In today’s video I’ll show you how to make mosaic substrates from your leftover grout, thinset, and cement. Instead of throwing out extras, turn them into mosaic substrates using silicone molds. I’ll show you how to prep and fill the molds, how to release substrates from the molds, how to clean them up, and tips on tiling and grouting the substrates depending on if you use grout or thinset-mortar to make them. As always, LOTS of tips and tricks throughout.
SKIM THE VIDEO:
00:00 - INTRO
01:05 - DON’T THROW IT AWAY
03:14 - WHAT ARE SILICONE MOLDS?
05:27 - FILLING THE MOLDS
07:32 - RELEASING THE SUBSTRATES
09:46 - CLEANING UP & TILING YOUR SUBSTRATES
13:20 - QOTD
13:49 - BLOOPERS
VIDEOS TO WATCH NEXT:
→ HOW TO USE A SANDING STONE - https://youtu.be/iaSPRrhWiNA
→ HOW TO USE APOXIE SCULPT IN MOSAIC - https://youtu.be/x8O1ZVoldvs
→ PLAYLIST FOR GROUT & THINSET (MIXING, COLORING, TINTING) - https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLDyDBysO6HCaYLv0g3lqmCVlA_GqFQZFd
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ALL ITEMS USED/DISCUSSED IN THIS VIDEO:
SILICONE MOLDS
→ GEM SHAPES - https://amzn.to/3xuahdp
→ MAPLE LEAVES - https://amzn.to/3tAuVYe
→ EASTER EGGS - https://amzn.to/3xushV6
→ HEART (DIAMOND CUT) - https://amzn.to/3xushV6
→ EASTER EGGS - https://amzn.to/3zxTRDx
→ BUTTERFLIES - https://amzn.to/3tyTN2M
→ APPLES - https://amzn.to/3MIBQ8A
→ SPOON - https://amzn.to/3tyaTxA
→ HEARTS - https://amzn.to/3NPvxl7
→ FLOWERS - https://amzn.to/3xNzrVP
→ HAWAIIAN THEME - https://amzn.to/39nqxVQ
→ LEAVES - https://amzn.to/3MQjhzt
→ PUMPKINS - https://amzn.to/3MQx0pT
→ PUMPKINS - https://amzn.to/3xXitER
→ OWLS - https://amzn.to/3Hmt4fB
→ BALLS/SPHERES - https://amzn.to/3NSarSX
→ DOG BONE/PAW - https://amzn.to/3aWg1Fx
→ HEART (LARGE) - https://amzn.to/3QmOTQf
→ BEAR - https://amzn.to/3OfgQHS
→ LIPS - https://amzn.to/3xNGLRl
→ GIANT CUPCAKE - https://amzn.to/3aWhsUr
TOOLS
→ SANDING STONE - https://amzn.to/3GRBbQN
→ DREMEL - https://amzn.to/3NS882r
→ SANDING TIP FOR DREMEL - https://amzn.to/3MNJZIX
→ FILE - https://amzn.to/3aSS2XC
TESSERAE
→ STAINED GLASS SCRAPS - https://amzn.to/3lwr5Lx
→ STAINED GLASS IRIDESCENT SCRAPS - https://amzn.to/3xl1NXn
ADHESIVES + GROUT
→ LEXEL - https://amzn.to/3Mf0a1G
→ THINSET-MORTAR (white) - https://amzn.to/3z4eyXB
→ THINSET-MORTAR (gray) - https://amzn.to/3GyXSt6
→ APOXIE SCULPT (Natural) - https://amzn.to/3KzhzkX
→ APOXIE SCULPT (White) - https://amzn.to/3F3d0xU
→ APOXIE SCULPT (Black) - https://amzn.to/3vxYHOX
→ APOXIE SCULPT (Silver Grey) - https://amzn.to/3KuAmh3
→ APOXIE SCULPT (Earth Kit) - https://amzn.to/3s4WFDK
→ APOXIE SCULT (Neutral Kit) - https://amzn.to/3F2NNUu
→ GROUT (White) - https://amzn.to/3PFNx2m
→ GROUT (Charcoal Gray) - https://amzn.to/3LGWplt
MISCELLANEOUS
→ WAX PAPER - https://amzn.to/3xkMlKO
→ PAINTER’S TAPE - https://amzn.to/3Le11Qx
→ CRAFT STICKS FOR MIXING - https://amzn.to/3LTJigL
→ GLOVES FOR GROUTING - https://amzn.to/3wR0QVj
→ DUST MASK - https://amzn.to/3NOtttC
→ PROTECTIVE EYEWEAR - https://amzn.to/3QhRM4L
→ WHITE TRAYS - https://amzn.to/3xNyrRz
→ PLASTIC SPOONS - https://amzn.to/3Oe6XtP
→ SCRATCHY SPONGE - https://amzn.to/3xO2lFq
JULIE’S FAVORITE MOSAIC TOOLS
→ WHEELED GLASS NIPPERS - https://amzn.to/3EFWQdT
→ GLASS CUTTERS*
PENCIL GRIP - https://amzn.to/3r65I7b
PISTOL GRIP - https://amzn.to/3u6oAFk
THOMAS GRIP - https://amzn.to/3rZ4Ss3
→ *GLASS CUTTER OIL (you need this for any of the above-mentioned glass cutters) - https://amzn.to/3KSOsdt
→ RUNNING PLIERS - https://amzn.to/3rZ07yK
→ WAFFLE GRID GLASS CUTTING BOARD - https://amzn.to/3LGWSnJ
→ METAL TOOLS (scalpel for applying Apoxie Sculpt to substrate) - https://amzn.to/3Lgp9Ce
→ TWEEZERS - https://amzn.to/3soGH7D
→ PALETTE KNIFE - https://amzn.to/3lBJs1z
→ WORKSHOP BRUSH - https://amzn.to/3Ggg5LU
JULIE’S STUDIO BACKGROUND - MATERIALS ORGANIZATION:
→ PLASTIC BINS (small) - https://amzn.to/3DhY3Hh
→ PLASTIC BINS (large) - https://amzn.to/3mp0yBA
→ HEAVY DUTY PLASTIC BINS - https://amzn.to/3gqhrIe
→ LABEL MAKER - https://amzn.to/3D7Gfyj
→ ZIPPER ‘FREEZER’ BAGS - https://amzn.to/2XEheKK
→ INTERLOCKING CONTAINERS (SMALL) - https://amzn.to/30TcL90
→ INTERLOCKING CONTAINERS (LARGE) - https://amzn.to/32z4303