Thank you Peter for taking the time and effort to make your videos. I love your demo of the tape and water, and saftey suggestions of goggles and gloves. the subsequent reduction of silica dust and clean neat holes easily drilled is marvelous!
I've produced some videos on outdoor substrates, adhesives and tessera to use that take into larger jobs. Unless you are meaning actual projects from start to finish? :)
Treasury Road I’ve watched most of your videos and I’m try to remember what substrate, adhesive, edging, tessera you suggest for outdoors each time. Then there are things not to use outside (eg jewellery, Wood edging etc) that I’m trying to sort through from watching lots of hours of videos... so yes, from beginning to end, can be a demo.. just a suggestion. I know these videos take a lot of work.
Thankyou so much appreciate that, I dont really know, I think many dont know the channel exists only by searching. Some also give a thumbs down on them I guess it also depends what a person is looking for. :)
Only just watched this -4 years later Peter. Great video but I just wondered if there were other ways to frame a tile used as a substrate rather than drill them?
Thankyou so much, its better late than never lol. The tile could be framed in aluminum it would add to the cost but another alternative. Thanks heaps for watching and always look forward to your comments. :)
Peter You recommend using hi fired tiles for substrate. How do you know from eyeballing tile at a thrift store which is and isn't hi fired. Cheers, Marcia
Thankyou but its actually been pulled out and it had a wonderful perfume, when my studio was built they needed access to the site but Im going to be planting another one. :)
Thanks again for another informative video. Is it possible to mosaic on metal? I recycled a metal wall-hanging, hoping to mosaic over it. If so, how should I prepare the surface and what adhesive do you suggest? Thank you again for all your help Peter.
Thankyou very much Michelle. I can’t comment specifically about your project because there are variables that l cannot see. People do mosaic onto metal however it depend on the type of metal, the condition, the environment it’s in, etc. l would suggest looking up Aureleo Rosana on Facebook he has made some great tutorials on what to look out for an how to mosaic onto metal. He is also in the Facebook group Mosaic Mentoring. 😊
Hi Peter. Thanks for the video. Question on how you hang projects built on tiles. I saw your response in another comment that you use chain or rope through the 2 holes. But how do you attach those? Is there any way to install hangers (similar to the way its done for Wedi board) when using tile substrates? I understand the exact method used with Wedi Board wouldn't work since the tile is hard and you couldn't get the hardware to bite into the substrate. But is there any approach that is similar that would work?
Hi Christopher, thankyou. When l attach rope to a tile it’s because the mosaic is kind of earthy, so in that case l just have two knots showing in the front or the back. This stops the rope from pulling through the holes. If l am attaching chain to the tile l will use anything, wire, clips, rings anything that’s neat but works with the piece. I don’t know of anything that’s is similar to the process of Wedi Hangers. Although in saying that you may be able to use flat head bolts with large washers on the front of the tile and Drings on the back. This would cause a bit of a raise on the front of tile where the bolt head and washer are. But an adhesive with body to it you should be able to mosaic over it. 😊
Thanks again for a great video. I would like to see how you mosaic'd that tile and what kind of sealant you are talking about. If you talk about something/anything...we want to see it!
You can apply a drop of water on the back and if it beads its high fired as the droplet is not being absorbed into the tile, the quicker the droplet is absorbed the lower the firing is. You can also ask the retailer if you are buying them new, generally porcelain tiles are high fired. :)
So is it feasible to use a carbon hole saw to make a three inch hole. I know that's weird. But my goal is to place a different coloroured circle inside the hole. You know... Art!
Lol It doesn’t sound weird to me at all, if you can do the hole size you need it will look great with a colour inside it. What you need l can’t advise you l haven’t ever made that size. But l would think you may need a diamond hole saw. 😊
I just love your very informative videos! I have a drill but am not very experienced with it! I really like it the tape idea! Maybe you can do a basic tutorial on using a drill! Thank you!
Thankyou so much, a good idea but there are a quite a lot of tutorials on UA-cam that show you how to use one for beginners, use a battery one not an electric one for this process and just read the manual so you become familiar with its features, safety requirements and just treat it with respect. :)
I only use small tiles and drill 2 holes in the top like in this video and use chain, rope or anything depending on the environment its going into and the look of the mosaic. When using tile or slate the larger you go the heavier it gets especially when you add the mosaic to it so I only use it for small pieces. The sealant is dependent on what's available in your country but generally a penetrating sealer, Bunnings sell them if you're in Australia, I don't seal it if the tile isn't porous. There are people fore and against sealing substrates so you will get conflicting advice on that. :)
Wow! What awesome places! Fun to go shopping for free. Lol Great view to get there too except you are driving on the wrong side of the road. Ha ha ha. Thanks for the tips.
