Excellent. This is one of the best DYI's I've seen., informative and easy to watch. Your flow and delivery is perfect. I really feel like I can get to the project I've been wanting to do for years and just wasn't clear on how to execute. I didn't want to waste some very precious pieces. I'll move forward with confidence. Thank You so very much. You have a friend in St John USVI
We tried this, soaking the pot and keeping it wet. The result was that the thinset didn't harden after 2 days and the tiles that we had placed already fell off. We had to then go to a different glue altogether.
There could be a couple of reasons for this. First, You may have been keeping it to wet. It should just feel damp. Not continually soaking or standing in water. It is important to understand how thinset works. It is a curing process/chemical reaction not a drying process. We are keeping it damp because the pot is porous and it will wick the moisture out of the thinset and throw off the chemical reaction making it weak and brittle. To much water throws off the mix also weakens the thinset. Its a balance. Second, it could have to do with the type of thinset you were using. This project is not intended to be done with premixed or epoxy based thinset and will fail if used. Since premixed thinset is a water-based adhesive keeping it wet won't allow it to dry. Please feel free to contact me further with any questions.
Enjoyed the video, Thankyou. *****For anyone about to try this use a good dust mask when mixing the thinset or mix outside and upwind as the silica is extremly dangerous to your lungs.*****
Absolutely! Even in the video, you could see the fine dust wafting up toward her face when Kim poured the thinset into the cup to mix it. Remember, once something gets into your lungs, it stays there, and over time can cause all kinds of problems.
Very nice! Pot looks unique and colorful. I must make one too! Many thanks for a great demo! Video would have gained from removing background droning music. Its always less distracting to have silence and just the human voice in any DIY video.
Thanks for keeping this video available. I just found it a few weeks ago. Love the tips you provide. I am new to mosaic but am excited to give it a try with the help of this excellent tutorial. Your finished mosaic flower pot looks great. Wish me luck!!
@@brahim052 me encantaría poder hacer una mesa de mosaicos que tengo en Mi patio. No tengo ni idea que como podría aprender soy española y tompoco se inglés. Pero no sé donde venden estas piezas me gustaría saber si pudieran ayudarme me encantaría. Son preciosos muchas gracias
There are several videos on the channel for projects best suited for children. See this playlist ua-cam.com/play/PLz2kuKCUhTHbKzzCzilZeFVGWuWvlMxZL.html
This is translation if Ingeborg"s comment; You are the first to show me how to work with mosaic so thoroughly and professionally and give me hope that I too can learn it. Many thanks and best regards.
Great video! I really understood everything you did but as a beginner i have no idea what thin set to buy or grout. Maybe i missed that part, is there anyway you lovely ladies could put a list of exact materials needed in the description box below? It would help me out a lot! Thank you!
Great instructions, love your confidence and expertise, plus you told us the "WHY" certain techniques are done and I like that because it is an important step I will never miss. I feel like you truly want us to be successful at this beautiful artwork. Thanks for that!
Love your videos. I live in Canada’s Yukon and it is midwinter here. I am planning to do a number of pots. Is it possible or advisable to do the glueing of tesserae now but wait till spring to grout so I can clean up grouting equipment outside. If it’s okay to do what procedure would you follow to store and then prepare for grouting. Thank you so much!
What timing, we are working on a video right now about grouting techniques and tips, and hope to post it later this week! The cleanup for grout is not all that awful, watch part 2 of the flower pot video, Kim gives some great grout tips specifically for that project. I would go ahead and get a pot done and then grout it inside now, will give you a better feel for how clean up will work best. Thanks for being a fan and look for the new video!
I should have mentioned that I have completed quite a few mosaic projects so I am familiar with grouting. I will certainly watch for your new video for clean up tips. What I am interested in doing is glueing the tesserae on a number of pots, then grouting all the pots at the same time. Is this advisable?
No you would not soak the pots if using silicone, the notion as explained in the video is that the water fills the pores of the terracotta making the pot fall in love with the thinset. A mechanical bond occurs. Personally, I have not used silicone on pots going outside (rain), but I have on stepping stones and a few tessare have fallen off. The terracotta is a low fire, porous clay body and silicone is not exactly designed for it. But if working for you who am I to say! As to grouting everything at once sure, my caution is to make sure you have enough time and energy for the task ahead as the grouting process can not be left. I've gotten myself in trouble on that front and found myself alone still cleaning up in the wee hours! Good luck.
@@ytcori If you have the energy and can budget enough time to complete the task doing all at once means just one mess to clean up! Remember you cannot leave the grouting process.
One of our Make it Mosaics kits is a wave design, an alternative would be to do some internet searches for mosaic wave patterns, or some combination of those words. Good luck! Thanks for being a fan. Here is a link to the Wave Pattern kit, and there is a video on the Channel about the kits. makeitmosaics.com/mosaic-art-craft-kits.html
Yes you need to let the adhesive dry completely before grouting. The plastic bag method must work better with tile, which has a rough backing, than broken plates: I needed to be able to spread it around. Make sure your towel is damp and not wet - too wet and the adhesive will not stick.
I am making a terra cotta bird bath using your other video and was wondering if I should soak my terra cotta birdbath just like you soaked your terracotta pot. In your birdbath video you were using porcelain and did not soak it. Thanks for the help.
