Reverse Method on Brown Paper

[@lychannel4096]

So good and clear explanation!! I have your books and I love them,Thank you Bonnie & Kim ,You are excellent teachers,Loving regards. Liliana,from Argentina

[@MakeitMosaics]

Thank you for you support!

[@rspivak8498]

Thank you for the good explanation. Suggest you turn down (or get rid of) the music as it was way too loud...made it hard to hear some of the explanation! Thank you for sharing your expertise!

[@MakeitMosaics]

This video has been reposted titled: Mosaic Classical Technique: Reverse Method on Brown Paper. We know the original video here has audio "hot spots". If you go to re-post you can enjoy without the loud music. Thanks for being a fan.

[@mccadee5933]

I just discovered your videos and am learning a lot already. You do a wonderful job of teaching and your replies to questions are appreciated. May I respectfully suggest that you leave the annoying music out of the videos, please. They detract from what you are saying and do not add to the quality. With that said, I look forward to watching them anyway, although I am constantly adjusting the volume. Thank you!

[@MakeitMosaics]

Thanks fro being a fan. We'll look (well listen) for a middle ground. Enjoy your mosaic making!

[@mccadee5933]

Bonnie Fitzgerald & Kim Wozniak listen with ear buds to see what I mean. Thank you sincerely. I am definitely a fan.

[@MakeitMosaics]

I just reposted this video with sound track fixed, same thumbnail picture. Thanks for being a fan!

[@carolynfisher929]

Looks great. So you can use Thinset as grout??? I e heard you have to add admix to use it as grout. Is that right? Always get confused between mortar and grout. I thought thinset was the adhesive but you grouted to fill spaces.

[@kimwozniak5663]

Although Thinset is typically used as an adhesive it can also be used as the grout as Bonnie used in this video. Most all commercial thinsets used today have admix already in them. (Think Polymer fortified) Thinset being an adhesive is actually a bit stronger than grout. The difference between them is more about the color and the size of the aggregate used to produce them. If you need the grout to be a different color than thinset you can pre-grout from the back. This is accomplished using the same technique in the video. Apply the grout to the interstices then remove as much as possible from the backs of the tile. Apply the thinset and adhere it to your substrate. Because you have already filled the spaces between the tiles with grout the thinset should not show through on the finished side. Hope this helps!

[@CatherineSTodd]

Thanks for this helpful video! One problem: we can't really "turn down the music when it is so loud" as then your voice is also turned down. My solution was to turn on English Subtitles under the gear icon, bottom right of the video. That helped. Hoping to see more videos, as this is really instructional. Now I think I know how to give it a try. Thanks for posting!

[@MakeitMosaics]

I just reposted this video with sound track fixed, same thumbnail picture. Thanks for being a fan!

[@shabdanusar2450]

Awesome video.... Loved it.... And learnt the process... Thanks 😊👍

[@MakeitMosaics]

Thank you for being a fan!

[@michellerichert8225]

merci ! inspirant !

[@russellmarra8520]

learned a lot, here, my favorite was the word gush.

[@jenniferlannen9221]

What's the red stuff you were pasting first? I'm confused...

[@MakeitMosaics]

I am sorry I did not get back to you sooner. Somehow your question fell between the cracks. Thank you for being a fan! The "red" stuff was a different sample, red smalti.

[@NoahAWeinbaum]

Hi Bonnie or Kim. Im new to making mosaics and I'm in the process of trying the indirect method for the first time. I have my source image on the bottom, above that is the transparent Con-tact paper which I use E6000 adhesive to glue the pieces onto the transparent paper. I'm getting ready to flip onto my frame but I'm not sure which adhesive I should use that will be stronger than e6000 so it grabs the whole piece in one flip. Could you give me a recommendation. Thanks

[@MakeitMosaics]

Why would you glue onto the contact paper? Sorry, I am confused. e6000 is never mentioned in this video or the video about the face tape method (which is when I use contact paper). For the reverse method you must use the flour paste glue on brown paper, as demonstrated in this video.......sounds like you came up with your own hybrid version. I do not know of a glue that can compete with e6000, because you need the mosaic to release from the contact paper and e6000. Perhaps I am not understanding. Good luck.

[@j.c.7555]

How much glycerin do you add? I believe that was left out of the recipe. Thank you! The bee is beautiful.

[@MakeitMosaics]

A few drops, if doesn’t thicken in a few minutes add a few drops more. Like a lot if recipes kind of flour, water, overall environment plays into to formula. Good luck and thanks for being a fan.

[@billlycall]

Bonnie, Can I use regular white copy paper instead of "Brown Paper"

[@kimwozniak5663]

White copy paper is not as strong, thick, nor does it have the structure of brown craft paper. It will be much more likely to buckle when damp from the glue and tear when you try to move it. White paper also absorbs water more quickly and will start to release before you want it to when setting your piece into place.

[@petrabader1877]

Hi, thx for your video about indirect technique. One question: I used these technique to create a stepping stone (50cmx50cm). In your book is shown to first ad grout, then turning into thinset. Do I have to let the first grout-applying dry, so that the paper is getting dry again? Had Problems to turn around my paper into the thinset. Thank you

[@MakeitMosaics]

If I understand you, you were "pre-grouting" as outlined in my book. Yes letting the grout cure for a day and then applying thinset mortar and doing the flip is best. The grout will help make the mosaic stable in addition to then already having the art work mostly grouted. In the video I used smalti, which typically is not grouted so I did not do that step. I hope this helps.

