Ep. 92 HOW I MAKE BIG MOSAIC SUNFLOWERS and prepping two other substrates!
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- Ep. 92 HOW I MAKE BIG MOSAIC SUNFLOWERS and prepping two other substrates!
I tackle a 30"x30" mosaic with three big sunflowers. Last week I started with the beaded centers here: • Ep. 91 HOW I MAKE A ST... .
I begin by looking at my reference photo again to check the petal colors and verify where the highlights are on the first sunflower. Then I prep the glass, first by spray painting some yellow glass to reduce the transparency and brighten up the glass. Then I score, break and nip the glass into various feather cuts to create an inventory of pieces to select from. Part of the base is labeled to remind me of the highlighted areas. Using Weldbond in a Wilton Icing container from Wal-mart, the yellow glass is adhered to the GoBoard substrate. Then I continue to build up the petals with highlighted areas first.
I take a break from the big sunflower project to prep a couple substrates by removing the twine hangers, priming with Kilz and then adding a dimensional element to the flower and drawing the Monarch design on the wings of the butterfly.
Back to the mosaic sunflowers, I add a few glass beads to the petals with E6000. Slowly other colors are added to the petals on all sides until I get a cheer for adding the last two pieces on the first flower! (Sometimes you need an interim cheer!)
Then I show how I fixed my butterfly in a very confusing way that only I can understand and I start on the big flower cut-out. It will be a red sunflower called Velvet Queen.
Next, I start the second mosaic sunflower by looking at the reference photo to check tonal values. Before I begin, I sort my feather cuts and add a few colors to my palette. I even make a masking tape divider on my paper plate to keep the colors separated. The finished sunflower is covered with tracing paper so shards do not get lodged in between the pieces. The brown shadows are added and then a few gold beads, as I work on the right-hand side of the flower. Once more pieces are built up, I add more beads throughout.
I was hoping to finish this in time for an exhibit in 10 days, but I realize my internal deadline is not realistic for this big mosaic. So I will be leisurely finishing the rest of it!
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It's really nice to see you do a mosaic with tessera again, it's been a while. I love your bead projects, but I've missed the basic mosaic art. So many new materials and ideas these days, it's nice to just relax and enjoy an almost beadless design.
Thank you! I did go down both an eggshell and bead rabbit holes for a bit. Back to stained glass!
Wow! The sunflowers are awesome! What genius to paint the back of the translucent glass & use beads. Watching you work is my favorite part of Monday!
Wow, thank you!
What was the black stuff you used under the beads for center of flower
Stunning centers, never seen this before, amazing work!
Thanks so much!
Wow! Watching you work is amazing. Love your creativity. I have lots of small pieces from making stained glass panels. You've motivated me to give mosaics a try. Thank you for sharing your skills. New Subscriber!
Thank you so much!
Hi Julie,
I love these sunflowers! Could you please tell me where you purchased your reference photo? I would like to make this too!
Thank you for all of the great information you provide.
Jill
I used three different photos that I took from my garden.
Thank you for sharing!!!! WONDERFUL job!
Thank you! Cheers!
Loving this! How did the painted glass work out? Any problems cutting? The addition of beads in the petals is a stroke of genius!
Painted glass worked great!
Oh my goodness! The sunflowers are magnificent! Love the colors! Thanks for letting us know we can paint the back of the glass, good to know. Really enjoyed the video! 😁♥️
Thank you and you are so welcome!
The sunflowers are gorgeous, adding the beads was brilliant!! I am learning so much, thank you for sharing the thought process that goes into your work! It’s no wonder all your pieces are so beautiful as they reflect not only your talent but also your attention to detail! Painting the glass was a great and useful idea! Your videos bring me such joy and I know it’s a lot of work so I hope they are fulfilling for you as well😍 Have an awesome week!
Thanks so much 😊 It is fulfilling to share how and why I make something a certain way!
@@mazzonimosaics8222 there's an old Indian (as in India) saying that wealth spent may result in depletion nut knowledge spent (read shared) results in multiplication thereof - so Dear keep sharing - your good Karma 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
Hi Julie, TH-cam navigated me to your channel! Happy to subscribe and enjoy your beautiful work. Warm wishes Caroline 🧡🧡🧡
Thank you Caroline! I watch your videos too. I appreciate how you give the date!
Your video came up in my feed. So glad
I'm so glad the algorithms are working. Cheers!
Super great techniques! I love how you added beading from a strand. Amazing color, shape and texture
Thanks so much! 😊
Your mosaics are soooo Gorgeous!! Breathtaking-great Job!! I love watching your videos. I have attempted a few of my own-learning from you. Rustoleum paint - who knew- great idea😄
Thank you so much!😊
What tool are you using to cut the pieces? Thanks!
Wheeled nippers mostly.
Julie, I am about to mosaic a table top with mostly glass, what would you suggest I use for the adhesive? The top used to have wood veneer on it, but it has peeled off to raw wood. I have been using Mapei Tile Adhesive in my garden window base and the back splash above my stove. Do you think that would be ok or should I try something different? I would really value your suggestion. Thank you!
Make sure you seal that raw wood with primer or 50/50 Weldbond/water and use whatever you are most comfortable with. I like Weldbond for interior projects because it is non-toxic, readily available and easy to use. If you like the Mapei, use that!
