South Austin Music sign installed

Almost done

Yesterday we bolted the pieces of mosaic onto the original wooden sign, using thin set to seal the edges and the seams. I then added tesserae over the seams and the only area left to mosaic is a white strip down the right side. Jim Berry at Blue Moon Glassworks did a fantastic job of estimating how much glass I needed to order. I will have about a half-sheet of each color left over. After I grout, we will paint the edges with a black enamel paint. The sign is going to look fabulous on the front of South Austin Music's building.

Building Discipline

I tell myself that completing this project will make me stronger. How I miss color! This black and white sign will be striking, and the original logo of this company IS black and white so therefore ..... but I must say, I long for color and I will be so happy to complete this project and get back to color -- blue, gold, red, orange, green, and most of all, Purple!

Outdoor Sign is now on the back porch

Billy and his friend Dave delivered the South Austin Music sign earlier this morning. I have everything I need to start work. Today is Wednesday before Thanksgiving so I will be baking pies today and getting my hair cut and will celebrate the traditional holiday tomorrow with family and friends. Friday I will begin the mosaic and I'm so looking forward to it.