If using concrete as a base do you need to keep it damp as well to fill the pores? I have poured some cement domes with a hole for pole in the middle to use as a base for a totem. We are stacking ceramic objects made by our art group on the concrete mosaic base and will have them in the garden next to our gallery and studio area. I’ve let the concrete cure and used a polymer additive instead of water. I was planning to use the same additive instead of water for the thinset and grout.
Check your thinset instructions. Many thinsets are already polymer fortified, adding additional polymer may not be the best option. Make sure you are using one that is rated for exterior locations. Most are as they are cement based. As to the concrete I soak it before I start. It should be damp but not dripping. I always try to keep it damp, misting if I am in a warm dry environment and wrapping with plastic when I finish for the day. This keeps the concrete from wicking the moisture out to quickly.
No, not the same process. I personally have not had success with silicone on terracotta, which is a low-fire, porous material. The reason to soak the pot if using thin-set is that the pot is porous and it will wick the moisture out of the thin-set creating a mechanical bond. Not so for silicone. If silicone works for you I would do nothing to the pot surface other than have it be clean, thinking the silicone will not stick if the pot is wet when doing the adhesion process. Good luck! And thanks for being a fan!
Thank you for a great video. I especially like the fact that you have a construction background and are knowledgeable about the curing of the thin set and the grout. Yours is the first video that explains the slow curing. Thank you.
I love all your videos! This one inspired me to make the perfect gift for my daughter-in-law. Question… do you seal the grout on your flowerpots? Thank you for your excellent tutorials. I’ve learned so much from you. :-)
Thanks for being a fan. I rarely seal my grout; rather, I purchase grout with sealant and UV protectants already in it (Laticrete Permacolor, Mapei has a version.) Recommend you find a local tile store; they carry a much broader range of grouts. The sealant process is very labor intensive; I only do it for utilitarian projects such as a floor. You must wipe off the tiles, or they will be dulled by an annoying coat of sealant that, once dry, is challenging to remove. Most sealants, per the manufacturer, need to be repeated once a year or thereabouts. Not all of my colleagues agree with me. Last but not least, I put all of my pots under cover for the winter. Terracotta is a low-fire ceramic, and no matter what you do, after a couple of years, will degrade if exposed to freeze-thaw cycle.
I purchased everything that you have for the mosaic on my flower pot. I have never created a mosaic before and if it turns out half as nice as yours... Thanks for the inspiration
Hi there. I got all ingredients and TRIED to follow each step. The only difference is I used pre-made thin set and MY TILES WILL NOT STICK! It's been 4 days since I started. HELP PLEASE. Oh, just occurred to me that I used glass pieces not ceramic tiles. could that be the problem?
If you are making a flower pot you need to use polymer fortified thinset that you mix. Premixed thinset is not for wet applications or where it will come in contact with water when you are finished.
@@kimwozniak5663 yes that is what I have. I did a little bit of experimenting yesterday. I think I made it to dry but the tiles did stick. I was not using a flower pot. I just experimented by putting tiles on a larger tile. It seems to have worked. But I don't know about the wet application like someone mentioned.
I beleive this was a 10" pot. I reccomenend two pounds of the pebble tiles, 1/2 to one pound the leaves and a half pound of the micro tiles. This should be more than you need but will give you enough variety of sizes to be interesting. A lot depends on how tightly you place your tiles and your final design.
I have 3 pots that I have kept for my personal use. I never sealed any of them inside or out. The only one with efflorescence (white residue) is one I had in a dish with occasional standing water which produced a white ring at the bottom. I personally am not troubled by it and clean it if necessary with vineger. I don't like to add extra chemicals when its not necessary. If you are sealing on the surface that you are adhering your mosaic too please check that the thinset and sealer are compatable.
@@kimwozniak5663 Oh, thank you so much for the fast reply. Maybe I had that spots (actually it was like a powder on the grout) because in Cyprus (where I’ve done most of my mosaics) water is very very hard. Thanks again for your advise. I am now in Settle and going to do few flower beds with mosaic, hopefully this time it could survive without sealer 😁
Thinset is a cement-based adhesive. It is the adhesive tile installers use to install tile in homes etc. It comes in in powdered form. It is available at any big box home improvement store. When purchasing for this project make sure you are buying the type that is NOT premixed. Premixed thinset will not work in this application. Brands include Custom Building Products, Laticrete, TEC and Mapei.
Hi. Thank you Bonnie for such a clear tutorial. I am new to mosaics and really want to try this project. Can you tell me where you bought the petal shaped tiles??
Where can I buy the tiles that are no-cut like you show in the video. I can't find anything like what you have. Please give a link if someone has one. Thank you..... My project is ready but I have no tiles.
Those beautiful materials all cane from this place - fin tile shapes, micros, etc Have fun! And thank you for being a fan. witsendmosaic.com/ceramic-porcelain.html
I really enjoyed listening to all your information but that continually open stanky Purex container was really distracting lol. Put a lid on that toxic crap! Also... mask much? Maybe you've already had cancer or made peace with it. Got a lot of good advice from you. Thanks.
Dear Stitched Pumpkin, Thanks for watching! To answer your concerns the Purex container. It is filled with water. I like to reuse plastic containers as long as possible to reduce the impact on the environment. I make my own laundry soap and collect them from friends and often have extras laying around. I find them really useful in my studio and I even use them to water my plants. I always wear a mask but as you can imagine it is pretty difficult to speak clearly for a video while doing so. It is a risk I take to make things clear there is a lot of this information is covered in our other videos.
