Love your work, amazing. Thought I'd share a couple of tips I use: before mixing epoxy sculpt or resin pre cut and fit materials first so that you have a bit more working time before the epoxy sculpt or resin sets. I always have other pieces beyond the one I'm working on ready so that if I mix to much epoxy sculpt or resin I can use it in the other pre ready pieces. Thanks again.
Thankyou so much Debbie. They are great tips, sometimes I do precut the pieces if I definitely know what Im doing but more often than not I just wing it but having extra pieces ready to go makes prefect sense if you mix a bit much AS as I tend to do. :)
Thank you for sharing your professional knowledge on the beautiful arts of mosaics.Ive found your channel the most informative and easy to follow. Have a great day on purpose unless you have other plans. From California USA
Peter, what a great video and the necklace is so pretty. Thank you. One thing-what kind of gloves do you use that fit so well? Mine wrinkle on the fingers and it makes it difficult to work with Apoxy Sculpt. Appreciate you!
Thankyou very much Judy, appreciate that. I just use latex free gloves from the supermarket the Ansell brand in the medium size, nothing really special, you may need a small size glove. When Im using Apoxie Sculpt I normally use the triple layer Ansell chemical ones found at Bunnings hardware, they offer better protection and are great to use. :)
Thankyou very much, there's a number of things that dictate the price of a mosaic or any products so everyone's pricing would be different. If I was selling this piece I would be looking at around AUS $95.00 :)
Very pretty:) Can I ask- What kind of gloves are you wearing? They look thin and comfortable. The ones I have are either too tight or too loose. Also, your nippers-I only have glass nippers. What kind of nippers and bezel (deep, but can I ask where you bought it?) are you using in this video?
Thankyou so much, the protective gloves are just cheap gloves for the food industry which didn't fit that well. I use better gloves now, the link is in the description box of this video in my Amazon store, I find these are better and more protective when using Apoxie Sculpt. These bezels came from a company called 19 mosaics but I dont think 19 mosaics ship internationally. The nippers I used are Leponitt double wheeled nippers. Thanks so much for commenting and for watching. :)
Hello I just need your opinion on apoxie Sculpt vs apoxie clay. I believe Clay would be more for Sculpture. Im into mosaics. Ive learned much from you. To make the pendent do we need to seal as well. Thanks Cynthia
Thankyou very much. I haven't used Apoxie Clay you would need to compare the two. I dont seal my necklaces if Im using apoxie sculpt as its not porous when cured and any tess I use is also not porous but if you are using tess that is I would advise sealing the tess then as necklaces can rub against the skin which contains oils. :)
@@cynthiaswank6678 Dont be embarrassed a great question its short for tessera, the pieces that you put onto the substrate that form the mosaic, crockery, stained glass, etc. :)
Hi Peter, thanks for your video. I have no experience with Apoxie sculpture. Seems you are using it as an adhesive but for what kind of tess or substrate we can use it? Is it water proof? Can we color it? I've made a pendant before and I used E6000 glue. Is this one better for bezel? If you have any video for that I really appreciate to letting me know. Sorry too many questions. 🙃
Thankyou so much Mozhdeh. I have made a couple of videos where I have used Apoxie Clay and I have made a video more about the product th-cam.com/video/1CHAykoiNZY/w-d-xo.html There are times when you may want to use AS or E6000 over the other it will depend on the project and the materials you use. I partly answered this in your other comment just then so that may shed more light for you. It really comes down to personal preference and which ones makes it easier to finish your job, generally if Im making pendants using deep bezels I will use AS as it has the depth to take it. If im sticking something down and its going to be seen and I need the adhesive to be clear then I will use E6000 but I try to avoid using E6000 unless I have to as its fairly toxic. Apoxie Clay is waterproof and stick's to pretty well most things, there are also coloured ones available as well however I prefer the natural coloured one over the others colours and there are also different brands. I have never coloured AS I believe it can be but that would be something you would need to look into before doing it. :)
Hi Peter, I asked this on an older video but thought I should repost on a recent video. I am making a large pool mosaic and don't know if I should use mesh. The men who are resurfacing the pool want me to use mesh as it is easier to use and they will be applying it. If using mesh. what adhesive to use to apply to mesh since it will be in water? I am a potter and glass artist so the mosaic is glazed clay and glass. Any information would be so appreciated.
