NEW! Songbird Mosaic Kit + Class

A limited-edition beaded mosaic & picasette experience designed by Sharra Frank

Two years ago, after completing a year-long commission, I created this mosaic design on a whim, simply as a moment of play. I had no idea it would become my first viral mosaic… or spark a completely new direction for my art and business! Since then, this piece has become one of my most requested designs, and with new orders coming in, I decided it was time to share the magic with you.

For the first time ever, you can recreate this beloved design at home with a fully curated mosaic kit featuring all of the special materials that make it so iconic.

This project blends many of my most cherished mosaic elements, including:

Vintage China
Metallic gold seed beads (that I personally sourced from a vintage supplier in the NYC garment district!)
Handmade 24 karat Italian gold leaf smalti,
Czech glass pearls
Anthropologie latte bowl pieces (gasp- because their colors are unmatched!)

The original latte bowl color has since been discontinued and quantities are limited. When it’s gone, kits will feature a beautifully complementary replacement hue. (The whimsy stays, the color story shifts slightly, each kit remains unique!)

This kit is a wonderful introduction to picasette (broken china mosaic) and mosaic beadwork. Plates are pre-cut for safe shipping but will need shaping as you create your layout, an enjoyable part of the process that makes every piece truly one-of-a-kind.

Kit Includes

Sharra’s Shapes Bird Mosaic Frame

Tesserae (enough to complete the design, plus extra for mishaps):
Antique china (precut pieces, ready for shaping)
Anthropologie latte bowl (precut pieces, ready for shaping)
Vintage gold seed beads
Czech glass pearls
Czech glass beads

Adhesives:
Thinset Mortar
Apoxie Clay

Grouting Supplies:
Grout
Sponge
Gloves

Miscellaneous:
Mosaic reference print
Clear sealant
Hanging hardware
Tracing paper

Instruction:
Step-by-step online video class
90-day access from the time of registration (extensions available upon request)

Not Included (optional add-ons available):

Leponitt tool (available as add-on)
Tweezers (available as add-on