Ep. 208 WATER FALLS & FLOWS IN THE MOSES STRIKING THE ROCK MOSAIC!

Ep. 208 WATER FALLS & FLOWS IN THE MOSES STRIKING THE ROCK MOSAIC!
Hey Everyone, welcome to my studio!
I have been commissioned by a church to make three mosaics that will go around the sides of a fountain, in between three spillways. They are all in the theme of Moses. Because the fountain is round, I will be working on AR fiberglass mesh with silicone as my adhesive. I am using stained glass and 24k gold smalti. The first mosaic is Moses Striking the Rock.
0:21 An update on the project so far: All the figures are finished and the water has been started!
0:37 I cover everything so my shards don't end up slipping under the mesh.
0:46 I kick off the mosaic with some 24k gold flowing down the waterfall.
1:21 I cut pieces for a small area, then I adhere them with silicone one by one. Each piece is individually fit into place.
3:18 The fall is finished, so I begin on the flowing water.
3:40 I'm at the BIG SPLASH! Then I'll work on the bits behind it. The big splash is made of white glass and white gold.
5:32 For most of the water I have used mostly white. Behind the splash I will be using more gray so there is some contrast between the splash and the flowing water behind the splash.
6:00 There is an issue with the Seabell nippers. They are not opening properly. I've oiled them, but that did not solve the issue. I don't have time to mess with it, so I am switching to my trusty Leponitt's until it is resolved.
7:15 I like to add the gold bits first and then fill in with the stained glass parts.
7:47 I show all the progress so far!
That's Putting It Together, Ep. 208. Thanks for watching! See you next time.
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[@lbrodka8390]

This is like an addictive tv show for me. I can’t miss an episode for fear I’ll miss an important step in the plot. lol!

[@mazzonimosaics8222]

Lol! No real plot here. Just get 'er done!

[@roz7620]

It’s coming out beautifully.

[@mazzonimosaics8222]

Thank you!

[@kathypalmer8612]

Looking good! ❤😊

[@mazzonimosaics8222]

Thank you! 😊I appreciate it.

[@skrtskit1521]

Looking so nice. I love that gold glass very pretty.💕💕🎶🎶

[@mazzonimosaics8222]

Thank you! Cheers! It has a luster that can't be matched.

[@cindypage8673]

Looking fabulous x

[@mazzonimosaics8222]

Thank you 😊

[@ulrikaholmquist140]

Oh noooo, your vids are just too short, I could watch you work for hrs. It’s so mesmerising to see it all come alive, you are very talented and skilled at this. Thanks for showing us 😊

[@mazzonimosaics8222]

Glad you like them! It was a short week with the holiday last week!

[@sundaysunshine2925]

Amazing work

[@mazzonimosaics8222]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@laurawalker546]

Beautiful as usual ❤😅😊

[@mazzonimosaics8222]

Thank you! 😊

[@diannecrea7090]

So good! You should contact your supplier for the Seabell wheeled nippers! I had to do that with my Montolits recently! Good luck! 💕

[@mazzonimosaics8222]

I'll try my hand at it first and contact them if I can't resolve it.

[@carolzutski7739]

Seabell: I think I read somewhere that you do need to take them apart to remove the dust that gets inside.

[@mazzonimosaics8222]

They really do control shards much better than the Lepps.

[@carolzutski7739]

@@mazzonimosaics8222 sending you private message because having trouble posting more info here.

[@bettyarnold7133]

This mosaic is looking Great!!! I looked at the Seabell Nippers a while back, they are quite pricey so I didn't get any. I hope you get yours working properly without a lot of effort on your part...

[@mazzonimosaics8222]

I hope so too! I love my Lepponitt's too.

[@ValerieBolen]

i ordered chippers like the ones you use.

[@mazzonimosaics8222]

I just need to get them working properly again!

[@GodzHarleyGirlStudio]

Have you thought of contacting the manufacturer for any known issues with them not opening properly?

[@mazzonimosaics8222]

Maybe. It might be user error - I might have gunked them up with adhesive or something!

[@lbrodka8390]

For your nippers, im thinking graphite powder normally used on locks..?

[@mazzonimosaics8222]

Yes, thank you! I may have to try that!

[@pmarlowe1638]

Wow! Lots of progress today! Did you create the original artwork or did the client provide it?

[@mazzonimosaics8222]

Thanks for asking! I created it.

[@pmarlowe1638]

It is beautiful!!