Thankyou so much, appreciate that and you wont need luck, just use the right substrate, the right tesserae and the right adhesive for the environment its going into, then the rest of it is your creativity. :) But best of luck anyway. lol
Thanks for the video, this is a really clever idea! Is there any particular product you'd recommend to seal the tile at the back, like regular tile and grout sealer, or a glue that works well? And would the sealant still be necessary if the mosaic will be made using thinset instead of a tile adhesive?
Thankyou very much. You can seal the back of the tile with Laticrete Hydroban or any other suitable sealer, just have a read of the manufacturers stat sheets to ensure its suitable for the substrate, the tess and the environment its going into. Some people seal their substrates and others dont, its a personal choice, I prefer too especially in a freeze thaw environment where water droplets can expand and contract in the tile itself causing failure of the mosaic even when using thinset as the adhesive.
@@TreasuryRoad thanks for replying. :) I live in England, so freeze damage is a risk for outdoor mosaics here. I'll see if I can get hold of some Laticrete Hydroban and try it out - thanks for the advice! :)
Thank you Peter for taking the time and effort to make your videos. I love your demo of the tape and water, and saftey suggestions of goggles and gloves. the subsequent reduction of silica dust and clean neat holes easily drilled is marvelous!
Thankyou so much Catherine appreciate that and your support. :)
Peter, I’d love a video just on outdoor projects. I’m keen to make some larger pieces for the fence.
I've produced some videos on outdoor substrates, adhesives and tessera to use that take into larger jobs. Unless you are meaning actual projects from start to finish? :)
Treasury Road I’ve watched most of your videos and I’m try to remember what substrate, adhesive, edging, tessera you suggest for outdoors each time. Then there are things not to use outside (eg jewellery, Wood edging etc) that I’m trying to sort through from watching lots of hours of videos... so yes, from beginning to end, can be a demo.. just a suggestion. I know these videos take a lot of work.
Why do these videos have so few views?! They are excellent.
Thankyou so much appreciate that, I dont really know, I think many dont know the channel exists only by searching. Some also give a thumbs down on them I guess it also depends what a person is looking for. :)
I agree! I’m so impressed with this channel. I went to the website not many projects to buy. Only finished product.
Only just watched this -4 years later Peter. Great video but I just wondered if there were other ways to frame a tile used as a substrate rather than drill them?
Thankyou so much, its better late than never lol. The tile could be framed in aluminum it would add to the cost but another alternative. Thanks heaps for watching and always look forward to your comments. :)
Peter
You recommend using hi fired tiles for substrate. How do you know from eyeballing tile at a thrift store which is and isn't hi fired. Cheers, Marcia
Just put a drop of water on the back if it’s not absorbed into the tile it’s high fired. 😊
Thanks for all your great videos.
After you have drilled the holes what hanging system do you use when using a ceramic tile as a substrate?
Thankyou very much Dave, you can use whatever you like depending if its inside or outside, cord, chain, etc. :)
You an absolute 💎 gem,
So happy I found you
Barbra
South africa
Thankyou so much Barbra, appreciate that. Thankyou for watching and your support. :)
You have a Luculia, you lucky thing. Beautiful.
Thankyou but its actually been pulled out and it had a wonderful perfume, when my studio was built they needed access to the site but Im going to be planting another one. :)
Thanks again for another informative video. Is it possible to mosaic on metal? I recycled a metal wall-hanging, hoping to mosaic over it. If so, how should I prepare the surface and what adhesive do you suggest? Thank you again for all your help Peter.
Thankyou very much Michelle. I can’t comment specifically about your project because there are variables that l cannot see. People do mosaic onto metal however it depend on the type of metal, the condition, the environment it’s in, etc. l would suggest looking up Aureleo Rosana on Facebook he has made some great tutorials on what to look out for an how to mosaic onto metal. He is also in the Facebook group Mosaic Mentoring. 😊
Thanks Peter, I'll do that
Hi Peter. Thanks for the video. Question on how you hang projects built on tiles. I saw your response in another comment that you use chain or rope through the 2 holes. But how do you attach those? Is there any way to install hangers (similar to the way its done for Wedi board) when using tile substrates? I understand the exact method used with Wedi Board wouldn't work since the tile is hard and you couldn't get the hardware to bite into the substrate. But is there any approach that is similar that would work?
