When I bought my house the lady that owned it prior left a lot of stuff behind and they don't have recycling here. So as I am throwing all the stuff away ,I am thinking it's going into landfills. I had just had six surgeries in one year and had more coming so I have some time on my hands. That PVC pipe that you just showed was in the yard and suddenly I was inspired to do an upcycle for the first time in my life. I had no Vice or clamps and I sawed it into six pieces by sitting on it on a chair. To l say that that was an unpleasant Rodeo ride is an understatement.
@mosaicsgardenbynancykeating I actually didn't think I would be out of work this long and I just found out I have another stack of surgeries so I have been doing beating because I can't feel my hands because my spinal fusion collapsed, but the last time I had that surgery I was very big because it was the last surgery of 6 and it didn't go well so I wanted to lose weight before I did it again. You gain weight when you lay in bed for a year and keep eating what you did before. Who knew? I just started upcycycling for extra money and they like them, fingers crossed. Knots are my enemy though lol I'm so glad all the junk the lady left in the garage when she sold it was too heavy for me now.
Hi Nancy, I learned so much from you, thank you. I was trying to find the glue you use with no luck. Can you please tell me where to get it. I live in Orlando. Norin
I noticed each student had a syringe with all their tools. Were these syringes filled with silicone for ease of gluing? Or were the silicone tubes used with the caulking gun (seems unwieldy)? What size syringes are those? I like the idea of applying adhesive that way and wondered if size 60 is too large to handle. LOVE these garden poles - such a great idea!
Hi Nancy,Does the tesserae stay on?Did you have to rough up the pvc pipe before gluing?Or would it be better to cover with self adhesive mesh & thinset first?Regards Janine King,Western Australia
Not necessary. Especially if you use a grout admix for exterior applications. I offer an online course for garden poles. Hers info link mosaicsgarden.teachable.com/p/mosaic-garden-pole
Hi there! I absolutely LOVE this!! I’m having trouble with signing up for the online course. It said I already had an account, but never sent the link to change my password. Help! 😅
Hi .. well yes. I do have a few for sale. $50. They were fabricated for me by a metal shop. BUT they are really heavy and a big oversized box. would cost $$$ to ship to CA. Probably $75 my guess guess.
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Love These !!! 🤓😎
Wow, I just love these! They all are fantastic. Love them! love them!
You know... I have an online class for the mosaic garden poles! Here's the info link:
mosaicsgarden.teachable.com/p/mosaic-garden-pole
When I bought my house the lady that owned it prior left a lot of stuff behind and they don't have recycling here. So as I am throwing all the stuff away ,I am thinking it's going into landfills. I had just had six surgeries in one year and had more coming so I have some time on my hands. That PVC pipe that you just showed was in the yard and suddenly I was inspired to do an upcycle for the first time in my life. I had no Vice or clamps and I sawed it into six pieces by sitting on it on a chair. To l say that that was an unpleasant Rodeo ride is an understatement.
Whoa!! Way to go!
@mosaicsgardenbynancykeating I actually didn't think I would be out of work this long and I just found out I have another stack of surgeries so I have been doing beating because I can't feel my hands because my spinal fusion collapsed, but the last time I had that surgery I was very big because it was the last surgery of 6 and it didn't go well so I wanted to lose weight before I did it again. You gain weight when you lay in bed for a year and keep eating what you did before. Who knew? I just started upcycycling for extra money and they like them, fingers crossed. Knots are my enemy though lol I'm so glad all the junk the lady left in the garage when she sold it was too heavy for me now.
Hey Nancy, love this class. The pole stands are awesome. Is this something I can purchase?
Would it be possible to order a base from you? I really want to make a totem pole this winter.
Sure. Are you local/ Indiana? Shipping would be $$!
Absolutely brilliant Nancy, what a great class
Lovely , inspired to have a go !
What type of glue is used to hold the mosaic tile on the pvc pipe . They all look beautiful!
Thx! Silicone only
What is the Substrate / Base it goes on ?? 🤔😏. For those of us that live Way out of State !! Such as Whidbey Island , WA !
Beautiful I’m going to Try this
did you use silicon to glue tiles
They are All Soo Beautiful!! I love them all! Do you drill a hole in the top and secure the topper with a screw, nut and glue underneath?
Yep.
Hi Nancy, I learned so much from you, thank you. I was trying to find the glue you use with no luck. Can you please tell me where to get it. I live in Orlando. Norin
It's just clear silicone. I prefer the GE brand. It has no voc fumes. I load the silicone into syringes for easier less messy application
I noticed each student had a syringe with all their tools. Were these syringes filled with silicone for ease of gluing? Or were the silicone tubes used with the caulking gun (seems unwieldy)? What size syringes are those? I like the idea of applying adhesive that way and wondered if size 60 is too large to handle. LOVE these garden poles - such a great idea!
Away from the studio on vacay. Don't know the size of syringe.
WOW beautiful
Fun too!
How much do you charge for your workshops. What are the days and hours that you do it also
Love ur work! Where can I purchase those beautiful mosaic strips?
I cut the strips from art glass sheets
Hi Nancy,Does the tesserae stay on?Did you have to rough up the pvc pipe before gluing?Or would it be better to cover with self adhesive mesh & thinset first?Regards Janine King,Western Australia
Sand the pipe for "bite". Silicone
This has been very inspiring to me. Do you advise sealing the finish poles with some kind of clear sealant?
Not necessary. Especially if you use a grout admix for exterior applications. I offer an online course for garden poles. Hers info link
mosaicsgarden.teachable.com/p/mosaic-garden-pole
They are all beautiful!
Hi there! I absolutely LOVE this!! I’m having trouble with signing up for the online course. It said I already had an account, but never sent the link to change my password. Help! 😅
What's your email? I'll contact you and see if we can figure it out. I'm at: nancy@mosaicsgarden.com
Hi Nancy….what is the diameter of the pipe you are using? Thanks 🐢
these are 4" diameter
Thank you for the inspiration! They are beautiful. Is it hard to find the toppers? 🐢🌮
Nope. Think of drawer pulls
I'm in California, can I buy an iron form from you?
Hi .. well yes. I do have a few for sale. $50. They were fabricated for me by a metal shop. BUT they are really heavy and a big oversized box. would cost $$$ to ship to CA. Probably $75 my guess guess.
I'm not worthy !