HOW TO: GLASS ON GLASS MOSAIC | Hurricane Lamp Vase (Adhesive, Tiling, Grouting, TIPS!)

The BEST way to mosaic a stained glass hurricane candle holder or vase is with the proper technique and adhesive. This glass on glass tutorial & DIY project includes how to prep a glass surface for mosaic, glass material ideas, how to adhere glass to glass, and how to grout. As always, LOTS of tips and tricks throughout the video.
SKIM THE VIDEO:
00:00​ - Intro
00:46 - Materials + Prep
03:08 - Tiling Glass on Glass
10:58 - Grouting
16:12 - QOTD
16:38 - Bloopers
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[@qaswedfr1234]

I put the video speed at 1.25 works better for me. great video and info

[@JulieWeilbacher]

Hi Bri! I'm glad you enjoyed it! Keep creating and I'm thankful you're here!🔥

[@Artsrock36]

Awesome! Love love!

[@ferdicasdicas6142]

I loved it! Thank you!

[@JulieWeilbacher]

Ferdicas, thanks so much! I'm so glad you enjoyed it.

[@opalgalvin9832]

Love it!!

[@JulieWeilbacher]

Yay!! I’m so glad you like it! Glass on glass is a really fun process.❤️

[@mrinalinipillay6501]

Julie ur videos are awesome! Thank u

[@JulieWeilbacher]

Hi Mrinalini! Awww, thanks so much! Great to hear you're enjoying my videos. I appreciate you being here! Keep creating!🔥

[@lauragray4929]

I'm new to your channel; just came across your videos. I love your videos. You help me so much with your tips and techniques. Even though I've been creating for many years, you can never learn too much. Everyone has a different way that works best for them. I'm always learning. I've been creating stained glass for many years and decided that I wanted to use up the scrap. Then came mosaics. I love it. I've even got my husband into creating as well. We moved across the country a few years years ago and moved our home studio and all of our supplies, which is way, way too much. Glass is also Sooo heavy. Lol. I love glass on glass mosaics also. I've created many. I love creating glass on glass utilizing old, antique windows. Please keep making videos. I love watching and learning. ❤

[@JulieWeilbacher]

Hi Laura! Thank you for your kind words, I'm so glad you're here! WOW!, I can't imagine packing up glass to move.....much less across the country. That's fantastic that your husband is joining you in mosaic making! What a keeper. Love it!! Glass on glass is so much fun with lots of options for substrates. Keep creating!!

[@sionetuiasoa7199]

This was an awesome video, very informative, and helpful. Thanks so much for all the work to make this video.

[@JulieWeilbacher]

Thank you for the kind words. I'm so happy to hear you got value out of it. Hopefully it will shorten your learning curve. Keep creating! Glad you're here!

[@joannajoven3481]

You've given me courage, can't wait to do a glass on glass project! Thank you!

[@JulieWeilbacher]

Hi Joanna! Woo Hoo! That's great to hear...you got this!🙌 What are you going to make? Keep creating and I'm so glad you're here!🔥

[@metzejr]

Thank you for this video. Opens my eyes to all kinds of possibilities. Wonderful

[@JulieWeilbacher]

Hi Edward! Great to hear you enjoyed the video. Glass on glass is a really fun technique.....lots of creative options! Have fun! Keep creating and I'm glad you're here!🙌

[@sundaysunshine2925]

Thank you . I want to try this

[@JulieWeilbacher]

Hi Sunday Sunshine! I'm glad you enjoyed it! Glass-on-glass is so much fun to work with. Keep creating and I'm glad you're here!

[@beadmomma4]

It did turn out beautiful! Thank you for this thorough video. I haven't created a glass on glass piece yet but I will be now.

[@JulieWeilbacher]

Hi A E! Thanks for your kind words. My Mom is enjoying it on her coffee table.😊 Glass on glass mosaics on so much fun to create, and beautiful....especially when transparent glass is involved. Keep creating and I'm so glad you're here!🔥

[@DigginwithMamma]

I really enjoyed this video. I have created my first mosaic on a glass cylinder. Planning to grout today.

[@JulieWeilbacher]

Hi Denise! Congrats on your first GOG mosaic. How did the grouting go? Keep creating and I'm glad you're here!🔥

[@roseosullivan6553]

Hi, Julie. The candle / vase turned out brilliant. Your mam picked nice colours. The lights that will shine out lovely. Very nice. Take care.

[@JulieWeilbacher]

Hi Rose, thanks so much! Yes, my Mom loves it and keeps it on her coffee table front and center! So sweet! Glad you're here!

