I am frequently asked for process photos, so have added a few still shots and videos below.
I first drew very rough full-scale sketches on white paper. These were basically just to set the lines and flow of the ocean waves, and to get proper scale for the sky swirls. I covered the sketches with
waxed paper, then fiberglass mesh, then with tiny amounts of glue, tacked down the glass tiles and stained glass pieces. I then covered the surface with face tape, before cutting the large areas into smaller, manageable sections. Once on site, I covered sections of the walls and ceiling with thinset mortar mix, and applied the mesh-backed sections of the mural. Because there was some variation in the depths of the tiles, stained glass, cabochons, etc., I sliced along some of the interstices to peel off areas of the face tape. This enabled me to make sure all of the glass and tiles adhered completely to the wall. After a couple days, I peeled off all of the face tape, and waited a few more days before grouting.