HOW I ORDER + PREP MOSAIC MATERIALS | Glass tile, vitreous tile + how much you should order!

The tiles that come in sheets adhered to mesh, do you have to get all the mesh off before you use the pieces? Or can some of the mesh be left on it?

I'm just starting out, and I ordered some free tile samples and 1 dollar samples from tilebar they are so thick. Any tips on cutting ceramic tile that is meant for flooring?

Is there a formula to figure out how much tile to order for a project? I just started a piece and I already know that I ordered too little.

Your videos are really helpful. Thank you so much. I want to be ready and knowledgeable when I take a class from you. Don't know yet what my favorite material will be. Would love to see you incorporate buttons in your mosaics.

Thanks for the video. What are good (inexpensive) sources for purchasing glass tile (both regular & vitreous)? Appreciate anything you can share. Thanks.

Very helpful - thanks Julie 😊

Do you do keystoning and when is it necessary. TYI

Thanks for the warm water info. I've used water before but never realized warm water would make a difference. Thank you! I love ❤️ your videos.

Do you have a list somewhere of places to buy tiles on line? I know of Amazon, but it seems to always give the same stuff. Perhaps I do not know how to expand my searches ? Thank you.

Thanks. I didn’t even know I needed to know this! Lol. I’m loving your videos ! Clear and concise way to do mosaics. Thanks again 😁

Hi Julie, I was wondering where you get the micro bead grout you use on your ornaments. That is really cool!

Hello,
I just came into possession of some glass tiles (they look exactly like your blue ones on the mesh backing). These tiles were chipped out from the wall of a bank that is being remodeled. They are pretty old as the bank was originally built somewhere in the 1960s. I plan to use them to make jewelry among other things but I would like to restore their shine. I have never worked with glass. Can you tell me what I can use to polish the tiles?

Ho Julie, thaks for your videos. There is one thing I would like a video about, being the more confortable table to work mosaic, if standed up, seated...

Hi Julie, I usually use broken stained glass that I get from stained glass artist. I am not always sure that it is clean so I usually end up keeping a spray bottle with alcohol just to make sure it is clean. I also sometimes mark my glass for cutting with a permanent marker which I try to clean off. Will grouting take care of that step for me. I am not a professional. I usually make for friends and family but I do have fun with it. Thank you for such useful information!!

Hi Julie! I am new to mosaic art and I found your channel a couple of weeks ago and have been going through all the vids! I love your style and especially how descriptive and detailed you are with your vids for "newbies" like me!! I am not new to crafting as I have been doing mixed media art for years all involving wood, polymer clay, watercolor and acrylic and my newest love... fiber art!! Yes, I am one of those people who want to TRY EVERYTHING and do, eventually!!! LOLOL I have been interested in mosaic tiling for years, but haven't gotten around to starting on it yet! I do extensive research on things before I start to do anything and that is where your vids came it! Thank you for your informative style helping me to get ready to take the leap with this new, what I am sure will be an addictive love to add to my crafty resume!!! P.S. the peacock was too funny! :)

Great video, as always! The peacock bit had me crying! 🤣

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My husband even watched this one with me and he was so impressed.
I just got some faceted mirror pieces on tape. I am trying the warm water system🌟