Thin-set is an adhesive mortar made of cement, fine sand and a water-retaining agent (such as an alkyl, a cellulose derivative). It is used to attach tile or stone to surfaces such as cement or concrete and, in the case of this project, terracotta. Kim explains early in the video why we recommend soaking the pot and why the thin-set mortar will be stronger than any other adhesive for this application. There are several videos on the channel about thin-set; it is the adhesive of choice for almost all exterior mosaics, regardless of your mosaic materials. Thanks for being a fan!
Is is possible for you to tell us how many lbs of the sanded poly grout mix for at least maybe five 6 inch clay pots and also how much thin set we would need for the same amount of pots. Pleeeeeeeeeeeeeeease?
Not knowing the size of the pots it is a bit difficult. Most thinset comes in a large bag. More than you will need for your pots. It is available at home depot etc Versabond, Flexbond and ProLite come in 50-pound bags. Buy a snap lid container for storage of the excess to use on future projects. PolyBlend sanded grout is available in a 7-pound box. This should be enough for all of your pots. Enjoy and please send us pics!
A few hours, keep massaging the bag, just mix what you need. The video about making a bird bath gives some good insight to the thin-set method too. Thanks for being a fan.
Dear Trish, Thanks for watching! Not sure why my grout seems shiny. It may be wet or you may be noticing the sparkle of the sand in my sanded grout. To shine/buff the tile I use a dry t-shirt to clean off the last of the grout haze. If it’s stubborn I dampen with 50/50 vinegar/water solution to clean then the dry t-shirt.
@@kimwozniak5663 Hello Kim, Thank you very much for the prompt reply. I will remember what you said about the vinegar and water. I have not been doing mosaic long and my grouting looks so dull in comparison to others in the facebook groups. Then I have the question about how will the grout stay on if it comes off in water - e.g. if a kitchen cheese platter? Kind wishes, Trish
@@trishjordan3008 It does not come off with water once it is cured. If I was doing a cheese platter I would seal it. If you want it shiny use a gloss seller. You can purchase at HomeDepot. Just make sure you wipe it off the glass and/or glazed tiles before it dries.
I am not sure what "Tile Glue" you are referring to, but my experience with almost all premixed products is that they're rated interior work where very little water is present. When creating things outside or where water is present, we need to make sure that our adhesive can withstand the environment we will subject it to. Thinset is a cement-based adhesive that is designed for these applications.
Thinset is a mixture of concrete, portland sand, and polymers - it is essential for most exterior installations and utilitarian projects. We have several videos on the Channel about it, take a look at the playlist dedicated to working with thinset mortar.
I rarely seal my projects. Most good quality thinsets really don't need to be sealed unless you are using them in a situation where they will be exposed to food or beverage spills. I find that any stains that occur are more difficult to remove if the project has been sealed. I addition, when creating the pots in particular, I like to let them "breathe". This way, no water is held in any spots it shouldn't be. The sealer not only seals moisture out, it also seals it in.
Not glue, THIN-SET MORTAR is the adhesive, we show how to mix, discuss safety, etc. and grout is covered in detail in Part 2 video, we recommend using sanded polymer fortified grout. Good luck!
Sie sind die Erste, die mir so gründlich und professionel das Arbeiten mit Mosaik zeigt und die mir Hoffnung macht, dass auch ich es lernen kann. Herzlichen Dank und liebe Grüße.
Thinset is a cement based adhesive available at home improvement stores. It is the same adhesive that tile setters use in installing floor tile. PVA glue will not work on a project that has consistent contact with water and moisture. If you are making a flower pot you need to use polymer fortified thinset that you mix. Do not use premixed thinset. It is not for wet applications or where it will come in contact with water when you are finished.
Joyce Millichip Thinset is standard cement based tile adhesive. The same product used to install tile in your home. It is available at home improvement stores in the tile section. It’s a dry powder you mix with water. There are pre mixed thin sets but they can not be used for this project as they are not water resistant.
Thanks for posting! I really like the way the tiles look on the pot without grout. Would the thinset be enough to hold them in place permanently, or is there another way to accomplish that look?
You could work the pot without grouting but you will need to work extremely clean with the thinset. It might stain and show any place that there is not tile covering it. I think it is worth the experiment. If you don't like it when finished you always grout it.
Thin set mortar is the adhesive most often used for exterior mosaic and tile works, there are several videos on the channel about it. Thanks for being a fan!
Stained glass is a beautiful material for mosaics! We have several videos about using stained glass on the channel, and you can see lots on my www.maverickmosaics.com website. Thanks for watching.
@@hotwireman49 Actually, I don't do windows or lamps - I prefer to not be a precise cutter - for projects in traditional stained glass methods, the pieces need to fit perfectly, but not so for mosaic. Proudly, I am far from perfect!
@MakeitMosaics I learned to do stained glass years ago when I was pregnant with my 45 year old. LOL I haven't made a window in years and years and frankly I couldn't afford the equipment at this point. I'm so glad that I found your channel. Maybe mosaics will fill the bill!
Gosh I am sorry, I just saw your note! Yes there is a part 2, scroll down the video list, it is posted immediately after part 1, I pinned part 1 to the top of the channel page because of its popularity. Thank you for your interest!
Aleshaa Rees thinset is tile adhesive available at any home improvement store in the flooring dept. it is a powdered cement based product that you mix with water.
i was having the same problem! lol i gooled it and shes using "thin set" a mortar, idk which kind tho but i hope it answered your question somewhat! :)
Leaves and Brookstone can be found here: witsendmosaic.com/ceramic-porcelain/fun-tile-shapes.html Plus add out Micro Collection for the background tiles.
