MASTERING OUTDOOR MOSAICS: 4 Key Principles For Long-lasting Artwork

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  • Опубліковано 11 лип 2024
  • Making out door mosaics can be a challenge.
    Maybe you are worried about how to install them or that the materials or adhesives won't last against the elements.
    Watch this easy to follow video in which I break down the four key principles of making outdoor mosaics. Choose your materials, substrates and glues with attention to their underlying properties. Embed your tesserae properly. Apply these principles and you are guaranteed strong, beautiful and, most importantly, permanent outdoor mosaics.
    Want to take your mosaic practice further? Then try my pre-recorded online class which takes you through all the stages of preparing, making and finishing a contemporary mosaic using the classical rules: helenmilesmosaics.org/product...
    00:00 Introduction
    00:32 Outdoor materials
    01:22 Using crockery outdoors
    03:00 Outdoor substrates
    06:17 Installing outdoor mosaics on a wall
    07:13 Outdoor adhesives
    09:55 Depth of adhesive for outdoors
    13:03 Conclusion

КОМЕНТАРІ • 16

  • @WildWoodlandsSW
    @WildWoodlandsSW 11 днів тому +1

    I'm just getting started in mosaics,and your videos are very helpful. Many thanks.

  • @Laura-fj6kq
    @Laura-fj6kq 22 дні тому +1

    This has been so helpful! I’ve been wanting to do some things for outdoors but was unsure of what’s different. Thank you, thank you, thank you!
    I saw your link for the video using glue, that’s quite helpful too! Will be sure to watch it also!

  • @oldmanfigs
    @oldmanfigs 25 днів тому +2

    Off to buy materials and a tile nipper!😀

  • @listenstoflowers7277
    @listenstoflowers7277 25 днів тому +1

    If using the tire bond, would you also need the depth of glue to be 1/2 or more?

    • @HelenMilesMosaics
      @HelenMilesMosaics  25 днів тому +2

      No, the Titebond II glue is just glue so you use a little bit for each tesserae whereas the tile adhesive is a cement based paste which you need to use quite thickly. I've done a separate video on using ordinary glue: ua-cam.com/video/W_DaeN7anP0/v-deo.html

  • @sandeepeterson4972
    @sandeepeterson4972 19 днів тому +1

    what adhesive do you use for glass tiles on glass base/

    • @HelenMilesMosaics
      @HelenMilesMosaics  19 днів тому

      Hi there. I haven't made glass on glass mosaics, but I would use outdoor silicone glue

  • @mariehud7382
    @mariehud7382 24 дні тому +1

    Can I use fiberglass mesh to attach my mosaic to then bring it outside and attach to a concrete block wall? The wall is approximately 3 1/2 meters by 1 1/2 meters. Thank you for these lessons.

    • @HelenMilesMosaics
      @HelenMilesMosaics  23 дні тому +1

      Yes, absolutely. That’s what I did when I made the mosaic in the cover photo. 😀

    • @nikegalavis5075
      @nikegalavis5075 23 години тому

      La malla de fibra de vidrio debe tener una medida de profundidad?. Que silicon uso si quiero pegar vidrios colores y transparentes?.

  • @nikegalavis5075
    @nikegalavis5075 23 години тому

    Puedes dar curso para mí on line español

  • @laurafrustable
    @laurafrustable 24 дні тому

    I made a mistake. I'm 500+ hours into a glazed porcelain mosaic meant for outdoor.

    • @HelenMilesMosaics
      @HelenMilesMosaics  24 дні тому

      Oh no! Are you sure? As I said, the weather gets pretty rough in Scotland. Maybe you are somewhere with a gentler climate?