The stones are held down in a bed of mortar with some glue added to increase adhesion and flexibility. Glue used was 'Bondcrete' commonly used here to help cement based materials adhere to their substrates a bit better or to make it a little flexible. I have thin filled in between with a charcoal grout which has also been slightly rubber modified to gain better adhesion and to help with colour fastness. :)
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