Ep. 209 ROCKING OUT WITH THE MOSES STRIKING THE ROCK MOSAIC!

Ep. 209 ROCKING OUT WITH 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 and thinset as my adhesives. 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 is almost finished!
0:45 I proceed to get after it.
1:06 When working on the water, I place the 24k gold pieces first and then fill in with stained glass. I shape and cut small areas first and then adhere them in place to the AR mesh.
3:24 I am stopping mid-stream to work on the pottery for the woman in green.
4:31 An amputation is afoot! Glass selection for the pot.
6:49 All the fiddly bits of gold are adhered to the mesh using silicone. I am going to try using thinset sparingly on the water as a test to see how it works.
8:10 It was no problem using the thinset behind each piece (sparingly.) Back to the water.
9:13 A look at the water, which is now done!
9:47 I'm touching base with Moses again and giving him a rock to rest his foot on. Then I'll work on all the other rocks. These rocks are a pleasure to work on.
11:57 So nice to have finished a big chunk of rocks!
12:05 I start on the other end, with the baby's rock. Then I work my way to the other rocks in the background.
13:28 As I am working on the rocks near the pot, I decide to change the rim to a lighter color of glass.
Then I continue working on the rocks. Lots of rocks.
15:33 It's been a pleasure working on the rocks! They are going in quickly and making the mosaic look so much more real - so the figures are not just floating.
That's Putting It Together, Ep. 209. Thanks for watching! See you next time.
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[@dawnokel5975]

So, so great, Julie. The whole thing reads so well, and I especially appreciate the splashing and flowing of the water. Amazing!!

[@mazzonimosaics8222]

Thank you so much!🙂

[@judithstodola5521]

WOW! Just WOW! Those rocks just pulled everything together. Ohhh, I so want to be like Julie. 😉

[@Seblor9120]

Mee too!!😂

[@mazzonimosaics8222]

Lol. You are too kind. I'm about to go make more rocks!

[@jenihead5423]

This piece is amazing! I just love how you created the water.

[@mazzonimosaics8222]

Thank you so much!

[@sharonc7031]

The rocks really make this piece. Great work.

[@mazzonimosaics8222]

Thanks so much!

[@felicagriswold7276]

I just love your work. Have you always been an artist? This project is amazing and I look forward to your continuing work. TFS Hope you have a good week.

[@mazzonimosaics8222]

Thanks so much. No, I was a teacher for many years. I started making mosaics in 2009 after trying painting and being disappointed with the results. Now I paint as a hobby.

[@pinkm0scat0]

SO INTRICATE AND SOOTHING TO WATCH! BEAUTIFUL WORK!

[@mazzonimosaics8222]

You are too kind! Thank you.

[@emmalawson7460]

It’s looking great I’m very impressed with how effortlessly beautiful it looks and realistic. I love how you share tips with us and I love watching you work thank you for sharing your art work with us

[@mazzonimosaics8222]

Thank you so much! Lots of effort, even if it doesn't look that way!

[@GodzHarleyGirlStudio]

You did so much this week, wow, so beautiful.

[@mazzonimosaics8222]

Yes, thank you. No classes to teach this month gives me more time in the studio!

[@patriciarymenants4667]

Ontzettend mooi.

[@mazzonimosaics8222]

Thank you!

[@carolzutski7739]

Beautiful! You are such an inspiration! any updates on the Seabell?

[@mazzonimosaics8222]

Not really. I made one feeble attempt to take them apart and couldn't budge the screw. I set them to the one setting now that I am back to stained glass and they are fine. I also ordered the o-rings for my Leponitt's. They just arrived but I haven't put them on yet.

[@sundaysunshine2925]

Wow

[@mazzonimosaics8222]

Thanks for watching!

[@lizmagiz]

Are you glueing directly onto the mesh?

[@mazzonimosaics8222]

Yes.