Ep. 83 THE DRAGONFLY MOSAIC and a look at two public mosaics in Roswell, GA.
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- Ep. 83 THE DRAGONFLY MOSAIC and a look at two mosaics in downtown Roswell, GA.
This week was I focused on ONE project - The Dragonfly Mosaic I am making to give my sister-in-law! I show examples of Opus Vermiculatum using the keystoning technique. Then I spend plenty of time using Opus Palladium to fill in the background of the mosaic. I did take a break to visit two mosaics close to home; Jennifer Freeman's Heart of Roswell mosaic bench and the RosWall. Then back to my studio for more of the crazy paving background with an easy tip for blending colors to create a beautiful mosaic gradation.
I am making the dragonfly mosaic in memory of my nephew that passed away. It is for my sister-in-law and I am using materials that are suitable for exterior placement so she can hang it where ever she wants. The base is GoBoard, prepped with hanging hardware and edges wrapped with alkali resistant fiberglass tape and coated with thinset. The adhesive is GE Silicone II for exterior.
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Wow!
You must be binge watching! Thanks for all the views and comments!
@@mazzonimosaics8222 I have! Apologies! 🙏💕
wow, I love the way you have a vision and just go for it and we see it materialize into art. This piece reminded me a little of your " SPRING" piece, which is one of my favorites. I did love the way you describe the grass at the bottom and the energy it creates, and you want this memorial piece to be calming, so maybe another dragonfly with grass will be in the works down the road! Thanks for reminding us about the squinting! and thank you for sharing all your tricks and tips in such detail! Amazing talent and knowledge!!! ❤️
Thank you Carol, you are too kind!
Dragon fly evolving beautifully - the background is beautifully flowing out from the dragonfly 😍. The Roswell Heart is beautiful visually, figuratively and literally. The Roswall too as it reflects the efforts of so many people a especially the children and the desilvering of the mirrors pieces actually adds character and lends it an antique look. Thanks for sharing 😊
It really is! Should be finishing it this week if I can manage around the holiday.
Hola le pone poliuretano ?
Love your artwork and this dragonfly is so beautiful!!!! Your videos are calming to watch and you teach so much! Your a blessing!
Thank you so much!
Thank you so,much . I learned a lot by watching . Your dragonfly is spectacular
Thank you. So happy to hear this.
That squint is so cute!!!
Ha! Can't squint enough on this one.
Stunning. Thanks for sharing.
You are so welcome!
Absolutely beautiful!! What an amazing gift for them!! I hope it helps you and all family members some peace!!!
💕😍
I hope so too! They are just next week having a Celebration of Life service for Joel.
Loving the process. Thanks for the share.
Thanks for watching!
Nice to see the progress on the dragonfly. Love the wall. I think the desilvering of the mirror and the mousse on the cement add texture, i love that wall, it must be very personal to many people a lot of objects seem from their homes. Thank you for sharing!
Thank you! Cheers!
Beautiful. My favorite insect s are dragonflies and butterflies ! Fitting for a memorial in that both species fly towards heaven ....😍😍😍😍😍😍 I missed the info on what kind of glue u r using . Would appreciate knowing what glue was that . 🤗🤗🤗
I wasn’t sure where my sister in law would hang this, so I made it with exterior materials. I try to put that info in the video description. I used silicone adhesive.
ty!for sharing.& Merry Christmas!💖👍☕🙂
Thanks for watching and hope you have a nice Christmas this year!
It’s just beautiful!
Thank you!
Loved the video and your dragonfly, enjoyed the Feild mosaics as well. I’m amazed how you work with silicone so cleanly and doesn’t get everywhere with your fingers. Lol
I keep wet wipes on my table. It can get messy fast if I don’t clean it up right away. Funny how often I find it on the handles of my nippers! How?!?!
@@mazzonimosaics8222 LOL I know exactly what you mean and I keep the wet wipes near me as well, I don't use it very much but it comes in handy at times.
You inspire me. Thanks
Wow, thank you!
The dragonfly is beautiful. Made with love. On an educational note, I am wondering what adhesive you would recommend for mirrors on an outside application? I am in the middle of putting a mosaic wall together and would really like to add some mirrors. This is in the south west where there is a lot of heat in the summer!
