No. 8 of 19, How to cut Sunflowers for a stained glass mosaic.

[@annettemclane7596]

You are such a fantastic teacher! Thank you for these videos.

[@SueSmithGlassMosaics]

Thank you. You’re very welcome.

[@joannulm4102]

I am from Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA. We are buried under snow and looking forward to spring. Do not get me wrong as the winter snow scenery is spectacular. This is the first video I saw on your channel as a new subscriber. A sunflower! A beacon of hope, love and solidarity. Thank you. .

[@SueSmithGlassMosaics]

Hi JoAnn, l love the different seasons and always hope for a blanketing of snow each winter. Last time my wish was granted was 2012. I’m happy to hear the sunflower has brought some glow into your beautiful snowscape. Have fun with the videos. Sue

[@joannulm4102]

@@SueSmithGlassMosaics Our last snowstorm here was 15 inches over a couple of days. Lots of shoveling while enjoying the beautiful scenery. Your work is so beautiful and your videos make it look so doable. Thank you so much for spreading your passion.

[@MaureenRaymond-d7w]

Your tutorials are great and your artwork is gorgeous. Thank you so much. Cheers.

[@jenihead129]

So pretty!!

[@estherb1938]

I'm so amazed as I watch these videos. Thank you for such wonderful instructions

[@SueSmithGlassMosaics]

Thank you. You’re very welcome.

[@athanasiatzakostas9903]

Beautiful! Thank you for sharing

[@martinemosca6583]

Vous êtes une grande artiste, j’aime beaucoup votre travail et merci de partager avec nous.

[@SueSmithGlassMosaics]

Merci, vous êtes les bienvenus.

[@thornhedge9639]

I don't even like Sun Flowers; but that's Fantastic!

[@SueSmithGlassMosaics]

Thank you.

[@americ9597]

I know you have done this hundreds of times but do you see this in your mind’s eye? Everything you do is with such beauty. Do you or did you follow a photo at one time? Do you study flowers? I’m in awe of your talent.

[@SueSmithGlassMosaics]

Hi Jeanne, I am awfully nature nosey so look carefully at plants, bugs, flowers etc., but everything I do is straight from my head, no photos unless I need to study a flower. The only time I would do a sketch first is if it were for a client who requested one. I usually have it planned in my mind before I start. . Thank you.

[@lorettamorro5403]

Thank you Sue. 🙏These videos are so helpful.

[@amandalambert2220]

Absolutely love your tutorials! I am a ‘mosaicer’ however you have inspired me to try my hand at this garden piece! Thank you so much for all your wonderful hints and tips! 🧡

[@SueSmithGlassMosaics]

You’re welcome. Glad you like them, have fun. Sue

[@cynthiapinto198]

So beautiful😯❤

[@babydriver24]

THANK YOU SO MUCH for everything you post. I am so grateful. You have really helped me get over a lot of my mosaic-ing hurdles. THANK YOU THANK YOU. Don't stop!

[@SueSmithGlassMosaics]

Oh bless you. You are so welcome and I’m so happy you have found them useful. I really hope you’re enjoying making up the mosaics, it’s such a cheerful thing to do especially in our present situation. Sue 😘

[@sherierodrigues1569]

Dear Sue. I am a 70 year old beginner. I would like to say, thank you for sharing your beautiful art and tutorials with us. I love listening to you and learning from you. You are a gem. Stay safe and well and all my good wishes go to you. Hugs from Sherie in Australia. 🥰

[@SueSmithGlassMosaics]

Sherie Rodrigues Hello Sherie, thank you and you’re very welcome. The whole course would have been uploaded long before now if I could get a decent internet signal.... but they are on their way. I’m so pleased you’re finding them useful and very happy tiger to hear enjoying them. I am happy to help at any time of you have questions. You can find all my contact details on my webpage. I once had a lady start my course when she was 82 and made beautiful pieces for her garden. Learning anything new can be quite frustrating to begin with but just keep practising, it’s worth it in the end. I hope you’re keeping well during this very difficult time, stay safe, Sue 🙂🌈

[@sherierodrigues1569]

@@SueSmithGlassMosaics oh darling Sue, how absolutely fabulous to hear from you. Thank you for responding. I just love letting the kind and generous artists such as yourself, know how much I appreciate the time taken out of your precious day to make your videos, I could only imagine, but I so love watching you. You are a wonderful teacher. Hugs to you and your family. I may take up your offer of help one day. I am actually starting a garden paver tomorrow. Nothing too fancy, yet. Bye for now, Sherie. 🤗

[@silverlandylady]

Stunning! You make it look so easy! I'm feeling inspired to make a table for the garden. Thanks for another great video

[@SueSmithGlassMosaics]

Do have a go and please send me the results. Bet it will be gorgeous. Sue

[@paulsmary2615]

Absoutly stunning. Thankyou for your tutorials Sue.

[@carolyncross6501]

Thank you Sue Excellent demo I am a real newbie What or how do you actually do the mosaic Or what video would you suggest I watch Thank you

[@SueSmithGlassMosaics]

Hi Carolyn, This is part of a series of 19 videos. It shows you in part one about tools & materials going right through to 19 on how to clean your Mosaic when you’ve finished making it. If you watch the whole series it will explain everything to you step-by-step. I use mirror as a backing but you don’t have to, you can use any preferred base you just need to change the adhesive to suit. if you have questions don’t hesitate to ask, I’m happy to answer them,….. if I can. Sue

[@squange20]

As usual, lovely video Sue. Just love, love your work. You make cutting and putting together a breeze. I spend so much time filing down the sharp edges. Not any more. The taping technique is very helpful. I watch all your videos. I live in NZ and am making a small mosaic for my mum who lives in the UK, and I’ve used your technique on some of the pieces, so hopefully it will turn out ok.

[@SueSmithGlassMosaics]

I’m so pleased your finding these useful. One good thing about Mosaic is the grout covers all of the sharp pieces, so no more grinding. Whereabouts does your mum live in the UK? My old assistant who worked on the large flower ball with me is in NZ, not able to continue travelling at present so I’ve just sent her a set of tools, hoping she’ll get back into it.

[@squange20]

@@SueSmithGlassMosaics Hi Sue. My mum lives in Islington. We left the UK beginning 2005, and haven’t been back yet. My mum has visited us many times, but prefers living in the UK. We were going to visit her this year, but hard to tell when we can. I live in the Bay of Plenty region, but will be moving up north in a year or so. When you next visit NZ, we could catch up if it’s not too far from us. We could exchange contact details then.

[@mailmejayshree]

Love 💕 all ur video thanks a ton 🌹🌹

[@SueSmithGlassMosaics]

Jayshree Shinde you’re very welcome. 🙂

[@RVBadlands2015]

Love this tutorial. Your design is beautiful. Will it be transparent when it’s completed.

[@SueSmithGlassMosaics]

Not this one because it is on mirror but you can use the same process for clear glass instead of mirror.

[@pamelamorrison5948]

Where did you find the mirrors you use?? Mirrors are expensive!