Ep. 190 THE LANDSCAPE OF DUNWOODY MOSAIC ALL TOGETHER PLUS GROUTING AND MORE GROUTING!

Ep. 190 THE LANDSCAPE OF DUNWOODY MOSAIC ALL TOGETHER PLUS GROUTING AND MORE GROUTING!
Hey Everyone! Welcome to my studio!
My name is Julie Mazzoni and I will be focusing on The Landscape of Dunwoody mosaic for the next little while. It is a 36 foot long, 161 square foot mosaic going in a niche on a busy street corner in Dunwoody, GA. I am partnering with mosaic artist Jennifer Freeman. We are using glass and porcelain tile with thinset and silicone. Our substrate is Hardie Backer With Hydro Defense Technology Fiber Cement Waterproof Backer Board. This week we are laying it out for a final check and grouting! And then grouting some more!
0:04 We're loading up panels to bring to Jennifer's so we can lay them out and take a look at them.
0:57 I arrive at Jennifer's and we lay the last few panels in place. It's huge! And it is so nice to see it all together! Too bad we don't have a drone! It's so hard to see the whole thing!
1:53 Next we put the pieces in that span the panels to make sure they are all accounted for. This takes quite a while. Then we took more photos. This time I loaded my car with half the panels to bring home and start grouting.
2:54 My son helps me bring in the panels and loads up my work tables.
3:23 I'm ready to grout! The grout we've selected is Mapei Flexcolor CQ in Armour. The grout is great because it
1. Never needs sealing.
2. Installs 3 x faster than cement grout
3. Superior crack protection.
4. No efflorescence.
5. Can be used on exterior and commercial applications.
4:30 I'm steering well clear of any areas of overlap that will be put in and grouted at installation.
I've got a couple floats to try out. I dampen the surface to start.
5:33 GRAB A REFRESHMENT and enjoy all the grouting.
6:09 There is a bit of a haze that needs to be buffed off. I'm grouting ceramic, stained glass, and fused glass pieces. The grout goes on a bit light in color and darkens as it sets up. It goes like this:
1. Spread grout on.
2. Wipe grout off. Rinse. Change water, wipe grout off.
3. Wait a bit for it to haze over.
4. Buff haze off with scratch pad and soft cloth.
Repeat with next panel. And next panel. Etc.
That's Putting It Together, Ep. 190. Thanks for watching. See you next time!
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[@bettyarnold7133]

When I imagine this installed, I think about all the people who will walk by and touch all the colors and textures. This is amazing and I could never have the forethought and vision to create such a large project! Kudos to you and Jennifer!!!

[@mazzonimosaics8222]

You are too kind! Thank you so much!

[@pmarlowe1638]

What an epic project and result! I’ve been so excited to see how the grout worked with the fused pieces…and the answer is beautifully!! You ladies absolutely ROCK!

[@mazzonimosaics8222]

Thank you very much! So funny, but we did a test with grout at the very beginning.

[@jmheller9268]

That is gorgeous!!! Been following the whole way through. Now I want to take a trip to Georgia to see this panel. Tiles and color choices are amazing, and the design was just brilliant!! Bravo to you both. 🎉🎉❤❤

[@mazzonimosaics8222]

You should! But you should also wait until it is installed when the weather cooperates!

[@jmheller9268]

@@mazzonimosaics8222 I was thinking summertime ☺️☺️🌼🌼

[@mazzonimosaics8222]

Should be done by then!

[@kathypalmer8612]

How exciting❣️ The colors are so pretty! Can’t wait to see it installed. You both have made such a beautiful piece of art. You should be very proud of yourselves 😊👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@mazzonimosaics8222]

Thanks, Kathy!

[@jackyeebrowne379]

Well done, ladies!

[@mazzonimosaics8222]

Thank you!

[@timeenuf4200]

How exciting! You two are an inspiration to all of us professional and amateur mosaic artists. Looking forward to the installation and celebration.

[@mazzonimosaics8222]

Thanks so much! As soon as weather permits!

[@cindycoleman5196]

Absolutely fabulous.

[@EvgeniaKotsiubinski]

Fabulous panel! Congratulations 🎉🎉 And the grout has wonderfully integrated with the mosaic.

[@mazzonimosaics8222]

Thanks so much! 😊It made my eyeballs happy to see that pink substrate covered up!

[@f.sailaway5549]

Wow! ❤ That looks amazing, colorful, bright and unique! Great artwork!

[@mazzonimosaics8222]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@christinetowell2099]

Can't wait to see it installed, it's going to be awesome ❤

[@mazzonimosaics8222]

Us too! Just waiting on the weather now!

[@kathypar1]

If someone had told me 6 months ago that I would be enthralled watching a video of someone mashing “mud” around on a panel, I would have called them crazy. Yet, here I was watching every minute to see how it turned out grouted. I’ve watched it coming together and can’t wait to see it installed in an upcoming video. An amazing project!

[@mazzonimosaics8222]

Thanks so much for watching it! Lol - about 10 minutes of grouting.

