Ep. 101 GROUTING & FRAMING "GLORY" and Cutting Feather Cuts for the Commissioned Sunflowers!

Ep. 101 GROUTING & FRAMING "GLORY" and Cutting Feather Cuts for the Commissioned Sunflowers!
Let's talk about grouting and grouting decisions! Why use color? Why use black? Why use more than one color? Using Polyblend Plus in Bright White grout and Colorants brand grout colorant, I mix a custom blend, then split it and make one darker and one more yellow. I like to mix the colorant in a soupy blend because it is easier to stir. Then I add more grout and adjust the color as needed. Using the NO TAPE method, I blend the colors and start grouting the petals! I move out from the beada and in from the edges of the petals to limit the spread of the grout. Then I carefully wipe off excess and use my vacuum to keep everything tidy.
A big old bead was knocked out and I do a quick repair job with E6000. A few drawbacks to the non-tape method includes a bit of orange getting where I don't want it, so I scrape some of that out. Then Mapai Sanded Kericolor in Black. I mix it on the thick side so it is easier to manage with the NO TAPE method. Now as I apply it, I move away from the petals. The trickiest areas are those surrounded by petals! I grout right up to the frame, then wipe off excess and wait for it to haze over before buffing it off and using the vacuum again!
9:33 minute mark CONFESSION TIME: I procrastinated and have to tackle the frame in the wrong order! Do NOT recommend! Fix the frame first - then grout!
First I tape off the edge. Then using Rub N' Buff in black, I start applying it and then buffing it....OH NO! Things don't seem to be working out. I go back and sand the stupid frame (at this point I feel like it's more work than I bargained for.) This time, I wait a bit before buffing and it looks GORGEOUS!!! I do a test of my three gold Rub N' Buff options and end up choosing a rich, deep gold called Grecian Gold to tie into the yellow of the sunflowers. I tape off the next area, sand it down and apply the Grecian Gold. Then I wait and give it a good buff! It looks great so far! Last step is to tape the bottom off and apply the black, wait and buff. FYI: This process took an entire day, with all the taping, sanding, applying, waiting and buffing! Highly recommend Rub N' Buff to refresh and old frame! WHEW!
Then I show how I put the mosaic into the frame using metal tie plates and metal strap ties on the corners to hold it in place. This will allow the frame to be swapped out if needed! I use 5/8" screws to screw down the metal ties. After eight weeks of working on this mosaic, I hang it up and admire it for a bit! Then I talk about why I entitled the mosaic "Glory."
Finally I tackle the sunflower commission. I test the colors I've used before and then I add a deeper brown glass to the palette for more contrast and depth. I show how to cut feather cuts for mosaic out of stained glass and start building an inventory of pieces to pull from. Then I start in on the petals, making a bit of progress on the dark areas and laying in a few yellow petals.
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[@cleojones4427]

WOW!!!! ABSOLUTELY INCREDIBLY BEAUTIFUL!!! THANK YOU!!!

[@mazzonimosaics8222]

Glad you like it!

[@pennymacdonald5930]

This is beyond gorgeous Julie - fantastic job! Love it so much 😊

[@mazzonimosaics8222]

Thank you so much! Cheers!

[@rachelsmith4654]

Wow, wow, wow!!! Beautiful 🌻🌻🌻 You’re so talented! Thank you for sharing! ❤

[@mazzonimosaics8222]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@preciadocr1ss]

Aw , this is so beautifully made… God bless you!

[@mazzonimosaics8222]

You are so kind! Thank you!

[@lm5949]

Grouting is magical. It just brings everything together. One of the things i love about mosaics. Sunflowers look amazing and the title is a wonderful way to show support to Ukraine.

[@mazzonimosaics8222]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@carolync1967]

I had no idea how beautiful the glass was until you did the video of it hanging on the wall and showing the different lighting as you moved around. Absolutely stunning!

[@mazzonimosaics8222]

Glad you liked it!!

[@connierose648]

I just found you! Im a newbee at mosaics. And your work is what I imagine I would like to do. I will be studying every video. I tried the water lily and was way over my head.