[@petrabader1877]

@@MakeitMosaics thank you! Helped a lot!

[@MakeitMosaics]

This video was re-posted so you can enjoy without the music issue, title noted above: Mosaic Classical Technique: Revere Method on Brown Paper Tutorial. Thanks for being a fan.

[@leeseminara280]

Thank you for such a great vid. :)

[@MakeitMosaics]

@@leeseminara280 Thanks for being a fan!

[@SkysMomma]

Great video content and instruction. Music is intolerable.

[@MakeitMosaics]

Yep audio is a mess which is why this video was re-posted, look at this one next time kzbin.info/www/bejne/sJeYo6SObrh_j6s

[@mickeyleonard5203]

Bonnie, TY so much for the vid on the reverse method on brown paper (I have your book, "Guide to Mosaic Techniques.") I want to use this method due to the varying thicknesses of the tess I'll be using. Question: I assume I can use this method to install on a vertical surface? I plan to work in sections to keep the installation manageable. Is there anything you can think of I need to be aware of? Should I apply a thin shmear of thinset to help set the tiles (after glueing onto the brown paper and wait for thinset to setup) and then apply this to my intended surface (concrete columns)? Or, just go directly from glueing to the brown paper (wait to dry) and apply directly to my columns? TIA

[@MakeitMosaics]

Yes very common technique for vertical surface. Yes work in sections, be sure to make lots of "markings" so you can easily reassemble. I have a video on the maverickmosaics.com website titled "Ft. Barnard Playground", 8 concrete columns which may give you some insights to vertical installation (although work was face taped, many same tricks apply) . maverickmosaics.com/galleries/installation-videos/ Take LOTS of photos as you de-construct, it is really easy to loose track of exactly how to re-assembled. No need to apply thinset to back of tiles, but you may consider back-grouting. Also consider coloring your thinset (with proper concrete colorants) to a color similar to your grout color. Those columns may need some attention, need to be tile ready, relatively smooth, may be worth putting a very thin scratch coat on them prior to install. Feel free to drop me a note through the maverickmosaics.com website with any other questions or concerns. Good luck! And thanks for your interest in our channel.

[@mickeyleonard5203]

@@MakeitMosaics Thank you, you've provided a lot of good info!

[@mayqueen0069]

New sub .love your work

[@MakeitMosaics]

Thank you! Appreciate your being a fan.

[@patcar5616]

Where can one find the tesserae materials?

[@angelan4695]

You were using mortar or thinset. What if you want a coloured grout? Can you substitute that, or is thinset crucial to the process?

[@MakeitMosaics]

Thin-set is mortar. You can not use grout. Grout has NO ADHESIVE PROPERITES. I do not recommend using pre-mixed thin-set for this process, mix from powder. To custom color grout (or thin-set) see our video titled "Coloring Thin set Mortar and Grout Video". Good luck and thanks for your interest.

[@tupuruk]

Thank you !!

[@MakeitMosaics]

Thank you for watching!

[@MakeitMosaics]

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[@ankitas3909]

Where is the video for making thinset?

[@pinchpalschannel2640]

These 4 videos all give demo of mixing thin-set, thanks for watching: Using Thinset Mortar as Adhesive for Mosaic Art, DYI Easy Mosaic Flower Pot part 1, Introduction to Mosaic Crafts with Kids: Suncatchers, DYIMosaic Garden Stepping Stone Paver part 2. Thanks for watching.

[@claudiacarvalho2773]

Thanks for the video and Congratulations. Do you think this glue is strong enough to use mosaic with 1inch x 3 inches glass tiles on a wall? Thank you very much for your attention!

[@bevturquoise4651]

Looks good but the music is too loud to hear you and way too distracting. Thanks anyway

[@1sueobrien]

Love the music

[@MakeitMosaics]

I just reposted this video with sound track fixed, same thumbnail picture. Thanks for being a fan!

[@Mail2elr]

Is the pinch of salt to taste?

[@MakeitMosaics]

ha ha, guess you could actually eat the stuff......think the pinch of salt is a bit of a preservative

[@catherine9283]

can we use regular white glue ?

[@MakeitMosaics]

NO, I do not recommend using white PVA glue. It does not release easily. Making the flour paste is really easy. Good luck.

[@MakeitMosaics]

NO! To glue to paper use the flour paste, white PVA glue will not easily release the brown paper. Sorry, I just saw this! Good luck and thanks for your interest.

[@acts10truth]

love the info, however, was aggravating to watch as your voice is low and MUSIC is LOUD

[@MakeitMosaics]

yep i hear ya with the audio, description warns folks about audio. doing the best we can given our time and treasure. thanks for watching and appreciate you being a fan

[@acts10truth]

@@MakeitMosaics a great fan. tell me where the video is about putting cement on a hat to apply mosaic

[@MakeitMosaics]

@@acts10truth Sorry, I don't know that video, it is not one of ours. Good luck and thanks for being a fan!

[@MakeitMosaics]

I just reposted this video with sound track fixed, same thumbnail picture. Thanks for being a fan!

[@MakeitMosaics]

This video has been reposted titled: Mosaic Classical Technique: Reverse Method on Brown Paper. We know the original video here has audio "hot spots". If you go to re-post you can enjoy without the loud music. Thanks for being a fan.

[@patleo123]

This technique ends up getting a mirror image.