@@mazzonimosaics8222 Awesome, thank you!
Where do you purchase your glass sheets.
Local glass shops if possible or online @ www.swartglass.com or DelphiGlass.com.
Just now beginning to mosaic and just now found your videos. Basic question-did you glue down the feather glass as you went? I see E6000 for beads as you go, but don't see you glue the glass
Yes. I used Weldbond for the feather cuts.
@@mazzonimosaics8222 thank you! Your work excited me. I am an artist and I’ve always loved mosaic work. Been dabbling in broken glass work. Don’t know where I’ll end up but thanks for your quick response. Do you have any videos on basic tools and supplies, etc?
Not really. If you are using glass, you might need a scoring tool, running pliers and the wheeled nippers. That's a good start.
Hi this is lovely but I want to know about the centre of sunflower. What did you use as it doesn’t look like glass?
I used beads. I show the process for the center here: th-cam.com/video/Ui_T4xH-HrY/w-d-xo.html
@@mazzonimosaics8222 thank you
Do you have a video on doing the centres of sunflowers?
Never mind found it
Yes! th-cam.com/video/Ui_T4xH-HrY/w-d-xo.html
Subbed up 😊
Thanks for joining!
Thanks a bunch. Do you have a video showing the very start of your project? What substrate you are using, how you got the image on the substrate, etc…. I love what you are doing! Kathie from Mexico 🐢
th-cam.com/video/Ui_T4xH-HrY/w-d-xo.html
Absolutely stunning. I am a beginner and was wondering if you could share where you get your beautiful glass. Thanks for the amazing and inspirational videos
Yes of course! I first purchased a whole mosaic studio from an artist who was finished. Then I worked at a glass shop for a year and a half. Now I try to buy from local shops in person. I also buy from Wits End, Delphi Glass, Maryland Mosaics, Kismet, Bonin Glass Designs, Mosaics by Maria, SW Art Glass and Hollander. I probably forgot some. Plus I get donations!
Impresionante esos girasole!!!! Me quedo sin palabras cada vez que te veo trabajar tan detallada y delicadamente!!! Te felicito realmente!!! Sigue asi!!! 👍👌👏👏👏🤗❤❤❤
Thank you so much! You are too kind!
Wow, they are coming along wonderfully! I have not made any progress on my sunflower, ran out of beads. Question, have you ever used silicon or Lexel to attach beads? Mine is an outdoor piece. glass on glass and a lot of transparent beads and glass?
I find silicone and beads are a messy mix. I like E6000 because it shrinks down as it dries so the grouting is cleaner. It can be messy too though!
Adding the beads and frit balls add a whole other dimension to the work, I love it and I love that blue piece for the sky! I guess if I had watched the whole video before asking you about the table, I might have answered one or more of my own questions. ha ha I started following you on Instagram as well. Watching your videos is getting addicting. :)
Thank you! Cheers!
I have that very clear yellow for a sunflower project and wondering if I could use it as too clear. Hadn't occurred to me to paint it. Brilliant thank you. 🌻
Go for it! I think it works great for an interior project. You always have to be more careful if something is going outside.
Mondays come slow it feels - but finally it's here. 🌻 coming up beautifully. The blue chosen by you for the sky looks promising. Looking forward to the monarch and other flower to be completed by next Monday so here's to another week of waiting. 🙂
You’re putting the pressure on! I better get to work.
Que hermoso
Thank you! 🌻
The sunflowers are gorgeous . Thanks for the tips and ideas. Your videos are the first I watch when they come available .
So nice of you to say! Cheers!
Sunflower is coming along beautifully 🌻 thanks for sharing with us J.
Thanks for watching!
Gorgeous sunflowers. So beautiful, so incredibly real. i admire your talent.
Thank you!
Gorgeous! You are very talented, thank you for sharing :)
Thank you! Cheers!
Гарна складна робота.
Thank you!
do you use tile adhesive? I am from Ukraine, I really like your work. I want to do something similar on the table. doing this for the first time. I already have a countertop, but I don’t quite understand what to attach the glass to?
for me, this is a thematic drawing in the form of my ensign)
I am using Weldbond PVA adhesive because this is a piece of wall art not subject to wet conditions. I have never done a countertop, but you need a solid substrate and tile adhesive that will hold up to the conditions you subject it to.
@@mazzonimosaics8222 Thank you ) . Do you treat the surface with something, if it is a wooden table top?
Wood should be sealed before you start.
@@mazzonimosaics8222 do you have an instagram or Facebook? )
Absolutely magnificent! You are a master artist!
Thank you so much 😀
Absolutely beautiful work! 🌻
Many many thanks.
These are incredible! Love them💕
Thank you so much! Cheers!
absolutely beautiful ....
Thank you!
So pretty ❤❤❤
Aw! Thank you.
Perfect video. Not to mention the project is beautiful. Thank you❤
You are welcome! Thanks for watching!
Where can I find the beads for the center?
I try to buy them in person because I think the big online suppliers like Shipwreck Beads to be overwhelming. I made a video here: th-cam.com/video/bCkbOCWIHT0/w-d-xo.htmlsi=UPBoLzex6rDRUFiK