Yes the thin-set mortar will work with glass. I usually use white thin-set when using glass if glass is translucent or transparent, because you will see the adhesive behind it. Thanks for watching!
Marge Perez Thinset is a cement based adhesive sold in home improvement stores. It is the same product used by tile setters to install tile. For this project you need to purchase the powdered form that yo mix with water. There are various brands made by Mapei, Custom Building Products and Laticrete. Look for one that is polymer fortified. They polymers add elasticity. Do not use premixed in a bucket it is not made to withstand the moisture that it will come in contact with when used in this project.
Excellent. This is one of the best DYI's I've seen., informative and easy to watch. Your flow and delivery is perfect. I really feel like I can get to the project I've been wanting to do for years and just wasn't clear on how to execute. I didn't want to waste some very precious pieces. I'll move forward with confidence. Thank You so very much. You have a friend in St John USVI
So many clever pointers, and I'm just a few minutes into it! Excellent tutorial!
Thanks for being a fan, keep creating!
Awesome!
I never would have guessed that you needed to keep the pot wet. Thanks for the info I would have done it totally wrong.
Actually I've done an number of pots now and did not get it wet
I’ve done it both ways. I think it’s just a way of going the extra stop to ensure the tiles don’t fall off.
@@jamiecolter5156 what is getting it wet supposed to do?
We tried this, soaking the pot and keeping it wet. The result was that the thinset didn't harden after 2 days and the tiles that we had placed already fell off. We had to then go to a different glue altogether.
There could be a couple of reasons for this. First, You may have been keeping it to wet. It should just feel damp. Not continually soaking or standing in water. It is important to understand how thinset works. It is a curing process/chemical reaction not a drying process. We are keeping it damp because the pot is porous and it will wick the moisture out of the thinset and throw off the chemical reaction making it weak and brittle. To much water throws off the mix also weakens the thinset. Its a balance.
Second, it could have to do with the type of thinset you were using. This project is not intended to be done with premixed or epoxy based thinset and will fail if used. Since premixed thinset is a water-based adhesive keeping it wet won't allow it to dry. Please feel free to contact me further with any questions.
@@kimwozniak5663 Thanks for your answer. That makes sense! We were keeping it too wet. Thanks for the video and also your explanation :-)
@@barbaramah4422 You are most welcome! All part of the continuous learning curve of art-making.
Enjoyed the video, Thankyou. *****For anyone about to try this use a good dust mask when mixing the thinset or mix outside and upwind as the silica is extremly dangerous to your lungs.*****
Safety FIRST, absolutely wear a mask and avoid the dusk! Thank you for the reminder!
Thanks
Absolutely! Even in the video, you could see the fine dust wafting up toward her face when Kim poured the thinset into the cup to mix it. Remember, once something gets into your lungs, it stays there, and over time can cause all kinds of problems.
A respirator is the ticket every time with fine dust and vapors
Very nice! Pot looks unique and colorful. I must make one too! Many thanks for a great demo!
Video would have gained from removing background droning music. Its always less distracting to have silence and just the human voice in any DIY video.
Thanks for keeping this video available. I just found it a few weeks ago. Love the tips you provide. I am new to mosaic but am excited to give it a try with the help of this excellent tutorial. Your finished mosaic flower pot looks great. Wish me luck!!
Good luck! Keep creating. Thinks for your kind words.
Great. Good luck
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Mi patio. No tengo ni idea que como podría aprender soy española y tompoco se inglés. Pero no sé donde venden estas piezas me gustaría saber si pudieran ayudarme me encantaría. Son preciosos muchas gracias
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There are several videos on the channel for projects best suited for children. See this playlist ua-cam.com/play/PLz2kuKCUhTHbKzzCzilZeFVGWuWvlMxZL.html
This is translation if Ingeborg"s comment; You are the first to show me how to work with mosaic so thoroughly and professionally and give me hope that I too can learn it. Many thanks and best regards.
Love this...great job with use of words and explanation
Great video! I really understood everything you did but as a beginner i have no idea what thin set to buy or grout. Maybe i missed that part, is there anyway you lovely ladies could put a list of exact materials needed in the description box below? It would help me out a lot! Thank you!
We have videos on the channel about what thin-set adhesive is and how to use it. Thin-set is a concrete based adhesive used in the tile industry.
Great instructions, love your confidence and expertise, plus you told us the "WHY" certain techniques are done and I like that because it is an important step I will never miss. I feel like you truly want us to be successful at this beautiful artwork. Thanks for that!
We do want you to SUCCEED! Thanks for being a fan.
Binge watching your vids today getting ready for my next project! Thanks for the inspiration and great info ❤
That is turning out to be so beautiful. Great job!!
Hi those pots are beautiful. Do you sell them?
Thank you for the compliment! No, we do not sell finished pots - but make yourself one; they are a fun project!
Wow! What excellent instructions. Thnx for sharing. Beautiful piece.
Love your videos. I live in Canada’s Yukon and it is midwinter here. I am planning to do a number of pots. Is it possible or advisable to do the glueing of tesserae now but wait till spring to grout so I can clean up grouting equipment outside. If it’s okay to do what procedure would you follow to store and then prepare for grouting. Thank you so much!
