There have been a few requests for help in making the mosaics to enter the Aurifil competition (more details in this initial blogpost here. and so here I am with some help. This is a step by step guide to making a mosaic.
1. I have now uploaded all the pictures of the Aurifil threads to this photoset. Step one is to go there and pick 12 faves. You pick a fave by clicking on the little star above the photo and it will turn pink.
2. Go to big huge labs mosaic maker and choose the size of your mosaic - since you need 12 spools, you can choose 4 columns and 3 rows or any other combination giving you 12 photos.
3. Next you need to choose how you will select your photos. Click "Individually".
1. I have now uploaded all the pictures of the Aurifil threads to this photoset. Step one is to go there and pick 12 faves. You pick a fave by clicking on the little star above the photo and it will turn pink.
2. Go to big huge labs mosaic maker and choose the size of your mosaic - since you need 12 spools, you can choose 4 columns and 3 rows or any other combination giving you 12 photos.
3. Next you need to choose how you will select your photos. Click "Individually".
4. Click on the first photo and you will be given an option to choose photos from "Flickr". Click on that and then click on "Favourites".
5. You can then click on the 12 spools you have chosen adding each one to the mosaic.
6. Once that is done, click "create" and you will be shown your mosaic. Click on share and select "Flickr" and your mosaic will be dropped into your Flickr photostream.
7. You can then add it to the Flickr group by going to that group, clicking on "add photos" and clicking on your mosaic.
Let me know if any of you still have difficulties making a mosaic! And, if it's any consolation, I have no idea how this final one is made. And if you want to know how made each of the mosaics in this post, just click through on the photo to find it in Flickr.
You never stop to amaze me! I sure will make another mosaic!
ReplyDeleteWell that's taken out all the hassle. Thanks Lynne
ReplyDeleteI'm getting closer to doing one, honest
ReplyDeleteMy yummy new batik fabrics (plus scraps) and lots of solids, curved ruler and improv quilt design...
Ooh that sounds much easier... ta missus x
ReplyDeleteThank you for putting them in a Flickr group! You are awesome. Now I can do it. I was having big mosaic nightmares.
ReplyDeleteThank you for this fabulous diversion :) they are all gorgeous colors
ReplyDeleteI like your style m'lady. That is ultra helpful...
ReplyDeleteI'd downloaded them onto my puter and made my own mosaic a while ago but it looked weird so I didn't post it ... Now I can use these to do it again. Thank you!
yay, thanks for this, I started doing it the slow way earlier this week and didn;t finish as it was taking too long!
ReplyDeleteI am SO glad I waited to do this until you almost did it all for me Lynne! Thank you.
ReplyDeleteHey! One of those images is mine! I'm so excited! :) Needless to say, I'm a dork.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the helpful instructions - I used your original post to get me through my first two. I might have to do some more with your new instructions.
Ok, who's the overachiever trying to sway the judges with their techy prowess by arranging their spools into a cog? Geez, Nigel.
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