HOW TO USE THE 7 BEST MOSAIC TOOLS FOR BEGINNERS | Learn the Do's and Don'ts

[@robinkinsella5669]

I’m am hearing disabled, you speak clearly, loudly enough for me to understand! I love there is no back ground music! Extremely understandable! Thanks so much!

[@JulieWeilbacher]

Hi Robin! Thanks so much for your comments. I really appreciate your feedback! Keep creating and I'm so glad you're here! 🔥

[@robinkinsella5669]

@@JulieWeilbacher so happy to have found you, great teacher!

[@natbb9]

Me too!

[@unmeshuttaraanandkumar8892]

This is the most comprehensive and BRILLIANT video I've seen on this topic. Thank you so so so much.

[@JulieWeilbacher]

Hi there! Awww, thank you! I'm so glad you got value from the video. Your comment made my day! Keep creating and I'm thankful you're here!🔥

[@ArcticBanshee]

I've recently begun my mosaic journey finally, after many years of it being sort of in the back of my mind. My first real experience with mosaics, I was a kid walking in Rio, and looking down at the stoned walkways in Ipanema. They made wave-like patterns that I loved. The next time I came across this art, was when i visited Disney World in FL, at the Cinderella's castle. They have mosaics inside on the walls that were breathtaking. Fast forward over 30 years and here I am, finally taking the plunge. Never too late for a hobby. I'm glad I found your channel, it's been SO helpful. Thank you!

[@JulieWeilbacher]

Hi LA! How exciting that you're new to mosaic making! Welcome! There's lots to learn here on my channel and you can always suggest a topic for me to cover in a future video. Keep creating and I'm so glad you're here!🔥

[@danitasmead3454]

I appreciate your calm, organized presentation and close-ups of the tools in use.

[@JulieWeilbacher]

Hi Danita! Thank you for your kind words. Keep creating and I'm glad you're here!

[@carmenortiz5294]

Talk about good luck! I used to do mosaic of both kinds about two decades ago. I took up growing vegetables when I moved and stopped. A few weeks ago I decided, "I have all those supplies so maybe...". I even have a separate building in the lot. Been cleaning it for the last two weeks. Tiling the mantel of the fireplace, lets just say, involved a lot of guess work after two decades. This video showed up by chance this morning around 4 in the morning. I will definitely watch part one. My huge collection of dusty tiles and glass thank you. Nice video.

[@JulieWeilbacher]

Hi Carmen, I'm so glad this video showed up in your feed at just the right time. Get to those materials. They've missed you!😉 Glad you're here!

[@barbrathompson9798]

Same here, been dragging boxes of tiles around for couple of years now ,,, Also have a garage so her we go

[@sundaysunshine2925]

Thanks . This was helpful

[@Joel_Creative]

I'm officially jealous of your tile collection

[@Craftypinch]

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[@bakecookandcreate9948]

Thankyou! Going to start a mosaic project making a mosaic tile insert for outdoor patio. This is really helpful for beginners like me.

[@JulieWeilbacher]

Yay!! I’m so glad you got value from the video.🙌

[@AzerPaul]

I've recently discovered you, as I am getting back into mosaics after being overseas for eleven years and forgetting so much that I need to almost reintroduce myself to every process and material. You are organized, you speak well, you get right to the point. Thanks so much for being the excellent teacher you are.

[@JulieWeilbacher]

Hi Paul! Welcome back! Wow, thanks for your kind words! I really appreciate the feedback and support. 🔥 Great to hear the video was helpful. Get to creating (again!) and I'm glad you're here!

[@glasslight7960]

Making stained glass panels for years has given me lots of small glass pieces which leads me to mosaics. Thanks for the clear instructions to help me start a new art!

[@JulieWeilbacher]

Hi Glasslight! Your scrap glass is PERFECT for making mosaic art. Great to hear you got some value from the video and are ready to tackle a new art form. LOVE IT! Keep creating and I'm so glad you're here!🔥

[@loril9193]

Beginner here.... I grabbed my eye brow tweezer for adding small beads and moving around, haha and saw you're using dental tools! Now I feel ok using my tweezer :)

[@JulieWeilbacher]

Hi Lori! YES, great! Use what you have first. I also like to use old tweezers when I want my hands closer to the mosaic. And like you mentioned, they're perfect for working with smaller items like beads. Keep creating! I'm glad you're here.