What timing, we are working on a video right now about grouting techniques and tips, and hope to post it later this week! The cleanup for grout is not all that awful, watch part 2 of the flower pot video, Kim gives some great grout tips specifically for that project. I would go ahead and get a pot done and then grout it inside now, will give you a better feel for how clean up will work best. Thanks for being a fan and look for the new video!
I should have mentioned that I have completed quite a few mosaic projects so I am familiar with grouting. I will certainly watch for your new video for clean up tips. What I am interested in doing is glueing the tesserae on a number of pots, then grouting all the pots at the same time. Is this advisable?
No you would not soak the pots if using silicone, the notion as explained in the video is that the water fills the pores of the terracotta making the pot fall in love with the thinset. A mechanical bond occurs. Personally, I have not used silicone on pots going outside (rain), but I have on stepping stones and a few tessare have fallen off. The terracotta is a low fire, porous clay body and silicone is not exactly designed for it. But if working for you who am I to say! As to grouting everything at once sure, my caution is to make sure you have enough time and energy for the task ahead as the grouting process can not be left. I've gotten myself in trouble on that front and found myself alone still cleaning up in the wee hours! Good luck.
@@ytcori If you have the energy and can budget enough time to complete the task doing all at once means just one mess to clean up! Remember you cannot leave the grouting process.
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My daughter has a beach theme in her backyard. Have you done any designs with that in mind? Waves, starfish, anchor, etc., anything along those lines?
One of our Make it Mosaics kits is a wave design, an alternative would be to do some internet searches for mosaic wave patterns, or some combination of those words. Good luck! Thanks for being a fan. Here is a link to the Wave Pattern kit, and there is a video on the Channel about the kits. makeitmosaics.com/mosaic-art-craft-kits.html
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Yes you need to let the adhesive dry completely before grouting. The plastic bag method must work better with tile, which has a rough backing, than broken plates: I needed to be able to spread it around. Make sure your towel is damp and not wet - too wet and the adhesive will not stick.
Every material has its own quirks. Plates are their own animal, This video provides tips ua-cam.com/video/swDmXYd3xmI/v-deo.html
Love love love! Where do you purchase your glass and ceramic pieces?
Great project! All the tiles can be purchased here: witsendmosaic.com/ceramic-porcelain/fun-tile-shapes.html
Simply genious gorgeous phenominal i love it!!!!
I am making a terra cotta bird bath using your other video and was wondering if I should soak my terra cotta birdbath just like you soaked your terracotta pot. In your birdbath video you were using porcelain and did not soak it. Thanks for the help.
Yes, absolutely because the water fills the pores and then the thin-set bonds even better.
If using concrete as a base do you need to keep it damp as well to fill the pores? I have poured some cement domes with a hole for pole in the middle to use as a base for a totem. We are stacking ceramic objects made by our art group on the concrete mosaic base and will have them in the garden next to our gallery and studio area. I’ve let the concrete cure and used a polymer additive instead of water. I was planning to use the same additive instead of water for the thinset and grout.
Check your thinset instructions. Many thinsets are already polymer fortified, adding additional polymer may not be the best option. Make sure you are using one that is rated for exterior locations. Most are as they are cement based. As to the concrete I soak it before I start. It should be damp but not dripping. I always try to keep it damp, misting if I am in a warm dry environment and wrapping with plastic when I finish for the day. This keeps the concrete from wicking the moisture out to quickly.
Great video easy to follow and excellent how to. Not heard of thin-set where I am, could it be called something else?
Sometimes referred to as mortar. But beware that is a big category. If you are in USA thin-set readily available at tile stores.
Would it be all the same process if using silicone instead of thinset?? It's what I prefer using.
No, not the same process. I personally have not had success with silicone on terracotta, which is a low-fire, porous material. The reason to soak the pot if using thin-set is that the pot is porous and it will wick the moisture out of the thin-set creating a mechanical bond. Not so for silicone. If silicone works for you I would do nothing to the pot surface other than have it be clean, thinking the silicone will not stick if the pot is wet when doing the adhesion process. Good luck! And thanks for being a fan!
Thank you for a great video. I especially like the fact that you have a construction background and are knowledgeable about the curing of the thin set and the grout. Yours is the first video that explains the slow curing. Thank you.
Glad it was helpful!
Beautiful presentation and amazing techniques
I love all your videos! This one inspired me to make the perfect gift for my daughter-in-law.
Question… do you seal the grout on your flowerpots?
Thank you for your excellent tutorials. I’ve learned so much from you. :-)
Thanks for being a fan. I rarely seal my grout; rather, I purchase grout with sealant and UV protectants already in it (Laticrete Permacolor, Mapei has a version.) Recommend you find a local tile store; they carry a much broader range of grouts. The sealant process is very labor intensive; I only do it for utilitarian projects such as a floor. You must wipe off the tiles, or they will be dulled by an annoying coat of sealant that, once dry, is challenging to remove. Most sealants, per the manufacturer, need to be repeated once a year or thereabouts. Not all of my colleagues agree with me. Last but not least, I put all of my pots under cover for the winter. Terracotta is a low-fire ceramic, and no matter what you do, after a couple of years, will degrade if exposed to freeze-thaw cycle.
Thanks for such a quick reply! Your comments are very helpful. 😀
Using a plastic baggie for the thin set...genius! Great tips! Can you share where you got those beautiful flower petals? Thank you!
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Witsend Mosaic, sorry for late reply!
I purchased everything that you have for the mosaic on my flower pot. I have never created a mosaic before and if it turns out half as nice as yours... Thanks for the inspiration
Out pleasure, thank you for your interest and keep creating!!