Mirrors need a neutral cure adhesive such as silicone.
@@mazzonimosaics8222thanks! Do you think I can silicone the mirror to tile and then sent the tile in thinset? And then grout it all? I have to raise the height of the mirror anyway to meet up with the tile I a, using.
As long as the tile is high fired and the thinset does not come in contact with the mirror you should be fine.
Beautiful 💕
Thank you! Cheers!
Absolutely beautiful. I see how you mark each piece before cutting ... but do you score and break, or cut with nippers? Do you grind each piece? Your cuts are so precise, I really admire your technique. Are you able to show us your hands cutting as well as placing the pieces on the next video? It’s really close to Christmas now, so wishing peace and joy to you and your family. And huge thanks for all your inspiring videos.
I like to use dry erase to mark each piece, then I cut down with nippers. Not grinding on these background pieces but I did a little bit on the wing segments. Hope you have a beautiful Christmas as well!
I wonder how those mosaics will hold up over time. Although it's in the south there's still freezing and thawing going on in winter. Very cool work though.
Not sure. I think the heart will last!
What a shame about the wall! So much work!
It's still pretty cool!
The dragonfly is beautiful, love all the colors! Question, what outside adhesive do you recommend when adhering mirrors? I see you mentioned that within the wall and showed what happens if you use thinset. I am doing an outside piece and would like to add mirror. What should I use to adhere it? Thank you in advance.
Silicone works as it is waterproof and neutral cure.
How long have you been an artist? You have such an eye for colors and value. I have soooo much to learn!
Thank you! I've been making mosaics since 2009. Before that I tried many creative crafts.
@@mazzonimosaics8222 Wow, long time. I especially, if that is possible to have a best when they are all amazing, love the fountain that you made. The shadows with the roses and the birds and how beautiful it was. Did you sell that piece?
Thank you! I did not sell it- it’s in my backyard.
Is there going to be a need for grout? The pieces are in there so perfectly! This is gorgeous
Plenty of room for grout!
I want to mosaic around a square fire pit. The surface is metal and not flat. Could you give me any advice to make it work? I thought of gluing the glass and tiles straight to the metal. What grout and sealer would be best? Thanks if you have time to help! Love your work! I make mirrors by doing acrylic swipes then glueing tempered glass pieces with Wellbond clear.
How close to the fire is it? Will it get hot? Metal will expand and contract quite a bit and I'm not familiar with heat resistant adhesives and grouts. You might want to research that before you start.
I saw your sunflowers and you inspired me to try mosaics. My question is do you have advice on getting started on a budget. I don’t have a large budget to buy materials. Any advice you can give would be appreciated. Also, I am in Smyrna so it’s pretty awesome to see such talent right in my own area. Thanks again for the info and the inspiration.
Start small and only buy exactly what you need for your project. Sometimes taking a class (I might be biased here) saves money in the long run because you don’t waste money doing things incorrectly.
Hi Julie, is this an outdoors mosaic? its so beautiful
Yes. I wasn’t sure where my sister-in-law would hang it. I think she ended up putting it inside.
Very impressive work. Just found your site. I notice you don’t leave spacing around your tesserae. Is that a conscious decision? Very much like your style. Regards AlisonX
Thanks so much! I leave just enough space for grout.
@@mazzonimosaics8222 Thank you so much for your reply. The more I see of your wonderful work…..I am astounded.
Beautiful as usual! Love your work. I know two people have already asked this question but just for clarity, is the substrate wedi board with a skim coat of thinset?
I had to go back and check. It is actually Hydro Ban board made by Laticrete. I think I put a skim coat of thinset on it just to have a uniform surface to work on since the edges and hanging system were covered with thinset.
What would you use to adhere the mirror pieces?
I would use neutral cure adhesive for exterior, such as GEII silicone.
Your piece is amazing. So much talent. Where do you buy your glass sheets from?
I used to work in a glass shop so I have a big stockpile! I try to buy locally in person if possible.
Does it come off the walls after sometime due to rain and snow.