[@phyllisbarr4766]

beautiful your mom i'm sure loved it

[@janmontarsi.-blendangles7960]

I have done many glass on glass mosaics with stain glass on vases. One thing that has happened to me on rare occasions before grouting I always check my glass very carefully. The tension of the glue drying is enough force to occasionally or rarely crack a piece of glass creating a grout line that you may not want. Easy fix before grouting.

[@JulieWeilbacher]

Hi Jan, WOW!, I've never experienced this. I'm sorry to hear this happened. Gah, what a gut punch after all that work on your piece. One thing I try to do is break the glue tension between pieces by running a toothpick or a mosaic pick through it. I realize it's tedious, but sometimes I accidentally go a little heavy on the glue. I also allow mosaic pieces to dry/cure in a cool place and out of direct sunlight

[@RubyRudi]

Excellent videos! Yes, I have created a glass on glass mosaic in a shadow box 📦 but I did not grout it. But, many thanks to you I am learning more about grouting.

[@JulieWeilbacher]

Hi DIY! Great to hear you enjoyed the video! Thanks for watching. A glass on glass mosaic in a shadow box? Sounds beautiful! I created a ungrouted pique assiette mosaic in a shadow box. Very fun! You can check it out here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/nZLNq3xrgqylr8U. Keep creating and I'm so glad you're here!🔥

[@claireboyd2311]

I really enjoy your videos, thank you for making them. I have been mosaicing for years and I see everything I make as an experiment, something to learn from. I learn more from watching your process. I started a stained glass piece and used silicone (Wellbond is difficult and expensive to source here) on one of the 4 sides. Of course I have lots of little bubbles and I have some practising to do. I am pleased that you did a video on mesh and I wonder if you have done one on curved surfaces? I have a mannequin (ahem) or 2 waiting here. I will continue tuning in and enjoying your work!

[@JulieWeilbacher]

Hi Claire! Thanks for your kind words, and for watching! It's great to hear you're enjoying the videos. I agree 100% with you. As they say, no 2 mosaic pieces of art are the same, and that includes the making. We should consider ourselves fortunate and lucky to learn something with every mosaic we create. That means we're getting 'better' and learning. What a gift! Yes, silicone can be pesky. I used it a lot years ago. As for the mesh on a curved surface, it can work really well....especially on a mannequin. It would be a real time saver for you to work on a horizontal surface and then adhere a larger tiled area to your substrate. Having said that, some curved surfaces can be tricky for mesh. You just want to watch that you don't lose or open-up your groutline in those areas making it look obvious that you've used mesh. Keep creating and I'm glad you're here!

[@marionritcey583]

I took an old candle holder and did a cute mosaic votive vase. your video was most helpful. i just have to not grout it to much i think it is a bit heavy on the grout. thanks for the video enjoying all you help. I also took a canvas to do your valentine heart. it came out okay for the 3 items i did.

[@JulieWeilbacher]

Hi Marion! A votive is a great first project for glass on glass (GOG). How did you like making it? And yay, great to hear you made some mosaic Valentines. Those are FUN! Keep creating and I'm glad you're here!🙌

[@arcar66]

A little secret I learned about cleaning the finished product.... I use oil (olive or veg. oil).. it really does a good job. As far as 'glass on glass'..I've done a few projects with 'anderson' windows... you know the double pane glass.I have do a glass mosaic on the inside of the double pane and have the guy who's making my door or window use a clear piece to sandwich my glass image on the inside....it really comes out good.

[@JulieWeilbacher]

Hi there! Yes! I also love using olive oil for cleanup.🙌 Your GOG project sounds wonderful! Having your work sandwiched and protected is great! Keep creating and I’m thankful you’re here!🔥

[@jillgat]

In the video in which you tile a glass Starbucks bottle, you use Lexel for the adhesive. For this hurricane lamp vase, you use Weldbond. Both projects are on curved surfaces. In what circumstances do you use Lexel and when do you prefer Weldbond when doing glass on glass mosaics?

[@JulieWeilbacher]

Hi Ava! GREAT question!🔥 I used Weldbond on the hurricane lamp/vase because I needed an adhesive that dries clear, but would allow a little extra time for wiggle room with fitting in the stained glass strips. In the case of the Starbucks bottle, I used Lexel because I didn't need any wiggle room with the tesserae because the design was more flexible. If needed, I could grind off an edge or whatever from the tesserae and it wouldn't be noticeable. I couldn't do that as easily with the hurricane lamp without it looking more obvious. Keep creating and I'm so glad you're here!🔥

[@pmarlowe1638]

Such a great tutorial! What adhesive would you use for a glass on glass to be used outdoors? Thank you!