Hi Christopher, thankyou. When l attach rope to a tile it’s because the mosaic is kind of earthy, so in that case l just have two knots showing in the front or the back. This stops the rope from pulling through the holes. If l am attaching chain to the tile l will use anything, wire, clips, rings anything that’s neat but works with the piece. I don’t know of anything that’s is similar to the process of Wedi Hangers. Although in saying that you may be able to use flat head bolts with large washers on the front of the tile and Drings on the back. This would cause a bit of a raise on the front of tile where the bolt head and washer are. But an adhesive with body to it you should be able to mosaic over it. 😊
Thanks again for a great video. I would like to see how you mosaic'd that tile and what kind of sealant you are talking about. If you talk about something/anything...we want to see it!
How would I know if a tile is "high fired"?
LOL Thanks for that, I will definitely keep that in mind for future videos. :)
You can apply a drop of water on the back and if it beads its high fired as the droplet is not being absorbed into the tile, the quicker the droplet is absorbed the lower the firing is. You can also ask the retailer if you are buying them new, generally porcelain tiles are high fired. :)
I love diamond bits on my Dremel for this!
I haven't used a Dremel but they are so adaptable. :)
So is it feasible to use a carbon hole saw to make a three inch hole. I know that's weird. But my goal is to place a different coloroured circle inside the hole. You know... Art!
Lol It doesn’t sound weird to me at all, if you can do the hole size you need it will look great with a colour inside it. What you need l can’t advise you l haven’t ever made that size. But l would think you may need a diamond hole saw. 😊
I just love your very informative videos! I have a drill but am not very experienced with it! I really like it the tape idea! Maybe you can do a basic tutorial on using a drill! Thank you!
Thankyou so much, a good idea but there are a quite a lot of tutorials on UA-cam that show you how to use one for beginners, use a battery one not an electric one for this process and just read the manual so you become familiar with its features, safety requirements and just treat it with respect. :)
When you use a tile as a substrate Peter what sealer do you use and what hanging system please
I only use small tiles and drill 2 holes in the top like in this video and use chain, rope or anything depending on the environment its going into and the look of the mosaic. When using tile or slate the larger you go the heavier it gets especially when you add the mosaic to it so I only use it for small pieces. The sealant is dependent on what's available in your country but generally a penetrating sealer, Bunnings sell them if you're in Australia, I don't seal it if the tile isn't porous. There are people fore and against sealing substrates so you will get conflicting advice on that. :)
Wow! What awesome places! Fun to go shopping for free. Lol Great view to get there too except you are driving on the wrong side of the road. Ha ha ha. Thanks for the tips.
LOL Thankyou its very scenic around here and yes I can see your point about the wrong side of the road. lol
great video, a lot of work into it. I am getting ready to tart my first mosaic. Wish me luck.
Thankyou so much, appreciate that and you wont need luck, just use the right substrate, the right tesserae and the right adhesive for the environment its going into, then the rest of it is your creativity. :) But best of luck anyway. lol
@@TreasuryRoad haha yes you are right about that. I am doing lots of research . Your videos are helping a lot ! Thanks!
@@sendalunar2974 Its great you're researching and not taking everything on face value. :)
Thanks for the video, this is a really clever idea! Is there any particular product you'd recommend to seal the tile at the back, like regular tile and grout sealer, or a glue that works well? And would the sealant still be necessary if the mosaic will be made using thinset instead of a tile adhesive?
Thankyou very much. You can seal the back of the tile with Laticrete Hydroban or any other suitable sealer, just have a read of the manufacturers stat sheets to ensure its suitable for the substrate, the tess and the environment its going into. Some people seal their substrates and others dont, its a personal choice, I prefer too especially in a freeze thaw environment where water droplets can expand and contract in the tile itself causing failure of the mosaic even when using thinset as the adhesive.
@@TreasuryRoad thanks for replying. :) I live in England, so freeze damage is a risk for outdoor mosaics here. I'll see if I can get hold of some Laticrete Hydroban and try it out - thanks for the advice! :)
@@hayleyjeffery1587 You would definitely need a very high fired tile and tessarae
What hardware will you use on this tile please
You could use anything you like as long as it works in the environment where its going. :)
Can u share the link of how you mosaicd this one?
I don't film every piece I create. :)
Wish I could see EVERY creation of yours 😬😬😬
@@rupashukla5916 Thankyou so much, check out my Treasury Road Facebook page, there's a few there. :)
Peter I definitely will. Meanwhile keep up the good work. 🙂
Thanks..very helpful info.
Thankyou and my pleasure. :)
boa noite bela explicacao top um abraco da Holanda
Obrigado, apprecaite isso. Saudações da Austrália
Lucky you!
Thanks so much. :)
Diamonds are a girl's best friend! 😉
LOL I think diamonds are anyones best friend. lol