I like your way.very easy thanks!!!
Hi there. I got all ingredients and TRIED to follow each step. The only difference is I used pre-made thin set and MY TILES WILL NOT STICK! It's been 4 days since I started. HELP PLEASE. Oh, just occurred to me that I used glass pieces not ceramic tiles. could that be the problem?
If you are making a flower pot you need to use polymer fortified thinset that you mix. Premixed thinset is not for wet applications or where it will come in contact with water when you are finished.
@@kimwozniak6133 thanks going to check my thinset
@@KMF3 You need to buy thinset that you mix with water. The kind that comes in the powdered form.
@@kimwozniak5663 yes that is what I have. I did a little bit of experimenting yesterday. I think I made it to dry but the tiles did stick. I was not using a flower pot. I just experimented by putting tiles on a larger tile. It seems to have worked. But I don't know about the wet application like someone mentioned.
@@KMF3 If you would like to call to further discuss you can find my number at witsendmosaic.com
Nice tutorial. I think I’ll try it. Thanks
Appreciate your watching! Good luck, great project.
How long does the Thinset need to dry before grout?
The thin set should “cure” for at least 48 hours. The longer the better as it becomes stronger over time. Good luck!!
Amazing!
Hi - where do you get your tiles?
Extremely interested in Mosaic. Ready to get started now.!
Can you tell me where you buy your tile. I really like it
witsendmosaic.com/. All materials for this project are from there. Thanks for being a fan!
What size terra cotta pot and how many bags of fun tile shapes are needed for this project?
I beleive this was a 10" pot. I reccomenend two pounds of the pebble tiles, 1/2 to one pound the leaves and a half pound of the micro tiles. This should be more than you need but will give you enough variety of sizes to be interesting. A lot depends on how tightly you place your tiles and your final design.
@@kimwozniak5663 thanks!
When you water the plant in the pot is water not making a white spots on the grout? I had to seal my pot from inside to avoid the damage
I have 3 pots that I have kept for my personal use. I never sealed any of them inside or out. The only one with efflorescence (white residue) is one I had in a dish with occasional standing water which produced a white ring at the bottom. I personally am not troubled by it and clean it if necessary with vineger. I don't like to add extra chemicals when its not necessary. If you are sealing on the surface that you are adhering your mosaic too please check that the thinset and sealer are compatable.
@@kimwozniak5663 Oh, thank you so much for the fast reply. Maybe I had that spots (actually it was like a powder on the grout) because in Cyprus (where I’ve done most of my mosaics) water is very very hard. Thanks again for your advise. I am now in Settle and going to do few flower beds with mosaic, hopefully this time it could survive without sealer 😁
She's a very good teacher. And I'm a teacher. You'll be all set to tile a wall or a floor after doing this, and learning how to use a tile saw.
Great tips. Thank you
Glad you like it!
Thank you! Such great directions and understanding of the mechanics of this art.
Can you tell me what thinset is?
Thinset is a cement-based adhesive. It is the adhesive tile installers use to install tile in homes etc. It comes in in powdered form. It is available at any big box home improvement store. When purchasing for this project make sure you are buying the type that is NOT premixed. Premixed thinset will not work in this application. Brands include Custom Building Products, Laticrete, TEC and Mapei.
Hi. Thank you Bonnie for such a clear tutorial. I am new to mosaics and really want to try this project. Can you tell me where you bought the petal shaped tiles??
Those little lovelies are from Witsend Mosaic witsendmosaic.com/ceramic-porcelain/fun-tile-shapes.html
What an awesome tutorial! Thank you for sharing your knowledge! Makes me feel like I can actually do mosaics!👍
We want everyone to feel they way you now feel - mosaics are for everyone! Thanks for being a fan!
Where can I buy the tiles that are no-cut like you show in the video. I can't find anything like what you have. Please give a link if someone has one. Thank you..... My project is ready but I have no tiles.
Witsend Mosaic, look under ceramic tab, everything in this project came from there, happy shopping! witsendmosaic.com/
Where oh where do I get the tile? Is the hardest part of this process for me!
The tiles used are detailed in the description, here is a link, yep they are beautiful! witsendmosaic.com/ceramic-porcelain/fun-tile-shapes.html
@@MakeitMosaics thank you so much! I'm about to make a garden post and these will make it much easier!
Can you tell us where you acquire the ceramic pieces that you use, ie online, Michaels, Hobbylobby, etc
Those beautiful materials all cane from this place - fin tile shapes, micros, etc Have fun! And thank you for being a fan. witsendmosaic.com/ceramic-porcelain.html
Why are mosaics soo expendsive??!!😡😡
awesome
I really enjoyed listening to all your information but that continually open stanky Purex container was really distracting lol. Put a lid on that toxic crap! Also... mask much? Maybe you've already had cancer or made peace with it. Got a lot of good advice from you. Thanks.
Dear Stitched Pumpkin, Thanks for watching! To answer your concerns the Purex container. It is filled with water. I like to reuse plastic containers as long as possible to reduce the impact on the environment. I make my own laundry soap and collect them from friends and often have extras laying around. I find them really useful in my studio and I even use them to water my plants. I always wear a mask but as you can imagine it is pretty difficult to speak clearly for a video while doing so. It is a risk I take to make things clear there is a lot of this information is covered in our other videos.
You answered some important questions I had your video was awesome, thank you for sharing your knowledge, greatly appreciated.