[@judywheeler8734]

Thanks, Julie. My favorite tool-tweezers. Would you ever consider doing a video on cutting wooden shapes with a jigsaw?

[@JulieWeilbacher]

Hi Judy! Ohhhh, tweezers are a GREAT tool in mosaic making! One of my faves too! 🙌 Thanks for the video idea. It's on the list! Any particular shapes or you'd just like to see the process? I'm glad you're here! Keep creating!

[@diannecrea7090]

Wonderful advice for beginners and everyone else!

[@JulieWeilbacher]

Thanks Dianne! I'm glad you enjoyed it. Just trying to shorten the learning curve. Keep creating and glad you're here!

[@janweaver3112]

Just getting started on ceramic jewelry. Great help.

[@JulieWeilbacher]

Hi Jan! That's great to hear!😊 Keep creating and I'm so glad you're here!🔥

[@dj05297]

Thank you so much Julie for your time and dedication.

[@JulieWeilbacher]

Hi Dunia! THANK YOU for watching the video.....and for your kind words! I do appreciate it!! Keep creating and I'm so glad you're here!⭐

[@samanthaweliwita4698]

Hi i am from sri lanka so very recantly i discovered your vedio its make me happy bcuse i am going to start my hobby thank you so much

[@JulieWeilbacher]

Hi Samantha! How wonderful!😊 Welcome to the world of mosaic! Keep creating and I'm thankful you're here!⚡

[@gabynaptali1520]

Thanks great vid* What grit size is your recommended grind stone?

[@lydvincecruz824]

Thanks a lot for sharing.This would help me on my p projects.I'm planing to do mosaic projects so I appreciate it very much.

[@JulieWeilbacher]

Hi Lyd! That's great to hear. Keep creating and I'm glad you're here!🔥

[@SarjuBeej]

are you providing online workshop for this

[@margaretwilliams5536]

I am a newbie learning along with my students. Thanks for the clear presentations!

[@JulieWeilbacher]

Hi Margaret! Welcome to the world of mosaic...make yourself comfortable! Great to hear you're enjoying my videos. Let me know if there's anything in particular you'd like to see here on my channel. Keep creating (and learning!) and I'm so glad you're here!🙌

[@conniealley9406]

This is all new to me. Very excited to get started. Really enjoy your videos. Going to follow along. The Christmas ornaments were so cute.

[@JulieWeilbacher]

Hi Connie! Welcome to the world of mosaic! There's lots of information on my channel to help you get started. So many possibilities. Let me know if there's a specific subject you want help with. Keep creating and I'm so glad you're here! 🔥

[@kimnobles7687]

What a great video - so helpful!

[@JulieWeilbacher]

Hi Kim! I’m so glad you got value from it. Keep creating and I’m thankful you’re here!🔥

[@roseosullivan6553]

Hi, so helpful. Thanks. Takw care.

[@JulieWeilbacher]

Thanks Rose, glad you found it helpful. Glad you're here!

[@CoralCorral]

I appreciate your insights. I hope you are doing well with mosaics. I would like to know more about your professional mosaic business and commissions.

[@JulieWeilbacher]

Hi CoralCorral! Thank you.✨

[@staceymortimer6674]

Wow! Super helpful! You're such an inspiration to get into mosaic art. Thank you for the information!

[@JulieWeilbacher]

Hi Stacey! Yay! Thanks for your kind words.😊 Great to hear you got value from the video. Keep creating and I'm so glad you're here!🔥

[@Beehive65]

Awesome advice and well done video. Thank you for your help as I delve deeper into my mosaic art.

[@JulieWeilbacher]

Hi DIY! Great to hear you enjoyed the video and got some value from it. Having the right tools makes things so much easier. Then you can really enjoy the creative process.🙌 And we're all about a smooth creative process around here, right?!? Keep going and learning. I'm so glad you're here!🔥

[@sabinelloyd8532]

Thank you thus was very helpful

[@JulieWeilbacher]

Hi Sabine! Yay!!😊 I’m so glad you got value from the video. Keep creating and I’m thankful you’re here!🔥

[@nancystroh5045]

I could not find a link for the Tools. Where can I find all of these tools and the grinding stone? Thank you. Very good video!!!

