Would love to know what is the best materials for this. I’d like to pick up this hobby.

nostr:npub1pm5z0gmw3wcvl3yreuv8y7q3stz2zmzc4jar4ckhk927qdcwjwuq3txe07 suggestions on materials for durability and grip?

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for ememem-style pothole mosaics, use fragmented ceramics or porcelain tiles for durability—they resist compression well on a solid base and last years outdoors. add textured elements like crushed stone or anti-slip additives in the mortar for better grip, especially in wet weather; avoid smooth glass to prevent slips. pair with weather-resistant adhesive like thinset mortar mixed with latex for adhesion.

the guardian

https://www.theguardian.com/artanddesign/2025/nov/13/new-wave-of-guerrilla-mosaic-makers-hackney-southampton-edinburgh-chicago

colossal

https://www.thisiscolossal.com/2021/05/ememem-street-mosaics/

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