[@mazzonimosaics8222]

I started in 2009. It takes a bit of practice.

[@connierose648]

I don't have that much time, but I my enthusiasm is there and you helped!@@mazzonimosaics8222

[@catkin13]

Same here! So glad I found your videos Julie!

[@danielaaliris]

I ADMIRE your work it’s dimensional , inviting and makes the wall FEEL ALIVE !

[@mazzonimosaics8222]

Thank you so much! 🌻

[@jenihead129]

Sunflowers are one of my favorites - so fun to see all the shades of colors you use to make your sunflowers so beautiful!

[@mazzonimosaics8222]

Thank you so much 😊

[@ljubowart3831]

I love it very much, thank you! 😊👍💌

[@mazzonimosaics8222]

Thank you for watching!

[@herbalannie7707]

What an exquisite piece! Nice job!

[@mazzonimosaics8222]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@Jeanmcb47]

Thank you for sharing this project with us Julie. What a gorgeous, magical piece.

[@mazzonimosaics8222]

You are so welcome! Thanks for watching.

[@patriciahawk5648]

I love the music you out with your videos 😊

[@mazzonimosaics8222]

Yay, thank you! I pay Epidemic Sound for the use of the music. They have a nice selection.

[@patriciahawk5648]

It was supposed to say , play with your videos😄also I am a beginner and have just started small projects. I have learned so much from your videos . Thank you

[@carolhellmers465]

That’s a really big grouting job! Huge respect for your patience and skill. Love the frame too! Fantastic to see on the wall and the title is perfect. In awe of your creativity.

[@mazzonimosaics8222]

Thanks so much! In my head I was done with this project a month ago. It seemed to take a bit longer than I had anticipated!

[@arlenebain5678]

Wow! Had to watch this one twice, right off the bat! Julie, it’s spectacular! Maybe your best one yet!I just don’t know how you can grout like you do! I would make a huge mess, lol. I love using black grout, it just makes everything stand out so well. I look forward to seeing your posts, you never disappoint! Thank you! 😁

[@mazzonimosaics8222]

Thank you! I was pretty careful to wipe away from the beads with the orange grout and then away from the petals with the black. Tricky spots were in between the flowers!

[@sundaysunshine2925]

Gorgeous gorgeous sunflower ! Thanks for sharing your thought process and methods.

[@mazzonimosaics8222]

You're welcome! Thanks for watching!

[@robindeel49]

Absolutely amazing!

[@mazzonimosaics8222]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@beverlyhayshouston2770]

Your work is exquisite.

[@mazzonimosaics8222]

You are too kind!

[@kathryn7235]

Glory is glorious!!! You must be immensely satisfied and proud❤️ I am going to call you the sunflower queen🌻👑🤩

[@mazzonimosaics8222]

Thank you! I'm also a bit sad to have finished it. Good thing I started another one!

[@marikastradi2889]

Your sunflowers are beautiful.

[@mazzonimosaics8222]

Thank you so much!

[@kathypalmer8612]

That’s BEAUTIFUL ❤️

[@mazzonimosaics8222]

Thank you!

[@user-ed9qk3tw7b]

I do mosaic glass too but your pieces make mine look so ammature, I am going to try and do better. These are absolutely stunning such a magnificent job.

[@mazzonimosaics8222]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@carolzutski7739]

perfect! it looks so lifelike.

[@mazzonimosaics8222]

Thank you, Carol!

[@annarcher-williams9833]

It’s stunning 💚💚💚

[@mazzonimosaics8222]

Thank you!

[@j.c.7555]

Gorgeous work!

[@mazzonimosaics8222]

Thank you so much 😀

[@rupashukla5916]

The 🌻 sunflowers are indeed Glorious so the Title is verry verry apt and along with the colour scheme its relevance to the current situation is compelling 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻 All the Best for the upcoming Jury event. Knowing you I am sure alongwith the commissioned sunflower you will come up with something else next Monday. Looking forward.

