Brick stove surround in progress - detail

I cut egg carton bricks 1/4" x 3/4" - my usual choice for brick size. I glued bricks to the template in a pleasing pattern, adjusting the template to fit. I painted the bricks Liquitex Burnt Sienna, grouted with Andi Mini Mortar, touched up the paint and added a dark grey wash to darken the mortar. I have the pieces held in place with mini hold wax at the moment. I need to install the stove lighting before I can glue the brick surround in place. So far, the stove is working out well.