[@JulieWeilbacher]

Hi Nancy! Click the down arrow next to the video title and that will expand the description. Then you’ll want to click ‘more’ to expand the description further. All of the tools, including the grinding stone, are listed and linked. Keep creating and I’m so glad you’re here!🔥

[@greenwoman8860]

I ordered the Fletcher running pliers and they came with no instructions as to what the four extra pieces are for, how to put them on or use them. Can you explain please???

[@moiseslima9259]

I was wondering if you like to use Dremel tool to sand tiles. Not sure if is under The same name outside of Brazil.

[@damarisdiaz-gormley7745]

Thanks again for a great video!!!

[@JulieWeilbacher]

Hi Damaris! You're welcome, and THANK YOU for watching! Glad you enjoyed it! Keep creating and I'm so happy you're here!🙌

[@andrebarma]

Thank you very helpful!

[@JulieWeilbacher]

Hi André! You're welcome! Thanks for watching. Keep creating and I'm so glad you're here!🔥

[@kathleenhealy7586]

Hi, newbie here, loving your videos. So helpful! Are the running pliers metal or plastic? Thank you for the great videos.

[@JulieWeilbacher]

Hi newbie Kathleen! Thanks for your kind words. I'm glad you're enjoying my videos. The running pliers are plastic, although I have a few other pairs which are metal with a ribber tip. Keep creating and I'm so glad you're here!🔥

[@daleritter7794]

hi Julie. Love your videos!! Have you ever done one using a dremil, and carving lines in flowers to accentuate them. I have heard of it being done with a ring saw, i believe. As i dont have one, i was wondering if you could use a dremil with diamond tip. Thanks

[@JulieWeilbacher]

Hi Dale! Thank you for your kind words and support. It's GREAT to hear you're enjoying my videos. I haven't seen a mosaic like that but it sounds very interesting. What material is the tesserae that would allow you to carve lines? Keep creating and I'm so glad you're here!🔥

[@daleritter7794]

@@JulieWeilbacher Hi Julie. From the picture it looks like the tesserae is regular 3 ml stained glass made into flowers and the lines are etched into the glass and then the etched area is filled in with dark grout. Susan (Dale Ritter)

[@tkripic]

Thank you so much!

[@JulieWeilbacher]

Hi tkripic! You're so welcome! Keep creating and I'm so glad you're here!🔥

[@merylcando]

Julie, I am an illustrator. I have been commissioned by an interior architect to do a large scale mosaic based on one of my giant watercolors, for a commercial kitchen. I have no experience doing mosaic art. What is the best tile (porcelain, ceramic, or glass) to use in a kitchen, one that would resist the heat and humidity of cooking? Thank you for any infornation!

[@JulieWeilbacher]

Hi Meryl! That sounds like a fun project. All of the materials you mentioned would work in a kitchen environment. I would use a fortified cement-based adhesive and grout to go along with whatever materials you choose. Keep creating and I'm so glad you're here!🔥

[@navrangde]

It is very helpful 😊

[@JulieWeilbacher]

Hi there! It’s great to hear you got value from my video. Keep creating and I’m thankful you’re here!🔥

[@hfrt29]

We have the same necklace!🤓

[@JulieWeilbacher]

Great!

[@Jptoutant]

do you sand the burrs off the cut ceramic pieces?

[@JulieWeilbacher]

Hi there! I do! This video will show you how I do it: kzbin.info/www/bejne/f6OudpqtpaylZ5Y. Keep creating and I’m glad you’re here!🔥

[@marydeterding6377]

Is there a way to age distress china to enhance texture in a mosaic artwork?

[@moiseslima9259]

Awesome.

[@ksibley-ng]

Sorry if you have answered this before, but, do you recommend using gloves? Are shards a concern?

[@dragonball7454]

want to learn how to work with stain glass mosaic tile. I want to make candle holders.

[@JulieWeilbacher]

Hi Kenny S! Check out this video (kzbin.info/www/bejne/mIrKhaKwjJmFmLc) which will show you some helpful techniques and tools when working with glass on glass (stained glass). And this video (kzbin.info/www/bejne/bXmlo6iBZ6pro9E) will show you how to use another tool to cut the stained glass into specific shapes and sizes. Super helpful! Keep creating and I'm glad you're here!🔥

[@tarapotter4566]

Hi Julie. If I am gluing stained glass onto mesh that will end up being adhered in a shower do I need to use tile adhesive? (Vs weldbond?)

