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August 12, 2026

Evolution of a Cheese Slope Mosaic

August 12, 2026/ Markus Rollbühler
Evolution of a Cheese Slope Mosaic

Today we are joined by Katie Walker who shares the concept of a “Flash MOC” and the evolution of one of her stunning backlit LEGO cheese slope mosaics.

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August 12, 2026/ Markus Rollbühler/ Comment
Techniques
Mosaic Bricks, Katie Walker, Guest Article, Cheese, Cheese Slope, Mosiac
August 11, 2026

How to Make a Cheese Slope Mosaic

August 11, 2026/ Markus Rollbühler
How to Make a Cheese Slope Mosaic

Today we are joined by Katie Walker who shares the steps of creating a LEGO cheese slope mosaic that almost looks like a stained glass window.

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August 11, 2026/ Markus Rollbühler/ Comment
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Cheese Slope, Cheese, Mosiac, Mosaic Bricks, Katie Walker
August 10, 2026

Everything You Want To Know About Cheese Slope Mosaics

August 10, 2026/ Markus Rollbühler
Everything You Want To Know About Cheese Slope Mosaics

What is a LEGO cheese slope and how can you tessellate them to make patterns that dazzle and amaze? This tutorial will teach you everything you need to know about cheese slope mosaics.

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August 10, 2026/ Markus Rollbühler/ 1 Comment
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techniques, Technique Tuesday, Cheese, Cheese Slope, Mosaic, Mosaic Bricks, Katie Walker, Everything You Want to Know
August 22, 2025

Arcane à la Cheese: Dan O’Connor’s Friction-Fueled Mosaic

August 22, 2025/ Marco den Besten
Arcane à la Cheese: Dan O’Connor’s Friction-Fueled Mosaic

Say cheese! Dan O’Connor’s cheese slope mosaic uses plenty of friction to bring an awesome Arcane scene to life. We chatted with him about the technique, skill, and patience required to create such a stunning MOC.

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August 22, 2025/ Marco den Besten/ Comment
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League of Legends, Arcane, Cheese Slope, Mosaics, Katie Walker
February 15, 2022

Cheese Mosaics: Mesmerizing Patterns of LEGO Cheese Slopes

February 15, 2022/ Andreas Lenander
Cheese Mosaics: Mesmerizing Patterns of LEGO Cheese Slopes

What are you supposed to do with that drawer of tiny cheese slopes? Why, make a mosaic of course! But buckle up—building LEGO cheese slope mosaics may be harder than it seems.

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February 15, 2022/ Andreas Lenander/ 1 Comment
Techniques
Cheese, Cheese Slope Connoisseur, Cheese Slope, Mosaic, Technique Tuesday

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Shock and Alt-Build: Leveling Up LEGO Pikachu
Shock and Alt-Build: Leveling Up LEGO Pikachu

What do you do when a LEGO Pokémon set doesn’t quite hit the mark? Take it apart and create an alternate build using only the pieces from the original set! But how do you level up a character as recognizable as Pikachu?

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Gotta Remix ’Em All: Building Beyond LEGO Pokémon Smart Play
Gotta Remix ’Em All: Building Beyond LEGO Pokémon Smart Play

What happens when a LEGO builder who knows almost nothing about Pokémon takes on the entire Smart Play wave? We explore the colorful and curvy sets and then remix them into crazy creations far beyond the Pokédex.

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Susan Williams: The Most Famous LEGO Employee That Never Existed
Susan Williams: The Most Famous LEGO Employee That Never Existed

Who was Susan Williams and why was her impact on people’s perception of LEGO so significant? Join BrickNerd as we piece together the illustrious career of this mysterious LEGO employee.

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Reflecting On 20 Years In The Online LEGO Community
Reflecting On 20 Years In The Online LEGO Community

Have you ever wondered what the LEGO community was like in the 2000s? Today's guest writer and veteran builder, Nannan Zhang, shares his thoughts on building and sharing MOCs online for the past 20 years.

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Space is the Place: Building LEGO’s Upscaled Blue Astronaut
Space is the Place: Building LEGO’s Upscaled Blue Astronaut

The blue Classic Space astronaut has come a long way from the 1980s. Richard Dryden explores LEGO’s new upscaled version and reflects on the Classic Space sets and memories that started his LEGO journey.

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Structural SHIPtember: Perfecting Polygons for Frame and Glory
Structural SHIPtember: Perfecting Polygons for Frame and Glory

Build smarter, sturdier LEGO spaceships this SHIPtember with engineering tips for strong frames and precise polygons. This guide explores the geometry and design principles behind rigid, swooshable SHIP frames that won't sag.

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Did LEGO Classic Space Minifigure Colors Mean Anything?
Did LEGO Classic Space Minifigure Colors Mean Anything?

Do Classic Space minifigures have roles assigned by color, like in Star Trek or the U.S. Navy’s flight deck crews? We grab our metal detectors and dig into LEGO history (and the data) to find out!

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A New Take on LEGO Space
A New Take on LEGO Space

Space MOCs usually have a very defined look and feel, but what can you do if you image LEGO space as a near-future colony on a colorful alien planet instead? Kimberly Giffen takes us on a tour of her take on LEGO Space.

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