserae: A Basic Guide

  2 years ago

  Tesserae is the word for the pieces you glue to create a mosaic. Tesserae can include tile, stained glass, smalti, broken china (pique assiette), beads, stones, crystals, shells, pebbles and jewelry.

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  delishably.com

  Basic Flatbread Recipe With Zucchini and Tex-Mex Variations

  22 months ago

  Flatbread is quick, simple, and delicious. Here's a great basic recipe plus two scrumptious topping ideas.

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  dengarden.com

  How to Mosaic Garden Stones

  17 months ago

  Stone mosaics add color and charm to any corner of your flower beds and gardens. They can be any size and depict a butterfly, dragonfly, flowers, bugs, or a colorful design like a spiral.

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  Wall Decor & Artworks

  How to Mosaic on Wedi Board

  10 years ago

  Wedi board is a great substrate for mosaic art, light weight, rigid, waterproof, does not warp or require sealing, and can be used outdoors. Example: an outdoor sign for South Austin Music store.

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  HubPages Tutorials and Community

  How to Mosaic a Garden Ball

  9 years ago

  A tutorial on how to mosaic a styrofoam ball instead of a bowling ball to create a stunning art piece or a gazing ball using broken tile and jewelry. The result is lightweight and easy to display.

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  House Plants

  ZZ Plant, Easy to Grow House Plant

  11 years ago

  Written by someone who has killed many houseplants, this article extolls the virtues of the ZZ plant, the easiest and prettiest houseplant ever! Glossy, tough, healthy leaves and minimal requirements

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  Mixed Media

  How to mosaic on mesh or netting

  9 years ago

  Making a mosaic on mesh first before its final application saves time and effort and makes it easy to ship or transport. Step-by-step instructions how to mosaic on mesh, how to install, how to ship

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  Interior Design & Decor

  How to Mosaic With Jewelry

  9 years ago

  A creative way to use broken costume jewelry in a beautiful mosaic art piece. Look for single earrings and rhinestone brooches at thrift shops and garage sales. Combine with stained glass and tile.

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  Zoo Animals & Zoos

  Tigers in Texas

  9 years ago

  There are an estimated 4,000 tigers in captivity in Texas, more than in the wild in India, a dangerous situation for citizens; a cruel situation for the animals. Sanctuaries are running out of room.

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  Kitchen

  How to Find Lead- and Cadmium-Free Dishes

  8 years ago

  Lead and cadmium from dinnerware can be absorbed by children! Lead accumulates in bones where it displaces calcium. Cadmium can cause kidney disease and lung damage, cancer, and fragile bones.

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  Home Improvement

  How to mosaic stair risers using plexiglass

  9 years ago

  How to mosaic stairs risers, back splashes, or fireplace surrounds, using plexiglass as a substrate. These stair risers are removable! Mosaic adds color and individuality to your home or public space

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  Crafts & Handiwork

  A How-to Guide to Mosaic

  2 years ago

  Begin creating with this guide to mosaic art techniques, tools, and design. In this article, we'll explore indoor vs. outdoor materials, substrates, tesserae, color, adhesives, and sealers. We'll even delve into the mysteries of grout.