[@JulieWeilbacher]

Hi Tara! Weldbond will work fine because your mesh mosaic will eventually be installed in your shower using the appropriate adhesive. You're using Weldbond to lightly adhere your tesserae to the mesh...so you don't need to use a lot of it. The final adhesive during installation will come through the mesh openings and 'grab' or hold onto your tesserae. Hope that makes sense. Sounds like a fun project! Keep creating and I'm so glad you're here!🔥

[@robinmilner8905]

great video thank you. you didnt show how to adhere piece you made on the mesh to your final substrae wedi board paver etc. i am guessing just put adhesive between mesh and surface.

[@JulieWeilbacher]

Hi Robin! Great to hear you enjoyed the video! Check out this video here (kzbin.info/www/bejne/gIqoYomqYqt5faM) where I adhere a meshed piece to the final substrate. Keep creating and I'm so glad you're here!🔥

[@DenGio55]

Hi Julie!! I’ve heard a mask is necessary to use while cutting ceramics and also mixing grout, etc. What is your opinion? Thanks!

[@JulieWeilbacher]

Hi Deni! Yes, I do try -- as much as possible -- to wear a mask when performing those tasks. Keep creating and I'm so thankful you're here!🔥

[@DenGio55]

@@JulieWeilbacher Thank you so much!!

[@jodycolling299]

How do i get a longer piece when cutting ceramic tiles??

[@JulieWeilbacher]

Hi Jody! Try using a rotary tile cutter. Keep creating and I’m thankful you’re here.✨

[@castleviewfarms7247]

Hi Julie. Do you think using the glass cutters in combination with the running pliers would work on breaking various flower pots (glass, ceramic, terracotta etc)? I’m looking to create flower arrangements with broken pots but only small portions cut off the pot, like a corner of a pot but want some control over how the pot breaks. Some people just use a hammer but Thats too risky for me. Thanks!

[@JulieWeilbacher]

Hi M. A.! I would use compound tile nippers to break the pot down initially. Then you can make finer cuts using wheeled glass nippers (for glass), and tile nippers (for ceramic and some thinner terracotta). Keep creating and I'm so glad you're here!🔥

[@anjalidattal7125]

Thanku

[@JulieWeilbacher]

Hi there! I'm glad you enjoyed the video. Keep creating and I'm thankful you're here!🔥

[@godsarchitect111]

How is the water that has glass dust in it disposed! I’m really just wondering. I’m new to Mosaic.

[@JulieWeilbacher]

Hi Yasiarchitect! Welcome to the world of mosaic! You can pour the water down the sink, bath tub, shower, or outside. It's just glass. There's no cement in the water. Keep creating and I'm glad you're here!🔥

[@godsarchitect111]

@@JulieWeilbacher 🙏!

[@hfrt29]

I use dry erase markers

[@JulieWeilbacher]

Hi Helen, I dried dry erase markers but needed something more permanent for glass grinding. The trick is finding what works for you and your mosaic making...and you found your method! Fantastic!! Keep creating!

[@DenekiLakes]

Love your videos but the music is a HUGE distraction. Thank you for your work and help. Greatly appreciated as a person new to mosaics.

[@JulieWeilbacher]

Awww, thank you for your kind words.😊 I'm glad you're getting value from my videos. And thank you for your honest feedback about the music. Yes, agreed. Recently we stopped having music altogether during the bulk of my videos. Let me know if there's a video topic you're interested in and thanks again for your comment. Keep creating and I'm thankful you're here!🔥

[@electronikariver1234]

Van gos starry night.

[@JulieWeilbacher]

That's a well-known piece. Are you going to re-create that painting in mosaic?

[@sandymarsco3126]

Cutting a wine bottle

[@bevturquoise4651]

That BACKGROUND sound/music/noise is so distracting, I can't watch or listen, thanks anyway. Why is there sound when we are trying to listen?

[@JulieWeilbacher]

Hi there Bev, I'm sorry to hear the background music is distracting. My newer videos have no music playing in the background so I encourage you to give those a try. Keep creating and I'm thankful you're here!🔥