This is a fantastic experience! How marvellous you were able to di this - I’m such a fan of Luciana and the Ravenna school. One question: How do you guarantee in this method that the thinset mortar doesn’t squeeze up between the smalti and be visible on the front? If you wait till everything is dry to remove the cheesecloth, isn’t that too late to correct and clean? Your bird is lovely 😊
Thanks Sue! I think the answer to your first question is to make the thinset "thin". You've already seen your bird or whatever when it was in the putty and you can change any mistakes then. It's really pretty straitforward. One gross thing is rabbit skin glue. Definitely only use that in open air. I hope this helps--if not, anyone else please feel free to pip in with another answer.
@@carolbowen2024 thanks so much for your reply. It looks like she thoroughly butters the back of the piece and then puts a thin scratch coat down in the box. I guess you don’t press it down too much once you lay it in the box, is that it? In my mind I’ve got all that adhesive squeezing up to the top of the interstices. But does that not happen?
Is this stained glass? If not what kind of glass is it? I grew up going to the Getty Villa on the boundaries of Pacific Palisades and Malibu. It was mostly the mosaics that mesmerized me. I also have an Italian Uncle who would send me postcards that included mosaics when he was back home in Italy. I’m learning mosaics now decades later, fulfilling a childhood dream. Thank you for this video! P.S. what kind of glass did you use? 💕
I'm glad that you like the video! I, too, love mosaics. The type of glass used in this video is called smalti. Molten glass is poured into a blob. Then the blob is flattened so it's like a thick pizza. When the glass pancake cools it is sliced into the rectangular forms you see me using in the video. You can also buy the glass in pizza form which gives you the option of cutting different sizes. Interestingly, it is the inner cut sides (the riven edge) that are supposed to show in the mosaic. The insides are a bit different in color from the outer edges (the part that's like a crust). I visited Orsoni in Venice, a historic glass furnace that makes smalti. I was able to film the smalti making process. I think you might enjoy that video, as you will see the different steps and learn about this historic glass furnace. Best of luck with your mosaic adventures!
Hi Elis, there is not a simple answer to your question. I suggest you watch some youtube videos that introduce the mosaic medium. There are so many possible materials to choose from. If you do not have many materials, you can always make a paper mosaic with colors cut from magazine images and glue. I have a paper mosaic series of videos on my channel--I use them for my students, but I will make it public so you can see how to do this.
I'm sorry that conditions are not favorable for your work in Lebanon. I believe it is difficult to work as a mosaicist in most parts of the world because there are not many mosaic studios doing this work. I love mosaics, but I do not work in the mosaic art field. I filmed this video when I attended a class at the Mosaic Art School in Ravenna, Italy. There, one may study the ancient techniques of making a mosaic, using authentic materials and techniques. To take classes at the school, visit their website at: mosaicschool.com/art/
Hola si preparo pegamento de conejo me sirve para hacer mosaicos transparentes con vidrios para exterior y para una piscina dentro del agua q no rompas los pies y no se dale con el invierno fuerte.
Oh, Gerald, that is so unfortunate! I get headaches from flashing lights like strobes, fire alarms. Obviously, since I made the video, I am having no problem with it. What is it about the video that you think gave you a headache?
Beautiful!!
Thank you so much!
Maravilhosa arte!!! Renato - RS - Brasil.
Thank you so much Renato!
Hola cuanto cuesta el curso ?. Puede ser on line
Todo muy lindo!! Saludos desde Argentina!!
Thank you so much Alicia Yfran!
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Mille Grazie!
This is a fantastic experience! How marvellous you were able to di this - I’m such a fan of Luciana and the Ravenna school. One question: How do you guarantee in this method that the thinset mortar doesn’t squeeze up between the smalti and be visible on the front? If you wait till everything is dry to remove the cheesecloth, isn’t that too late to correct and clean? Your bird is lovely 😊
Thanks Sue! I think the answer to your first question is to make the thinset "thin". You've already seen your bird or whatever when it was in the putty and you can change any mistakes then. It's really pretty straitforward. One gross thing is rabbit skin glue. Definitely only use that in open air. I hope this helps--if not, anyone else please feel free to pip in with another answer.