Thank you for being a fan and very happy tp have answered your questions. Keep creating!
New at this glad it’s easy ..where can I get ceramic pieces like you’re using they are so pretty thank you 🙏🏽
Other links are in the description witsendmosaic.com/ceramic-porcelain/fun-tile-shapes.html
Tips I didn’t think of….a really well done informative video that helps us newbies. Thank you so much! Really appreciated.
Glad it was helpful!
what is thin set ?
Thin-set is an adhesive mortar made of cement, fine sand and a water-retaining agent (such as an alkyl, a cellulose derivative). It is used to attach tile or stone to surfaces such as cement or concrete and, in the case of this project, terracotta. Kim explains early in the video why we recommend soaking the pot and why the thin-set mortar will be stronger than any other adhesive for this application. There are several videos on the channel about thin-set; it is the adhesive of choice for almost all exterior mosaics, regardless of your mosaic materials. Thanks for being a fan!
Is is possible for you to tell us how many lbs of the sanded poly grout mix for at least maybe five 6 inch clay pots and also how much thin set we would need for the same amount of pots. Pleeeeeeeeeeeeeeease?
Not knowing the size of the pots it is a bit difficult. Most thinset comes in a large bag. More than you will need for your pots. It is available at home depot etc Versabond, Flexbond and ProLite come in 50-pound bags. Buy a snap lid container for storage of the excess to use on future projects. PolyBlend sanded grout is available in a 7-pound box. This should be enough for all of your pots. Enjoy and please send us pics!
Hi. How long will the thinset remain usable from the baggie? I am a slow tiler! Also great pace for the tutorial. Thanks!
A few hours, keep massaging the bag, just mix what you need. The video about making a bird bath gives some good insight to the thin-set method too. Thanks for being a fan.
Smushing - Very cool tech term!
Kim, thank you for your great tutorial. Can you tell me how everyone gets their grout and project so shiny.
Dear Trish, Thanks for watching! Not sure why my grout seems shiny. It may be wet or you may be noticing the sparkle of the sand in my sanded grout. To shine/buff the tile I use a dry t-shirt to clean off the last of the grout haze. If it’s stubborn I dampen with 50/50 vinegar/water solution to clean then the dry t-shirt.
@@kimwozniak5663 Hello Kim,
Thank you very much for the prompt reply. I will remember what you said about the vinegar and water. I have not been doing mosaic long and my grouting looks so dull in comparison to others in the facebook groups. Then I have the question about how will the grout stay on if it comes off in water - e.g. if a kitchen cheese platter?
Kind wishes, Trish
@@trishjordan3008 It does not come off with water once it is cured. If I was doing a cheese platter I would seal it. If you want it shiny use a gloss seller. You can purchase at HomeDepot. Just make sure you wipe it off the glass and/or glazed tiles before it dries.
@@kimwozniak5663 thank you very much, Kim.
Very interesting, been looking for a video on how to do this , saw one in a magazine yrs ago and always wanted to try this , thx so much
Glad it was helpful!
Soy de argentina hermosos sus trabajos que pegamento utiliza para pegar ... saludos cordiales
Beautiful ❤️
Thanks, love the video. Can I ask where you get your different shaped material (like for your flower petals)?
Thanks for your note: All of our fun tile shapes can be found here: witsendmosaic.com/ceramic-porcelain/fun-tile-shapes.html
Can you tell me why you use thin set rather than tile glue? Advantages/disadvantages? Thank you.
I am not sure what "Tile Glue" you are referring to, but my experience with almost all premixed products is that they're rated interior work where very little water is present. When creating things outside or where water is present, we need to make sure that our adhesive can withstand the environment we will subject it to. Thinset is a cement-based adhesive that is designed for these applications.
@@kimwozniak5663 Thank you.
What is thinset
Thinset is a mixture of concrete, portland sand, and polymers - it is essential for most exterior installations and utilitarian projects. We have several videos on the Channel about it, take a look at the playlist dedicated to working with thinset mortar.
Thank you for the info.
Nice
Thanks for being a fan!
What brand sealant do you recommend for outdoor use?
I rarely seal my projects. Most good quality thinsets really don't need to be sealed unless you are using them in a situation where they will be exposed to food or beverage spills. I find that any stains that occur are more difficult to remove if the project has been sealed. I addition, when creating the pots in particular, I like to let them "breathe". This way, no water is held in any spots it shouldn't be. The sealer not only seals moisture out, it also seals it in.
Very nice and informative
Hi were can I get material? Please beautiful mosaic art 😍
You can get these materials at wits end mosaic.com. Thanks for watching!!
where to buy the pieces?
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Witsend Mosaic. Sorry for late reply!
What color thin set are you using with this project?
I am sorry I did not get back to you sooner. Somehow your question fell between the cracks. Thank you for being a fan! Thinset is gray.
Its very nice...but i think you forget to mention the type of glue and grout.
Not glue, THIN-SET MORTAR is the adhesive, we show how to mix, discuss safety, etc. and grout is covered in detail in Part 2 video, we recommend using sanded polymer fortified grout. Good luck!
thin-set mortar mixing at about 3:25 into this video
Sie sind die Erste, die mir so gründlich und professionel das Arbeiten mit Mosaik zeigt und die mir Hoffnung macht, dass auch ich es lernen kann. Herzlichen Dank und liebe Grüße.
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Great video! I'm going to do this with my 5yo daughter!