[@kathypar1]

I’m very new to mosaics so can’t always visualize how the grouted piece will look finished yet. It was all those fused pieces that had my imagination going! They are so fabulous on their own and SO MUCH WORK! 😍I was afraid that the grout would somehow diminish their totally funky wonderfulness! 😬BUT they are even BETTER!! 🎉🤩 (Of course, you knew that! 😂)

[@mazzonimosaics8222]

The work is pretty repetitive. I just listen to music or podcasts and it goes by so quickly!

[@dianelybarger6194]

Have really enjoyed joy watching the whole process and can't wait to see this installed magazine piece of work!

[@mazzonimosaics8222]

Thanks so much! Cheers!

[@dianelybarger6194]

Sorry about the auto correct. It should have read this magnificent piece of work, LOL!

[@mazzonimosaics8222]

@@dianelybarger6194 Funny! Maybe it could be in a magazine some day.

[@roz7620]

Can’t believe it’s almost here. You girls did a beautiful job. Can’t wait for the installation.

[@mazzonimosaics8222]

Thank you! Now its just a waiting game with the weather.

[@felicagriswold7276]

Spectacular! TFS

[@mazzonimosaics8222]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@annarcher-williams9833]

Absolutely gorgeous ❤

[@mazzonimosaics8222]

Thank you!

[@magiccoat3539]

grouting video, this is what i’m talking about. grouting. i love grouting. nice job with the grouting

[@mazzonimosaics8222]

Yes! I knew you would love it since you love grouting!

[@skrtskit1521]

Amazing project!! 💕💕🎶🎶

[@mazzonimosaics8222]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@GodzHarleyGirlStudio]

Oh my gosh, so cool! It’s absolutely gorgeous all put together! You both did such a beautiful job making this artwork for this community! Hugz, Tree

[@mazzonimosaics8222]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@jenihead5423]

What a beautiful project! I have really enjoyed watching the entire process! I am adding Dunwoody to my list of places to visit to see the project installed. Great work!!❤

[@mazzonimosaics8222]

Thanks so much!

[@user-bd4mx4dd1z]

Beautiful!

[@mazzonimosaics8222]

Thanks!

[@sundaysunshine2925]

Absolutely amazing ! Beautiful work

[@mazzonimosaics8222]

Thank you so much 😀

[@marialuciabonifacionunes9598]

Que trabalho incrível. Parabéns

[@mazzonimosaics8222]

You are too kind. Thank you!

[@dmaas2580]

Looks great Ladies!

[@mazzonimosaics8222]

Thank you! 🤗

[@michellekittredge7935]

It looks beautiful!

[@mazzonimosaics8222]

Thanks so much!

[@sherriewebber2294]

So happy for you guys! It really looks good!

[@mazzonimosaics8222]

Thanks so much!!

[@gizelegionet7771]

Gorgeous ❤️❤️

[@mazzonimosaics8222]

You are!

[@lizstroud6531]

I wondered how it would turn out with the large grout spaces with the fused pieces, but it looks great! Wowsa! Amazing!

[@mazzonimosaics8222]

Thank you! 😊

[@sabinou8198]

J'aurais tellement aimé participer à un projet comme celui-là. vous avez dû prendre un réel plaisir a créé cette mosaïque. elle est superbe. Bravo.

[@mazzonimosaics8222]

Thank you so much! It was fun working on it!

[@PattySherinEntrepreneur]

I've been following you now for a few months. Love your videos! I'm going to miss the weekly update on this large project. Where is Dunwoody? I would love to make a trip and see it in person. I live in Central Oregon. Congratulations on a job well done!

[@mazzonimosaics8222]

Thanks so much! Dunwoody is located north of Atlanta, Georgia.

[@carolzutski7739]

wow!! wow....WOW! any idea when the install will be?

[@mazzonimosaics8222]

When the weather cooperates. We need 3-6 days of temps above 50 at night for the thinset and grout to cure properly.

[@cindypage8673]

Wow, it really is coming together! It's looking so amazing, I am so looking forward to seeing it installed. Do you think you would do something as big as this again? Have you enjoyed the process? I hope that isn't too personal a question? If it is, just ignore it :) x

[@mazzonimosaics8222]

I would definitely do something like this again. The behind the scenes bidding process was the most stressful part. And I'm so happy to partner with Jennifer and work twice as fast. We've already talked about collaborating in the future.

[@cindypage8673]

Oh that's fabulous! I would just feel too stressed I think. Just the thought of something so big. Well done to both of you xxx @@mazzonimosaics8222

[@amaiaamaiaa]

is this the largest mosaic you’ve ever done? I love the glimmering stained glass portions

[@mazzonimosaics8222]

Yes. I think it might be the largest Jennifer has done and she makes lots of public mosaic art!

[@montanaweaverkim]

This is very cool to watch the collaboration come together! Question, are you using steel wool to clean off that grout? Seems like it would scratch the tiles?

[@mazzonimosaics8222]

I used a gray Scrub Daddy, which didn’t work as well as Magic Eraser. What really worked the best was changing my water frequently and wiping it thoroughly with a damp sponge before letting it set up. Then there wasn’t much haze to get off.

[@deborahwade8485]

Beautiful!

[@mazzonimosaics8222]

Thank you! Cheers!