Hi Linda, I haven't had any experience with pool mosaics but I would have thought alkaline resistant mesh would be fine to use and if I was looking at adhering the mesh down then I would think a pool adhesive or a thinset that is suitable for pools which I think Laticrete has one. I dont see glass as an issue but the glazed tiles might be. There are quite a few artists that do pool mosaics and posting this in one of the Facebook groups such as Mosaic Mentoring would give you results. As I said I earlier I haven't had any experience with pool mosaics so I would definitely be seeking professional help before moving forward or before taking my advice. :)
Hi Mozhdeh, yes I always use a P2 or N95 mask and protective eyewear as the silica dust rises into the air, some things I do outside on a breezy day as the breeze blows away the silica. :)
The blank came from 19 mosaics here in Australia but l don’t think they ship overseas. I believe you can purchase from Etsy if you are outside Australia. 😊
Best channel about mosaic making by far. Thanks for sharing your passion and experience...kind regards from the Basque coast!
Aww Thankyou very much, appreciate that. :)
Every time I watch your videos I learn sooo much!
Thank you! 👌👍
Patricia
Thankyou very much Patricia, that’s very kind of you. Glad you’re enjoying them. 😊
Omg! So much work! Very beautiful.
Thankyou so much Terri appreciate that. :)
Love your work, amazing.
Thought I'd share a couple of tips I use: before mixing epoxy sculpt or resin pre cut and fit materials first so that you have a bit more working time before the epoxy sculpt or resin sets.
I always have other pieces beyond the one I'm working on ready so that if I mix to much epoxy sculpt or resin I can use it in the other pre ready pieces. Thanks again.
Thankyou so much Debbie. They are great tips, sometimes I do precut the pieces if I definitely know what Im doing but more often than not I just wing it but having extra pieces ready to go makes prefect sense if you mix a bit much AS as I tend to do. :)
That is so pretty. Thanks for all of the info xxx
Thankyou very much Cindy, appreciate that. :)
That is so pretty!!i love it ❤
Thankyou so much appreciate that. 😊
Beautiful! Can you ever give a brief tour of your studio? Tips on storing various items perhaps.
Thankyou so much, it’s on the cards but due to events last year it still has a way to go before showing. 😊
Love this video. Thank you.
Thankyou so much and thanks for watching. :)
That's a stunning pendant! Really love that
Thankyou so much, appreciate that, I was pleased how it turned out as well. :)
Beautiful
Thankyou very much Jackie. :)
it looks great
Thankyou so much Phyllis, appreciate that. :)
Thank you for sharing your professional knowledge on the beautiful arts of mosaics.Ive found your channel the most informative and easy to follow.
Have a great day on purpose unless you have other plans.
From California USA
Thankyou so much, appreciate, so glad that you're enjoying the videos, I hope you have a wonderful day as well. :)
Beautiful! Thanks for making this informative video.
Thankyou so much, appreciate that. :)
Great video, that's so pretty, if I ever try it I hope it comes out as nice as yours!
Aww Thankyou appreciate that so much, you should have a go they are fun to do. :)
Thank you so much for sharing your expertise and creativity. The necklace turned out lovely.
Thankyou very much, appreciate that. :)
Thank you, Peter. Please could you direct me to a video about how to apply the resin on top? Thank you.
Thankyou, Resin wasn't applied to the top of the necklace. :)
@@TreasuryRoad, thanks, Peter. Sorry, my mistake.
@@AB-gn8oh Thats fine. :)
Peter, what a great video and the necklace is so pretty. Thank you.
One thing-what kind of gloves do you use that fit so well? Mine wrinkle on the fingers and it makes it difficult to work with Apoxy Sculpt. Appreciate you!
Thankyou very much Judy, appreciate that. I just use latex free gloves from the supermarket the Ansell brand in the medium size, nothing really special, you may need a small size glove. When Im using Apoxie Sculpt I normally use the triple layer Ansell chemical ones found at Bunnings hardware, they offer better protection and are great to use. :)
Beautiful, great video ! I wish I had time to make Christmas presents. Just curious what would you sell that for? Or one like it?
Thankyou very much, there's a number of things that dictate the price of a mosaic or any products so everyone's pricing would be different. If I was selling this piece I would be looking at around AUS $95.00 :)
Treasury Road excellent price, it’s a real treasure! I can’t wait to make one in the future!
@@mysticalwonderland8479 Thankyou so much. :)
Very pretty:) Can I ask- What kind of gloves are you wearing? They look thin and comfortable. The ones I have are either too tight or too loose. Also, your nippers-I only have glass nippers. What kind of nippers and bezel (deep, but can I ask where you bought it?) are you using in this video?
