Ep. 64 GROUTING MOSAICS, Final prep for the mandalas, Adhesives & two landscapes!

My nephews finally grout their mosaics, color coding the mandalas, Pacific NW stained glass mosaic commission & a bit of progress on my backyard smalti landscape!
Video using No Days Mosaic Mesh: • Ep. 62 SMALTI LANDSCAP...

[@zoyavosko7847]

Thank you for sharing. You are so kind and helpful to me, a novice, who is, somehow,drawn to mosaics. Your work is inspiring. To me, as a retired math teacher, it is the most important quality in a teacher: to inspire her students.

[@mazzonimosaics8222]

You are so welcome! And thank you!

[@katybehrman7192]

Those are some cute kids with great mosaics! When the kids were virtual last year and had Wednesdays off from school, they were lucky enough to have Art with Aunt Julie!

[@mazzonimosaics8222]

Now I need to borrow my niece for some mosaics!

[@songofthesirensmusic]

I would love to see a video that shows all your completed pieces. They are so gorgeous

[@mazzonimosaics8222]

Me too! I forget about some of them! 😳 Maybe I’ll put some in each week as a throwback!

[@annettepayne822]

Again AAAAHH your so inspiring! I feel so lucky to learn from you! THANK YOU

[@mazzonimosaics8222]

Thank you so much! And you’re welcome.

[@janeshelswell6868]

I love the projects your Nephews did! Such a cool Auntie!! It is fascinating to watch the landscapes come together, you are such an inspiration. Thank you for sharing your talent.

[@mazzonimosaics8222]

Thank you so much! Inspiration is what I strive for!

[@annettepayne822]

I gave you a shout out today on Facebook. I just can’t believe you don’t have more subscribers. !!

[@mazzonimosaics8222]

Thank you! That’s awesome!

[@TreasuryRoad]

Enjoy watching you work and your thought process. Love the flower bouquet mosaic and also the ferns you cut out all looks great. :)

[@mazzonimosaics8222]

Thank you, Peter!

[@diannecrea7090]

Future artists! 💕

[@mazzonimosaics8222]

Right?!?

[@rosiesayres4969]

I recently subscribed to your KZbin channel _ Gorgeous Mosaic Work_Enjoying your channel _Thanks

[@mazzonimosaics8222]

Thanks for subscribing & watching!

[@PramodKumar-il8il]

Very nice

[@cocacolafiesta]

Great info on the adhesives! I have the tools and stain glass (even a grinder) from my interest in mosaics a few years ago but something else got my attention so everything was put away, lol! I’m trying really hard not to go out and buy too much as is my habit so knowing more info on adhesives is great to have. I’ve gleaned from videos I’ve watched of using thinset (for exterior and interior use), Weldbond for interior, Mac for exterior and Apoxy Sculpt for other uses. I have the e2000 already from other crafts. I need to buy thinset but want to buy the correct one first so more research on that. Thanks for sharing your knowledge!

[@mazzonimosaics8222]

I know many artists prefer Laticrete thinset. I've been using VersaBond from Home Depot with Mortar Admix instead of water. I've had no issues with it, but I do think storing it in an airtight container helps with shelf life.

[@cocacolafiesta]

@@mazzonimosaics8222 Thank you so much for that info. I checked out Laticrete’s website and only the Tile shops carry it in Vegas. I wanted to be able to buy in Lowe’s or Home Depot and now I will. 😊

[@pmarlowe1638]

So so beautiful!! I learn more every time I watch…& rewatch!!

[@mazzonimosaics8222]

Thank you! So happy to hear that!

[@carolzutski7739]

What spray did you use clean your glass? I Love the way your ferns are looking. thanks for sharing!

[@mazzonimosaics8222]

I like any ammonia free vinegar based glass cleaner. I'm not sure what brand that is, but it might be Great Value from Wal-mart.

[@carolzutski7739]

@@mazzonimosaics8222 thanks! great idea!

[@andreaogar9971]

Do you glue the pieces on that thing then put it on your project ( didn’t know what it was called)😂

[@mazzonimosaics8222]

Depends on the adhesive. Pieces were put on one at a time. For the floral mosaic, I back-buttered the chunky ceramic pieces with Loctite Power Grab. But when I used E-6000, I dotted it on the base and stuck the beads on. For the ferns, I dipped pieces in Weldbond, then dabbed some off before placing on mesh. For the smalti, I spread thinset in a small area and pushed pieces in with a wiggle to “set” them.

[@speedmom1702]

When coloring your grout, which colorant do you prefer? Which one(s) are most vibrant?

[@mazzonimosaics8222]

I use Colorants brand and they are earthy. I think Sheri Warner Hunter carries more vibrant colors.

[@speedmom1702]

@@mazzonimosaics8222 Thank you for that! I know a lot of people like to use black, primarily, or white. But I've seen a few projects that have used different colored grouts in a single project and even glittered colors. I am thinking I want to use more colorful colors. Have you ever tried the Litokol crystals grout? I just bought some with some green color crystals to mix into it, for my green glass tiled garden window. I saw Peter show it on Treasury Road mosaics.

[@mazzonimosaics8222]

I saw that! Peter makes terrific videos. I have not tried it. I have some glitter grout additive that is like silver glitter. I found it works best if I rub it on top before the grout sets up. When I mixed it in the grout I could barely see it.