What good glue do you use .
The name of the brand .
Is it special glue .
Or cement.thankyou
This mosaic is made on GoBoard and prepped for outdoors. It has a hanging system on the back so it can be moved. I used GE II Silicone as the adhesive. I think they ended up hanging it inside in the end.
What are the heads made out of? Thank you in advance 😊
I think they are hand made ceramic. I was’t involved in making the Roswall, but that is what they look like.
I love your dragonfly!! I love the colors you used for it. Did you use regular iridescent glass or dichroic for its eyes?
Wings have iridescent, and the body and eyes are made from dichroic glass.
@@mazzonimosaics8222 Thank you, yes I found that out when I watched Ep 81 after this one. ha ha I love the cabachons you used in the body as well. They look like they might be made out of dichro too? I just found some dichro cabachons on ebay that I purchased after watching these two videos.
I bought mine from Lisa at Bonin Glass Designs.
Eye squint works for quilting and interior design. Love your dragon flies. Do you have a pattern?
No. Try searching for a copyright free image to use for reference. That is how I started on this one.
Not sure if you already mentioned this, but why did you choose to use silicone for this project? 🤔🐢🌮
Because I wasn't sure if my sister-in-law would hang it outside. Silicone is waterproof, so now she has that option.
Another beautiful dragonfly. So no thinset for mirror, what do you recommend?
It needs neutral cure adhesive that is waterproof. Mirror mastic is one option, but you should check the manufacturer’s fact sheet to make sure it is waterproof. I prefer a neutral cure silicone like GE II simply because it is readily available and I like the tube size.
@@mazzonimosaics8222 Thank you
Where do we find the finished piece ?
It’s in a private residence in Kansas.
Where do I look for patterns? Want a bird. Figuring stained glass patterns.
I don't use patterns. But many beginners look for copyright free images or coloring pages to use.
Thank you
Coloring books.
Is there anything that can be painted on the back of mirror so it doesn’t discolour? 🐢🌮
You can spray with a mirror sealant. It is important to spray all cut edges if you are going this route. Using a neutral cure adhesive is also important.
@@mazzonimosaics8222 I’m disappointed now. Sounds like it’s too much of a risk. Darn! 🥺🤔🐢🌮
Which adhesive should be used for outdoor mirror mosaic? Thanks!
It needs neutral cure adhesive that is waterproof. Mirror mastic is one option, but you should check the manufacturer’s fact sheet to make sure it is waterproof. I prefer a neutral cure silicone like GE II simply because it is readily available and I like the tube size.
One more question. What is the substrate?
The dragonfly has a Wedi Board substrate. That way it can be inside or outside setting.
Where did you buy your glass?
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!
@@mazzonimosaics8222 wow purchasing your own studio sounds amazing! Thank you for sharing your knowledge. That dragonfly is outstanding!
Thank you! The irridized glass on the wings came from Hollander.
The studio was only $350 and included glass storage racks, lots of glass, 3 big bins of flat glass blobs in all colors, a Taurus II ring saw, and lots of old tools. A once in a lifetime deal that was a great start for me!
@@mazzonimosaics8222 that's amazing! Look forward to see more of your artwork
Why not triangles, please?
They have a tendency to drawn attention and break up a field in a directional way. So they can be distracting because they draw your eye.
@@mazzonimosaics8222 Julue initially I didn't get the circles when you drew them but now I understand when I see the the background as ripples emerging from the dragonfly - that's my perception 😌
@@mazzonimosaics8222 Thank you for that info.
Que PEREZA y PERDÓN pero siempre trasmites los videos a TAL VELOCIDAD que no se aprecia de forma clara el proceso…… entonces pues para que TRASMITIR si no se comparte en realidad el conocimiento. Y PERDÓN de nuevo.
Yes, I use time lapse quite often. The mosaics take hours and hours to create. I’m afraid the videos would be too long and tedious to watch if I showed the whole process at regular speed. Some parts are at normal speed and I offer many tips as I am working.
Ok 🙏 🙏por tomarse el trabajo de contestar 🕉👏🙏🙏🙏ok 👍 está bien.