Thankyou so much, the protective gloves are just cheap gloves for the food industry which didn't fit that well. I use better gloves now, the link is in the description box of this video in my Amazon store, I find these are better and more protective when using Apoxie Sculpt. These bezels came from a company called 19 mosaics but I dont think 19 mosaics ship internationally. The nippers I used are Leponitt double wheeled nippers. Thanks so much for commenting and for watching. :)
@@merlinmosaica5953 looked under tools and supplies; idk
Hello I just need your opinion on apoxie Sculpt vs apoxie clay.
I believe Clay would be more for Sculpture.
Im into mosaics.
Ive learned much from you.
To make the pendent do we need to seal as well.
Thanks Cynthia
Thankyou very much. I haven't used Apoxie Clay you would need to compare the two. I dont seal my necklaces if Im using apoxie sculpt as its not porous when cured and any tess I use is also not porous but if you are using tess that is I would advise sealing the tess then as necklaces can rub against the skin which contains oils. :)
@@TreasuryRoad embrassed to ask what is Tess?
@@cynthiaswank6678 Dont be embarrassed a great question its short for tessera, the pieces that you put onto the substrate that form the mosaic, crockery, stained glass, etc. :)
@@TreasuryRoad Thanks your a sweetheart 😘
Cynthia from California
@@TreasuryRoad 🥰🧡
Hi Peter, thanks for your video.
I have no experience with Apoxie sculpture. Seems you are using it as an adhesive but for what kind of tess or substrate we can use it? Is it water proof? Can we color it? I've made a pendant before and I used E6000 glue. Is this one better for bezel?
If you have any video for that I really appreciate to letting me know.
Sorry too many questions. 🙃
Thankyou so much Mozhdeh. I have made a couple of videos where I have used Apoxie Clay and I have made a video more about the product th-cam.com/video/1CHAykoiNZY/w-d-xo.html There are times when you may want to use AS or E6000 over the other it will depend on the project and the materials you use. I partly answered this in your other comment just then so that may shed more light for you. It really comes down to personal preference and which ones makes it easier to finish your job, generally if Im making pendants using deep bezels I will use AS as it has the depth to take it. If im sticking something down and its going to be seen and I need the adhesive to be clear then I will use E6000 but I try to avoid using E6000 unless I have to as its fairly toxic. Apoxie Clay is waterproof and stick's to pretty well most things, there are also coloured ones available as well however I prefer the natural coloured one over the others colours and there are also different brands. I have never coloured AS I believe it can be but that would be something you would need to look into before doing it. :)
@@TreasuryRoad , many many thanks for answering my questions. Is AS the same as e6000?
I've asked some other questions in the mentioned video 🙃
@@mozhdehnouripayam9470 Apoxie Sculpt is a very different product to E6000 and made by different companies. 😊
Peter, when you are buying a plate from op shop how do you realize it's a porcelain one or not?
The more plates you handle plates the more you get to know, but generally it should say on the bottom what type of plate it is. :)
Hi Peter, I asked this on an older video but thought I should repost on a recent video. I am making a large pool mosaic and don't know if I should use mesh. The men who are resurfacing the pool want me to use mesh as it is easier to use and they will be applying it. If using mesh. what adhesive to use to apply to mesh since it will be in water? I am a potter and glass artist so the mosaic is glazed clay and glass. Any information would be so appreciated.
Hi Linda, I haven't had any experience with pool mosaics but I would have thought alkaline resistant mesh would be fine to use and if I was looking at adhering the mesh down then I would think a pool adhesive or a thinset that is suitable for pools which I think Laticrete has one. I dont see glass as an issue but the glazed tiles might be. There are quite a few artists that do pool mosaics and posting this in one of the Facebook groups such as Mosaic Mentoring would give you results. As I said I earlier I haven't had any experience with pool mosaics so I would definitely be seeking professional help before moving forward or before taking my advice. :)
Hi Peter, when you are just nipping a tile or crockery, are you still using a mask?
Hi Mozhdeh, yes I always use a P2 or N95 mask and protective eyewear as the silica dust rises into the air, some things I do outside on a breezy day as the breeze blows away the silica. :)
can you tell me where you bought the blank? is it SS?
The blank came from 19 mosaics here in Australia but l don’t think they ship overseas. I believe you can purchase from Etsy if you are outside Australia. 😊
Hi, I sell these in Australia, and I do ship internationally. Merlinmosaica / Tools & Supplies / Jewellery making.