[@JulieWeilbacher]

Hi P Marlowe! Thanks so much! Great to hear you enjoyed the video. Glass on glass (GOG) projects are so much fun to make.😊 Check out this video ( kzbin.info/www/bejne/p5yxkKGpg8RjjrM) which discusses another GOG project and gives adhesive ideas if your project will be kept indoors or out.🔥

[@helengoshulak8061]

Hi Julie. I, too, am new to your channel and I believe I've watched almost every one of your videos that I could find. I'm only just starting in this craft. I haven't made anything yet as I'm still in the process of amassing all the supplies, tools, etc. needed for my planned project - a mosaic bird bath. I saw your joy with your new handheld vacuum and I wonder if you would share the make and model. I've looked on Amazon but can't seem to find one that resembles the one you have. BTW, I'm awestruck by your incredible knowledge of this art and your willingness to share it with us. Thank you!

[@JulieWeilbacher]

Hi Helen! Welcome to the world of mosaic art! Thanks for your kind words too.😊 There are 2 vacuums that I use in the studio. This one (amzn.to/46UpK6p) and my other is a wet/dry vac just like this one (amzn.to/4aeL4Gz). Paid links. They don't have the exact brand that I purchased. Keep creating and I'm thankful you're here!🔥

[@testingperson8413]

Do you cover how to cut glass bottles for tile pieces?

[@JulieWeilbacher]

Hi there! I haven't but I'll add your request to the list. A few others have requested it as well. Stay tuned and make sure you're subscribed. Keep creating and I'm thankful you're here!

[@loryvanlieshout4884]

Awesome video! Question for you -- do you use the grinder on your glass pieces before gluing it onto the glass?

[@JulieWeilbacher]

Hi Lory! I'm so glad you enjoyed the video!😊 Yes that's correct, you'll want to smooth out your glass on the grinder before you adhere it to the substrate. Keep creating and I'm thankful you're here!🔥

[@shanhanroos6452]

Your videos are very helpful and informative! I would love to know where you bought the glass vase.

[@JulieWeilbacher]

Hi Shanhan! Thank you for your kind words.😊 It's great to hear you're getting value from my videos. A source link for the vase is listed below the video in the description. Click 'show more' and the description will expand. Keep creating and I'm so glad you're here!🔥

[@claudiachamberlain7603]

An inspiring video! Because of it, I created some stained glass jars (sides and bottom) which I grouted. I wired some posts to make backyard lights. I am putting the LED lights through the jar lid and they will be upside down in the elements. I am wonering if it would be better to simply seal the grout or to dip them in clear acryllic to seal them better? I am imagining that once they are outside for a while the grout may crack and/or get mossy. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

[@JulieWeilbacher]

Hi Claudia! I LOVE this use of glass on glass!! What a fun project! It sounds beautiful. I wouldn't NOT pour resin over them. It won't weather well outdoors. For one thing the UV rays will yellow the resin. Instead, seal your grout really well. It might take a couple coats. This video on sealing mosaic might help: kzbin.info/www/bejne/a3vUi4hrqsiAlc0. Keep creating and I'm so glad you're here!

[@davehowell6057]

Thx Julie I am going to put transparent glass on a hanging lamp globe I am not using any grout Should I still use Weldbond? Any tips? Many thx,j

[@joanratiu4286]

Thank you for all your videos I enjoy watching and learning different techniques from you. However I have a question I recently made a vote of candle similar to the one you did a tutorial on I thought I was doing everything right I used Weldbond to attach all of my glass pieces waited for it to dry and even did a Weldbond wash. However, after waiting a week for that to completely dry when I grouted the piece I still ended up with grout bleed what did I do wrong? How can I avoid this in the future.

[@JulieWeilbacher]

Hi Joan! Thanks for watching. Great to hear you're enjoying my videos. Ugh, the ol' grout bleed. A Weldbond wash. Hhhmmmm, I'm not familiar with that. I will say that grout bleed can happen if you don't get the entire surface area of each piece of tessera covered.....as opposed to just putting enough glue on the surface of the tessera so that it sticks down. I use a wood craft stick to make sure I thoroughly cover the surface of each piece. I also like to run a toothpick through the Weldbond on the substrate surface to avoid any glass breakage during curing, and it also helps things dry a little quicker. Hope this helps. Keep creating and I'm glad you're here!🙌

[@isyaya78]

Hi Julie, Can I glue mosaic and/or stained glass on acrylic and glass? What will be the best glue for that? and will the grout stick to the surface of the glass and acrylic? Thank you for your help.

