I enjoyed the confessions! Precision is not my goal. Enjoying the process is my goal and why work hard when you could work smart? Thanks for the video!
Thank you for all your videos! I bought your book as well! I hope to start my mosaic journey someday when I have time but for now I am just learning when I get a chance here and there with your videos. I am interested in making ancient style mosaics maybe with a modern touch but ancient looking
Thanks for this. That is exactly what I find myself drawn to. I think ancient mosaics are endlessly fascinating and if I can I find any excuse to immerse myself in them. 😍
Thank you for such brilliant tutorials you have been a great help to me in just starting out. I love making the home made mesh substrates that you do. When i use these i prefer to do a subject but no background how would you grout around the edges of these?
You are so welcome Julie! If you are not mosaicking the background then I would use method number 4 in this video - basically apply a thin layer of cement based mortar/tile adhesive/thin set (= all words for the same thing) to cover the empty space.
Dear Helen, thank you so much for sharing your expertise! 😊 I would like to arrange a house number on Jackoboard and would like to protect the rims of the board using the glass fibre tape method. Should I then cover the back of the board with mortar as well in order to prevent the tape from coming off? I appreciate your help ❤
I enjoyed watching your video thank you so much for showing how you do your edging. You gave me some great tips and you made me laugh several times about your confessions.😁😂🤣 You have one new subscriber
It is made of lead (or it least it describes itself as lead tape) but there is nothing on the packet to indicate it is toxic. I agree most lead is, so maybe it's coated in something to stop the toxicity?
Great videos! Quick question, can the finish with thin set and latex be done just to the edges once the mosaic is completed? I used the wedy board and applied thin set to the entire surface. Or should have I applied the latex+thin set to the entire surface instead? Also, any advice on how to draw once the thin set has been applied to the entire surface? Thanks
It's a matter of choice whether you want to apply the thinset/latex to the entire surface or just to the bits where you will be applying mosaic. It is difficult to draw once the thinset has been applied to the surface, so I don't put a layer of thinset on the board before I work but only apply it in small amounts as I go along so I can always see the design. However, you can use a sharp instrument to etch into the layer of thinset which will work as a guide.
You can see if any of these solutions would work with the mosaic you've already completed. Most of them are added at the end anyway, so you should be fine
Hi Rozy, you can use just water. Dont forget that if you live in a cold country the dried tile adhesive might get efflorescence on it - a salt bloom - and the latex will help you avoid that.
You mix 50 per cent latex with 50 per cent water and then add that to the tile adhesive. Ie half and half (latex and water) mixed into the tile adhesive
youre awesome... but is your camera trained to stay on your teeth? cos you sit really still and your. head kind of moves around your teeth, and now ive seen that i cant unsee it. i do enjoy your videos
I enjoyed the confessions! Precision is not my goal. Enjoying the process is my goal and why work hard when you could work smart? Thanks for the video!
That's a good way of putting it! 😂
Thank you for all your videos! I bought your book as well! I hope to start my mosaic journey someday when I have time but for now I am just learning when I get a chance here and there with your videos. I am interested in making ancient style mosaics maybe with a modern touch but ancient looking
Thanks for this. That is exactly what I find myself drawn to. I think ancient mosaics are endlessly fascinating and if I can I find any excuse to immerse myself in them. 😍
Thank you for sharing your confessions and techniques!! 💕💕🎶🎶😎😎
You are so welcome!
Great ideas. I especially like the self adhesive metal tape that can be textured after applying. You solved the problem that's been on my mnd.
So glad it was helpful Patti! I love the tape too 😀😀
Thanks for creating such a useful filmette Helen! I'll certainly share this with my workshop participants 🧡🙏🏾🧡
Thanks Caroline! I think you get a little mention too 😀🌸
Thank you for such brilliant tutorials you have been a great help to me in just starting out. I love making the home made mesh substrates that you do. When i use these i prefer to do a subject but no background how would you grout around the edges of these?
You are so welcome Julie! If you are not mosaicking the background then I would use method number 4 in this video - basically apply a thin layer of cement based mortar/tile adhesive/thin set (= all words for the same thing) to cover the empty space.
love the background in these
Thank you! 😀🙏
Dear Helen, thank you so much for sharing your expertise! 😊 I would like to arrange a house number on Jackoboard and would like to protect the rims of the board using the glass fibre tape method. Should I then cover the back of the board with mortar as well in order to prevent the tape from coming off? I appreciate your help ❤
Yes, covering the back of the board with mortar would be a good idea if its going to be outside and exposed to the weather.
@@HelenMilesMosaicsThanks a lot. I'll try it out then 😊
I enjoyed watching your video thank you so much for showing how you do your edging. You gave me some great tips and you made me laugh several times about your confessions.😁😂🤣 You have one new subscriber
I'm so glad it was helpful and thank you for being a subscriber! It really makes a difference. 🙏😀
This video is exactly what i needed to know. A huge thank you. ❤
And a huge thank you back to you! 😀
Enjoyed the video. Thank you. One query. Is lead tape made of lead and toxic?
It is made of lead (or it least it describes itself as lead tape) but there is nothing on the packet to indicate it is toxic. I agree most lead is, so maybe it's coated in something to stop the toxicity?
Thanks so much. I have had trouble going the easy way on edges coming off when I used grout. The latex and adhesive looks much better.
Glad I could help! That's interesting that you have had the grout coming off. I should pay heed! 😀
Such a great tutorial! Thank you!
You are so welcome!
Thanks for this and your other videos! I guess you would apply the lead edging when you have finished the mosaic?
Thanks, Ann
Yes, exactly, I put it on after making the mosaic and grouting. The lead tape doesnt stick to the edges if they are grouted/covered with adhesive.
Thanks!@@HelenMilesMosaics
Great videos! Quick question, can the finish with thin set and latex be done just to the edges once the mosaic is completed? I used the wedy board and applied thin set to the entire surface.
Or should have I applied the latex+thin set to the entire surface instead?
Also, any advice on how to draw once the thin set has been applied to the entire surface?
Thanks
It's a matter of choice whether you want to apply the thinset/latex to the entire surface or just to the bits where you will be applying mosaic. It is difficult to draw once the thinset has been applied to the surface, so I don't put a layer of thinset on the board before I work but only apply it in small amounts as I go along so I can always see the design. However, you can use a sharp instrument to etch into the layer of thinset which will work as a guide.
What if I already did the mosaic and then realized I need an edge?
You can see if any of these solutions would work with the mosaic you've already completed. Most of them are added at the end anyway, so you should be fine
Hi Helen, happy holidays! On method #4, is it required to add the 50/50 latex liquid, or can I use just water by itself?
Hi Rozy, you can use just water. Dont forget that if you live in a cold country the dried tile adhesive might get efflorescence on it - a salt bloom - and the latex will help you avoid that.
@@HelenMilesMosaics thank you for the explanation!
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No comprendo usas 50 del material, que material? 50 latex ,
You mix 50 per cent latex with 50 per cent water and then add that to the tile adhesive. Ie half and half (latex and water) mixed into the tile adhesive
youre awesome... but is your camera trained to stay on your teeth? cos you sit really still and your. head kind of moves around your teeth, and now ive seen that i cant unsee it. i do enjoy your videos
Interesting observation! 😂