Ep. 155 A BEAUTIFUL MOSAIC STEPPING STONE, THE ST. JOHN MOSAIC, AND THE 2ND SUNFLOWER GARDEN MOSAIC!

Ep. 155 A BEAUTIFUL MOSAIC STEPPING STONE, THE ST. JOHN MOSAIC, AND THE 2ND SUNFLOWER GARDEN MOSAIC!
0:05 Time to turn the wheels on my wheeled nippers so I can have a nice clean cut.
0:46 I tackle the butterfly stepping stone with two different black stained glasses. Then I take after the zinnia, using pink instead of more orange. My adhesive is GE Silicone. I dip small pieces in the silicone and larger pieces I back butter.
3:27 On the St. John mosaic, I want to finish the banner. Before I do that, the middle portion needs to be cut from the background and wrapped in plastic wrap so the adjacent sections don't stick to it! I use an exacto blade and it takes several passes to cut through all the way.
4:21 I separate the eagle from the backing. It makes a satisfying sound when it pulls from the plastic.
5:08 I begin with the eagle claw that is holding the banner on one side. I cut the segments of the foot from yellow, amber and orange glass and outline the whole thing so it will be visible from a distance.
6:14 In real time, I show how long it takes to cut one little piece of the "O" in St. John. I adhere the letters, then fill in around each one with white glass.
8:10 It's finally the point where I can start putting the mosaic on my sunflower. I prepped the substrate last week in this video: • Ep. 154 SPECIAL MOSAIC...
9:12 I get after the center of the sunflower mosaic with black Apoxie Sculpt. Then I add a big ol' bead. Next, I add all the other beautiful faceted beads in bronze and black. Lastly, I cut the copper streaked vit tiles in half and add them around the edge, angling them as I go. Then I use little yellow tiles around each petal and fill in with irridized orange. My adhesive for this part is thinset. WHY? Because it is sitting there and will be wasted otherwise! It is a very strong bond that is great for exterior projects like this one.
In between the main petals, I add orange and reddish orange glass tiles at the tip.
12:25 Back to the mosaic butterfly stepping stone! I've brought it to class to show my students. All I have left is the background. I am using a streaky blue for the sky mixed with bits of mirror. I only manage a few pieces before it's time to call it quits.
13:09 Back home, I burn the midnight oil and crank out the middle of the the 2nd side on my sunflower mosaic instead of going to bed at a reasonable time! These beaded centers are definitely my favorite part of the whole project, so not much of a sacrifice. I use a big ol' brown bead this time in the center and do not use any of the tiles around the edge.
14:15 Back in the classroom, I get much of the sky done off camera. During my lunch break, I am able to finish the last few pieces. I show how I choose either the colors/patterns on the glass or because it fits nicely. For the last few pieces, it is the gorgeous white swirls that compel me to use the glass. Then I nip and place the last piece. YAY!!!
17:25 No time to grout this week, but one last look at the butterfly stepping stone!
That's Putting It Together, Ep. 155. Thanks for watching! See you next time.
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[@donnajosephsonblatz5058]

Can't wait to see the butterfly grouted. Gorgeous sunflower stake. Thanks Julie.

[@mazzonimosaics8222]

Thanks for watching, Donna! I love the sunflower too and can't wait to make more! 🌻🌻🌻

[@timeenuf4200]

Love the quick demo on equipment maintenance. I did not know that. Super designs and beautiful and imaginative work. So fun to watch. Thank you.

[@mazzonimosaics8222]

Lol. When I was done moving the wheels I should have oiled the handles since they were so squeaky!

[@sharontepe1026]

Why did you choose silacon over thinset for the stepping stone. I know you had to use it for the mirror, but why on the stained glass portion? Do you have a supplier for your beads? I use beads, but not these kind as they can be costly. Just wondered if you could share where you buy them. And all your work is lovely. It’s wonderful that you take the time to share with everyone your process for mosaics.

[@mazzonimosaics8222]

I like to use it for stained glass. Thinset is my other option, and I sometimes go that route. I like going to bead shows. I don’t buy enough beads to get them at wholesale prices.

[@tonyaschade301]

I absolutely love your videos! I have a question. Did you say in one of your videos that you can’t use Weldbond next to uncured apoxi sculp? Something about adhesive interaction?

[@mazzonimosaics8222]

I don't think I said that. It only takes a couple hours for the Apoxie to set up though, so not a big deal to wait.

[@sundaysunshine2925]

Love your butterfly - always excited to watch your videos

[@mazzonimosaics8222]

Thank you!

[@cindycoleman5196]

Your work is so fabulous. Thanks for sharing.

[@mazzonimosaics8222]

Thank you, Cindy! I'll see you soon!

[@laurawalker546]

Thank you for another great demo! Can apoxy sculpt last outside?

[@mazzonimosaics8222]

Thank you, and yes!

[@laurawalker546]

@@mazzonimosaics8222 another question, can you grout on top of apoxy sculpt?

[@mazzonimosaics8222]

Yes.

[@analuciam.rottamizumukai8484]

Tudo muito lindo😊amei😘

[@mazzonimosaics8222]

Thank you!

[@arlenebain5678]

Love the flower plant stake!! I’m going to try to make one, you are such an inspiration! Beautiful work as always, Julie!