Thank you for your interest! We have a couple of videos specifically with kids projects, enjoy those too!
Sorry but what is a thin set? Can i use PVA glue?
Thinset is a cement based adhesive available at home improvement stores. It is the same adhesive that tile setters use in installing floor tile. PVA glue will not work on a project that has consistent contact with water and moisture. If you are making a flower pot you need to use polymer fortified thinset that you mix. Do not use premixed thinset. It is not for wet applications or where it will come in contact with water when you are finished.
What is thinset everyone talked about it is it the same as pva
Joyce Millichip Thinset is standard cement based tile adhesive. The same product used to install tile in your home. It is available at home improvement stores in the tile section. It’s a dry powder you mix with water. There are pre mixed thin sets but they can not be used for this project as they are not water resistant.
Thanks for posting! I really like the way the tiles look on the pot without grout. Would the thinset be enough to hold them in place permanently, or is there another way to accomplish that look?
You could work the pot without grouting but you will need to work extremely clean with the thinset. It might stain and show any place that there is not tile covering it. I think it is worth the experiment. If you don't like it when finished you always grout it.
Great job! So beautiful! ❤
Thank you! Cheers!
Love this project. What is thin set?
Thin set mortar is the adhesive most often used for exterior mosaic and tile works, there are several videos on the channel about it. Thanks for being a fan!
I bet you do stained glass work too, yes?
Stained glass is a beautiful material for mosaics! We have several videos about using stained glass on the channel, and you can see lots on my www.maverickmosaics.com website. Thanks for watching.
@MakeitMosaics Actually, I meant like windows and lamps. If not, let me say you'd be great at it!
@@hotwireman49 Actually, I don't do windows or lamps - I prefer to not be a precise cutter - for projects in traditional stained glass methods, the pieces need to fit perfectly, but not so for mosaic. Proudly, I am far from perfect!
@MakeitMosaics I learned to do stained glass years ago when I was pregnant with my 45 year old. LOL I haven't made a window in years and years and frankly I couldn't afford the equipment at this point. I'm so glad that I found your channel. Maybe mosaics will fill the bill!
Is there a part 2 yet? Enjoyed this and want to try this
Gosh I am sorry, I just saw your note! Yes there is a part 2, scroll down the video list, it is posted immediately after part 1, I pinned part 1 to the top of the channel page because of its popularity. Thank you for your interest!
Love this so much. Thank you. Where do you get thinset and are there different types?
I normally use FlexBond from Home Depot. Any good quality polymer fortified cement-based thinset is great. Do not use premixed thinset.
@@kimwozniak5663 thank you.
hi hunn can you plc tell me wht is thi set? thx
Aleshaa Rees thinset is tile adhesive available at any home improvement store in the flooring dept. it is a powdered cement based product that you mix with water.
Where do you get your pedal shaped tiles?
witsendmosaic.com/ceramic-porcelain/fun-tile-shapes/brookstone-collection.html
I don't understand the name of what she is using what is that Seamit name that you using does anybody know?
i was having the same problem! lol i gooled it and shes using "thin set" a mortar, idk which kind tho but i hope it answered your question somewhat! :)
Is this the kind, Kim Wozniak? www.custombuildingproducts.com/products/setting-materials/polymer-modified-thin-set-mortars/versabond/versabond.aspx
Hola que tipo de tesela usas. Gracias
Este projeto não requer nenhum corte, nem pinças são necessárias. Obrigado pelo seu interesse!
Love this! Do you have a list of products to purchase?
Leaves and Brookstone can be found here: witsendmosaic.com/ceramic-porcelain/fun-tile-shapes.html Plus add out Micro Collection for the background tiles.
Best DIY tutorial ever
Wow, thanks!
Nice
Lots of great tips
Dear lady can you please tell me where we can buy theses tile pieces . I live in Australia
its available on aliexpress.. heres the link..
www.aliexpress.com/item/200-g-blue-yellow-green-leaf-ceramic-decorate-mosaic-tiles-Mosaic-Loose-DIY-Hobbies-Mosaic-Art/32811898875.html?spm=2114.search0104.3.1.kYL4oR&ws_ab_test=searchweb0_0,searchweb201602_4_10152_10065_10151_10068_10084_10083_10080_10082_10081_10110_10137_10175_10111_10060_10112_10155_10113_10114_5360015_10154_438_10056_10055_10054_10182_10059_100031_10099_10078_9894_10079_10103_10073_10102_10189_10052_10053_10142_10107_10050_10051-9894_10102,searchweb201603_3,ppcSwitch_2&btsid=50a514e1-abf9-406a-8c1c-415d32e4d88d&algo_expid=dc4dd51a-be2d-4ab4-a07b-c99ead52f66a-0&algo_pvid=dc4dd51a-be2d-4ab4-a07b-c99ead52f66a
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Does thinset work on glass too?
Yes the thin-set mortar will work with glass. I usually use white thin-set when using glass if glass is translucent or transparent, because you will see the adhesive behind it. Thanks for watching!
@@MakeitMosaics thanks for the quick and informative reply ❤
What is thinset
Marge Perez Thinset is a cement based adhesive sold in home improvement stores. It is the same product used by tile setters to install tile. For this project you need to purchase the powdered form that yo mix with water. There are various brands made by Mapei, Custom Building Products and Laticrete. Look for one that is polymer fortified. They polymers add elasticity. Do not use premixed in a bucket it is not made to withstand the moisture that it will come in contact with when used in this project.
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