@@carolbowen2024 thanks so much for your reply. It looks like she thoroughly butters the back of the piece and then puts a thin scratch coat down in the box. I guess you don’t press it down too much once you lay it in the box, is that it? In my mind I’ve got all that adhesive squeezing up to the top of the interstices. But does that not happen?
@@carolbowen2024 and thanks for the rabbit glue tip - I just bought some and they don’t mention the smell 😂
Is this stained glass? If not what kind of glass is it? I grew up going to the Getty Villa on the boundaries of Pacific Palisades and Malibu. It was mostly the mosaics that mesmerized me. I also have an Italian Uncle who would send me postcards that included mosaics when he was back home in Italy. I’m learning mosaics now decades later, fulfilling a childhood dream. Thank you for this video! P.S. what kind of glass did you use? 💕
I'm glad that you like the video! I, too, love mosaics. The type of glass used in this video is called smalti. Molten glass is poured into a blob. Then the blob is flattened so it's like a thick pizza. When the glass pancake cools it is sliced into the rectangular forms you see me using in the video. You can also buy the glass in pizza form which gives you the option of cutting different sizes. Interestingly, it is the inner cut sides (the riven edge) that are supposed to show in the mosaic. The insides are a bit different in color from the outer edges (the part that's like a crust). I visited Orsoni in Venice, a historic glass furnace that makes smalti. I was able to film the smalti making process. I think you might enjoy that video, as you will see the different steps and learn about this historic glass furnace. Best of luck with your mosaic adventures!
@@carolbowen2024 Thank you, I’ll go look for the glass making video.
Hello, I need to finish my diploma too. And for my final year project I need to do mosaic, can I know what kind of material that you use?
Hi Elis, there is not a simple answer to your question. I suggest you watch some youtube videos that introduce the mosaic medium. There are so many possible materials to choose from. If you do not have many materials, you can always make a paper mosaic with colors cut from magazine images and glue. I have a paper mosaic series of videos on my channel--I use them for my students, but I will make it public so you can see how to do this.
Magnífico! Teria como me passar aula, gostaria de aprender.
Thank you Ilton Alves!
I work in this field, but in Lebanon, my work is no longer useful. I am tired. I love painting with rocks. I hope to work with you😭😭😭😢
I'm sorry that conditions are not favorable for your work in Lebanon. I believe it is difficult to work as a mosaicist in most parts of the world because there are not many mosaic studios doing this work. I love mosaics, but I do not work in the mosaic art field. I filmed this video when I attended a class at the Mosaic Art School in Ravenna, Italy. There, one may study the ancient techniques of making a mosaic, using authentic materials and techniques. To take classes at the school, visit their website at: mosaicschool.com/art/
Could You tell me what kind of board are you using as the base of mosaic art? Is it wood?
yes
Hola Carol quiero preguntarle como se llama el pegamento con el que se adhiere la tela que usaste en el mosaico?
Hi Carlos---Rabbit Skin Glue. It smells really bad, so I recommend you use it outdoors.
Hola si preparo pegamento de conejo me sirve para hacer mosaicos transparentes con vidrios para exterior y para una piscina dentro del agua q no rompas los pies y no se dale con el invierno fuerte.
Comment obtenir cette vidéo en Français ? Merci
Hello! please tell me, what is this white clay in which mosaic is put?
Lime putty. You can buy it online from DiMosaico.
@@carolbowen2024 thank you
Normal lime?
www.dimosaico.com/aged-lime-putty/
Dear mam. I want to learning in u school and I am ready
Mosaic Art School, Ravenna, Italy mosaicschool.com/art/
Eureka
هذا اصل الزليج هو روماني الأصل أخذه العرب وغيرو في الشكل فقط ليس عربيا اصلا
Watching your video gave me a headache.
Oh, Gerald, that is so unfortunate! I get headaches from flashing lights like strobes, fire alarms. Obviously, since I made the video, I am having no problem with it. What is it about the video that you think gave you a headache?
No problem pretty lady
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