[@mazzonimosaics8222]

Go for it! It all started when I just wanted to save the extra thinset! 🌻🌻🌻

[@arlenebain5678]

@@mazzonimosaics8222 I’m so excited!! My plant stakes came today!! Yiippeee! My husband tried flattening one, but it still has a bend. How do you get it flat? Thank you!!

[@mazzonimosaics8222]

I used a wrench to grasp it and the floor for leverage.

[@arlenebain5678]

@@mazzonimosaics8222 we’ll get that a try! Thank you!

[@sangueguerriero9538]

So beautiful ❗ 😍❤️. Does the silicon prevent the back of the mirror from disolving

[@sangueguerriero9538]

❓

[@mazzonimosaics8222]

Yes. It is neutral cure and waterproof.

[@sangueguerriero9538]

@@mazzonimosaics8222 I wish I knew this before... All my mirror pieces in my mosaic got messed up. To make it worst it is a outdoor mosaic. Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge/ reply 🙏🥰

[@mazzonimosaics8222]

There is a sealant you can use to prevent the mirror backing from de-silvering, but I have found it to be quite a hassle as all edges need an application. It is much easier to just use silicone. And it might be most effective if you make sure there is complete coverage on the back.

[@sangueguerriero9538]

@@mazzonimosaics8222 🙏🙏🙏🙏🥰...Zillion thanks. 💐💝...I got discouraged in using mirror for my mosaic after they got messed up but now I'm so glad that I'm going to be able to use them again. Mirror pieces looks so beautiful in mosaic.

[@dawnokel5975]

Oh my goodness...your stepping stone is GORGEOUS!! Thank you for my Monday Morning Mazzoni Mosaic fix! Always a joy. 🎨

[@mazzonimosaics8222]

Thanks so much Dawn! I love making stepping stones! This one will go in a shop and then if it doesn't sell, it goes in my garden!!!

[@8rainbowcaterpillar]

😍😍😍

[@mazzonimosaics8222]

Thanks for watching!

[@RachelFields-if4bg]

Have you done dragonflies in any of your mosaics?

[@mazzonimosaics8222]

I put some on my fountain. I also made a stepping stone with one. And I made one in this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jYmpfJ-ZfbyYm9E

[@mazzonimosaics8222]

I made a red dragonfly commission here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hGWZqYBvbMd-Y5I

[@RachelFields-if4bg]

Thanks for getting back to me. The dragonflies are beautiful!!! How long have you been doing this type of work?

[@mazzonimosaics8222]

I made my first mosaic in the fall of 2009.

[@pmarlowe1638]

I enjoy watching you nip so much! I learn something every week! Thank you!

[@mazzonimosaics8222]

Thanks so much for watching every week! Cheers!

[@silvanamoreno4917]

Hermosos trabajos. Me podrás decir con que pegas las piezas a la malla, las plumas del águila? Con eso mismo pegaste las dos partes del girasol (sunflower)? Saludos y gracias desde Argentina ❤

[@mazzonimosaics8222]

Thanks for watching, Silvana! I used Laticrete 254 Platinum as the adhesive for the St. John mosaic and the sunflower petals.

[@gizelegionet7771]

I in love with your butterfly and your sun flower , she’s great. ❤️❤️

[@mazzonimosaics8222]

Thanks so much! Cheers!

[@skrtskit1521]

Another fantastic sunflower and stepping stone!! 💖🎶

[@mazzonimosaics8222]

Thank you! I hope to finish up the sunflower and get both grouted this week!

[@lizstroud6531]

Gorgeous as usual! Regarding your sunflower bead section, I only have loose beads and I know all the sunflowers that you've made that I've seen are on a string and you pull the string through, which I've done also. I wonder have you ever just used loose beads in the Apoxie sculpt in the middle like that? How is that for you? I hate wasting my beads, but I wonder how you think it works? Your help and videos are so inspirational! Thank you! Safe travels.

[@mazzonimosaics8222]

100% OK to use loose beads. I do all the time, especially when the beads escape the strand they are on! There is a time constraint with Apoxie though, so only mix as much as you can handle in about 90 minutes.

[@lizstroud6531]

@@mazzonimosaics8222 You are the best! Thank you for that. It gives me the confidence to use what I have. I just got some more black Apoxie Sculpt.

[@rupashukla5916]

Julie it was an absolutely delight watching this video. Having been out in the blazing sun attending to some documentation, I was totally zapped out. However your butterflies n sunflowers have a refreshing effect 😍

[@mazzonimosaics8222]

Rupa, the weather here has been amazing! Lots of days with a high around 81 or so. It will be hot soon though!

[@rupashukla5916]

Here in India and specially the city where I live, it's super hot above100 !!!!

[@mazzonimosaics8222]

We'll get there soon.

[@kathypalmer8612]

So pretty! ❣️

[@mazzonimosaics8222]

Thank you, Kathy!

[@diannecrea7090]

Awesome! 💕

[@mazzonimosaics8222]

Thanks so much for watching! 🌻

[@violetaskominaite1221]

Both finished pieces are really gorgeous, especially the butterfly. Always waiting for your videos. Thank you.

[@mazzonimosaics8222]

Lol. Neither one is really finished! Need to add the petals to one side of the sunflower this week and get them both grouted!

[@rosagonzalez2639]

Hola que pasta usa para pegar? Esa masa blanca que es? Agradezco su respuesta muy lindos sus trabajos. 👌