[@mazzonimosaics8222]

Thanks so much 😊I might have a bonus video this week.

[@sandracook9600]

So gorgeous!!!

[@mazzonimosaics8222]

Thank you!

[@laurawalker546]

Gorgeous 🥰❤️

[@mazzonimosaics8222]

Aw, thank you!

[@jbowers7914]

Gorgeous!!

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Thank you!!

[@kathiekarancz964]

Beautiful! KK

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Thank you! 😊

[@pryanarose3891]

Beautiful 😻

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Thank you! Cheers!

[@nova7684]

Gorgeous

[@mazzonimosaics8222]

Thanks!🌞

[@kimw7433]

That is absolutely beautiful. Thank you for sharing.

[@mazzonimosaics8222]

You are welcome! Thanks for watching!

[@marielc2708]

Realmente bellisimos te han quedado esos girasoles!!! Tampoco yo puedo dejar de mirarlos😁😁😁 Muy muy muy lindos!!! El uso de distintas pastinas (lechadas) le da mas realismo al trabajo. La de color clarito le aporta mucha luz y la oscura mas profundidad!!! Hermoso!!! Impecable trabajo!!! Repito: Me gusta mucho como trabajas!!! Felicitaciones!!!!👏👏👏👏👏Sigue así 😁🤗❤❤❤

[@mazzonimosaics8222]

You are too kind. Thank you so much!

[@lizstroud6531]

Gorgeous!!! Let me ask, for learning about color, you have little bits of orange in the sky. I am always amazed at the colors that different artists add and wonder how you see what you are seeing? I don't know if I am being clear. Also, I am amazed at the time you take on the cutting of the tiny pieces of glass, the grouting, and also what you did with the frame. How do you have the patience? Thank you for showing all of your processes.

[@mazzonimosaics8222]

I wanted to give the sky and sunflowers a relationship to tie the composition together. Also, the bits of complementary color give the sky a sense of energy. Most of the pieces are muted. There is one that is a bit brighter and it is curved to lead your eye around from flower to flower.

[@diannecrea7090]

Wow!❤

[@j.c.7555]

Thank you Julie! Still a fan ! Amazing work!

[@mazzonimosaics8222]

So glad!

[@EvgeniaKotsiubinski]

Spectacular work!!! Bravo 👏 👏 👏

[@mazzonimosaics8222]

Thank you!

[@marianamaroja]

beautiful

[@jaredandsamara]

So beautiful 😍

[@mazzonimosaics8222]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@susanneheath7396]

So vibrant. You may have answered this in another video. How did you hang such a heavy piece? What is your base material? Plywood?

[@mazzonimosaics8222]

The substrate is lightweight. I think I used GoBoard for this. So it's not so heavy.

[@RachelFields-if4bg]

Gorgeous darling ❤

[@mazzonimosaics8222]

You are too kind! Thank you.

[@tonyaschade301]

Wow! Your sunflowers are incredibly beautiful! Where can I get those offset nippers? I’ve looked all over at different web sites.

[@mazzonimosaics8222]

Thanks so much! I bought the Breda nippers when they came out. A similar nipper that’s easier to find is the QEP Extreme nipper.

[@cindyokubo4494]

I just used beads, for the first time, in a heart. Initially, I was going to grout and then at the last second added micro beads. I'm not completely happy with the result and will probably have to live with it. How did you do the center of your sunflowers? They are gorgeous.

[@mazzonimosaics8222]

Thank you so much. You might need to make sure that the scale of the beads aligns with the size of your work. In Ep. 131 I show how I started three 8"x10" mosaic sunflowers. kzbin.info/www/bejne/oXfLZqd7aZJqpsk

[@cindinathans7590]

Unbelievable!

[@mazzonimosaics8222]

Thanks!

[@donnagonzalez6640]

Beautiful! Not sure if you answered this, but what were the deminsions and for that large size of mosaic how heavy is the finished mosaic?

[@mazzonimosaics8222]

30” x 30” and I’m guessing it weighs about 15 lbs. It’s on exhibit now so I can’t weigh it!