PRE CHRISTMAS SALE!PDF 3 OF 3 IN THIS SERIES...A little knowledge about the tools, adhesives and substrates you can mosaic on and in what circumstance will go a long way in assisting you as a beginner. All the basic answers to these questions are covered in these pages. Want to know which substrates I use to create my mosaics? I'll help you filter through all the confusing information and get straight to what you need, once you know which base you need for which job, it saves you a lot of time and money. I've wasted hours on work which has failed because I used the wrong glue on the wrong base and it wasn't right for the conditions. This list tells you the names of the most common substrates used in mosaics, and where you can use them so you can be confident your beautiful mosaic won't fail.  I see artists saying 'You can use wood outdoors, just seal it first' or 'I use pva outdoors and it's fine' Well, it's not really, not if you value your time and talent enough for your work to last. I'll help you choose the correct materials so you don't have the worry once you've sold or gifted your lovely work that in 6 months it's going to break apart. I'll be adding more PDF tutorials, bite size hints and tips and more detailed specific distance learning worksheets to help you hone existing skills or learn from scratch the art of mosaic. More specifically, the way I do things. You could get a folder and print each PDF to add to your collection to refer to time and time again. I'm keen to share what I have learnt over the years and know a lot of you want help due to the many questions I receive on my posts and privately in messages. This way, you can select the inforamation relevant to you to purchase from my growing library and I get to share my knowledge with you. Many of them will be not much more than the cost of a posh coffee but the time you'll save and knowledge gained will be worth it. This comprehensive substrates guide is an 8 page PDF which will be sent automatically to your inbox upon purchase. Thank you for your interest ♡