[@JulieWeilbacher]

Hi there! Yes, you can glue stained glass to acrylic and glass. Look for an adhesive which dries clear like Weldbond or a clear silicone. Your grout will be a-ok! Keep creating and I'm thankful you're here!🔥

[@speedmom1702]

Thank you for this video. I've been wanting to do this but my biggest question is, how do you know how wide your strips need to be?

[@JulieWeilbacher]

Hi Speedmom! This is such a fun GOG project! You'll want to play around with the width and cut some sample pieces to make sure they're small enough to 'hug' the substrate and not be too big that they stick out.....that is, if you're tiling on a curved surface. Keep creating and I'm glad you're here!🔥

[@speedmom1702]

@@JulieWeilbacher Thank you!

[@debraoswald7089]

Hi Julie, I am knew at this glass on glass so I hope my question is not stupid. I purchased an old farm window. I would like to use moasic stain glass. My question is do I tile only one side because when I hang it both sides will be visible. I hope this makes sense.

[@JulieWeilbacher]

Hi Debra! There are no stupid questions.🤓 You're correct that you'll only tile one side of the glass....and that's the side that's facing you. That's not to say you couldn't tile both sides....but woah! that would be a challenge matching things up unless you're working from a pattern. Have fun with it! Glass on glass mosaics are gorgeous! Keep creating and I'm so glad you're here!🔥

[@user-nk2uf9fj4x]

Hello! I was curious to know what type of grouting you used on this project. I went to the link in the description link was corrupted. So was this grout sanded or non-sanded and what color did you use? Thanks for any help.

[@JulieWeilbacher]

Hi there! The link has been corrected (thanks for the heads-up!🙌). I used gray sanded grout. Keep creating and I'm thankful you're here!🔥

[@gaylagold5751]

Does this glue dry clear? I'm not a great glass cutter never get a straight line no matter what tools I use, any hints.

[@JulieWeilbacher]

Hi Gayla! Yes, this glue dries clear. As for cutting straight lines....I line up my glass cutter with a non-skid ruler and push or pull the cutter across the surface of the glass. All of the tools that I use are listed below the video in the description. Practice and take your time. Cutting glass is tricky but you'll get it. Keep creating and I'm so glad you're here!🔥

[@jacquelinerobin7732]

What is the name of your large piece of plastic grid you cut your glass on. I know where to buy it but forgot the name

[@JulieWeilbacher]

Hi Jacqueline, the plastic grid is part of the Morton glass cutting system. I'm a fan! Thanks for watching, and glad you're here!

[@patriciakerr2486]

What kind of grout did you use?

[@JulieWeilbacher]

Hi Patricia! I used sanded grout. Keep creating and I'm glad you're here!🙌

[@cherylj7460]

Is it necessary to add grout to to this?

[@JulieWeilbacher]

Hi Cheryl! You don’t have to grout when making a mosaic like this. It’s up to you. Keep creating and I’m so glad you’re here.🔥

[@SS-qh6mn]

How do you seal glass on glass mosaics?

[@JulieWeilbacher]

Hi SS! Here's a video for how to seal mosaics: kzbin.info/www/bejne/a3vUi4hrqsiAlc0. Keep creating and I'm glad you're here! ⭐

[@wendycampbell2764]

Can glitter be added to grout?

[@JulieWeilbacher]

Hi Wendy! Yes, you absolutely can! Here's a video that teaches you how to do it: kzbin.info/www/bejne/iXLRp6purKubnbs. Keep creating and I'm thankful you're here!🔥

[@kimberlee2022]

The Etsy link to your shop doesn't take you to your shop!

[@JulieWeilbacher]

Hi Kimberlee, it worked for me so try again.🌟

[@kimberlee2022]

@@JulieWeilbacher It takes me to a general Etsy page, not your shop.

[@JulieWeilbacher]

​@@kimberlee2022 I'm sorry about that. I checked the link in the description and the link in the banner and both are going straight to my Etsy shop. If it's still not working for you here's the link: mosaicmadness.etsy.com.💗

[@kimberlee2022]

@@JulieWeilbacher ok. thx!

[@t00l0fsatan]

Welp. I now realize I was not being patient enough with the glue.

[@JulieWeilbacher]

It's the step that separates 'dreading your GOG mosaic' to 'enjoying your GOG mosaic'. Being a little more patient with the glue is a game changer. Keep creating and I'm glad you're here!