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For this particular technique you don't want to clean the silicon completely off the brush. Once the silicon goes into the bristles, it creates a stiff but slightly flexible glue spreader. The glue spreaders that you can buy for purpose are either too rigid or too floppy. Of course this may not work for all techniques but for this technique, over 20 years, I've found this the best way for this technique.

The information about the tools and the glue is in video number one of this set. This is a full course starting from one through to 19 shows you the whole technique step-by-step. I use clear silicone sealant.

I'm not sure what you mean when you ask "How did I back it up?" You buy good quality new mirror don't use old.

Thank you! 😊

I'm sure they will. I've never really got on with mine, but if you have them, give it a go.

I admit it does take some practice

You are so welcome!

Silicone

This clip shows how I cut off the excess. ua-cam.com/video/bcr-dD74LDs/v-deo.htmlsi=Tur-Yx27nNaozgKO

I cover my tables with the underlay for laminate flooring which is the white table covering you can see in the video.

You can make any shape or size but this one is 12x76cm

Everything including glue and tools is explained in the first video of this course, 1 of 19. If using mirror you can use silicone but don’t use silicone on a clear glass base.

If you watch no. 1 of 19 of this same playlist that shows you the different tools and how to use each one. You can use either glass scorer or wheeled mosaic nippers

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Ah bless you, thank you. I hope you find them useful. ❤

Ah thank you. I hope you find it useful. Sue

In England we call it Masking Tape, it is the tape that house painters use to mask off an area.

I didn’t test silicone. This is a glass on clear glass (GOG) or clear acrylic adhesive test, which country are you in?

@@SueSmithGlassMosaics Oh sorry , that'll teach me for not paying attention 😂 I'm uk based

Not a problem, the silicone, which I only use on mirror and non-transparent bases, like fibreglass, bowling balls, I use Everbuild general purpose, but also Sudal make one that is recommended. I saw the other build in my online shop. But if you’re not sure run the same test using using silicones and see which one comes out best, or just test one silicone instead of having to buy several of them.

@@SueSmithGlassMosaics Thankyou Sue , Very much appreciated 😀

@@Lorraines3DPrints you can buy the silicon I use in B & M stores, Amazon and most DIY

It does need to be this particular one as they make so many different types. This adhesive, even dry retains flexibility so will allow the glass to expand and contract in heat and cold but, using anything like a superglue will cause the glass to crack. This I know from experience from when I first started 21 years ago. I used a superglue and the whole piece cracked right across over time.

Hopefully, you can find this Clear glue but if not, you can use the test process to try out the adhesives you can buy in SA. Good luck.

I haven’t noticed any smell. I’m sure it must have some but it’s not obvious.

I need one

Hi Cindy, yes absolutely. It will work just as well on the mirror.

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Hi Alison, yes. I have been considering it, but I find a silicone easier to use.

It’s a bit long-winded and takes time, but once you do it, you can be 100% sure that you’re not going to have problems with your work later on.

@@SueSmithGlassMosaics Not long-winded at all! I found it very concise and thorough.

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Yes, regular stained glass.

Answered in your previous question. Depending on which country you’re in, I might be able to give you some names of companies.

They are called Running Pliers and these blue plastic ones are made by Leponitt but other companies make similar ones in metal or plastic. I sell the plastic ones in my online shop, but otherwise you need to look for mosaic or stained glass material & tool suppliers

They are thin strips of mirror which I cut myself. I saw them in my online shop or you can watch how to cut them for yourself in this video: ua-cam.com/video/x0rS-3uZfM8/v-deo.htmlsi=E7qV3S82Ar0x6uIF

Now I just need to find the mirrors 😀 thank you

You can use different borders. Gems/nuggets, strips of coloured glass, even mosaic tiles. You can also use thin strips of textured clear ( non coloured) glass which gives a similar but softer look.

Hi Dave, good to hear you found this useful. Sue

I used to make small tiles and put them into a box frame. You can sell them online or at fairs or give as gifts. I’m just starting a set of 12 in small frames with the flower that is associated with each month. January-Snowdrop, February -Crocus…and so on.