HOW (AND WHY) TO USE TEMPORARY PLASTIC BASES FOR MOSAICS
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- Опубліковано 12 лип 2024
- In this instructive video you will find out how - and why - to use plastic as a temporary base for mosaics.
Watch this video to discover everything you need to know about this unusual approach to mosaic making.
Any plastic surface, whether it be a plastic bag or a piece of perspex is an ideal temporary base for making mosaics using the thin set/tile adhesive method. It allows you the freedom to move the mosaic onto a permanent base later in the process when you are sure about where you would like to set it.
This video takes you through the whole process from choosing which plastic surface to use to making a mosaic on plastic and then removing it once the thinset/tile adhesive has set.
For more information about the tile adhesive method, watch this video: • HOW TO MAKE THINSET/TI...
Interested in taking a in-depth class in the classical rules of mosaic making? Try Helen's pre-recorded workshop: Ancient Principles to Contemporary Art, Create a Mosaic Using the Roman Rules: helenmilesmosaics.org/product...
00:00 Introduction
00:18 Why to use plastic as a temporary base
01:45 Types of plastic
03:07 Using contact paper for mosaics
06:29 Transfering the mosaic
07:46 Making the thinset/tile adhesive
08:59 Making the mosaic, Part I
09:30 Removing the excess tile adhesive
11:50 Making the mosaic, Part II
13:21 Removing a dry mosaic from the plastic - Навчання та стиль
some really great tips here thank you Helen!
You're so welcome!
Thank you, Helen! Always love watching your videos. :)
So glad that you like them! 😀
Great tips and tricks!
Glad you think so! 😀
Gracias por compartir 💕
Thank you !
You're welcome!
I would never have thought to do that! I put my leftover thinset into molds, but still haven't used one single molded item. I will try this method, it looks fun! Thank you!
Glad I could help!
Great idea did you grout it after
No, the great thing about using tile adhesive is that no grouting is necessary.
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